Robotic assisted cardiothoracic surgery a first for Africa

Robotic assisted cardiothoracic surgery a first for Africa

In a first for the continent, a cardiothoracic robotic-assisted surgery programme has been established at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Hospital to provide less invasive alternatives for procedures involving the chest cavity, including lung cancer and cardiac surgeries...
SA cities held back by innovation, transport, environmental issues

SA cities held back by innovation, transport, environmental issues

A top-ranked global city is an international hub for business and culture. It has a large and diverse economy with a strong cultural scene, education and world-leading infrastructure. It’s a city that’s difficult to replicate, so it attracts some of the...
In an unhappy world, humour would sell

In an unhappy world, humour would sell

Many people haven’t felt true happiness for more than two years and want brands to make them smile and laugh – but business leaders fear using humour in customer interactions. The Happiness Report from Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX) and Gretchen...
Businesses at risk as social media fuels more unrest

Businesses at risk as social media fuels more unrest

Businesses should prepare for a rise in civil unrest incidents as the cost-of-living crisis follows hard on the heels of the Covid pandemic. According to insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), confidence in traditional sources of information and...
Dynamic inductive recharging could change the EV game

Dynamic inductive recharging could change the EV game

Dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology has been shown to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles (EVs) as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes, as demonstrated by Stellantis and partners at the Arena del Futuro in Italy. DWPT is a system...
$18,5bn pledged to connect the unconnected

$18,5bn pledged to connect the unconnected

A global pledging event organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) this week has rallied unprecedented support from governments and companies to expand Internet access everywhere as a key aspect of sustainable development. The Partner2Connect (P2C)...