Africa roadtrip on solar – a viable alternative?

Solar panels? Check. Ion batteries? Check. 3D printer for spares? Check. A group of university students and lecturers are on a road trip of a different kind as they travel over 4,000km to test out their solar powered car the Ilanga II fuelled on nothing but good old sunshine.

US Fed caution casts doubt on SA rate hike in July

It is no secret that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has been worried about the timing of US rate hikes and the effect this would have on capital flows, the rand and the resultant impact on the local inflation outlook. The SARB’s concern over the upside risks to the inflation outlook persuaded the market to price in a July hike of 25bps.

Justin Rose to putt his way to US Open glory at Chambers

Conditions at the 115th US Open could very well make professionals look like amateurs – but without any doubt this is one not to be missed as a star studded field, including the top 60 golfers in the world, tee it up in an attempt to engrave their names into the history books.