SA slips in economic freedom rankings

SA slips in economic freedom rankings

South Africa ranks 94 out of 162 countries and territories according to its economic system, having slipped a massive 48 places since 2000. The Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) index measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries support...
Parker Solar Probe uses Venus to change its path

Parker Solar Probe uses Venus to change its path

Last week, (3 October), Parker Solar Probe performed the first significant celestial manoeuvre of its seven-year mission. As the orbits of the spacecraft and Venus converged toward the same point, Parker Solar Probe slipped in front of the planet, allowing...
Young scientists show their talent

Young scientists show their talent

More than 500 learners gathered at the annual Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF), hoping to take home a share of R10-million worth in prizes. Top performing scholars were awarded prizes in the form of bursaries from Eskom, Siemens, the...
Ground-breaking science from ultra-close Saturn orbits

Ground-breaking science from ultra-close Saturn orbits

New research emerging from the final orbits of NASA’s Cassini spacecraft represents a huge leap forward in our understanding of the Saturn system — especially the mysterious, never-before-explored region between the planet and its rings. Some preconceived...
ISPA slams new call termination rates

ISPA slams new call termination rates

The industry silence around the new call termination rates announced by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) indicates that they are still anti-competitive. This is according to Dominic Cull, regulatory advisor to the Internet Service...
How Joburg and Cape Town are gearing up mobility

How Joburg and Cape Town are gearing up mobility

Emerging technologies and innovative solutions are fuelling the future of mobility, with South Africa’s major cities already gearing up to invest in mobility access and infrastructure. Congestion is a major issue for the city of Johannesburg, and infrastructure...