PC shipments to decline, says IDC

Worldwide PC shipments are now expected to fall by 7,8% in 2013, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. The new forecast reflects a shift in PC buying trends as users increasingly consider alternatives such as delaying a...

Vodacom scoops social brand award

Vodacom is the only African brand to have its social media platforms, run by integrated strategic communication agency Cerebra, recognised by the 2013 Social Brands 100 report. Social Brands 100, which benchmarks brand engagement and industry leaders in the global...

Nissan, Eskom test electric car

Nissan has announced a three-year research project with electricity utility Eskom that will include testing the Nissan LEAF, Nissan’s flagship electric vehicle. The project is ahead of Nissan SA’s plans to formally launch the Nissan LEAF – becoming South...

Man United brand takes a beating

Before the weekend, Bayern München had already secured the Bundesliga. Then Saturday’s dramatic win over Borussia Dortmund sealed the Bavarians’ status not only as Germany’s top club, but as the Champions of Europe. Now, as the results of the latest...