Corporate governance, often regarded as the compass guiding organisational behaviour, holds immense significance for startups. Against a constantly evolving backdrop, where innovation and rapid growth are the lifeblood of emerging companies, robust governance practices become more than mere compliance requirements – they become strategic imperatives. Regent Business School‘s Head of Law and Administration, Daniel Govender, looks into...
Month: <span>April 2024</span>
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Elevating data ethics: a perspective on responsible data management
At the core of ethical data management lies a moral imperative to respect the rights and dignity of individuals whose data we manage. Beyond legal obligations, ethical considerations compel us to navigate the complex terrain of data governance with a steadfast commitment to fairness, equity, and social responsibility. As stewards of data, we bear a...
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Digiday Media appoints David Amrani as new (CEO) Chief Executive Officer
Digiday Media, the global media company behind Digiday, Glossy, Modern Retail and WorkLife announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nick Friese, who has served as Digiday’s CEO since founding the company in 2008, has named David Amrani his successor as he transitions into a new role as chairman. Amrani previously served...
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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave makes triumphant return six months after resigning
Web Summit co-founder Paddy Cosgrave on Monday returned as its chief executive officer, six months after resigning from the top job following a backlash over his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Cosgrave drew criticism after posting on social media platform X on Oct. 13 that “war crimes are war crimes even when committed by allies,” referring to...
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South African Tourism appoints Thembisile Sehloho as (CMO) Chief Marketing Officer
South African Tourism has appointed Thembisile Sehloho as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). She brings over two decades of experience in strategic brand and marketing to her new role, further strengthening the organisation’s marketing capabilities. Sehloho joins South African Tourism from Tiger Brands, where she served as the Marketing Director and played a pivotal...
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BlackBerry reports profit on demand for cybersecurity services
Canada’s BlackBerry reported a surprise profit for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, helped by higher demand for its cybersecurity services amid growing online crimes and high-profile hacks. U.S.-listed shares of the company rose 6.4% after the bell. The company reported an adjusted net profit of 3 cents per share for the quarter ended Feb. 29,...
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Journalist Mehdi Hasan to officially launch his news startup Zeteo on 15 April 2024
Mehdi Hasan has announced that he will officially launch Zeteo, his digital news startup business on Monday, April 2024. The journalist turn media entrepreneur launched the news startup two months back after he was fired from MSNBC and Peacock, its streaming platform. Hasan said what we have seen in the past two months was just...
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Africa Data Centres and DPA SA breaks ground on solar farm in Free State
Africa Data Centres, a business of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced that it has broken ground on the construction of a solar farm in the Free State in collaboration with DPA Southern Africa. “This announcement forms a crucial component of the 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) inked in March 2023 with DPA Southern Africa...
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Eight Bachelor’s Degrees that will land you a High-paying Job
The major you choose will have a major impact on your career and even your life. There will always be exceptions — like those who study history or psychology and eventually become a computer programmer, but for the majority of people, your major will dictate your career path. I’ve researched 8 of some of the most useful degrees...
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Afreximbank partner with Sterling Bank to offer Supply Chain Finance in Nigeria
African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank has partnered with Sterling Bank to introduce the innovative supply chain finance product ‘Payables Finance’, in Nigeria. This product, branded as ‘Afreximbank Tradelink,’ is one of Afreximbank’s digital offerings under the umbrella of the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG). ATG provides African corporates and commercial banks with relevant digital tools to access market...