Shock exec changes at Acer

Shock exec changes at Acer

In a move that caught the local industry by surprise, Hans Swart, country manager for Acer Southern Africa, yesterday announced his resignation from the company. Swart took up the position of country manager in November last year following the departure of Graham...
Is Apple ready for app changes?

Is Apple ready for app changes?

New ways of delivering apps on mobile phones could spell trouble for Apple after it unveiled its latest iPhone. The new 5S has impressed onlookers with its fingerprint reader, while adding a better camera and a faster processor, but Dr Ronald Klingebiel, assistant...
Intel aims to stay on top

Intel aims to stay on top

Intel is re-inventing itself to keeps its leadership status in rapidly-changing market segments that are seeing game-changing transitions. These range from data centres to ultra-mobile devices such as tablets, phones and wearables, according to Intel CEO Brian...
Q4 employment positive in SA

Q4 employment positive in SA

South African employers are cautiously optimistic for the fourth quarter 2013 in the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Nationally, employers expect some opportunities for job seekers this quarter as South Africa’s seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook...
SADC leaders in broadband accord

SADC leaders in broadband accord

A ministerial summit in Botswana, under the auspices of the GSM Association (GSMA), has signed a communique focusing on what the region needs to do to achieve digital terrestrial television migration and begin moving towards widespread mobile broadband. John Giusti,...
SA pips Brazil in competitive ranks

SA pips Brazil in competitive ranks

South Africa has been ranked 53rd this year in the World Economic Forum’s The Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014, which assesses the competitiveness landscape of 148 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity. Sub-Saharan...