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    Ramaphosa must make the tough calls, especially on Eskom

    By Ryk van Niekerk21 October 2019

    Eskom remains the single largest fiscal threat to South Africa. And despite many promises from the president, he is yet to release a restructuring plan or appoint a permanent CEO of the utility.

    Silicon Valley returns for final, biting season

    By Agency Staff21 October 2019

    After a 17-month hiatus, the sixth season of HBO’s Silicon Valley premieres on Sunday night in the US. The show is at the very top of its game after an uneven run.

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    Some researchers continue to insist that simulating neuroscience with computers is the way to go. These efforts as doomed to failure because consciousness is not computable.

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