Remembering David Sanders: a humble, visionary public health activist
The sudden death of public health scholar Professor David Sanders has left people across the globe shocked and with a deep sense of loss. David was still, at the age…
The rise of mobile communication in Africa
As the world strives to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as millennials enter the workforce, and as post-millennials enrol at educational facilities, a common requirement is the embracement
Five 3D printing myths
The first conviction for 3D printing a firearm was recently reported in London, not long after 3D printed masks were used to trick face recognition. Should we be afraid? 3D…
Safi furniture directory launched to stimulate local procurement
The South African Furniture Initiative’s (Safi) furniture directory will be unveiled at the SARCDA Expo, which is being held at the Gallagher Estate in Gauteng from 22 August to 25
From cradle to grave: How Levi’s is tackling water sustainability
Having never been inside an actual factory before, never mind a clothing factory, I had imagined mega-machines and giant conveyor belts – nothing but cold hard steel moving fabric about.
PepsiCo’s Pioneer-led Africa push may face challenges
Andy Coyne looks in-depth at PepsiCo‘s move to buy South Africa’s Pioneer Foods Group. A few eyebrows were raised at the end of last week when US food and beverage…
FROM JULY 3rd, 2019 – NEW RULES FOR ALL CARGO IN TANZANIA PORTS
Snaptrans, member of ALN representng Tanzania, informs us that there are some tweaks related to manifest handling and submission. Effective July 3rd, 2019 manifest needs to be submitted 4 days…
Amazon is turning 25 – here’s a look back at how it changed the world
A quarter of a century ago, on 5 July 1994, a company, which shared a name with the world’s largest river, was incorporated. It sold books to customers who got
10 wireless technology trends for 2019 and beyond
Wireless technology plays a key role in today’s communications, and new forms of it will become central to emerging technologies including robots, drones, self-driving vehicles and new medical devices over
Morocco to construct Africa’s highest wind tower
Morocco is set to construct tallest wind tower in the African continent, measuring 144 metres high. Spanish technology signed a deal with Nabrawind for the development. The company’s self-erecting steel…