DNA Bill closer to becoming law
The so-called “DNA Bill”, the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill, has been adopted by the National Assembly’s oversight committee, paving the way to it being signed into law. Speaking to the committee last week, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the...Fast transit with the Hyperloop
A new mass transit system – the Hyperloop, envisioned by entrepreneur Elon Musk – could transport passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in just 30 minutes, at a cost of $22.00. Musk, who is chairman, product architect & CEO of Tesla Motors, writes in his...SA could miss the African boom
South Africa has always been perceived as the gateway to Africa, a vast and untapped region rich in natural resources – but it is in danger of being left behind as the continent grows. According to Hennie Heymans, MD of DHL Express South Africa, due to various...Working women face challenges
Even as we celebrate Women’s Day (9 August 2013), women still face a number of challenges and disparities in the workplace. “Though the workforce and perceptions have changed dramatically over the years and many employers prefer female superiors, there are still a few...Cut costs: manage IT disruptions
IT asset cost optimisation is a growing concern for IT asset management (ITAM) and IT procurement professionals – but managing just eight disruptive forces will help CIOs avoid sudden cost increases. Gartner’s 2013 CIO Survey shows that CIOs continue to include...