Social network users must be vigilant, cautious

While social media networks such as Facebook and MXit are a cheap and fast method of communication, parents should take care that the services are not abused according to Leon Pearlman, chairman of the Wireless Application Service Providers Association. Read more >>

DHA: 'Smart ID Card' expected to be piloted in 2012/13

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) expects to begin piloting a new 'smart card' identity document (ID) during the 2012/13 fiscal year, according to DHA minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Read more >>

Top 100 tech companies urged to help young engineers: Pandor

Speaking to Engineering News Online, science and technology minister Naledi Pandor said that she will urge South Africa's Top 100 technology companies to take young engineers for experiential workplace training. This, said Pandor, is an expansion of her department's existing programme, set to get work places for newly graduated engineers so that they can obtain the required practical experience. Read more >>

Fingerprint technology cuts search time significantly

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have developed an electronic fingerprint system that allows for faster, more accurate identity matches. Development was made possible thanks to a multimillion-rand grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Read more >>

Samsung strengthens surge-resistant features in TV models

One of the innate issues in Africa is unstable power supply and demand. To ensure televisions can resist sudden power surges, Samsung strengthened surge-resistant features of its regional models, the 32-inch LCD and LED televisions. These models were specifically developed to meet the continent's unique market conditions. Read more >>

IAF support for space developments in Africa

At the opening of the International Astronautical Federation's annual conference, held for the first time in Africa and marking the 50th anniversary of human space flight, some of the world's top scientists heard that more African countries are launching satellites and taking advantage of space technology. Read more >>

Fabian joins The Foschini Group

Leading retailer group TFG (The Foschini Group) has bought niche luxury menswear brand Fabiani, effective from 1 October 2011. Established in 1978 by Arie Fabian and renowned for the exceptional cut of its suits, highest quality fabric and powerful design details, it expanded its offer to include casual clothing, shoes and fashion accessories and is considered one of the leaders in the luxury menswear market. Fabian will join the group as the brand director. Read more >>

Mixed bag competing for SA Car of the Year

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] A mixed bag of 10 French, Italian, German and Korean vehicles have made it through to the finals for the 2012 South African Car of the Year competition. The finalists were determined in a vote by the full members and a jury made up of 30 selected members of the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists (SAGMJ). Read more >>

Marketing lessons from Steve Jobs

[Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] Look closely at the marketing strategies used by Steve Jobs and other visionaries and the first thing that comes to mind is the realisation that marketing is not a democratic process and that those who are really successful at it are, yes, visionaries. Read more >>

Bok tragedy!

[Corné Krige] I am only 36 years old, but one of the many valuable lessons I have learned is that life isn't fair. Sometimes you get things when you don't deserve them and other times when you absolutely deserve it then you don't get it. This was the case on Sunday morning when the Springboks played Australia in Wellington, New Zealand. Read more >>