High levels of responsiveness is essential to the success of any sales-focused business. Data suggests 35-50% of all sales go to the vendor that responds first. However, when sales processes are slow or inaccurate, it can [c]
In the midst of a period of ongoing disruption, SMEs are increasingly turning to the cloud to help evolve their business models, achieve greater efficiency, and drive innovation. According to Jade Michael, Head of Public [c]
An SAP cooperation project has helped build vital digital skills capacity to power Africa’s digital economy. According to Cathy Smith, the MD at SAP Africa, the cooperation project has helped unlock the immense youth talent [c]
SAP Africa has announced the appointment of Sandi de Souza as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Africa region. Cathy Smith, the MD at SAP Africa, says: “Sandi has been an integral part [c]
As African enterprises continue their digital transformation initiatives accelerated by the pandemic, talent is once again in the spotlight. World Bank data suggests more than 230 million jobs in Africa will require digital skills by the [c]
By Cathy Smith The past year proved that the only certainty in our world right now is further uncertainty and change. With the world in flux due to the impact of the pandemic, the growing [c]
SAP has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new President for SAP’s EMEA South region, which comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In this capacity, he will report to Scott Russell, SAP Executive Board [c]
By Sunil Geness Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on governments and citizens, countries across the African continent are looking at e-government with renewed interest and urgency. In its latest E-Government Survey, the UN notes [c]
By Hardeep Sound How does the East African region achieve a full economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic while also building toward a more globally-competitive and sustainable future? As the only region in [c]
In the highly competitive oil and gas industry, gaining an accurate real-time view over the total performance of every aspect of the business can unlock significant competitive advantages and give organisations a welcome competitive edge [c]
The Young Professional Program, SAP’s flagship digital skills build initiative, has welcomed the graduation of 27 SAP Associate Consultants in East Africa following their successful completion of an all-virtual training program. After switching to a [c]
By Titilayo Adewumi Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent’s large – and growing – youth population seek better fortunes in the city. In 2020, Kinshasha was the world’s 17th-largest city by [c]
Systems integrator and managed services provider, Dimension Data, has started offering technical support services to software firm, SAP, clients in East Africa. This is after the company received the Partner Centre of Expertise (PCoE) certification [c]
By Pedro Guerreiro Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy? The latest data – and the region’s continued [c]
In the increasingly competitive energy sector, operational efficiency and better utilisation of resources are keys to growth. For one of Southern Africa’s leading energy utilities, a move to a next-generation business suite has creates the [c]
As the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic hits Africa’s business sector, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are in a fight for their survival. With slowing economies across the continent, low consumer confidence and now [c]
Looking out over the skyline of the vibrant city of Johannesburg, one youth activist considers the work that still lies ahead to safeguard women’s rights and safety. In a country with one of the world’s [c]
SAP Africa conducted an online graduation ceremony for 27 young professionals who recently completed its training as part of the SAP Young Professional Program, a digital skill build initiative under the umbrella of SAP Skills [c]
SMEs in East Africa are using digital transformation initiatives to increase their competitiveness and ensure they are set for growth despite challenging trading conditions. According to Pedro Guerreiro, the MD for Central Africa at SAP, [c]
In recognition of the UN’s International Youth Day being marked this week, a new-look SAP Africa Code Week (ACW) initiative officially kicks off across the continent with a number of unique changes and developments all [c]
SAP has announced the launch of its Fieldglass External Talent Marketplace, a simple solution to help organizations quickly find and hire the temporary workers they need to support business continuity. The new solution is available [c]
SAP has appointed Claudio Muruzabal as the new President for SAP’s Africa, Middle East and Europe (EMEA) south region that comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Muruzabal replaces Steve Tzikakis who is leaving [c]
Africa Code Week (ACW) 2019 has once again exceeded expectations by empowering 3.85 million youth across 37 African countries. More notably, the progressive adoption of digital skills into the school curriculum of several African countries [c]
As companies all over the world face unprecedented challenges, they are turning to technologies that provide reliable insights to help them better support their employees, customers and suppliers. Stepping up to fulfill these needs, SAP is innovating [c]
By Cathy Smith It is becoming clear that most – if not all – our major social, economic and political decisions over the next few years will be made through the prism of the coronavirus [c]
EY, SAP, and Qualtrics have partnered to provide resources to governments around the world as they battle the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic. These Qualtrics and SAP solutions will be implemented by EY and include tools [c]
With two of Africa’s largest industrial projects currently underway, Nigeria’s Dangote Group has selected SAP to lead the group’s digital transformation that was completed in record time. “We want our refinery to be not just [c]
One year after pioneering an SMS service used by traditional birth attendants to fight gender-based violence in Nigeria, WARIF founder Dr Kemi DaSilva says she’s doubling down in her efforts to help vulnerable populations in [c]
By Shabir Ahmed The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. At the time of writing, there are over 400,000 confirmed cases across 194 countries. Even the most optimistic analysts expect [c]
SAP has announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting [c]
In order to comply with an official directive from Kenya’s President to all state corporations to migrate their tender systems to e-platforms and take advantage of new technologies that enhance transparency and efficiency, the Rural [c]
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