Connectivity enables Africa’s digital future

Kathy Gibson reports – Connectivity is vital for the future of Africa, enabling solutions that can drive digital inclusion. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is today celebrating a massive milestone, with its Africa-wide network now reaching 100 000kms. The...

Natural ‘eye makeup’ improves falcons’ hunting ability

Dark ‘eyeliner’ feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds’ hunting ability, a new scientific study suggests. Scientists have long speculated that falcons’ eye markings improve their ability to target fast-moving...

NEDLAC agreement aims for vaccine persuasion

The South African government, together with members of both the public and private sector, have agreed at NEDLAC on Covid-19 workplace vaccine guidelines (Vaccine Guidelines). While the Vaccine Guidelines are yet to be signed and gazetted by the Minister of Employment...

Second-life batteries key to SA’s 4IR ambitions

Kathy Gibson reports – As South Africa aims to join the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), power is crucial – and the battery has a key role to play. Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, senior economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), points out...

SA’s jobs recovery stalls

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported yesterday (1 June) that employment in South Africa declined by 28 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2021. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2 and regained 876 000 of these during the...

Cybercriminals are coming for your brand …

If you’re a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it’s not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too, writes Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast. Brand marketers are increasingly...