AI PCs, commercial refreshes to drive PC growth in 2024

As the global economy nears recovery, so will the PC market with global shipments forecast to reach 265,4-million units in 2024, up 2% from the prior year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

Strong growth for African smartphone market

Newly released data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa’s smartphone market saw shipments grow 12,5% year on year (YoY) in Q4 2023 to total 19,8-million units. Smartphone markets across Africa performed well due to the...

Women urged to stay vigilant as cyberthreats grow

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Kaspersky experts conducted research which found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women – including community sites, forums with advice articles, online stores selling clothes or...

Survey reveals the lived reality of SA women

The Fundza Literacy Trust has released the results of its annual digital survey, showcasing the role of digital platforms in advancing literacy and educational equity among women. With more than 4,1-million site visitors in 2023, Fundza’s zero-rated mobisite is...

Investing in women makes economic sense

Women in South Africa (SA) are uniquely positioned to become the solution to the country’s greatest challenges by harnessing the power of technology, according to tech training provider ALX. Against the backdrop of this year’s United Nations International...

Mentoring women creates more inclusive workplaces

As we commemorate International Women’s Day, let us reflect on the positive influence of mentoring a young woman in the workplace, which can enhance not only her professional development but also benefit the organisation as a whole, writes Anna Collard, senior...