AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSafety Tech: South African women are exploring the locally developed 1-in-9 panic-button app, which promises a callback within 10 seconds. Activists say it must work without costly data or subscriptions to reach those most at risk. Clean Energy: Eskom is seeking partners for up to 6GW of renewable power and battery projects, while South Africa plans 4.6GW of battery storage. HIV Research: A Cape Town study found 95.5% of young participants on long-acting injectable treatment maintained viral suppression at 48 weeks; all who completed the study chose to continue injections. STEM Education: Samsung and the Department of Basic Education named three public-school winners of the Solve for Tomorrow competition, with student projects turning plastic waste into sports equipment and construction materials. Healthcare Technology: GE, Siemens and Philips face a Competition Tribunal case over alleged monopoly practices in medical equipment.
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