Mobile money exceeds expectations, hits $1,26trn transaction value

Mobile money exceeds expectations, hits $1,26trn transaction value

Mobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, as digital services continue to rise in popularity, according to the GSMA’s annual “State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023”. The report, published annually by the...

Hybrid working reduces carbon emissions

New research by IWG in partnership with Arup reveals working closer to home can significantly reduce carbon emissions in major cities across UK and US, with reductions of up to 70% in Manchester and 87% in Los Angeles recorded. Daily commuting to city centre offices...

SA ranks bottom in Allianz Global Pension Report

Allianz has released the second edition of its Global Pension Report which analyses 75 pension systems around the globe using its proprietary Allianz Pension Index (API). The index consists of three pillars: Analysis of basic demographic and fiscal conditions; a...

Every third user in SA has nicknames for their gadgets

Nearly every third respondent (30%) from South Africa gives a nickname to their personal and home devices – with smartphones topping the list – according to a Kaspersky “Digital Superstitions” survey about people’s attitudes toward modern...

How concerned should SA be about developments in AI?

The concept of the AI Singularity, where machines become self-aware, is cause for some concern among several prominent researchers and thought leaders. While the concerns may seem worlds away for most South Africans, they are real and South African universities should...

What India’s population rise means for supply chains

India now has a larger population than China, with implications for supply chains that stretch beyond the region. This is according to Oliver Chapman, CEO of OCI, noting that India has overtaken China as the most populous nation in the world according to United...