Call for speed and action on SDGs

With an estimated 390-million people living in extreme poverty, hunger and food insecurity, Africa is in a race against time to deliver on its regional and global development goals. On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Sunday, African heads of states and...

How Thomas Cook failed to adapt

After 178 years, Thomas Cook went into administration over the past weekend, leaving employees jobless and thousands of customers stranded away from home. Nathalie Schooling, CEO of customer experience company nlighten, believes the story can tell us about business...

Specialist schools focus on tech, innovation

The Gauteng MEC for Education and Youth Development, Panyaza Lesufi, has launched the St Barnabas and UJ Metropolitan Mathematics, Science and ICT School of Specialisation with focus on High Tech and Innovation. A partnership with Honeywell and Melisizwe Computer Lab...

Surprises in store for 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge

The 2020 Sasol Solar Challenge is officially open for entries and boasts exciting changes. Participants – nine of who are already confirmed – can look forward to a new route, changes in format, and a renewed title sponsor. The seventh Sasol Solar Challenge...

Travel and tourism key African economy drivers

Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8,5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194,2-billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the...

Growth for PC monitor market in MEA

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC monitors market saw shipments reach a value of $168,98-million for the second quarter of this year, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting...