Festive demands come up against a new cost squeeze

Oct 2, 2026

With the release of GoTyme Bank’s SME Outlook for Q4 2026 report, its group executive, Miguel da Silva, examines the economic forces likely to shape the critical festive-trading quarter – from resilient but selective consumer demand to rising fuel costs, constrained...

Eskom Expo ISF opens doors for young scientists

Oct 2, 2026

Research projects that began with questions about problems young people wanted to understand or solve have opened doors to bursaries, cash prizes, international opportunities and further study, as outstanding young scientists were recognised at the 2026 Eskom Expo for...
In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

In Scotland, NASA scientists search for clues about Mars’ past

Oct 2, 2026

This summer, NASA scientists headed to the Scottish Highlands to follow up on last year’s announcement of potential biosignatures on Mars and prepare for future research. The rocks and cliffs of Scotland’s Stoer formation offer a combination difficult to find on...

Financial data that’s music to your ears …

Oct 2, 2026

Every business, sector, and economy has its rhythms and patterns, but these are often hidden within complex data. Now Sage is bringing those hidden patterns to life through sound with the launch of the Financial Symphony, an original composition that translates real,...