Technology Trends 2014: Inspiring Disruption
Each year, we study the ever-evolving technology landscape, focusing on trends, events and technologies that promise to have a transformational impact on business, government, and society. Once again,...
View ArticleHow to mitigate operational risk from project inception
Infrastructure asset lifecycle – Operational risk mitigation from project inception The lifecycle of a project consists of two phases, namely the development phase and the operational phase. The...
View ArticleCognitive Analytics: Technology Trends 2014
This take on the Trend: Cognitive Analytics was written by Mesfin Belachew (PhD), technical adviser to the Minister at the Ministry of Communication and IT in Ethiopia As a disruptive trend, cognitive...
View Article9 critical trends influencing strategic priorities – New Consumers
Download/ Read the full article With a billion new consumers poised to join the global middle class, businesses are finding new ways to reach them — including through city-level strategies and greater...
View Article9 critical trends influencing strategic priorities – New Collaborations
Download/ Read the full article Fast-paced change puts a premium on innovation — and therefore on enhanced collaboration capabilities, more global deployment of “social business” technologies, and...
View Article9 critical trends influencing strategic priorities – New Leadership
Download/ Read the full article New global giants now compete aggressively in many sectors, and senior executives might find their individual and collective leadership roles evolving fast. Business...
View ArticleAfrica is ready to leapfrog the competition through Smart Cities Technology
All Cities are unique from their geographic layout to their architecture. They do however have common objectives such as the safety and security of their citizenry and the provision of services in the...
View ArticleDeloitte Guide to Oil and Gas in East Africa
Welcome to the 2014 edition of the Deloitte Guide to Oil and Gas in East Africa Click here to download the report In the twelve months since our first edition, East Africa has continued to hit the...
View ArticleNew GDP numbers make Nigeria the largest economy in Africa
by Gary Coleman – May 15, 2014 Recently, the Nigerian government announced new GDP numbers that now make it the largest economy in Africa. Having overhauled economic data for the first time in two...
View ArticleAfrica could attract more international investment by boosting efforts to...
African nations, including the continent’s largest economies of Nigeria and South Africa, can boost international investor sentiment towards their markets by ramping up efforts to combat financial...
View ArticleWorld Food Day: Agriculture in Africa – Trends for success
World Food Day on 16th October seeks to raise awareness on world hunger and food security. Food production demand is on the rise due to increasing populations and emerging markets, and Africa is well...
View ArticleThe Frontier Forum – The African Consumer Outlook
Retail industry leaders paint a rather promising picture of African consumers; but a one size fits all mentality may not be the best approach to reaching them. A number of prominent retail industry...
View ArticleNavigating your SAP Development Team down SAP River
Large and medium enterprises are sunsetting their “systems of record” and embracing the more futuristic “systems of engagement”. To do this businesses have to embrace In-Memory solutions with a rich...
View ArticleTechnology Fast 50 Africa Winners Announced
The Deloitte Africa Technology Fast 50 Programme is the region’s most objective industry-ranking to focus on the technology field, recognising technology companies that have achieved the fastest rates...
View ArticleGenerating global growth through eCommerce expansion
Given the current growth trends and rising importance of eCommerce globally, retailers should consider making eCommerce a cornerstone of their international expansion strategies. In today’s competitive...
View ArticleState of Mining in Africa – In the spotlight
We are pleased to launch the second edition of the State of Mining in Africa – In the spotlight report. We have taken a snapshot view of several mining regions across Africa and review the critical...
View ArticleYour Tax Guide to business in Africa
The Guide to Fiscal Information: Key Economies in Africa 2014/15 A recently published IMF World Economic Regional Outlook estimated that growth in Africa over the next two years will continue to...
View ArticleSouth Africa: Investor’s Handbook 2014/15
For a comprehensive investment guide, click here to download a copy of South Africa: Investor’s Handbook 2014/15 Is South Africa the investment destination for you? – Investing in South Africa The...
View ArticleCIO as chief integration officer
A new charter for IT For many organisations, it is increasingly difficult to separate business strategy from technology. In fact, the future of many industries is inextricably linked to harnessing...
View ArticleThe CIO transformation
There are concrete steps aspiring chief integration officers can take to realise their potential. Start with taking stock of IT’s current political capital, reputation, and maturity. Stakeholder by...
View ArticleAPI economy
From systems to business services Applications and their underlying data are long-established cornerstones of many organisations. All too often, however, they have been the territory of internal...
View ArticleCyber Implications within the API economy
Earlier this week we introduced the API economy and spoke about its relevance to the local market by publishing a post titled, “API economy: From systems to business services”. Today, we will discuss...
View ArticleRetailers must embrace Big Shift trends to continue creating value for consumers
Established South African retailers need to adopt new strategies if they are to continue creating value for consumers in the age of rapid and dramatic changes in the retail landscape. These...
View Article“Mythbusting” BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting)
Uncovering the facts and fictions surrounding the practice of BEPS “BEPS the myths and facts” On 5 October 2015, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released the final...
View ArticleMultinational oil and gas companies must embrace the concept of localisation
The plummeting and unstable oil price has been a major disruptor to international and national oil companies as well as governments of oil-rich countries. There has been a major shift towards...
