Tanzania’s drive to industrialize its sunflower sector has stumbled for the 2023/2024 growing season on a deal to bulk-source high-yield seeds for the country’s one million sunflower farmers.
In recent years, the focus on employee experience in the workplace has surged. By 2022, recognition of its significance peaked. In 2023, leading companies are transforming the role of experience into real action – and creating workspaces that employees enjoy says Tango Matoti, Head of Workplace Strategy and Design at Tétris Design and Build South Africa. “How businesses […]
Repairing one’s credit plays a pivotal role in the journey to homeownership. A healthier credit score can substantially improve mortgage rates for potential buyers.
Transcargo International, TCI, a veteran terminal operator in Egypt, announces the signing of an agreement with Sinai White Portland Cement, SWCC, for the development of Egypt’s first bulk cement silos in Arish Port, marking a significant milestone in the cement industry in Egypt and its export capabilities.
Zohra Opoku and the Revival create expressive, daring, site-specific works that engage people and promote sustainability to combat climate change.
Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, has launched Africa Exchange, a digital platform for trading commodities.
Accra, Ghana Get ready to mark your calendars as the 9th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit- West Africa is set to take Accra, Ghana on February 21st, 2024.
In an era defined by information and innovation, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. However, the true potential lies not just in its collection, but in leveraging it as a strategic asset. Lee Wearne, Data Strategist at Insight Consulting, unravels the key to unlocking your organisation’s data maturity in his article. Lee emphasises the critical role of people, along with processes, and technology in leveraging data as a strategic asset.
The Nairobi Declaration has emerged as Africa’s most powerful statement against climate change.
With a projected annual growth rate of 13.28%, the South African IoT market is set to reach a staggering US$11.32 billion by 2028.
Take a moment and reflect on how your interactions with banks and insurance companies have changed over the past few years.
Xion Global uses technology from Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) for an innovative holistic financial solution.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) has long been a vital part of the global financial ecosystem, with the first deal dating back to the 1870s. Until recently Africa hasn’t developed enough companies of scale for successful M&A to drive highly profitable exits, with M&A on the continent accounting for only 2% of global deal value.
Overall, establishing a business in a free zone might seem pricier at first compared to a mainland setup, given the extra charges levied by free zone authorities, including license fees, visa fees, and registration fees. Nevertheless, free zones frequently provide inducements like tax exemptions, discounted office space, and additional benefits that could potentially balance out these initial costs over the long term.
The significance of leadership development cannot be overstated, especially when considering statistics from the World Economic Forum, which anticipates that 50% of all employees will require reskilling by 2025, with leadership being one of the top skills in demand. Furthermore, organisations with leadership development programs are reported to be 86% more capable of responding to adversity.
Despite the continued reports about the tough economic environment facing South African consumers and the fact that disposable income is steadily decreasing, South Africans are still enjoying Black Friday sales.
The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and the interests of financial leaders becomes increasingly significant, says Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider.
This article explores the significance of the Waqf principle in engaging the next generation within family-owned businesses especially in Kenya and across the region and how this principle can address other challenges facing these businesses.
Bertus Engelbrecht, Senior Manager: Information Security at BCX, talks about the cybersecurity threat landscape in 2023 and how the rise of artificial intelligence, automation and intelligent threat actors is putting intense pressure on the organisation.
What’s the secret to building a successful African bank and how will this bank lead Africa into an accelerated economic recovery? Jaco Viljoen (Group CEO) of First Capital Bank has some tips.
The South African fraud landscape is becoming increasingly risky as fraudsters and scammers look to target individuals with highly sophisticated scams in an environment where it is becoming increasingly difficult for lawmakers and authorities to bring these criminals to justice.
Meeting last week in Abuja and Lagos for the 2023 Energy Transition Forum, Nigeria’s leading energy experts have outlined the country’s roadmap to decarbonisation, and discussed what it will take to deliver universal access to clean energy for Nigerian households and businesses.