Women not only bring different perspectives to male-dominated boardrooms. Research shows they also improve their company’s bottom line and operational performance. “Much has been said in recent years about the need to increase women’s participation at board level, but progress remains slow,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of executive search firm Amrop Landelahni. “I am convinced that there is a vast pool of talented women in South Africa and throughout the continent who, with very little investment, will become the directors of tomorrow.” Credit Suisse Research Institute research on gender diversity and corporate performance globally shows that companies with one or more... Continue Reading
CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November, 2013/ — SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. (http://www.skyvision.net), a leading global communication provider, today announced its launch of a full suite of Cloud services and solutions. The official launch will take place at AfricaCom 2013, November 12-14, Cape Town, Booth C14. AfricaCom is an integral part of the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding its activity within the telco market and throughout Africa. SkyVision’s success in Africa is the result of a comprehensive network of local partners and representatives, and SkyVision offices in Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Guinea Conakry, Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Morocco. As a leading service provider in Africa, SkyVision provides... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – The issuance of Zambia’s debut US$750 million Eurobond signified a mark of confidence by the international community in the country’s economic ‘path’, catapulting her into the sight of a wide array of investors. Requiring US$500 million, the offers were oversubscribed, which financial analysts and experts said was exceptional and enormous for an inaugural bond of an emerging market economy. According to Government data, a number of institutions have been allocated a piece of this economic ’cake’. Zambia Railways Limited got US$120 million for railway line and rolling stock rehabilitation; the Road Development Agency (RDA) received US$100... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – Zambia’s inflation rate has dropped to 6.9 percent in October from 7 percent the previous month due to a reduction in the annual food inflation rate. According to Central Statistical Office (CSO) director John Kalumbi, the annual food inflation rate decreased by a percentage point to 5.9 percent recorded in September. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka on October 31, 2013, Mr. Kalumbi said the non-food inflation increased by a percentage point to 8 percent in October from 7.4 percent in September. ‘’The annual rate of inflation, as measured by the All-items Consumer Price Index... Continue Reading
By Emeka Umejei – Beatrice Gorez is coordinator of the Coalition for Fair Fisheries Agreement (CFFA), a Brussels-based Pro-artisanal lobby group that champions sustainable fishery agreements in Africa. One of its recent achievements, was the overwhelming endorsement by the EU parliament of the EU-Mauritania Fisheries Policy Agreement (FPA). Gorez spoke to Emeka Umejei, on the margins of a 2-day conference on the issues and the impact of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) in Dakar, Senegal. She also shares her views on the Nigerian fishing sector and why illegal fishery activities are thriving Q;... Continue Reading
