Brexit and the risk to sub-Saharan Africa

Operational risk for companies doing business in sub-Saharan Africa is on the increase as the slump in global commodity prices and the slowdown in emerging markets continue to weigh on export revenues and the fiscal positions of key countries within the region. Supply...

Intelsat launch expands Multichoice services

Intelsat has announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 36 satellite, designed to extend Multichoice coverage. Intelsat 36 was launched from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 6:16 p.m. EDT. The satellite separated from the...
IBM opens research lab at Wits

IBM opens research lab at Wits

The opening of IBM’s second research location in Africa – at the Wits University Tshimologong campus – marks a world first in that it is the only world-class research facility that is housed within an innovation hub. The two organisations have also announced several...

Microsoft lauds its partners

Identity and security solutions specialist, BUI, was the belle of the ball at Microsoft’s annual partner awards at Gallagher Estate last night scooping four trophies, including the prestigious Managing Director’s Partner of the Year Award for...

Global supply chain risk ‘worryingly high’

Operational risk for companies doing business in Sub-Saharan Africa is on the increase as the slump in global commodity prices and the slowdown in emerging markets continue to weigh on export revenues and the fiscal positions of key countries within the region. Supply...

Financial services workers value mobile

Almost a third of workers (31%) in the financial services sector report that the use of mobile technology in and out of the workplace increases their loyalty to their employer. This is according to research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and...