Anglo American commits R55 million to Wits Planetarium refurbishment
Wits University Council and Anglo American have committed R20 million and R55 million to the project’s first two phases.
is being upgraded and Anglo American has announced a financial commitment to the project which also puts the corporation’s name on the building. So far, R75 million has been secured for the project with Anglo American contributing R55 million and the Wits University Council providing R20 million to the project.
“The Digital Dome will provide an incredible theatre experience, but it will also serve a greater purpose – it will assist researchers across all disciplines to visualise data in a profound way,” Deane adds.
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