Feb 11, 2020
Kathy Gibson is at PwC’s pre-budget review – There’s little to cheer about as we contemplate the upcoming budget, which promises no relief for either companies or individuals. However, there is an opportunity for government to inject policy certainty...
Feb 10, 2020
Despite a couple of big-name cancellations as the novel coronavirus sparks global pandemic fears, Mobile World Congress is set to go ahead on later this month. Organiser the GSMA has issued a statement regarding specific interventions that will minimise any risks for...
Feb 7, 2020
Internet of Things (IoT) devices as simple as light bulbs could be used to help intruders hack into home and business networks. Check Point Research, the threat intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies has revealed vulnerabilities that would enable a...
Feb 6, 2020
Most chief human resources officers (CHROs) are focused on three topics impacting the future of work: AI and automation, the gig economy and an aging yet multigenerational workforce, according to Gartner. However, Gartner experts said they are missing some key trends....
Feb 5, 2020
When Solar Orbiter launches on its journey to the Sun, there’s one key piece of engineering making this ESA-NASA mission possible: the heat shield. Seeking a view of the Sun’s north and south poles, Solar Orbiter will journey out of the ecliptic plane — the belt of...
Feb 4, 2020
Africa’s youth must be prepared for the jobs of the future – not the jobs of the past. This is the word from African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina, launching the bank’s flagship African Economic Outlook. “Given the fast pace of...
