Ukraine recap: naval success raises hopes of advantage against Russia this winter: War in wintertime is especially challenging militarily. Troops have to deal with the risk of frostbite while vehicles can’t always move over muddy or frozen terrain. It’s no wonder then that wars tend to move much more slowly during the colder months. Cold …
Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage – new research: Luis Molinero/Shutterstock Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do you finish each other’s words and sentences? How do you know what they are going to say before they have said it? We like to think it is …
Five ways to take advantage of rising interest rates to boost your savings: It's always a good time to save more, if you can. tommaso79/Shutterstock With the Bank of England base rate currently the highest it has been since early 2008, you may have a valuable opportunity to increase your earnings on pensions, investments and …
Nigeria’s growing population can be an advantage, with better data and a policy focus on young people: Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age – the age at the midpoint of the population – 18.1 years. This poses challenges and opportunities. Akanni Akinyemi explains …
Robberies surge as criminals take advantage of South Africa’s power outages: AFP via Getty Images The acute energy crisis in South Africa has adversely affected all aspects of the society. Regular and lengthy power outages – which started in 2007 are also contributing to an escalation in the levels of criminal activity, especially street crime. …
How to use digital signage to your advantage during peak shopping seasons: Consumers often associate the month of December with bonuses, thirteenth cheques, and generous spirits. But, for retailers, peak shopping periods hopefully translate into more sales. An innovative way to up the ante and out-promote competitors is to capture consumers’ attention with digital signage. …
3D printing offers African countries an advantage in manufacturing: 3D printing is an excellent match for smaller operators. Shutterstock Thousands of years ago, the blacksmith led a technological leap in sub-Saharan Africa. West Africa’s Nok culture, for example, switched from using stone tools to iron around 1500BC. Imagine an innovative artisan like this re-emerging in …
Take advantage of eye-catching digital signage: Not that long ago, businesses relied on traditional advertising mediums such as fliers to spread the word about their products or services. Since those rudimentary days, however, the business context has changed at such a rapid rate that companies are now in a constant state of competition, struggling to …
Global demand for cashews is booming. How Ghana can take advantage to create jobs: Key cashew producing countries in Africa are rolling out strategies to increase production and processing of raw cashew nuts. Wikimedia Commons The global cashew industry has grown rapidly over the last decade, driven by increasing consumption of cashew nuts around the …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Advantage Mickelson at the PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson is back on top at the PGA Championship after the seventh hole following his third birdie of the final round. Mickelson moved to 7-under par, two shots ahead of Brooks Koepka and Louis …: “South Africa” – BingNews Australia women’s …
South Africa in the news: Sibanye-Stillwater: A Precious Metals Miner Taking Advantage of Electric Vehicle Demand: Read more to find out.Based in South Africa, precious metals mining company Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW) has mining operations across the African continent and the Americas. Given its extensive …: “South Africa” – BingNews African Champions League: CR Belouizdad …
Without crowds, football teams still have a home advantage – new study: No crowds. Shutterstock/Igor Link In football, a win “on the road” often takes on a greater significance than a comparative win at home. Although the idea of a home advantage has received some considerable research attention over the years, we still don’t know …
South Africa didn’t take advantage of its role in COVID-19 vaccine trials: why it should have: Many countries around the world, like Bangladesh, have started COVID-19 vaccination. Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via Getty Images COVID-19 vaccine supplies are available in various parts of the world. But it’s clear that distribution is not symmetrical. High-income countries have …
Financial services: how London can take advantage of Brexit to become more successful: City limits? Jack Gibson, CC BY-SA In the weeks since the Brexit free-trade deal was announced on December 24, people in the UK have been coming to terms with the fact that “free” does not mean completely free. But while much of …
Business debt: hidden advantage for giant firms means economy has been K-shaped for decades: Ladders for us, snakes for you. Ratthaphong Ekariyasap When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, it seemed like the day of reckoning for over-stretched corporate borrowers was finally at hand. For years, pundits and policymakers had been warning about a dangerous build-up …
South Africa in the news: Africa roundup: Sao Tome concede home advantage to South Africa: South Africa and Sao Tome e Principe have agreed to play both Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifying matches behind closed doors in Indian Ocean port city Durban on November 13 and 16.: “South Africa” – BingNews IDL Research …
Open source tools provide an economic advantage for science: Free and open source software (FOSS) and the distributed digital manufacturing of free and open source hardware (FOSH) have shown great promise for developing custom scientific tools. For some time now, FOSH has provided scientists a high return on investment. In fact, my previous research in the Open …
Experience the power of Fiverr for yourself. CLICK HERE to get work done for you for just $ 5.00. Taking Advantage of Freelance Resources: A Conversation with Emily Leech: Now that COVID-19 has us stuck indoors, I’ve been spending a lot of time on LinkedIn. Every day, I see posts about people getting laid off from …