Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test for public schools

Trump brings back Presidential Fitness Test for public schools

President Donald Trump on Thursday reinstated the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools. First instated in the 1950s to gauge young people’s health and athleticism, the assessment included sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups and a sit-and-reach test. It also featured a competitive component, recognising the best performers with the Presidential Fitness Award. The test had been discontinued…

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Standard Bank brings STEAM coding challenge to KZN

Standard Bank brings STEAM coding challenge to KZN

The Kuunda STEAM hackathon targets under-resourced schools to ensure no learner is left behind. Standard Bank Group, in partnership with the Kuunda Disrupt Programme and Gordon Road Girls’ School, has launched the science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) coding challenge in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). According to a statement, the initiative brings together 21 quintile level…

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Duxbury brings Axis AI-powered PTZ cameras to SA market

Duxbury brings Axis AI-powered PTZ cameras to SA market

Leandro da Cunha, Surveillance Business Unit Lead at Duxbury Networking. (Image: Supplied) As an authorised distributor for Axis Communications in South Africa, Duxbury Networking is introducing the latest generation of Axis AI-powered pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras to local security partners and system integrators. The solution combines edge-based artificial intelligence (AI), advanced tracking and seamless multi-sensor integration…

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Africa: Summit Brings Global Voices to Namibia

Africa: Summit Brings Global Voices to Namibia

For the first time in its history, the Commonwealth Business Summit was hosted outside London, and Namibia had the honour of being the proud host. From the moment the doors opened in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, there was a strong sense of excitement. Business leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth countries gathered in…

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