Draconian lockdown forces hard choices

The negative effects of South Africa’s hard lockdown continue to reverberate through the economy and broader society, writes Chris Hattingh, project manager at the Free Market Foundation. The latest flashpoint has been in the taxi industry, specifically in...
Hubble continues to enrich our knowledge of space

Hubble continues to enrich our knowledge of space

In 1609, visionary Italian scientist Galileo Galilei turned the newly invented optical device of his day — the telescope — to view the heavens. His observations conclusively showed that there were celestial bodies (the moons of Jupiter) that did not revolve around the...

Successful CEOs have technology in their DNA

CEOs and executive leadership positions should be filled by people with technology career backgrounds, such as app or software development, if businesses are to be more successful. This is the word from almost three-quarters (71%) of business leaders across EMEA,...

B2C telemedicine comes under the spotlight

The lockdown and physical distancing restrictions of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have created an international showcase opportunity for the telemedicine industry. Telecommunication service companies (telcos) are launching new services to directly address the...

Commonwealth seeks education innovations

The deadline to enter the 2021 Commonwealth education awards for good practice has been extended to 31 August 2020. The awards are open to exceptional education institutions, teachers and school leaders leading innovative learning and teaching projects. They can enter...

Further declines expected in services market

In April, International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast worldwide IT services and business services revenue would decline 1,1% year over year in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a new update to the Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker, the market...