Can technology solve SA’s taxi challenges?

South African scientists can help the Department of Transport solve a number of challenges in the taxi industry. This is according to Transport Minister, Joe Maswanganyi, adddressing the 2017 Southern African Transport Conference (SATC) at the CSIR International...

International travel scams to look out for

As travellers, it is easy to think that we are smart enough to avoid getting ripped off. But, the truth is, it happens to the best of us. From getting overcharged on cab rides to unknowingly revealing credit card information, travel scams exist the world over. This is...

Gas could solve Africa’s energy problems

In the rush to adopt renewable energy, Africa may be overlooking the cost savings, efficiencies and lifestyle enhancing properties of gas, say experts participating in the upcoming Africa LPG and CNG Summit and expo in Johannesburg. Over 500 international gas...

Blockchain set to transform healthcare

Within the next five to 10 years, a blockchain ecosystem with healthcare-focused use cases involving health data exchanges, smart assets management, insurance and payment solutions, blockchain platform providers, and consortiums will emerge. Frost &...

Basic education condemns fake news reports

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed concern over the recent spate of fake news, featuring ludicrous statements, doing the rounds on social media. “We would like to reassure the public that the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga has...

This is how easy it is to hack the network

Kaspersky Lab researchers have examined publicly available hardware and software tools for covert password interception and discovered that a powerful hacking tool can be created for as little as $20, and just a few hours of work by someone with basic programming...