Retail consumers choose privacy

Contrary to popular belief, only a minority of consumers are openly disposed to the “give to get” exchange of private information need for retailers to give relevant guidance to customers. New research shows that 14% are privacy spenders and 15% are open...

New risks for Asian electronics industry

International credit insurer Coface says the electronics industry in Asia is expected to experience annual growth of over 3% through to 2017. With emerging Asia the new epicentre of electronics innovation, local companies are now counting on the internalisation of...

Free Uber rides for SA voters

Uber will be providing free rides tomorrow (7 May 2014) between 07:00 and 21:00, as it participates in making the country’s voting process more convenient. Existing Uber users can enter the promotion code “VoteSA” to redeem two free rides, each up to R200 in value....

Clickable Paper available locally

Ricoh has released Clickable Paper in South Africa, and discussions with potential customers are already underway. Clickable Paper has the ability to provide immediate one-touch access to up to six different online resources such as video or multimedia, Web sites,...

New global opinion network opens in SA

State – a new global communications platform, linking people via opinions, rather than personal, professional or social networks – is making a major push into South Africa. “With the important upcoming general election, all eyes are on South Africa,” says State...

The role of parents in the future economy

The financial sector, which includes among others accountancy services, is one of the sectors in South Africa where mathematical and science skills are important prerequisites. It is also a sector severely affected by a skills shortage. “To keep pace with the changing...