Baker McKenzie’s Africa-focused Banking & Finance team advised on one of Global Trade Review’s (GTR) Best Deals 2022 . The team advised Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited and certain of its subsidiaries (Aspen Group) on this winning deal, which comprised a joint financing package for the amount of €600 million (around ZAR 10 billion) that was finalised by the […]
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The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly been the catalyst to drive broad-based digitisation and spearhead the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). This digital revolution is reshaping consumer behaviour and creating opportunities for innovative new digital communications tools to attract and drive greater customer engagement. Across industries – corporate, finance, retail, technology, healthcare, education, and others – today’s […]
The pandemic has driven home the high value of personal data to the global economy, while also highlighting its vulnerability to abuse and attack. In response, governments around the world, including those in Africa, have been reviewing their data privacy and protection laws and regulations to ensure they are adequately protected. Lawyers in Ghana, Kenya, […]
Are you looking for ways to make the email marketing strategy more effective for lead generation? We have some tips for you. Nearly 92 percent of adults with online access use email. Out of these, 61 percent use it daily. They send out emails, read emails, and reply to others. What does this mean for […]
Set SMART goals which stand forSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. For this reason, a SMART goal will include these criteria to assist you in focusing your efforts, while increasing the likelihood of achieving a goal. Prioritize your goals. Your goals should be defined according to urgency and importance. Timebox your tasks. Each task should […]
Technology industry veteran and Group President of Flooid – a leading unified commerce platform for the retail and hospitality sectors – joins Omnisient’s Advisory Board to support and accelerate international expansion plans. Omnisient, Africa’s privacy compliant data collaboration platform, welcomes Tony Houldsworth as member of its Advisory Board. Tony has consistently been at the forefront […]
Recent articles on fund-raising activities in Africa paint the picture that capital is abundant and readily available. The first seven weeks of this year have seen continued high investment levels, with start-ups raising over $1 billion through 130 deals. This creates incredible optimism for many, signalling a new investment era for businesses across the African continent. […]
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Carry1st drives growth in Africa’s gaming industry, supported by AppsFlyer
Carry1st, one of Africa’s leading gaming publishers, has released new insights from its market data that highlight successes that have shaped its growth in the gaming sector. Since the launch of SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off in October 2021, the game has managed to acquire more than 2 million users, ranking in the Top 5 most downloaded […]
The X Reasons Why Most Businesses Don’t Succeed in Video Marketing Video marketing has incredible potential. Videos tend to be shorter and more compelling than comparable written content, they introduce information faster and in a more digestible way, and if harnessed properly, they can lead to a massive increase in your return on investment. Still, […]
Growing your money is an achievement, and many people dream of becoming wealthy. However, the meaning of wealth depends on experience and background. To some people, it means never having to worry about expenditures. For others, it is working extra hours, and others define it as financial liberty. Regardless of your definition of wealth, the […]
By Gareth Price, Founder of Cloudworx and Investmint; 5 time Ironman finisher 10 years ago, I started a business. Or so I thought. What I did was I went to the shop and spent R4 000 on a printer and printed a few letterheads and business cards. And I declared myself self-employed. I was armed […]
When you give your sales team the right tools to effectively and efficiently manage clients and build a relationship with them, you positively impact your bottom line. 1Stream’s smart CRM is specifically designed to do just that and has helped transform organisations across various sectors in Southern Africa, which understand the value of building meaningful connections with […]
No matter how good you do at Google Ads, it always helps to do a bit better, right? While it sounds easy to execute a successful Google Ad campaign, it can be challenging. If you don’t do your homework and structure your account well, it’s possible to waste your ad budget and indirectly help your […]
By: Amber Sambo, Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Decusatio As the climate-change discussion peaks and people gain more knowledge, there is increasing pressure on employers to not only protect the planet but to also ensure that the health and wellness needs of their workforces are met by providing environmentally healthy workspaces for them. […]
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), the joint venture between the global aerospace and technology business, Paramount Group and one of Kazakhstan’s leading defence and engineering companies, Kazpetromash, has announced its latest delivery of Arlan 4×4 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with that nation’s State Defence Order. […]
Aerospace and Technology Company Awarded 2022 Top Employers Institute Accolade For Setting Exemplary Standards In People Practices Johannesburg, South Africa, February 15th, 2022 – The Top Employers Institute has announced its Top Employers around the world in 2022 and for the third consecutive year, the global aerospace and technology company, Paramount Group, has been recognised as […]
For over a century, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa was solely centered around the extraction and export of natural resources. Today, the momentum has shifted, and global investors are going to Africa more for its consumer-based power rather than for its physical properties. As such, mining and petroleum now account for a minority share […]
Whether you’re making a long-term move to Africa, shipping a car to a loved one, or having a new vehicle delivered to you, the entire process of car transportation can seem overwhelming. Below, you will find cost estimates, helpful tips to prepare your car for shipping, and a brief rundown of what to expect. How […]
The first half of 2021 saw the return, albeit slow, of employees to offices and the realisation for many that they craved interaction with their colleagues, to collaborate with, bounce ideas off or simply talk to. The surge of the COVID-19 Omicron variant towards the end of the year, however, resulted in many companies delaying […]
Dell’s Digital Transformation Index 2020 surveyed over 4000 business leaders globally and reported that eight in ten organisations fast-tracked their digital transformation programmes in 2020. Technology is evolving rapidly and organisational responses to this process of change are forever dynamic and accelerating. In Digital Business, a new book written by Prof. Brian Armstrong, Chair of Digital […]
International Fraud Awareness Week is taking place from 14-20 November, highlighting an increasing problem that organisations around the world are facing. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), businesses lose around 5% of their annual revenue globally due to fraudulent behaviour, which experts estimate amounts to a total annual loss around the world […]
Gartner Peer Insights 2021 “Voice of the Customer” has recognised the company based on Overall Rating, User Interest and Adoption Globally recognised martech SaaS company, Netcore Cloud, has announced that it has been named, Customers’ Choice in Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” 2021 reports for Multichannel Marketing Hub & Email Marketing. According to the […]