Two Wits professors awarded Science for Society Gold Medals
The Academy of Science of South Africa has awarded its highest honour, Science for Society Gold Medals, to Wits Professors Karen Hofman and Achille Mbembe.
ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science for Society Gold Medals in recognition of outstanding achievements by individuals. Up to two Gold Medals are awarded per annum for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking for the benefit of society.
How Zipline is redefining healthcare delivery in Africa
After proving itself on the African continent, in Ghana and Rwanda in particular, the Californian firm is about to enter the American market for delivering medicines by drone. An activity that has everything to please, insofar as it can save lives, but which raises a number of fears about the use of the data collected…