Internet to drive African spending

Internet to drive African spending

Increased Internet access will generate more consumer spend than any other media product or service in the next five years in the South African entertainment and media industry, according to a report issued by PwC. South Africa’s entertainment and media market is...
Tech set to move into the home

Tech set to move into the home

Consumers believe that technology and devices will drastically improve the experience of managing their homes in the coming decade. This is according to a study providing insights into how technology impacts people’s homes, workplace, cars, wearables and mobile devices, and how these technologies intersect with their online security and privacy.

Who’s who on SA’s social networks?

Who’s who on SA’s social networks?

South Africa’s fastest rising social networks are visual platforms owned by the competing giants of social media – and the number of users is growing daily. YouTube users in South Africa increased by 53% to 7,2-million, while Instagram increased its user base by 65% to 1,1-million in 2014. Facebook has reached 11,8-million users, Twitter 6,6-million users, and LinkedIn has grown to 3,8-million users. “We’re seeing the beginning of the visual revolution in online usage in South Africa,” says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx.

Connectivity drives competitiveness

Connectivity drives competitiveness

Kenya leads the pack in terms of growth momentum, according to the new Global Connectivity Index launched by Huawei Enterprise. Kathy Gibson reports from the Huawei Cloud Congress in Shanghai.

Why Apple just gets stronger

Why Apple just gets stronger

Despite facing criticism over recent product releases being uninspiring or lacking innovation, there are four good reasons why Apple has strengthened its position in the market.

Positive outlook for African CEOs

Positive outlook for African CEOs

CEOs in Africa are optimistic about their company’s prospects for revenue growth over the medium term, according to PwC’s Africa Business Agenda 2014 report. Suresh Kana, Senior Partner for PwC Africa, says: “CEOs in Africa feel more positive about their ability to...