Turbulent times raise business interruption risk

Amid catastrophic events such as political strikes, cyber-attacks or natural disasters, business interruption scenarios are evolving rapidly. In fact, the risk of business interruption is rated at number four on the list of top 10 risks according to Aon’s Global...

SA’s pressures weigh on new matriculants

A matric pass rate of 81,3%, breaching the 80% threshold for the first time, no doubt cements the hunger that many students hold to learn and gain their matric qualification. However, says Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) CEO Michelle Baron-Williamson, with a strong...

Delta, IBM partner on quantum computing

IBM and Delta Air Lines have announced that the global airline is embarking on a multi-year collaborative effort with IBM – including joining the IBM Q Network – to explore the potential capabilities of quantum computing to transform experiences for...

Angola Cables, CTM sign MOU

Angola Cables and CTM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance digital opportunities for business between Macau, Mainland China, African Portuguese-speaking countries and Brazil. CTM expects to leverage its international network and Macau’s...
2020 will bring record demand for solar

2020 will bring record demand for solar

Global solar installations will continue double-digit growth rates into the new decade. This is according to the new 2020 Global Photovoltaic (PV) Demand Forecast by IHS Markit, which predicts that new annual installations in 2020 will reach 142 gigawatts (GW), a 14%...

Xerox inches closer to HP acquisition

Xerox Holdings has received $24-billion funding commitments for the acquisition of HP. Aurojyoti Bose, lead analyst at data and analytics company GlobalData, comments: “After months of uncertainty, Xerox has moved towards its acquisition bid for HP. “Xerox...