Regional M&A transaction value hits $23,4bn

Oct 19, 2015

Sub-Saharan African investment banking fees reached $305,9-million during the first nine months of 2015, 4% more than the value recorded during the same period of last year, according to estimated from Thomson Reuters/Freemen Consulting in its quarterly investment...

Semiconductor capital spending set to decrease

Oct 19, 2015

Worldwide semiconductor capital spending is projected to decline 1% in 2015, to $63,9-billion, according to Gartner. This is a down from the 2,5% growth predicted in Gartner’s previous quarter’s forecast. The forecast for 2016 is unchanged at a 3,3%...

Pinnacle looks to buy Datacentrix

Oct 16, 2015

Following a cautionary announcement on 1 October and the increase of its shareholding in Datacentrix to 45%, Pinnacle has revealed that it is making a mandatory offer to complete a 100% buyout of the company.

What CEOs want from their CIOs

What CEOs want from their CIOs

Oct 16, 2015

The chief information officer (CIO) of a company is no longer just the company’s IT leader, traditionally seen as the “chief techie in the back office”.

Experience true innovation at MyWorld of Tomorrow

Oct 16, 2015

With less than a week to go before the start of MyWorld of Tomorrow, Business Connexion is pleased to announce that a host of sponsors and exhibitors will be present at the second annual technology and lifestyle expo.

Boks a hit among RWC tweets

Oct 16, 2015

The Pool Stages of the rugby World Cup are over and during the tournament Twitter has been alive with Tweets about the teams, players and best moments – with South Africa featuring prominently. Twitter has been monitoring all the players taking part in #RWC2015...