Risks facing the world in 2017

Risks facing the world in 2017

Economic inequality, societal polarisation and intensifying environmental dangers are the top three trends that will shape global developments over the next 10 years, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2017 found. Collaborative action by world...
How to be truly anonymous

How to be truly anonymous

Online security is becoming a bigger issue than ever, with 2016 seemingly one of the worst years ever when it comes to staying secure and private online – and 2017 doesn’t promise to be any better, as restrictive surveillance laws are being passed around...
Digital Gen Zs shop in-store

Digital Gen Zs shop in-store

Despite expectations that the first “digitally native” generation would want to shop online, a new study released today by IBM and the National Retail Federation found that almost all members of Generation Z prefer to shop in bricks-and-mortar stores. With...
iPhone set to keep growing

iPhone set to keep growing

Apple’s iPhone is officially the most successful product of all time, having shipped about 1,2-billion units since its launch 10 years ago. Horace Dediu, founder and author at peer-reviewed analysis site Asymco, writes that the product has also fueled the...
Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

Tough year ahead, but it’s positive

National Treasury expects South Africa’s GDP growth rate to be 1,3% for 2017. The outlook points to a tough year ahead for business – however, there are a few trends that promise a positive narrative for businesses during the year. “It isn’t...
Uber to share data with cities

Uber to share data with cities

As it battles for full acceptance in many cities around the world, Uber is offering an olive branch in the form of data which is planning to share with the metros in which it operates. Jordan Gilbertson, product manager and Andrew Salzberg, head of transportation...