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Getting Through Renovations Smoothly

What drives malls to renovate and upgrade, and how do they make the process smoother? Busani Moyo investigates.

Issues Relating To University Planning And Design

While this article is inspired by the work of the association of Louw and Dewar on four major educational institutions in South Africa, it is part of a series which intends to generate broader discussion on the topic.

Youth Development Beyond Youth Day

SALGA’s Youth Development Programme ensures our country’s future leaders receive year-round attention, writes Dale Hes.

Should Everyone Code?

In the “fourth industrial revolution”, everything will be digitised. Does that mean programming is an essential skill for every job, asks Carolyn de Kock.

Are We Shaft-Sinkers Or Shaft-Fillers?

Since Einstein’s time scientists have told us that nothing can go faster than the speed of light. But they go mum when one asks: “But, can the converse be true?”

Watching The Web

How big a problem is cybersecurity really? Adam Oxford visits one of Africa’s key attack monitoring stations to find out.

The Speakers And The Spoken

A new forum enabling municipal speakers across the country to consult one another on matters of common interest should aid governance and service delivery, reports Rodney Weideman.

Green Designs

Sustainability and the green agenda continue to inform the architecture and design of new developments, says Hugh Fraser.

The Golden Age Of Timeshare

The timeshare industry generates employment for around 27 000 people and contributes billions of rand to the GDP, according to a Grant Thornton survey.

What Do Banks Want?

Banks are adapting to the digital age at lightning speed. Lungelo Shezi investigates how this is affecting recruitment policies and the skills required by financial institutions.

Power Play

Masama in production by the end of 2018.

Ethiopia Aims For $30 Bn Forex From Textiles By 2030

Ethiopia aims to generate $30 bn in foreign exchange earnings from the textiles and clothing sector by 2030, according to Ethiopian state minister of industry Bogale Feleke.

Using Technology To Overcome Infrastructure Challenges

South Africa’s mobile operators are leveraging technologies to deliver improved health and education facilities to rural areas.