SACAQM Featured by Reuters in Multiple Languages

The SACAQM AI-powered air quality monitoring system, developed by researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand, has been featured by Reuters, with the coverage also translated into Spanish, French, Italian, and German, expanding its international reach and visibility.

The coverage comes amid recent spikes in coal-related emissions across Johannesburg, where residents have reported respiratory issues linked to poor air quality. In response, scientists have introduced a new mobile application designed to provide real-time pollution alerts and health guidance to the public.

Powered by data from hundreds of air quality monitoring devices, the system detects pollution surges and sends notifications to users, helping them take protective measures during hazardous conditions.

The article also highlights the broader impact of air pollution on public health and the importance of accessible, data-driven solutions like SACAQM to support both citizens and decision-makers.

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• English (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/coal-chokes-johannesburg-south-african-scientists-launch-pollution-warning-app-2026-04-20/

• French: https://www.zonebourse.com/actualite-bourse/alors-que-le-charbon-asphyxie-johannesburg-des-scientifiques-sud-africains-lancent-une-application-ce7e50d3d08bf420

• Italian: https://it.marketscreener.com/notizie/mentre-il-carbone-soffoca-johannesburg-scienziati-sudafricani-lanciano-un-app-per-l-allerta-inquina-ce7e50d3d08bf420

• German: https://ch.marketscreener.com/boerse-nachrichten/kohleemissionen-ersticken-johannesburg-suedafrikanische-forscher-entwickeln-warn-app-fuer-luftverschm-ce7e50d3d08bf420

• Spanish: https://es.marketscreener.com/noticias/mientras-el-carb-n-asfixia-a-johannesburgo-cient-ficos-sudafricanos-lanzan-una-aplicaci-n-de-alerta-ce7e50d3d08bf420