Research uncovers how memory works

Researchers have discovered that “fully detailed” memories are stored in the brain, but people access this information at different speeds and levels of detail, with people accessing memories “forward” by recalling older information first. They...

Technology set to get more personal in 2019

The idea of an assistant that can schedule meetings and arrange a calendar, order lunch and remind you that you need to leave the office before 4:30 on Thursday to make it across the city to dinner with colleagues doesn’t seem too extraordinary – until you learn...

SA among top countries for spam calls

Nuisance and unsolicited calls are on the rise around the globe, with a new report revealing that within large markets such as Brazil, and India, the average Truecaller user receives more than 22 spam calls each month. The Truecaller Insights report examined the top...

Eskom sustainability task team appointed

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed an Eskom Sustainability Task Team to advise government on actions to resolve Eskom’s operational, structural and financial challenges. This high-level task team consists of individuals with extensive electricity, management and...
SA spending ticks up ahead of festive season

SA spending ticks up ahead of festive season

Consumers are ringing in the holiday season with a solid start to retail sales, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which looks at overall retail spending trends across all payment types.  October – South Africa’s third biggest month for retail spending after...
Global economic slowdown expected in 2019

Global economic slowdown expected in 2019

Global economic growth will edge down to 3% in 2019, from a rate of 3,2% in 2018, according to the annual Top 10 Economic Predictions released today by business information provider IHS Markit. While global growth will continue to decelerate, the economy will also...