Aug 26, 2016
New rules regulating the use of remotely-piloted aircraft systems – colloquially known as drones – are now firmly in effect after having been signed by the Minister of Transport. “The regulations governing the use of drones in South Africa are...
Aug 25, 2016
The opening of IBM’s second research location in Africa – at the Wits University Tshimologong campus – marks a world first in that it is the only world-class research facility that is housed within an innovation hub. The two organisations have also announced several...
Aug 24, 2016
OUTA (Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse) is urging South Africans to participate in South Africa’s proposed nuclear build, following what it calls a “dubious move” by Eskom in inviting participation in a regional gazette where it could have been...
Aug 23, 2016
Historically, shoppers have made purchase decisions based primarily on taste, price, and convenience– the ‘traditional drivers’ of the food and beverage industry. Now a global study conducted by professional services firm Deloitte,...
Aug 22, 2016
This year’s melt season in the Arctic Ocean and surrounding seas started with a bang, with a record low maximum extent in March and relatively rapid ice loss through May. The melt slowed down in June, however, making it highly unlikely that this year’s summertime sea...
Aug 19, 2016
It looks like Uber has a plan to stop its disruptive ride-sharing business model being disrupted by self-driving cars. While a number of companies – both traditional automotive manufacturers and IT companies like Google – are preparing to bring...
