Rainfall

Seven lean years in the Northern Cape

Article Dennis Webster - 18 Feb 2020

As the Karoo hopes for an end to its worst drought in a generation, the region’s history may hold important lessons for its future

Rain brings tentative hope of a normal farming season

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 28 Oct 2019

After weeks of oppressive heat and decreasing dam levels, recent rains renew hope for farmers

Freezing solutions for a water-stressed country

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Jun 2019

Engineering Research Capacity Development Award

What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall

Article Staff Reporter - 27 May 2018

Looking at Kenya’s rainwater harvesting, the government favours runoff systems in the form of dams because they can serve a larger population

Day Zero in 2019 determined by April’s rainfall

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Apr 2018

The month's rainfall will be key to stave off Cape Town's Day Zero in 2019

What Southern Africa can learn from other countries about adapting to drought

Article Andrew Slaughter - 5 Feb 2018

The experiences of other countries can provide valuable lessons for Cape Town on how to better cope with its water crisis

Parts of SA may see more rainfall, research shows

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Feb 2014

New research from Wits University shows tropical storms are not becoming more frequent but they are moving south - resulting in increased rainfall.

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National

Yeoville can police itself, thank you

Simon Allison - 8 Apr 2020

In the Johannesburg suburb, neat queues are enforced, physical distances maintained and fights stopped by its community policing forum

National

Worship during lockdown – in a different way

Bongekile Macupe - 8 Apr 2020

The bishop uses WhatsApp to share scripture readings, and prayers and comments with all his congregants during the lockdown

National

Slice of life: ‘People have more compassion’

Derek Davey - 8 Apr 2020

You know, this coronavirus thing, I just feel, if South Africans can stick together, we’ll get through this

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Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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