E-commerce has the potential to drive African growth

E-commerce has the potential to drive African growth

With the potential to create up to 3-million new jobs by 2025, e-commerce could help to drive inclusive growth across Africa. This is the key message from the African E-Commerce Agenda released today by the World Economic Forum and International Trade Centre. Despite...
This is how climate change is melting glaciers

This is how climate change is melting glaciers

Ice fronts have retreated, rocky peaks are more exposed, fewer icebergs drift to the ocean: the branching network of glaciers that empty into Greenland’s Sermilik Fjord has changed significantly in the last half century. Comparing Landsat images from 1972 and 2019,...
Toyota, Altron, Vodacom partner on connected car

Toyota, Altron, Vodacom partner on connected car

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has partnered with Altron and Vodacom Business on a roll-out of connectivity features and in-car WiFi on all new Toyota and Lexus models. The Toyota Connect connectivity hub will be housed within the MyToyota app, allowing Toyota...
A 10c TB test that can save lives

A 10c TB test that can save lives

News of a cure for the deadliest strain of tuberculosis is making headlines around the world. However, before treatment can begin, TB must first be diagnosed. Early detection has been a serious challenge for those suffering at various stages of this epidemic. Until...
As 4IR comes to the fore, SA’s manufacturers lag

As 4IR comes to the fore, SA’s manufacturers lag

Kathy Gibson reports – The Fourth Industrial Revolution is being positioned as the driving force behind South Africa’s economy, so there’s a pressing need for government and business to properly understand what it means. This is the word from Arthur...
Africa needs to move now on digitalisation, 4IR

Africa needs to move now on digitalisation, 4IR

African countries must act quickly and decisively to become leaders on the global economic stage. Digitalisation is providing the continent with the opportunity to accelerate growth and rapidly expand struggling economies – but it’s a small window and...