Marshall Plan key for African unemployment

Africa needs to do more to tackle the growing threat of unemployment, which risks derailing the continent’s continued economic growth. This is the word from Tony Elumelu, the entrepreneur, philanthropist and chairman of Heirs Holdings, in an article published on...

2013 matrics shine in maths, science

South Africa’s Grade 12 class of 2013 has posted the best performance yet in the important subjects of mathematics and science. Announcing the matric results yesterday, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga, says that of the 562 112 learners who wrote matric in...

Interaction with devices set to get easier

In an effort to make interaction with technology simpler, more natural and more immersive, Intel has outlined how it, in collaboration with other companies, is bringing human-like senses to Intel-based devices in a new family of hardware and software products called...

Acer launches new tablet at CES

Acer has unveiled the new Acer Iconia A1-830, a 7,9-inch Android tablet aimed at consumers who want a superior tablet to use for Web browsing, casual gaming, sharing and staying connected. The new Acer Iconia A1-830 debuts at this year’s 2014 Consumer Electronics Show...

Year of change for the energy sector

Technology will play an increasing role in the utilities industry, according to predictions and trends by IDC Energy Insights. The organisation has released its top predictions help company leaders capitalise on emerging market opportunities and plan for future growth...

Security appliances see EMEA growth

In the third quarter of 2013, factory revenue for the EMEA security appliance market reached $624,9-million, a 6,6% increase over the same quarter a year ago. According to IDC’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, shipments...