Africa steps up to the research plate

Climate change, political instability, inequality, migration and the burden of disease are some of the major challenges confronting humanity today, requiring collaboration across ideological, geographical and scientific borders, so that holistic, lasting solutions can...

Hisense to sponsor 2018 FIFA World Cup

Hisense has been named as an official sponsor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first-ever Chinese consumer electronics brand to sponsor the tournament. As an Official FIFA World Cup Sponsor, Hisense will engage in an array of global marketing and advertising...

Uber reveals what people leave behind

Everyone has experienced that moment of panic when you realize you forgot a personal item on a plane, bus, train, taxi and in many cases, their Uber ride. The Uber Lost & Found Index is a snapshot of our riders’ most commonly forgotten items, – from...

Digitalisation transforms automotive industry

The automotive industry is facing unprecedented disruption. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers continue to see the importance of software investment in their growth strategies. Early adoption is crucial as it will strengthen their position in...

KPMG looks at reshuffle, ratings and recovery

Lullu Krugel, chief economist and Christie Viljoen, senior economist at KPMG in South Africa, offer the following analysis on the week’s news: On 30 March 2017, President Jacob Zuma announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet. Across the country, South Africans united...

JCCI reacts to S&P sovereign downgrade

The following statement was issued by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI): The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), the non-political pre-eminent business association representing the interests of key sectors of the South African...