The car that won’t let you crash it
The BBC’s Theo Leggett tries out automatic braking systems and car safety devices aimed at preventing accidents.
The female brewmaster making craft lager
Accomplished brewmaster and microbrewery owner Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela talks about her business.
Nigeria’s ‘girl empowerment’ initiative
Schoolgirls in northern Nigeria are learning to support themselves.
The rise of African contemporary art
African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions.
‘Latte levy’ of 25p urged by MPs in bid to cut cup waste
The UK throws away 2.5 billion non-recyclable coffee cups every year, MPs say.
UK car sales see first drop for six years
Car sales in the UK fell by 5.7% last year, with drivers continuing to shun diesel-powered engines.
Surf wear brand Billabong bought by Quiksilver owner
The deal is a lifeline for the Australian firm, which has only made a profit in one of the past five years.
How Bubble Wrap became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how Bubble Wrap became a million dollar idea.
China offers 10-year visas to ‘high end talent’
Beijing hopes to attract more technology experts, entrepreneurs and scientists to help its development.
Meltdown and Spectre: All Macs, iPhones and iPads affected
The tech giant has released some fixes and says there are “no known exploits” of the flaws.