Jan 18, 2017
The energy gap in Africa looms large if the continent is to permanently escape the poverty trap. More than 600-million people in Africa lack access to clean, affordable, reliable energy. It is time for empower people by delivering power to the people, agreed...
Jan 17, 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...
Jan 16, 2017
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...
Jan 13, 2017
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...
Jan 12, 2017
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...
Jan 11, 2017
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...
