NASA looks for deep space trash disposal

While the ever-growing mountain of trash presents increasing challenges to us on earth, there’s a similar problem playing out in space, where NASA is having to come up with innovative ways to handle trash for deep space missions. Life aboard the International...

Digital content hub for Tshimologong

Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, founded by Wits University, has launched a Digital Content Hub, an incubator of innovative and creative audio-visual content, in partnership with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the French Institute of South Africa...

Income comparison tool highlights inequality

South Africa is known for having the highest income inequality in the world. This is talked about a lot, but the country doesn’t appear to be any closer to finding a solution. If anything, because inequality is such a big part of people’s lived reality...

Road closures ahead of #100MenMarch

The City of Tshwane has advised motorists of road closures in the city next week as a result of the #100MenMarch taking place tomorrow (10 March). The #100MenMarch is part of the centenary celebrations of former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Albertina...

Massive growth for VR headset market

The worldwide VR headset market grew 16% in Q1 2018 as shipments reached a total of 650 000 units. This increase was largely driven by the fast-growing standalone VR headset segment, which helped China grew 200% while other major countries, such as the US and Japan,...

400 data science internships open up

The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) has announced 400 free internships for its 12-month Accredited Skills Data Science Programme in 2019. The announcement coincides with the opening today of registrations for next year’s intake. The Cape Town-based academy...