University of Pretoria
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The University of Pretoria and CSIR have signed a collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities, and environments
To work towards smart cities, there is a need to develop researchers with advanced skills in robotics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and satellite technology.
South Africa must use technology to help fix its problems
South Africa has not been immune to the 4IR hype. "4IR" has been prioritised over more mundane, but essential, policy interventions aimed at ensuring the more equitable inclusion of the populace into a modern, digital economy.
Exploring China-Africa relations using Sci-Fi
Future of China-Africa relations need not be seen as a singular act of solidarity that demands repeating. Instead it could be viewed as a more fluid encounter that allows for mutual investment in world-building projects.
Data analysis of how high temperatures affect crime rates in South Africa
Over the past few decades there has been a growing worldwide interest in examining the relationship between weather and various types of crime. Most research in this area has however produced inconsistent and often paradoxical results. For example, some studies have found no seasonal fluctuations in crime. Others have however
Alternative currencies are the future
When I began to teach in 2012, I decided to start my course with an analysis of how money affects social order. What my students found particularly fascinating was the then-nascent world of cryptocurrencies, which I described at length as a crucial feature in the future of money. Some colleagues
Creating jobs in the age of robots and low economic growth
The growth economy suffers from a productivity paradox. Corporations compete to reduce the time and effort that goes into production processes, which is generally seen as a sign of efficiency, but in reality has a troubling outcome. Unless more stuff is produced and consumed, people lose their jobs as the
A look at what led to worldโs worst listeriosis outbreak in South Africa
South Africa has had the biggest listeriosis outbreak in the world that resulted in more than 180 deaths to date. The Conversation Africaโs health editor Candice Bailey spoke to Prof Lise Korsten about the challenges around food safety in the country. Whatโs challenging about the pathogen that causes