South African consumers want connectivity
Ericsson’s ConsumerLab has published the report Internet Goes Mobile, which is focused on consumer expectations and needs with respect to mobile broadband services in South Africa. The study, which represents 25-million people living in urban areas of the country, confirms the growing demand for a connected lifestyle among consumers, as well as their desire to stay engaged online.
Delivery critical in online transactions
As e-commerce continues to gain popularity across the African continent, more effort needs to be made with regards to facilitating flawless delivery to customers. This is further supported by the Global e-Commerce Logistics 2015 report which reveals that e-commerce...Incentives intend to boost artisan numbers
In his recent budget speech, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene said raising the number of trainees who qualify as artisans will be a “special priority” for government going forward.The options include offering employer’s tax incentives, as well as subsidising salaries...Tigo aims to be tops in Tanzania
Tigo Tanzania has launched a brand new 4G LTE technology that will make it the biggest and fastest Internet network in the country. Speaking at the launch, Tigo Interim General Manager Cecile Tiano said: “This once again demonstrates our company’s commitment to the...
NASA tests new tech
NASA researchers, together with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and FlexSys, have successfully completed initial flight tests of a new morphing wing technology that has the potential to save millions of dollars annually in fuel costs, reduce airframe weight and decrease aircraft noise during takeoffs and landings. The test team at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, flew 22 research flights during the past six months with experimental Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge (ACTE) flight control surfaces that offer significant improvements over conventional flaps used on existing aircraft.