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No procurement watchdog body yet, four years past State Capture report

Four years after the Zondo Commission's State Capture report, South Africa still awaits a crucial institution: an independent Public Procurement Anti-Corruption Agency (PPACA). Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo highlights its absence as a barrier to true accountability, despite the Public Procurement Act 2024.

No procurement watchdog body yet, four years past State Capture report

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Honda revives robotics ambitions after ASIMO

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Honda Motor Co. has developed a robotic hand capable of highly dexterous movements, marking a return to robotics with a new industria

  • Honda resumes robotics focus on industrial applications after retiring ASIMO in 2022.
  • Developed robotic hand with dexterous movements for assembly tasks up to 5kg.
  • Equipped with tactile sensors for precise manipulation and orientation of components.

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