Technology

When the Holiday Tide Turns: Inside South Africa’s Fastest-Rescue Summer

South Africa's rescue services are using amazing new technology this holiday season to keep everyone safe! They have smart maps…

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From Megawatts to Meme-Money: How Bitcoin’s Energy Receipt Became a Borderless Paycheck

Bitcoin uses tons of electricity to create each coin. This energy use, called "ProofofWork," makes Bitcoin super strong and hard…

3 days ago

Cape Town’s Underground Metamorphosis: 49 Kilometres of Fresh Arteries for the Mother City

Cape Town is doing a massive underground makeover, replacing 49 kilometers of old water and sewer pipes with super strong…

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Midnight Mirage: How Cape Town Quietly Turned a Sleepy Lagoon Into the World’s Most Audacious Urban Water ICU

Cape Town is turning a sleepy lagoon into a giant water hospital! They are using a huge machine called "Mvezo"…

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At the Crossroads of Innovation: Starlink, South Africa, and the Promise of True Connectivity

Starlink’s arrival in South Africa could bring fast, affordable internet to remote places where connectivity is weak or missing. But…

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Transforming Cape Town’s Wastewater Management: The Zandvliet Upgrade Journey

Cape Town's Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works has undergone a major upgrade, transforming it into a powerhouse of wastewater management. Now,…

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Cape Town Illuminated: How a City Defends Its Night

Cape Town keeps its streets bright and safe at night by fixing and protecting over 245,000 streetlights. The city fights…

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Cape Town’s Next Generation: Learning the Art and Science of Urban Water

Cape Town is preparing its youth to tackle big water challenges through the Junior City Council program, where students get…

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Digital Evolution in Blue: Reshanthan Moodley’s Journey Transforming SAPS

Reshanthan Moodley has boldly transformed the South African Police Service by bringing in smart digital tools like facial recognition cameras…

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Cape Town’s Digital Leap: How eBilling is Redefining City Life

Cape Town is changing how people get their city bills by sending them through email instead of paper mail. This…

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