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Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners

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Amarok V6 reveals surprisingly good manners The Volkswagen Amarok V6 reveals a side of the bakkie market that often goes unnoticed. It does not feel as heavy or as large as its exterior dimensions suggest. Instead of a lumbering truck, the experience is one of surprising agility. The focus remains on the driving handling rather than just raw towing capacity. The 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engine is the driving force behind…

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AI Advances Push Universal Health Coverage Forward AI brings universal health coverage closer in South Africa, but the technology must work within a health system burdened by HIV, TB, heart disease, diabetes, mental illness and high trauma rates. AI tools target medication supply and patient adherence South Africa’s quadruple disease burden strains resources needed for chronic‑disease management. AI‑powered platforms can forecast a facility’s medication requirements, monitor stock levels and flag…

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Mobile lab brings science to rural schools

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Mobile lab brings science to rural schools The first mobile computer lab funded by automaker Stellantis has started visiting schools in South Africa’s underserved communities. It provides hands-on training in coding, robotics, and digital skills for students and teachers. Mobile lab brings equipment to classrooms The lab is a converted vehicle outfitted with laptops and robotics kits. It parks at participating schools for several weeks at a time. Instructors from…

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Google rolls out selfie video verification

Google adds selfie video verification, allowing users to prove identity during account...

mira Jul 29, 2026 Trail Reports

Google rolls out selfie video verification

G oogle rolls out selfie video verification Google has added a selfie video verification option to its account recovery toolkit, allowing users to prove their identity when they cannot reach a trusted phone or computer. How the new verification...

works Eligible users can access the selfie video setup on a dedicated sign‑in page while logged into their Google Account. The on‑screen guide asks the user to look at the device’s camera and perform a series of head movements, capturing...

Canal+ acquires full control of Showmax before shutdown

Canal+ acquires full control of Showmax before its shutdown, absorbing €37 million...

mira Jul 28, 2026 Engine Talk

Canal+ acquires full control of Showmax before shutdown

C anal+ acquires full control of Showmax before shutdown Canal+ acquired Comcast’s 30% stake in Showmax before shutting down the streaming service, absorbing €37 million in accumulated losses in the process. The transaction details appeared in a footnote to...

Canal+’s half-year financial results, released Tuesday. The group recorded the purchase of the remaining non-controlling interests in Showmax “prior to its closure,” which erased a €37 million negative balance from its equity. How the buyout cleaned the balance sheet When...

Tech Master Plan Unveiled for Cape Winelands Airport

Cape Winelands Airport's R10‑billion master plan reveals an Aerospace Village and dedicated...

mira Jul 28, 2026 Engine Talk

Tech Master Plan Unveiled for Cape Winelands Airport

T ech Master Plan Unveiled for Cape Winelands Airport The Cape Winelands Airport project, a R10‑billion redevelopment of the former Fisantekraal Airfield outside Durbanville, aims to become more than a new passenger gateway for Cape Town. Plans for an...

Aerospace Village and Drone Corridor Developers and partner Stellenbosch University have outlined an “Aerospace Village” that would host space and aviation firms alongside a dedicated drone corridor. The airport’s spokesperson, Deidre Davids, said a working group comprising academia, industry, government...

AGOA Lifts Apparel Exports But Fails to Boost Textile Industry

AGOA lifts apparel exports but fails to boost textile industry growth. Explore...

mira Jul 28, 2026 Gear Reviews

AGOA Lifts Apparel Exports But Fails to Boost Textile Industry

A GOA Lifts Apparel Exports But Fails to Boost Textile Industry Africa’s textile and apparel industry has expanded rapidly under the United States’ African Growth and Opportunity Act, yet the continent has struggled to build a local fabric supply...

chain. Since AGOA began in 2000, duty-free access to the American market has drawn billions in foreign investment and created hundreds of thousands of jobs, particularly for women. However, the program’s structure has encouraged countries to specialize in garment assembly...