Economic uncertainty at all-time high

Economic uncertainty at all-time high

The current global political and economic climate has contributed to some of the highest levels of uncertainty seen for decades, say PwC economists in their latest Global Economy Watch. Indeed, in recent years, uncertainty has been keeping business leaders busy. CEOs...
Did Russia reveal secret military satellites?

Did Russia reveal secret military satellites?

Research copmpany IHS Markit has released a report identifying what appears to be a previously unknown Russian military satellite programme.A photograph was released following a low-profile visit by Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu to the ISS Reshtnev...
Reshaping the future of African cities

Reshaping the future of African cities

Researchers predict that in 2030, Lagos, Cairo and Kinshasa will each have to cater for over 20 million people, while Luanda, Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg will have crossed the 10 million mark. By 2035, close to 30 million people could live in Lagos alone, turning...
Efficiency could boost social grants

Efficiency could boost social grants

People on grants could be receiving R233 more per month if management of the fund was more efficiently run, says KPMG. Deborah Tickle, tax advisor at KPMG in South Africa, says: “In this year’s Budget speech, former Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan...
How badly do we want in-vehicle tech?

How badly do we want in-vehicle tech?

Consumers desire advanced technology in their next new vehicle – however, their willingness to pay for technology demonstrates a wide variety of viewpoints from consumers across leading global markets. More than 5 000 vehicle owners intending to purchase a new...
NASA updates planet catalogue

NASA updates planet catalogue

Kepler NASA’s Kepler space telescope team has released a mission catalogue of planet candidates that introduces 219 new planet candidates, 10 of which are near-Earth size and orbiting in their star’s habitable zone, which is the range of distance from a...