In 2008 Google launched the first Android smartphone, taking a bold step away from the safe and wonderful world of the ‘web’ into the universe of making ‘real things.’ I admit to being a little confounded by this move at the time, feeling that perhaps the masters of the internet were straying from their core business: online search. more

It is perhaps a testament to the fast paced, hurly burly of our times that many bright moments pass with barely a whisper. This is particularly so when such events require reflection - not lending themselves to an easy headline or front-page story. more

2010 marks the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. While it is true that the land of Mandela and Tutu continues to inspire hope and goodwill in the hearts of many, it is perhaps equally true that in the relentless swirl of global competition, the rapture that followed the end of apartheid will soon cease to be the driving force for continuing prosperity. In this brave new world where innovation provides the competitive edge, a new economy must emerge to fill that space. After all, there is no amount of hope and inspiration that can cure the pangs of an empty stomach. more