Global IT on track for modest growth

With the global economy showing signs of a gradual recovery, worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3,8-trillion in 2014, a 3,2% increase from 2013 spending, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Globally, businesses are shaking off their malaise and...

Networked economy trends transform Africa

We live in a networked world in which, like it or not, we are all connected to communities that keep us informed and can help us learn, share and consume more efficiently. Organisations are now inextricably tied into a networked economy, as they are connected more...

Mozambique helps to lift Metrofile

Strong economic growth in Mozambique has contributed to a significant business uptake at Metrofile Records Management Mozambique. The Mozambican economy grew by 6,5% in the first six months of 2013, compared to the same period last year, with the strongest growth of...

Governance, infrastructure needed in Africa

Good governance and access to infrastructure are two drivers that will help Africa’s economy to grow, according to delegates at the Africa Finance Corporation’s inaugural Summit held yesterday in Lagos. Jim O’Neill, creator of the BRICs and MINT acronyms, economist...

Bumpy ride ahead for SA economy

South African consumers have to strap themselves in for a choppy ride in 2014 as a weak rand, labour strife, higher inflation and rising interest rates are dimming the lights on 2014 before they’ve even had a chance to shine. This is according to the latest...