by Kathy Gibson | Dec 12, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
Africa’s population is growing at an astonishing rate. By 2050, the number of people on the continent will climb to 2,5-billion. By the same year, the United Nations predicts that nearly half of the countries in Africa will double their populations. By Bernardo...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 12, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
The recently Internet Inclusive Index: Bridging Digital Divides report, commissioned by Facebook and compiled by The Economist, gives South Africa the number one ranking on the African continent, and 71st globally, for Internet inclusivity and access to broadband at...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 12, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
With a population of more than 1,2-billion people, 54 countries, and foreign direct investment (FDI) totalling $59-billion in 2016, Africa presents organisations across industry sectors with ample business opportunities. Annalie Terblanche, product manager at...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 12, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
Africa’s business cannot afford to wait five years or more for security engineers to hone high-end skills – new skills development models must be introduced now, as the Fourth Industrial Revolution sweeps the continent. By Paul Williams, country manager:...
by Kathy Gibson | Dec 12, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
It’s no secret that online shopping is taking off in South Africa. By Jaqueline van Eeden, business development manager: retail and consumer industry at Wipro Limited, Africa In fact, studies show that the local e-commerce market is expected to reach almost...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 28, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
Online technology has made the world smaller, enabling tech-driven start-ups to scale and look beyond local markets for funding and business expansion. Four start-up founders reveal some of their secrets to success. In today’s world of business, you don’t necessarily...
