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Master Power Technologies achieves European certification
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Services help customers gain AI value
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Majority of Bill Gates’ $200bn pledge heading to Africa
Following his pledge to give away his $200-billion fortune over the next 20 years, Bill Gates has said that the majority of this spend will go to Africa – with a focus on partnering with governments that prioritise the health and well-being of their people. “I...
UCT at forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics
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PMI contracts for seventh consecutive month
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