Tourism restart signals hope for millions

It’s more than three months since the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 pandemic, and the crisis continues to threaten jobs and livelihoods in tourism and beyond. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)is leading a Global Tourism Crisis...

SA’s youth concerned about a range of issues

As South Africa celebrates Youth Day, results from a sweeping pan-African survey reveal that the country’s youth have rising concerns about the future of the country and weakening trust in the power of democracy, while unemployment and corruption are considered...
Economy now top concern for SA consumers

Economy now top concern for SA consumers

Unemployment and the economy have displaced Covid-19 as the top concerns for South African consumers as they personally experience the economic squeeze after weeks of lockdown. This is according to new Consumer Pulse research from GfK South Africa into the behaviours...

Changes to company operations could become permanent

Since the Covid-19 outbreak, almost all IT and IT enabled services have adopted a new work culture by allowing employees to work from home. Remote working over the last three months has positively impacted productivity and if sustained over the long term, it can have...

Severe slowdown for SA’s smartphone market

South Africa’s smartphone market saw shipments decline 22,9% quarter on quarter in Q1 2020, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). While shipments are traditionally weaker in Q1 than in Q4, the major reason behind the...

Comic Con goes ahead in virtual format

The 2020 edition of Comic Con Africa will be held virtually for the first time ever. Comic Con has announced that this year’s edition of the biggest event in the pop culture and gaming calendar will go ahead from 24-27 September 2020; bringing a virtual Con to...