Mia Shanley, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Nobel prize for discovery of brain’s internal GPS

Article Mia Shanley - 6 Oct 2014

The discovery solves the problem of how the brain creates a map of the space surrounding us and how we navigate our way through a complex environment.

Twin blasts hit Sweden

Article Mia Shanley & Patrick Lannin - 12 Dec 2010

In what Sweden's government is calling a terrorist attack, a man was killed in a blast with threats referencing controversial cartoons and Afghanistan.

Americans, British-Cypriot win 2010 economics Nobel

Article Mia Shanley & Patrick Lannin - 11 Oct 2010

A British-Cypriot and two Americans won the 2010 economics Nobel on Monday for work helping explain unemployment and job markets.

Test-tube baby pioneer wins Nobel prize

Article Mia Shanley - 4 Oct 2010

British physiologist Robert Edwards, whose work led to the first "test-tube baby", has won the 2010 Nobel prize for medicine.

WikiLeaks builds a legal shield in Sweden

Article Mia Shanley - 26 Aug 2010

Two young Swedes hammer away at computers in a space that is part garage, part college dorm, littered with cables and Coke cans.

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Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

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SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

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20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders