Connectivity is a priority for SA

Broadband and connectivity is a priority for South Africa over the next five years. This is according to President Jacob Zuma, who delivered his State of the Nation Address yesterday evening. “In addition to our major energy security interventions, we will continue to...

Corruption comes under the spotlight

Public sector corruption has come under the spotlight in recent years, and President Jacob Zuma says the current government will work to reduce it. “The Special Investigating Unit, the Anti-Corruption Task Team the Asset Forfeiture Unit and the Hawks, have made...

Wits academics set to shine at NTSF Awards

Three Wits academics have been announced as finalists in the 2013/2014 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards, hosted in partnership with BHP Billiton. Professor Hoosen (Jerry) Coovadia has been nominated for his outstanding contribution to science,...

Capitec offers clients cell phone banking

Capitec Bank yesterday launched its cell phone banking app, saying that a key difference between this app and other banking apps is that it can be accessed on both feature phones and smartphones. It adds that the Capitec Bank app also offers security via the phone and...

Addressing the challenges of education

A key to driving poverty reduction in South Africa is education. “We will continue to invest in education and skills development as that is the key to economic growth and development,” says president Jacob Zuma, delivering the State of the Nation Address yesterday....