Background screening crucial to successful cross-border expansion

Global economic pressures and tougher market conditions are driving business interest in cross-border business expansion strategies – and in celebrating Africa Month, Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) consider Africa a rife opportunity worth such investment....

Digital transformation will drive Africa’s growth

While many may think that Africa’s development is far off, I can categorically confirm that the time for Africa is now. Although the continent may still experience major developmental challenges, such as slow advancement in infrastructure, capacity and skills,...

Fintech a potential driver of African economies

Most African countries have a positive economic outlook, largely due to positive performance of traditional sectors. This is according to ICAEW’s (the Institute of Chartered in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2019, launched...

Sunhak laureate donates prize to fight hunger

2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Akinwumi Adesina has pledged to do more to advance Africa’s fight against hunger, poverty and youth underemployment. The President of the African Development Bank, and co-Laureate Waris Dirie, a global champion against Female...

Intelligent enterprises will be built on interconnected systems

The world of enterprise IT is experiencing a seismic shift that is both technical and cultural, according to a new report on “Future Systems” from Accenture. Companies need systems that are boundaryless, adaptable and radically human to thrive in a world...

Utility management in East Africa

Urban areas in East Africa are struggling to meet the high demands for electricity, water and sanitation, and poor, inefficient utility delivery continues to plague countries such as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. By Marleze van Loggerenberg, head of business development...