15 Minutes with Ramon Thomas

This interview was compiled for a weekly feature in the Daily Dispatch newspaper in East London: Online behaviour expert Ramon Thomas talks to the Dispatch about technology and how it affects you. Profiles will appear at www.dispatch.co.za Q: YOU describe yourself as being an online behaviour expert. What does that entail? A: My field of research …

Cellphone banking surges

February 2, 2010 :- Cellphone banking has surged in the past year, as South African consumers gain confidence in their handheld devices as a tool for both communications and efficiency. Among urban cellphone users, 44% now use cellphone banking services, compared to 27% a year earlier, according to the Mobility 2011 research project conducted by …

Jane Goodall: The inspirational true story of one woman who moved the world

In 2007 I was fortunate to meet Jane Goodall at the TEDGlobal Conference in Arusha, Tanzania. So seeing this premier information I immediately shared it with friends. Free fundraising premier for South Africa By advancing our awareness of – and fighting for the preservation of chimpanzees, this remarkable woman has given humans a greater understanding …

How Indians do arranged marriage in 21st century

Rajpat (the father): Son, I want you to marry a girl of my choice. Son: “I will choose my own bride!!!” Rajpat: “But the girl is Bill Gates’s daughter..” Son: “Well, in that case… Ok” Next Rajpat approaches Bill Gates. Rajpat: “I have a husband for your daughter….” Bill Gates: “But my daughter is too …