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Capabilities-Driven Strategy Key to Success in Africa

According to a new study released by Strategy&, companies that adopt a capabilities-driven strategy will gain a competitive edge in African markets

AFRAA : Creating Growth through Competition and Collaboration

More than 400 senior decision-makers are to attend the 47th AFRAA Annual General Assembly, with this year's hosts – ECAir - focused on ways to sustainably grow airline traffic for the benefit of all

Samsung Digital Village : It Takes a Village

Samsung's mission to raise awareness and to use ICT to overcome region-specific problems across Africa is evident through a series of enriching initiatives, and none more so than its now 10-strong Digital Village concept

Facebook’s Free Basics : Bridging the Great Digital Divide

Facebook's Free Basics by Internet.org initiative has promised the world's four billion unconnected people a chance to access the internet.

Standard Bank Commits to SA’s Power Provision

Standard Bank has provided finance to 14 active renewable energy projects delivering power to South Africa’s power grid, helping to alleviate a chronic energy shortage.

Riding the Wave of West Africa’s Digital Economy

Companies in Nigeria and the rest of the region who do not utilise some form of business management software and other digital revolutions, are at risk of a serious disadvantage to their competitors, according to the Regional Director of Sage West Africa

Africa: A Hub for Innovation in Medical Diagnostic Solutions

Healthcare systems across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face a number of formidable challenges. Limited energy resources, ‘brain drain', inaccessibility to medical facilities, limited government funding, and high costs are placing tremendous strain on the healthcare system.

Viettel Aims to Provide Every Tanzanian with a Mobile Phone

Viettel announced the launch of mobile and internet services in Tanzania last week, under the brand name of Halotel, in a bid to share its vision to bring communication to every corner of life in the country

Kenya Becomes the First Country to Launch Novartis Access

Novartis has announced the launch of Novartis Access in Kenya, the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer.

Corruption Remains a Major Cost for Honest Companies

In 2015, 34 percent of African businesses reported losing out on deals to corrupt competitors, according to a survey conducted among more than 800 senior legal and compliance professionals.