David Robson
Writer and editor for @BBC_Future and elsewhere. Author of The Intelligence Trap, out 7 March 2019.
This is what it’s like waking up during surgery
General anaesthetic is supposed to make surgery painless. Now there’s evidence that one person in 20 may be awake when doctors think they’re under.
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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company
The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees
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Transport Month
An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic
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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact
Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan
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Disrupt the corrupt
Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen
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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future
In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore
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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04
Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife
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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome
The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest
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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago
'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'
