PC sales outperform expectations in MEA

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 5% year on year in Q4 2018, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global...

Facebook moves to halt spread of anti-vax info

Facebook is moving to halt the spread of misinformation in the form of vaccine hoaxes. Monika Bickert, vice-president: global policy management, says the company is working to tackle vaccine misinformation on Facebook by reducing its distribution and providing people...

Business as usual for Fujitsu SA

News that Fujitsu is to refocus its business operations in South Africa is expected to have a positive spin-off for customers and channel partners. The company this week announced changes to its business model in EMEIA, as part of a comprehensive initiative to enhance...

Better female participation generates economic gains

Improving female participation in work across the OECD could boost total GDP by $6-trillion, according to a new report released by PwC. Analysing the representation and welfare of women in the world of work across 33 OECD countries, PwC’s latest Women in Work...

Gender inclusion benefits country, economy

This International Women’s Day (8 March), the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is raising awareness on gender inclusion and economic participation. In keeping with the fifth Sustainable Development Goal to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls...

Advice on how to get that raise

This year, #BalanceforBetter is the theme for International Women’s Day. It’s about gender equality or balance in the world and in the workplace, without which our economies and communities simply cannot thrive. But balance is not solely a women’s...