Technology 8 September 2020 By Layal Liverpool Aerial drone view of fighter jetsdjedzura/Getty Images Sticking a small patch on a large object like a plane can hide it from artificial intelligence systems trained to spot objects in drone footage. The technology could help conceal military assets from drone surveillance, say Ajaya Adhikari and Richard den…
CLOSE Couples whose nuptials were put on hold by COVID-19 are turning to a fresh trend in the bridal industry: micro weddings. (July 29) AP DomesticImages of packed beaches, lakes and bars have made the rounds on traditional and social media for much of the summer, drawing scorn from those concerned about the coronavirus spreading…
Large corporates may be finding ways to conserve cash, but smaller entities don't always have this option.The majority of small businesses were likely to close down if lockdown was extended beyond the end of June, according to a recent poll.In order to survive, small enterprises are being forced to survive or radically change their business…
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says 2 740 teachers and 1 260 pupils have been infected since schools reopened.This, however, represented just 0.01% of pupils and 1% of teachers in SA, she said.She added that the infection hotspots in SA mirrored the infections in schools.More than 2 500 teachers and…
A brick making business in Mamelodi that has been able to operate during level 3 of the lockdown (Alex Mitchley, News24) Lockdown Level 3 will see the opening of many more sectors of the economy including construction, the liquor industry and real estate.Small businesses allowed to open during Level 3 of the lockdown are eager…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…