Local learners to compete in Turkey science fair

Two of South Africa’s leading young female scientists will compete against learners from around the world in Turkey’s most prestigious science fair for high school learners: The Oğuzhan Özkaya Education – Karademir Science Energy Engineering Fair...

Coding in schools not a panacea for 4IR

As with many countries, South Africa is seriously considering including coding into the national curriculum. In fact, earlier this year President Cyril Ramaphosa made it very clear that inclusion will be an objective he intends to see come to fruition during his...

Smart speakers spur automated home devices growth

Global spending on automated home devices is expected to reach $75-billion by 2025, up from $23-billion in 2018, according to GlobalData. The data and analytics company’s latest report ‘Thematic Research: Automated home’, says much of that growth...

President affirms Reserve Bank mandate

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a statement clarifying that the role of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) remains unchanged. However, he stresses that the serious economic challenges facing the country need to be tackled “with a sense of urgency and...

Paxful, Airtm partner in developing markets

Peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful has announced a partnership with Airtm, a blockchain peer-to-peer exchange and digital wallet, to enhance the trading experience for people in developing countries. Paxful launched in 2015 with the goal of bringing more...

Nissan investment boosts employment, skills

Nissan is boosting employment in South Africa, with local production of the next-generation Navara poised to create at least 1 200 new jobs in the automotive sector. Nissan’s decision to manufacture – for the first time in history – the full model...