Robotics

Dimension Data will be a monolithic company

Article Shaazia Ebrahim - 10 Mar 2020

The longest-standing ICT brand on the continent and South Africa is restructuring

Transforming for the Future

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Mar 2020

Dimension Data turns employee careers into worthwhile experiences with tools, technology and now robotics

Ready, steady, navigate AI – like a dung beetle

Article Advertorial Feature - 24 Oct 2019

Dung beetles use different directional sensors to achieve the highest possible navigational precision in difficult conditions

Robo-cases to roll travellers into the future

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jan 2018

'Self-driving cars may take a while to arrive, but the self-driving suitcase is here now'

The continent enters the Robot Age

Africa Simon Allison - 9 Jun 2017

Robots are for the repetitive work where having a human operator adds no value to the process - but mass unemployment looms

Nanotechnology may one day unlock a mind trapped in the body

Analysis Staff Reporter - 3 Oct 2016

Advances are slowly being made. But is it the machine or the brain making the connections?

Versatile ‘cockroach’ robots to the rescue

Article Oliver Milman - 10 Feb 2016

The much-loathed cockroach is the inspiration for a new robot which has been earmarked for a range of uses, including search and rescue missions.

Domo arigato, Mr Roboto

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Aug 2014

Three recent robotic innovations have the potential to transform science fiction into science fact. Alistair Fairweather takes a look.

When the drones go dancing

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Aug 2014

The future of drone technology is about to come dramatically to life at a tech conference in Cape Town, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

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National

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Thando Maeko - 3 Apr 2020

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

Coronavirus

A week in lockdown: SA Covid-19 cases at 1 505

Lester Kiewit - 3 Apr 2020

The health department says it is awaiting confirmation on whether two deaths in Kwazulu-Natal are related to the coronavirus disease

Coronavirus

Lockdown heroes feed hungry kids

Lester Kiewit - 2 Apr 2020

Feeding schemes inundated with requests to assist during Covid-19 lockdown

Press Releases

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

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

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