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Joining hands with businesses to scale up climate conscious agriculture
Why implementing a systems-wide approach and boosting private sector engagement in agriculture and land-use is part of the climate solution. While responsible for two thirds of global agricultural GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Asian agriculture is one of the most vulnerable economic sectors in the world to climate change. With its diverse landscape and livelihoods, sheepherders
Google AI manager Samy Bengio resigns
A Google researcher manager has resigned following the controversial firings of two female leaders in his organization. Samy Bengio, who oversaw the ethical AI team prior to a reorganization in February, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to Bloomberg. His last day will be April 28th. Bengio was a strong advocate of star AI
The financial impact of double-digit electricity increases on entry and middle-income households
07 April 2021: In the wake of the 15% increase in electricity tariffs for 2021/22, many households will have to review their already stretched budgets to keep the lights on. According to FNB insights, electricity spend is one of the largest spend categories for entry to middle income customers. As a result, these customers need
Three steps to take control of your finances
With the turmoil of 2020 behind us and a return to something approaching normal in the first quarter of 2021, now is a good time to take stock of your finances. Benay Sager, head of DebtBusters, South Africa’s leading and largest debt counsellor, says consecutive lockdowns affected most people’s finances. “Perhaps predictably, the consequences were
SA facing high pressure from businesses and other sectors to ease level 3 lockdown restrictions
South African government is facing high pressure from business, labour and provincial governments to let go some of South Africa’s level 3 lockdown restrictions. President Cyril Ramaphosa held a President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) this weekend, with a cabinet meeting scheduled to discuss new ways on Wednesday (3 February). While each division is likely to raise
(SPONSORED) Join the College of Human Sciences family, and be a part of a family that is unapologetically African
For those who see the distance in open and distance learning, studying at UNISA’s College of Human Sciences (CHS) may come as a surprise. UNISA’s ODeL (open distance e-learning) model makes it possible for students to enrol for human sciences-related qualifications wherever they are. The ODeL model opens doors for thousands of students who might