Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working – with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance

Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...

Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation

Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...
PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets

PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets

Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...

AI PCs on track to be the only show in town

Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...

Opportunity knocks for Africa

Africa’s outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers,...