IBM has poached one of Microsoft’s most senior global executives to drive its UK and Ireland business. Nicola Hodson will now take on the CEO position of IBM in the …
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MTN gets $773 million Ghana tax bill it ‘strongly disputes’
by Editorby EditorMTN, Africa’s largest wireless carrier, said it’s received a $773 million back-tax bill, including penalties and interest charges, in Ghana that it plans to fight. The bill is for the …
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Inflation Expectations Climb Before South African Rate Decision
by Editorby EditorSouth African inflation expectations rose for the next two years, affirming predictions that the central bank will prolong its most aggressive rate-hiking cycle in at least two decades. Average inflation …
Xi Jinping’s government is set to acquire so-called golden shares in Chinese internet giants Alibaba and Tencent, opening the door for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to establish leverage inside …
Vessel construction company sees its first female rigger. Rigging in the maritime sector is no longer just a man’s world, according to Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). This comes after …
Gender equality and getting more women into leadership roles are trending topics. Of the top 30 most used hashtags of 2019, five were specifically around women, from #WomenInSTEM to #PressforProgress …
DCE’s professional development program focuses on gender-specific skills Add to the list of differences between women and men: leadership styles and skills. To nurture those, this past fall the Division …
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Mary Kay Inc. Company-Sponsored Foundation Empowers Women Globally
by Editorby EditorThroughout 2022, iconic beauty brand Mary Kay—along with its company-sponsored foundations—gave more than 3 million dollars to support women’s causes around the world. When Mary Kay Ash, legendary businesswoman and …
This entrepreneur is keeping diversity in mind as she builds her platform. Physician Ami Kumordzie developed a fintech platform with no experience and a mission to connect consumers with IRS-compliant …
A new artificial intelligence-driven pregnancy chatbot is designed to protect pregnant women and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The Northwell Health Pregnancy Chats are being deployed now to obstetric practices …