Fixing equality is good for the economy

Fixing equality is good for the economy

Creating societies where every person has the same opportunity to fulfil their potential in life irrespective of socioeconomic background would not only bring huge societal benefits in the form of reduced inequalities and healthier, more fulfilled lives, it would also...

The impact of AI on the retail motor trade

The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is gaining traction in many industry sectors, with Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and automation being applied to create ingenious innovations – advancements aimed at making life easier, improving productivity and...

Amazon tops European smart home space

The smart home market in Europe continued to grow in the third quarter of 2019, reaching almost 23,8-million units, an increase of 18,1% compared to the same quarter in the previous year. This is according to IDC which says that between July and September, more than...

Quantum computing set for key role in banking

Two inaugural reports from IDC indicate that quantum computing services will play an important role in banks’ infrastructure arsenal going forward, delivered through cloud services. The research group says that this initial research will help IT leaders within...
Will homes on the Moon and Mars be made of fungi?

Will homes on the Moon and Mars be made of fungi?

Science fiction often imagines our future on Mars and other planets as run by machines, with metallic cities and flying cars rising above dunes of red sand. But the reality may be even stranger – and “greener”. Instead of habitats made of metal and...

New head for Google SA

Google South Africa has appointed former Ogilvy SA chief executive Alistair Mokoena as its new country director. He will take up the position in April and oversee the commercial business for Google SA. Google Africa director Nitin Gajria says the company is excited to...