Tag: Africa

Sophos has released the findings of a regional study carried out in South Africa and the Middle East, indicating that the majority of organisations in Middle East & Africa (MEA) are recognising the benefits of integrated security especially the concept of linking network firewall and endpoint security for better insights.

Africa needs to focus on improving infrastructure, technological readiness and health and primary education in order to become more competitive and create more job opportunities for its burgeoning young population; that’s according to KPMG’s latest Report on Africa in a changing global environment.

Google announced that it has reached the 1 million milestone in its Digital Skills programme. On 16th April 2016, the company committed to training...

PODCAST David Ansara - Consultant Afriwise Consult and Dr Ivor Blumenthal, discuss how critical it is for those doing business in Africa to source relevant...

Political uncertainty globally will have ripple effects on Africa, primarily through impacts on commodity prices and global economic sentiment. While the early months of 2017 have seen improved prices for the commodities on which many southern African economies rely, longer term economic sentiment is more mixed. Meanwhile, governance improvements and the embedding of democratic practices and norms will be tested by pockets of instability as succession battles take place across the region.

The financial services landscape is in a state of constant change. The challenge for most players in this industry is adapting and evolving their business...

An organisation’s ethical credentials and values are an increasingly important factor in their ability to attract and retain talent, but it’s not easy for...

China is currently going through a tough phase in its development, but it is applying some clever tactics that should fire up its economic...

The case for innovation and entrepreneurship has never been greater as commercial enterprises prepare for what will be another tough year in 2017, says...

Effective managers and entrepreneurs hold the key to Africa’s prosperity; and the demand for training is greatest for new employees, managers and business owners...