SA business confidence remains flat
The SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined from 90.7 in July to 90.5 in August 2013. It is the fourth consecutive month that the BCI has remained in the order of 90 – varying in a narrow band between 90.2 and 90.7. Current BCI levels are 10 points below...Collaboration, relevance key to SA broadband
By Kathy Gibson, Satnac 2013, Stellenbosch – If South Africa is to benefit from broadband, we need to develop an environment of partnering where networks can be rolled out to all citizens and applications relevant to the majority of users are developed. These...Powa hunting for young talent
Young people looking for work could face up to two to three years unemployment, according to recent research published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). But it’s a very different picture in the technology sector which is growing...Ways to drive an innovation ecosystem
By Kathy Gibson, Satnac 2013, Stellenbosch – An innovation ecosystem can be a tool to drive economic development and digital inclusion. This is according to Prof Willem Clarke, CEO of Resolution Circle, which is built around the concept of innovation. McKinsey...Panasonic tops auto infotainment
Japan’s Panasonic remained the top supplier of automotive infotainment systems in 2012, putting it at the forefront of the fast-growing market for equipment that delivers information and entertainment to motorists, according to a newly-released report on the subject...