New techniques in DNA retrieval from dead animals might change the balance in the often fruitless quest to stop the poaching of endangered species.READ»
Outside perspective are always valuable in the middle of crises. In the age of social media, we don't have to go very far to find outside perspectives. READ»
A microfinance pilot project pioneered in Africa turned into one of the world's most successful mobile banking systems thanks to one woman's bus fare getting stolen. Now the service could make its way to the United Kingdom.READ»
The World Bank today announced a $3 million investment to create jobs and boost sustainable conservation through a community-conceived ecotourist resort.READ»
When Walmart announced their intent to buy South African retailer Massmart for about $4.25 billion, pundits could not stop talking about the implications for African business. But the big story is how South Africa's unions will handle the retail giant.READ»
Vodacom's The Grid just launched, but team leader Vincent Maher is already onto his next venture--a Ning-equivalent for mobiles in South Africa and emerging markets.READ»
While you were slumbering in your bed, innovación was dancing a pasa doble with the Jules Rimet trophy on its head, crying tears of alegría, and wibbling about in a state of what can only described as benevolent inebriation. Way to ...READ»
Lining up against each other today in the arena of augmented reality football apps are two teams: one from Germany, the other from the U.S. Both sides play mightily different football--while Germany's is a model of teutonic ...READ»
Jabulani, the official ball of the World Cup, seems to be the focal point of the tournament so far. The $150, eight-paneled
synthetic ball is thermally bonded together, rather than being
stitched, as traditional footballs are. And ...READ»
