ARTICLES BY Sharron McPherson
Emerging Market Business
The promises and perils of Africa's digital revolution
Exponential digital advancement across Africa, spurred on by the COVID-19 crisis, is indeed a game changer. But its impact – the good and the bad – requires a more nuanced and intelligent analysis if we really are to build back better.
Read ArticlePosted on 15 September 2021 by Sharron McPherson
COVID-19
As COVID-19 gets more people working from home, cybercriminals zoom in
The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating digital trends to change our very notions of work and office. This presents both opportunities and threats - particularly when it comes to cybersecurity.
Read ArticlePosted on 25 September 2020 by Sharron McPherson
COVID-19
COVID-19 has made remote working the new normal - why this might be good for productivity
SA lags behind the working-from-home curve, but the combination of coronavirus and loadshedding may be changing that. Fortunately, studies show it can improve productivity and protect the bottom line.
Read ArticlePosted on 19 March 2020 by Sharron McPherson