80-year-old Cape surgeon breaks another record with Robben Island swim
Dr Thaning told BizNews about his latest record swim to Robben Island and shared some of his secrets to a long, healthy life and career.
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Alternative investing: Postage stamps worth a pretty penny
As penmanship has become old-fashioned, the lens of nostalgia magnifies the value of postage stamps in alternative investing.
The entrepreneur tackling a huge load with dreams to develop SA’s first electric bakkie
An electric vehicle built and developed in SA? Young entrepreneur Nhlanhla Mazibuko is trying to do just that, with his Mazibuko electric bakkie concept.
Education: The evolution towards blending Arts and Science
Perspectives on education and the balance between analytical science and creativity are shifting. Nicole Willis considers new thinking.
Time Travel: Would it really change your story?
Lee Blake explores grief, guilt and time travel as he tackles the unknown and how people wish they could change it before it changes them.
Adopting AI for faster diagnosis of breast cancer in SAÂ
The highest mortality rate for cancer in South African women remains breast cancer. Kathryn Malherbe’s company speeds up diagnosis.
Providing an online marketplace for emerging farmers – Zamokuhle Thwala, Agricool CEO
Seeing how hard it is for farmers to grow a businesses, Zamokuhle Thwala set up Agricool, an online marketplace linking farmers and buyers to markets.
Savings in the piggy bank could boost global interest rates
Technology has tipped the scales of money supply and demand, and savings accounts are costing people money. How will interest rates recover?
Fraud in first class – Anna Delvey’s crimes
Anna Delvey’s fascinating crime spree will soon become the stuff of a television show. Her crimes will no doubt make her the villain we love to hate on Netflix and HBO.
Turning the lights on in Africa – Mike Heyink, CEO of Cape Town start-up, Yellow
Yellow CEO and founder Mike Heyink told BizNews there are upsides into tapping into Africa’s young populations and enabling entrepreneurs to flourish.