Numerous structures within the heart of Johannesburg, the South African city recently struck by a devastating fire claiming over 70 lives, have been classified as unsuitable for habitation. However, these aged complexes, forsaken either by their proprietors or municipal administrations, are inhabited by families who frequently pay rent to criminal syndicates overseeing the properties. These […]
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South Africa’s economic stability heavily relies on industries such as mining and construction, which play pivotal roles in its growth. Unfortunately, their prominence also attracts the attention of cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Fraud and corruption pose persistent risks that require urgent action, and companies operating in these sectors must adopt proactive measures to combat […]
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In a heartbreaking incident, approximately 30 individuals believed to be illegal miners were discovered deceased at the depths of an abandoned mine in Welkom, a small gold-mining town located 250 km south of Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident is suspected to have occurred a month prior, highlighting the dangers faced by these miners. South Africa, […]
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While South Africa is renowned for its wines, it has not traditionally been recognized as a major player in the world of olive oil. The dominance in the olive oil market has long been held by countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain. Despite the challenges, South African farmers remain determined and optimistic as they set […]
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In the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, a towering building made of industrial hemp concrete will soon be built, boasting twelve floors and a stunning view of Table Mountain while also leaving a minimal ecological footprint. It will be the tallest building in the world made from this material. The upcoming “Hemp Hotel” in […]
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Access to water is limited for the 60 million South Africans due to a variety of factors such as episodes of drought, aging supply and sanitation infrastructure, and polluted rivers and reservoirs. These factors are creating a challenging situation for the citizens. Ayanda Lepheana is fully committed to a citizen science project. As a member […]
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“The Earth Community” (La Découverte), the final book in a trilogy exploring Africa’s position in global discourse, has been published by a Cameroonian scholar. During a brief visit to Paris, a Cameroonian scholar who is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has taken the opportunity to increase his public engagements. His objectives during the visit […]
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This will solve many problems that arise in everyday life on agricultural farms in Africa South African farmers are following the global trend of using field robots, intelligent automation solutions and drones in agribusiness. This is reported in the report of the analytical agency GlobalData “Modern robotics in agriculture.” Kobus Visser, Head of Rural Security […]
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The Breakthrough Listen project, focused on the exploration of technosignatures, will study an observation field 50 times larger and with more tools than other telescopes around the world. The always chimerical search for extraterrestrial life will multiply by 1,000 the chances of finding traces of it over the next two years. This is the letter […]
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Tharisa Plc, a platinum and chromium producer in South Africa, published its operational report for the third quarter of 2022 on Monday, December 5. It appears that the mining company recorded a platinum production (PGM) of 179.2 koz at the end of September 2022, compared to 157.8 koz at the same period of 2021, an […]
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