Europe increases security budgets

A deteriorating security situation has caused Western European defence budgets to rise for the first time in six years, according analysis released at the Eurosatory defence and security trade show by IHS. Approximately $50-billion will be added to Western European...

Distractions a major danger for SA drivers

There are many vices, other than talking on a cell phone while driving, likely to distract the driver and cause an accident. This is the word from Karien Venter, who works at the CSIR Built Environment Transport Systems and Operations on road safety and traffic...
After 1,7bn miles, Juno reaches Jupiter

After 1,7bn miles, Juno reaches Jupiter

After an almost five-year journey to the solar system’s largest planet, NASA’s Juno spacecraft last night successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit during a 35-minute engine burn. “Independence Day always is something to celebrate, but today we can...

Debt hits South Africans’ lifestyles

South African households are increasingly cutting back on living expenses as they grapple with their stressful financial positions. This is one of the findings from the 2016 Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor, released today, which tracks the shifts in the...

Mobile banking boosts financial inclusion

As a result of mobile banking, Kenya’s financial inclusion rates have increased dramatically – but this success may not be easily replicated in other developing countries. This is one of the findings from research by the Swift Institute in partnership with...

IoT drives more IT spend for airlines

As the connected world of travel becomes a reality 91% of airlines plan to invest in cyber security programs over the next three years. This is according to the SITA Airline IT Trends 2016 Survey. The level of commitment to cyber security reflects the consensus that a...