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All actions to counter climate change matter
Sipho Kings and Sarah Wild consider the question we all ask: Do our efforts count, or
is this just about what big corporations do?
Only dishonest mental gymnastics can hold up the hypothesis of race ‘science’
Although it is totally discredited, its pervasive influence still colours perceptions because of its long association with empirical validity
New telescope MeerLicht to observe transients
The MeerLicht telescope will scour the skies to study transient celestial events. But its link to the MeerKAT radio telescope is what sets it apart.
Scientists caution against dangers of genetic modification
Editing embryos may end up saving lives, but what does it mean for the human gene pool?
Iceman’s stomach bacteria casts doubt on migratory patterns
Researchers who sequenced the genome of gut bacteria in the world's oldest natural mummy have cast doubt on theories about migration out of Africa.
SA scientists reconstruct ancient ecosystems
Using Africa’s national parks, scientists have garnered essential information which will help refine their understanding of Earth's climate.
Outlaws in space: Are Mars colonies illegal?
The only known planet inhabited exclusively by robots, Mars may become the only other planet in our solar system colonised by humans.
Malnutrition rises despite social grants
South Africa's children are bearing the brunt of increasing food prices – and the effects may be permanent.
Researchers plug carbon sink gaps
The Southern Ocean could yield important clues about the effects of climate change.
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Sassa disses disability grant applicants
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
