NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced its NTT Data business unit for Microsoft Cloud to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise cloud transformation. The global unit brings together NTT DATA’s deep industry and technical expertise in Microsoft Cloud, security and AI solutions to accelerate cloud modernization, scale…
Seattle — Investments Through 2030 to Catalyze Innovation in Maternal, Menstrual, Gynecological, and Sexual Health for Women Globally The Gates Foundation today announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded…
Commvault, a global leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, hosted the latest edition of its Commvault SHIFT roadshow event at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg on 10 July 2025. Under the theme “SHIFT from continuous threats to continuous business”, the event brought together a host of industry leaders, partners,…
The role of administrative professionals in Africa took centre stage with the official launch of the African Institute of Personal and Executive Assistants (AIPEA) during the 2025 PA Conference. Held from July 17-18 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the fifth edition of the conference brought together over 200 delegates under the theme: ‘Growth for Cross-Border…
The debate between positivist and normative frameworks shifts focus from power and profit to planet and people As foreign governments and corporations race to secure critical minerals across Africa, the language of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is becoming more prominent. Behind the policy papers and investment pledges lies a deeper philosophical struggle-how should…
Louis van der Westhuizen, Solutions Architect: DMS at Datacentrix. Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And so, as organisations continue to scale their digital transformation initiatives, the need for robust, reliable and resilient backup strategies has never been greater. Just like…
The share of bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite extensive shared history, has never surpassed 6%, according to an ITC and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) study, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 billion within the next 5 years according to new studies. Key to this growth is adding value in…
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise project and programme management (PPM), offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy and strategic decision making. As organisations increasingly adopt AI-driven tools and individuals become more adept at using those tools, the traditional functions associated with project delivery have begun to evolve from administrative to more strategic. Popular…
ZTE unveiled full-stack AI innovations at MWC Shanghai 2025, showcasing advancements across AI + networks, applications and AI-powered terminals to drive industry-wide digital transformation. Cutting-edge solutions include AI-native intelligent networks, AI applications in education, healthcare, automotive and sustainable full-stack intelligent computing with green technology breakthroughs. The company’s AI-powered terminals and ecosystem products, such as ZTE…
Brands winning at loyalty today understand that the game has changed – traditional points-based programmes no longer guarantee retention but meaningful engagement does. From “soft contracts” that create a sense of reciprocity without long-term commitments to the delicate balance between personalisation and privacy, here’s how modern loyalty programmes are being redefined – and what brands…
