Daily Dive

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Cautionary tale: Land expropriation in Africa

The South African The controversial issue of land expropriation in Africa sparked by misinformation from AfriForum led to Donald Trump threatening sanctions. President Ramaphosa aims to address the confusion diplomatically. Zimbabwe’s past land expropriation serves as a cautionary tale of…

South African copper theft disaster

My Broadband Copper cable thieves in South Africa are using dangerous tactics, including venturing into tunnels under Johannesburg’s roads, posing a fire risk. Professor Vally Padayachee suggests harnessing new technologies to combat the R2-billion-per-year crime. Authorities struggle to crack down…

NEWS FROM THE FUTURE: Mirror life kills any virus

Business Day Breakthroughs in programmable biology allow neutralizing any pathogen, including the latest coronavirus. Genetic editing with CRISPR enables modifying DNA and creating synthetic life. Engineered microbes produce chemicals and fuels, while benign viruses combat harmful bacteria and superbugs. However,…