A tale of two industries
The manufacturing sector is in crisis. How manufacturers respond to this scenario is largely determined by the business’ size, budget and priorities. Two industry insiders unpack the current state of play.
A bird in the hand
Uniting amateur ornithologists one sighting at a time, the Birda app and social platform aims to create a sense of community around the world, particularly on the globe’s birding continent.
Academic commercialisation
Universities are a vital source of research and innovation, but how is the country faring in monetising academic work?
Startup moneymakers
What sort of wealth can be created by founders when selling their startups?
Balancing innovation and security
Is the tension between security and innovation inevitable, or can we enjoy the best of both worlds?
This smartphone is set to revolutionise travel.
The Handy smartphone offers travellers unlimited internet access and a click-to-buy shopping service with free delivery to your hotel.
Gender gap economics
She Will Connect is a digital movement to empower women throughout Africa.
The rift in VR
The pioneer of consumer-grade virtual reality is trying hard to commit suicide.
Sluggish innovation investment
SA’s government needs to develop a clear policy framework for investing in innovation in the country.
Commercialising Innovation in SMEs
INTRO - landscape Words: Janet Paterson INSIGHT Dr Anthon Botha, MD of TechnoScene, discusses issues around innovation in SMEs.
Wireless Cuts Loose
Maybe it’s the child-like appeal of cutting loose and feeling free to do anything, anywhere that continues to exercise the same appeal over us as adults, but for a technology and concept that’s been around for a long time, wireless continues to surprise and excite with high levels of innovation and seemingly limitless potential.