Image supplied The partnership kicked off in 2023 to investigate and advance the feasibility of an electric minibus taxi in South African conditions by testing production vehicles in South Africa. The project team, consisting of GoMetro, Powerfleet (formerly MiX Telematics), HSW, ACDC Dynamics, and various entities within Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Engineering, conducted rigorous and…
Source: Supplied. The equity investment by Qatar Airways group will unlock new areas of co-operation with Virgin Australia, all of which will help to drive additional consumer and economic benefits. Subject to authorisation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, this co-operation will enable Virgin Australia to launch flights from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney…
Artist’s renderings of the new IIE mega-campus | image supplied The new development will involve retrofitting and upgrading of the existing facilities, covering approximately 47,000m2. In addition, an office and lecture building, a new sports centre and a reconfiguration of the entrance on Grayston Drive will be built. It is anticipated that development will take…
While warmer weather might seem beneficial for crops like grapes, which can thrive in higher temperatures, the implications are more complex. Archive photo supplied. Climate change with higher temperatures poses numerous challenges for the South African wine industry. These include earlier harvests, less predictability, more pests, and higher sugar and alcohol levels that change the…
New Icasa regulations invites private sector to mail delivery party. Source: Kindel Media/Pexels Sapo has faced severe operational challenges in recent years, including financial distress, service backlogs, and logistical failures, leading to general dissatisfaction. The new draft regulations propose a framework to ensure a higher standard for mail services in SA, which will also create…
Source: unsplash.com Reparative journalism US media scholar Meredith Clark predicted that 2021 would be the “year journalism starts paying reparations”. She coined the term “reparative journalism” to mean a new approach for the US news media “to redeem itself … through radically inclusive editorial choices”. As if to answer this call, many news organisations have published prominent apologies. These acknowledge…
Source: Pixabay This initiative forms part of South Africa’s newly launched national astro-tourism strategy. Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Science and Innovation, it seeks to capitalise on the presence of key astronomical facilities in South Africa and aims to position the country as a leading astro-tourism destination. While…
Renowned producer, Andries (Andre) Scholtz has died peacefully at his home in Cape Town, surrounded by his family, on Monday, 30 September 2024 (image supplied) Since 1985, in a career spanning over five decades in a challenging industry, he played a pivotal role in shaping the South African film landscape. His love for film and…
Source: @KLM/X. KLM will continue with its daily services to Johannesburg and Cape Town, two key South African destinations. However, from Tuesday, 17 December 2024, until the end of the European winter season, KLM will increase its capacity to Cape Town with two additional flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. In addition to the…
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