Africa is a creditor to the world
The African continent has been a long-term net creditor to the rest of the world, according to a new joint report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Global Financial Integrity (GFI), launched yesterday at the 48th AfDB Annual Meeting. The report finds that...MTN fraud suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of airtime vouchers worth about R5-million. MTN says it worked closely with the South Africa Police Service to affect the arrest, which comes after an intense internal investigation. “MTN aims to ensure that our...Innovation hubs drive mobile development
Nokia, AppCampus and infoDev, a global innovation programme of the World Bank, will set up mobile innovation hubs across Africa, Asia and Latin America – a move that will empower these hubs to act as scouts and agents for local talent, fast-tracking their access...PC shipments to decline, says IDC
Worldwide PC shipments are now expected to fall by 7,8% in 2013, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. The new forecast reflects a shift in PC buying trends as users increasingly consider alternatives such as delaying a...Vodacom scoops social brand award
Vodacom is the only African brand to have its social media platforms, run by integrated strategic communication agency Cerebra, recognised by the 2013 Social Brands 100 report. Social Brands 100, which benchmarks brand engagement and industry leaders in the global...