Directors must lead in reducing social inequality

Social inequality is a strategic risk for businesses globally, and particularly in South Africa – and directors need to ensure that initiatives to reduce inequality are core to the organisation’s strategic thinking and planning. This is the word from Karin...

MTN downgraded with other SA corporates

MTN’s credit rating has been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. MTN Group Limited’s senior unsecured notes issued by MTN (Mauritius) Investments Limited have been downgraded to Ba1 from Baa3. Moody’s has assigned MTN Group Limited a Ba1...

Tower providers to drive African connectivity

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains one of the least connected regions in the world, with a mobile penetration of 82% compared to the 100% global average. In order to boost connectivity and increase network coverage, service providers will need to accelerate their...

Where will autonomous vehicles likely take off?

Four cities lead the way when it comes to being ready for autonomous vehicles: San Francisco is out in front, followed by Shanghai, Singapore and London. These rise to the top of a group of cities that, due to their size and populations, have some of the most complex...

Bridges make Sandton more accessible

Inroads are being made improving access into, out of and around Sandton Central, with some of the biggest positive impacts from three new bridges that improve transport and forge stronger community bonds. “Sandton Central is South Africa’s cosmopolitan...

Uber CEO on indefinite leave of absence

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has taken leave of absence from the company, citing personal reasons. In an email to employees, Kalanick writes: “For the last eight years my life has always been about Uber. Recent events have brought home for me that people are more...