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Kenya Opposition Says Audit of Electoral System Shows Misuse

NAIROBI (Capital Markets in Africa) – Kenya’s main opposition group said an audit of the electoral authority’s computer servers found they were accessed by “anonymous users” and that there’s no trace of data being submitted by polling stations in this month’s presidential election. The National Super Alliance also alleged in documents submitted to the Supreme Court on Tuesday that scrutiny of the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission servers showed Chairman Wafula Chebukati’s account was “used…

Managed IT Support Services To Eliminate Risks and Reduce Downtime!

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Thanks to online technology, life has become very simple and easy for you today. Even if you are a business owner, you will find computers, and the Internet makes your day to day tasks straightforward and easy. However, when it comes to information technology for streamlining the functions of your company, some tasks are complex and may be beyond your understanding. It is here that you need credible IT…

Money Smarts: How to beat the recession

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If you’re worried about the state of your finances as South Africa tilts into another full-blown recession, you’re not alone. Many thousands of South Africans are now feeling uncertain about their financial futures, especially following the nation’s credit rating downgrade to junk status in April 2017 and in light of the ongoing political unrest. On 6th June 2017, it was announced that South Africa had slid into yet another economic recession. The trigger? A gross…

Understanding Validation and Data Security in The Context of Regulated Industries

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Any software used in the controlled environment of the pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare industry and directly related to the manufacturing process must have validation done for acceptance by the regulatory authority of FDA. The concept of validation entails that there must be documentary evidence that the system is capable of producing consistent data related to a product that meets the quality attributes and pre-determined specifications. The Salesforce software…

Useful Tips on Spotting and Avoiding Debt Settlement Swindles

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JOHANNESBURG (Capital Markets in Africa) – When you fall behind on loans, you will usually find yourself on the receiving end of legal notices and threatening debt collectors. When you are feeling really desperate, it can be very easy for you to fall prey to dishonest companies claiming to solve your debt problems overnight. Some red flags that you should be looking out for when you are seeking debt settlement: Promises to Improve Your Credit…

Embrace the impact of digitalisation and turn disruption into opportunity

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – The growth of digital technologies is seeing disruption taking place across industry sectors. For companies operating in Africa, the opportunities these presents are too significant to ignore. Long considered the next frontier when it comes to innovation, the continent is poised to benefit from this push towards digitalisation. “With the gap between technology and business all but disappearing, decision-makers are faced with a choice of either embracing a new,…

Ma, Dangote, Blankfein to Meet World Leaders at Bloomberg Event

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LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – As global chief executives wrestle with how to engage with government leaders, a group including Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, will convene more than 100 fellow business leaders to meet with dozens of heads of state in September. The Global Business Forum will take place in New York during the United Nations annual General Assembly meetings, Michael R. Bloomberg said today in a statement. Bloomberg is the founder…

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