Web delays bad for your health

Web delays bad for your health

Delays in streaming content causes users’ stress levels to rise. This is among the findings from the Ericsson Mobility Report in the impact of different levels of network performance on smartphone users and their perceptions of mobile operators and digital...

Still possible to turn economy around

The chances of South Africa’s economic and political prospects turning around are rising, but this is still not guaranteed and will not be a smooth path. This is according to Old Mutual Emerging Markets CEO, Ralph Mupita, and Old Mutual Investment Group chief...

Next phase of M1 rehab gets underway

The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA)’s major rehabilitation to three bridges on the M1 freeway is soon to enter its second phase. The construction will lead to significant long-term improvements to the City of Johannesburg’s freeway network – but this...

MTN expects massive earnings decline

MTN expects a huge decrease in earnings for the year ended 31 December, and this is not taking into account its massive Nigerian fine. Although discussions around the fine are still outgoing, there remains some uncertainty as to how big it will be, should an out of...

Mobile phones transform Nigerian business

With sub-US$50 smartphones on the way, rapid improvements to telecom infrastructure, and the availability of affordable cloud applications, the mobile Internet is rapidly transforming the way that Nigeria does business. It is empowering enterprises to be more...

Digital transformation key to faster SME growth

Small and midsized enterprises (SMEs) that have embraced digital technology show faster growth than companies that have not. According to a new study by SAP that analyzed data from 3 210 respondents in 11 countries who work at a company with between 10 and 999...