Value of FDI in Africa hits $128bn

Africa’s share of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects fell 8,4% in 2014, but remained well above pre-2008 levels. However, foreign direct capital investment into the continent surged to $128-billion, up 136% in 2014.This is a five-year high, with the number of...

FDI drives contact centre growth

The Western Cape has shown impressive growth over the past year, with 3 400 business process outsourcing (BPO) and contact centre jobs created. According to the recently-launched 2014 BPeSA Key Indicator Report, the BPO industry employs more than 40 000 people, of...