We are living in a connected society with technology changing the world around us, making it smarter, more autonomous and increasingly data-rich. This is the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), and businesses who don't embrace this disruption simply will not survive. While many fear losing relevance in the 4IR, the work of engineers will remain valuable. In fact, it is engineering that will drive many of the 4IR’s pending advancements.

As you know, running a hotel or B&B is an energy-intensive undertaking. Saving energy and switching to cheaper tariffs can result in significant savings - without affecting the customer experience. Catering for the needs of guests and patrons often leads to high energy consumption, but there are many ways for hospitality businesses to reduce their energy bills with just a few infrastructure adjustments and operational changes. Did You Know? The hospitality sector's annual energy costs exceed £

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If charities don’t keep a close eye on utility bills, they could very well be missing out on money that could be better spent in other areas of the organisation.

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VIRTUAL WORLDS, REAL POTENTIAL Enterprise virtual reality’s applications, challenges and opportunities.

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It was a colourful gathering at the Midlands Meander Education Project’s (MMAEP) 10th annual awards ceremony held on 26th November at Midmar Dam – over 200 principals, teachers, learners, friends, family and funders donned their bright “magic hats” to celebrate 10 years of ‘Bug Magic’.

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Wrapped in a blanket, sitting near the heater, a steamy mug of hot chocolate in one hand and the other resting on the armrest your favourite chair—what could be better to beat the bleak chills of winter? Other than experiencing the National Arts Festival from Grahamstown in the comfort of your own home at the same time, that is.

She wows with glittering outfits, has a host of friends from various backgrounds, is always perfectly manicured and preened, and makes a killer bobotie. And she’s running for president. Evita Bezuidenhout, Trevor Manuel’s pal from the old days of the UDF and supported by the likes of Kadar Asmal, can be found campaigning her political-poppie cause at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, from June 28 to July 2.

Religion, Rio de Janeiro, rape, rhythm, revolution and rebellion: and it’s all true. The ninth Encounters South African Documentary Festival begins on July 13 in Johannesburg and on July 20 in Cape Town, bringing with it a programme of 51 provocative, stimulating and engaging films.