Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste

Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...
Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger

Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger

Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems – child hunger – and emerged with breakthrough,...
World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa

World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...

Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...

Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth

Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...
Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...