Data visualisation helps drive digitalisation in Alexandra

Siemens has partnered with 100% black women-owned enterprise Legae Larona, to create South Africa merchandise using a data visualisation of Alexandra.  Data collection and its interpretation is a leading factor in economic growth and development and has become an...

Rise of the monitored lone worker

According to a new research report from Berg Insight, the market for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America is forecasted to grow from € 110-million in 2017, to reach more than € 260-million in 2022. The number of users of dedicated...
Global economic slowdown expected in 2019

Global economic slowdown expected in 2019

Global economic growth will edge down to 3% in 2019, from a rate of 3,2% in 2018, according to the annual Top 10 Economic Predictions released today by business information provider IHS Markit. While global growth will continue to decelerate, the economy will also...

MTN Nigeria settles $8,1bn fine for $52,6m

MTN Nigeria’s massive $8,1-billion fine have been negotiated down to a $52,6-million payment, with no admission of liability. The Central Bank of Nigeria had alleged improper repatriation by MTN Nigeria Communications of $8,1-billion between 2007 and 2015. MTN Nigeria...

The high cost of poor operational decisions

Chronic occurrence of poor operational decisions by mid-level managers is eroding margins and costing firms upward of 3% of profits, according to Gartner. As digital and other business transformations (such as merger and acquisition [M&A]) drive a greater volume...

Strong growth for wearables market

Shipments of wearable devices in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region reached 1.13 million units in the third quarter of 2018 (Q3 2018), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and...