GirlCode’s first-ever Pan African Hackathon participation, which brought together young female coders from across Africa to tackle pressing global challenges.

The 10th annual event aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and produced remarkable solutions, including initiatives to improve access to menstrual health products and reduce food waste. 

This year’s hackathon not only marks a significant milestone for GirlCode but also highlights the growing movement to empower women and girls in tech across the continent.

Joining us on the is GirlCode’s Founder and CEO, Zandile Mkwanazi.

GirlCode’s first-ever Pan African Hackathon participation, which brought together young female coders from across Africa to tackle pressing global challenges.
The 10th annual event aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and produced remarkable solutions, including initiatives to improve access to menstrual health products and reduce food waste. 
This year’s hackathon not only marks a significant milestone for GirlCode but also highlights the growing movement to empower women and girls in tech across the continent.
Joining us on the is GirlCode’s Founder and CEO, Zandile Mkwanazi.

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Geostationary TechnologyThe satellite industry has grown significantly, with commercial satellites accounting for 71% of the global space business, worth 285 US billion dollar in 2023. Traditionally, Geostationary (GEO) satellite services have been expensive and offered limited bandwidth and poor latency, according to Vox, Smart GEO technology has made satellite broadband reliable, capable, and cost-effective. Partnerships drive innovation, enabling customised connectivity. More from Vox's Theo van Zyl, Head of Wireless who is joining us on the line.

Geostationary TechnologyThe satellite industry has grown significantly, with commercial satellites accounting for 71% of the global space business, worth 285 US billion dollar in 2023. Traditionally, Geostationary (GEO) satellite services have been expensive and offered limited bandwidth and poor latency, according to Vox, Smart GEO technology has made satellite broadband reliable, capable, and cost-effective. Partnerships drive innovation, enabling customised connectivity. More from Vox's Theo van Zyl, Head of Wireless who is joining us on the line.

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The agriculture industry is undergoing a host of challenges that require innovative solutions for long-term sustainability and growth. Ruan Botha, DJI Product Manager and James Ramatlou from Rectron looks at how smart technology, powered by artificial intelligence and unmanned vehicles have the ability to boost productivity, reduce costs and help preserve precious resources. When it comes to drones, equipment needs to be acquired, operated, and maintained, and the data needs to be collected, interpreted and presented in ways that can lead to better decision-making in the short-and-long terms. Ruan Both and James Ramatlou from Rectron to share more information around Smart Data and drones.

The agriculture industry is undergoing a host of challenges that require innovative solutions for long-term sustainability and growth. Ruan Botha, DJI Product Manager and James Ramatlou from Rectron looks at how smart technology, powered by artificial intelligence and unmanned vehicles have the ability to boost productivity, reduce costs and help preserve precious resources. When it comes to drones, equipment needs to be acquired, operated, and maintained, and the data needs to be collected, interpreted and presented in ways that can lead to better decision-making in the short-and-long terms. Ruan Both and James Ramatlou from Rectron to share more information around Smart Data and drones.

Agriculture industry undergoing a host of challenges

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC) and Core, the leading distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, have partnered to introduce the iSchoolAfrica iPad Learning Programme to four hospital schools in Gauteng, including the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The programme brings iPads loaded with engaging content directly to children and teenagers undergoing cancer treatment, joining us on the line to unpack this further is Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC,

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC) and Core, the leading distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, have partnered to introduce the iSchoolAfrica iPad Learning Programme to four hospital schools in Gauteng, including the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The programme brings iPads loaded with engaging content directly to children and teenagers undergoing cancer treatment, joining us on the line to unpack this further is Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC,

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