Dec 10, 2019
The world of crypto in 2019 has brought more price fluctuation, many announcements that indicate cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly mainstream and tighter regulatory scrutiny. As the world moves towards a new financial system, cryptocurrency ownership has grown...
Dec 10, 2019
In August 2018, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched to space, soon becoming the closest-ever spacecraft to the Sun. With cutting-edge scientific instruments to measure the environment around the spacecraft, Parker Solar Probe has completed three of 24 planned passes...
Dec 9, 2019
While market saturation and US-China tensions are placing the global smartphone market under intense pressure, new research from International Data Corporations shows that the African smartphone market saw shipments increase 4% quarter on quarter in Q3 2019 to total...
Dec 9, 2019
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are done and dusted, with retailers drawing breath before the rest of the festive season shopping gets underway. Lullu Krugel, PwC Strategy& chief economist for Africa, and Dr Christie Viljoen, PwC Strategy& economist, offer a...
Dec 9, 2019
Consumer spending on technology in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to total $130,8-billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 4,1%. According to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Connected Consumer Spending Guide from International Data Corporation...
Dec 9, 2019
With two new alerts regarding elevated risks of phishing attacks against consumers – one from DStv, and another from the New Development Bank – South Africans are warned to take care when receiving emails offering loans, cash prizes or other forms of...
