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UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala Named One of 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

The London-based New African Magazine included Rector Marwala in its annual list of the 100 most influential Africans.

UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala has been honoured as one of the 100 most influential Africans in the annual list published by New African Magazine. The yearly list includes leaders, visionaries and opinion shapers from across government, business, creative arts, science, technology and academia.

The publication highlighted Rector Marwala in its Science and Academia category noting that Prof. Marwala "stands out for his extensive application of artificial intelligence concepts across multiple fields, including health care, aerospace engineering, economics, finance, and political science."

To see the full list, visit the New African Magazine website.

 

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