Remote working and the threat of cyberattacks

The outbreak of Covid-19 will make remote work the only plausible way for business and government to function. Digitisation can help reduce the risk of exposure to germs, contagious diseases and many other health concerns for many companies, writes Maeson Maherry,...

Interest rate cut: not ‘if’ but ‘how much’

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is currently gathered for its bi-monthly meeting (17 to 19 March). By Lullu Krugel chief economist for PwC Strategy&, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy& economist An earlier (emergency)...

MEA smartphone shipments set to decline

As the global Covid-19 outbreak continues to severely impact economies around the world, International Data Corporation (IDC) has revised its forecast for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) smartphone market in 2020 downwards, with shipments now expected to decline...

Facebook keeping SA informed on Covid-19

With several new Covid-19 cases reported in South Africa, Facebook says it has reinforced its commitment in helping to keep people safe and informed locally through local partnerships and updates to its platform. The company says that new efforts will include: ●...
Policy responses to Covid-19: What cards can SA afford to play?

Policy responses to Covid-19: What cards can SA afford to play?

South Africa is in a grip of panic over the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The situation prompted an extraordinary address to the nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the evening of March 15. Apart from very real human health concerns, he...

ACSA intensifies fight against Covid-19

In support of President Ramaphosa’s declaration of Covid-19 as a national disaster and to safeguard all South Africans, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has intensified its coordinated response to help mitigate the spread of the virus at all its airports. It...