View ArticleSub-Saharan Africa CFOs negotiate tough economic challenges
The job of CFO is one of the most demanding in business today. CFOs in Sub-Saharan Africa are no different. They are expected to fulfil multiple roles while keeping their fingers on the pulse of a...
View ArticleOutsourcing is good for job creation in South Africa
The rise of the ‘as-a-service’ economy South Africa has identified BPO/Outsourcing (Business Process Outsourcing) as an enabler for economic and social growth. Taking examples from countries such as...
View ArticleAfrican Powers of Retailing 2015
New horizons for retail growth in Africa Much has been said about Africa’s diverse, complex and interesting markets and their appeal to foreign investment. In our inaugural African Powers of Retailing...
View ArticleHow would your employees rate their company?
“In a business environment where the pace of change is palpably speeding up; where even Fortune 500 companies do not have a lifespan of more than 40 years; where the average lifespan of all companies...
View ArticleThey walk among us
We have prepared five articles as part of International Fraud Awareness Week which takes place from 15 to 21 November. International Fraud Awareness Week is an initiative of the Association of...
View ArticleYour 10-point plan on how to combat fraud and corruption in your organisation
Make an impact that matters Effective management of fraud and corruption risks should focus on the effective detection, response and prevention of incidents. The unfortunate reality is that...
View ArticleDiversity in the Boardroom: External pressures
Diversity in the boardroom has been a hot topic in recent years. Does the traditional boardroom of a fairly homogenous group of individuals really produce the most effective decisions and strategy for...
View ArticleDiversity in the Boardroom: Getting the optimal mix
Diversity in the boardroom has been a hot topic in recent years. Does the traditional boardroom of a fairly homogenous group of individuals really produce the most effective decisions and strategy for...
View ArticleDiversity in the Boardroom: The case for and against
Diversity in the boardroom has been a hot topic in recent years. Does the traditional boardroom of a fairly homogenous group of individuals really produce the most effective decisions and strategy for...
View ArticleDiversity in the Boardroom: What is board diversity?
Diversity in the boardroom has been a hot topic in recent years. Does the traditional boardroom of a fairly homogenous group of individuals really produce the most effective decisions and strategy for...
View ArticleThe Deloitte Global CPO Report 2016
Procurement: at digital tipping point? Faced with spending constraints, it has become critical for CPOs to unlock the value of emerging Digital technology. Chief Procurement Officers are under...
View ArticleMergers and acquisitions in the global chemicals industry are expected to...
Global chemical mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is expected to remain buoyant in 2016, building on the strong momentum experienced in 2015, with continued portfolio realignment and...
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CIO Perspectives in Mining
Part of the Collaborative Content Series Faced with a difficult business environment and the looming effects of digital innovation, mining companies are under tremendous pressure to future-proof their...
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Prepare for a bolder, better King IV
While we acknowledge that most organisation suffer from regulation fatigue, we welcome this version of the King Report that incorporates both global public sentiment and regulatory change since King...
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Creating Synergies through Shared Services and the Cloud
According to a Forester report, cloud computing is a thriving market expected to generate revenues of R2.5 trillion by 2020. Although South Africa’s adoption is slower than that of other global...
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Trends and characteristics of the African retail market
The retail industry in Africa, characterised by new windows of opportunity, is causing some of Africa’s retailers to pursue new growth opportunities within the continent. Botswana-based Choppies...
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How are African manufacturers embracing industry 4.0 opportunities?
The use of industry 4.0 technologies makes it possible to manufacture entirely new things in entirely new ways and revolutionise research and development, supply chains, production and business models;...
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West Africa – My region. My home
I was born on 6 January 1964, in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. As the oldest of six children, I think that even at that young age I felt a special sense of responsibility for my younger siblings. This...
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My passion. My purpose. My impact – Joe Eshun, Deputy CEO East Africa
I was born in 1968, in the Port City of Takoradi, Ghana. I was a happy child with lots of energy and equally loads of mischief. As a young child, I would apparently stop the traffic near my home to...
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Africa – the final frontier for the global automotive industry
Despite its billion-strong population and rising income levels, Africa’s automotive industry is yet to be unlocked. Apart from a small number of countries, African automotive markets are mostly pure...
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Resilience in any climate – CFO Report 2016
Today, CFOs are having to not only focus on their day-to-day business needs, but also focus on what is happening outside of their companies in order to navigate the tough economic times that they are...
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Game of Phones – Africa Mobile Consumer Survey 2016
As smartphones become ever more embedded in the lives of Africans, we see new opportunities and challenges for the mobile sector, retailers, advertisers, financial institutions and beyond. Our consumer...
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BLSA Contract with South Africa
#BusinessBelieves in South Africa. We believe in South Africa’s future. We believe in creating a South Africa of increasing prosperity for all. We share the values set out in its constitution. And we...
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Business Integrity Pledge
Corruption is eroding our Constitution, threatening our Sovereignty, and undermining inclusive growth and our economic development. The perpetrators, whether public officials or private parties, almost...
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Africa Insights – Podcast Episode 1 – Winning Economies In Africa
Winning economies in Africa With massive Chinese investment in Ethiopia helping power growth in the region, Deloitte’s Dr Martyn Davies discusses factors driving this and other African success stories....
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