Global business travel spending in 2023 recovered to pre-pandemic levels in North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa as companies resumed in-person gatherings and conferences, according to report released Monday by an industry association. However, the Global Business Travel Association’s annual report also said business travel spending adjusted for inflation remains below 2019...
Day: <span>23 July 2024</span>
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OPINION | Is AI a Part of the Solution to South Africa’s Health Crisis?
The South African healthcare system faces challenges from insufficient resources and suboptimal working conditions that can contribute to professional burnout and systemic inefficiencies. The introduction and effective implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) is one way to address these critical issues, providing innovative solutions to enhance the quality of care, improve operational efficiency, and empower healthcare...
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Sankofa Events to Acquire Africa Oil Week, Heralding New Era of Inclusive Energy Dialogue
Africa Oil Week (AOW) – an Africa-hosted oil and gas conference – will be acquired by Sankofa Events, a London startup created in July 2024, led by Paul Sinclair – former Government Relations Executive of Africa Oil Week. Aimed at transforming the event, the acquisition will see the conference take a new direction as it...
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Research: DHL releases its global Online Shopper Trends Report 2024
DHL has released the first outcome of its global Online Shopper Trends Report 2024, providing valuable insights into the behaviour of online shoppers. The initial chapter highlights trends shaping today’s e-commerce landscape, based on a survey of consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Results show a rising popularity of social commerce, with some 75% of online...
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Reddit signs Deals with Sports leagues to Attract more Advertising revenues
Reddit is bringing more sports content to its platform through deals with leagues, including the National Basketball Association and the National Football League, in a bid to attract more ad dollars, sending its shares up 4%. The deals — which also cover the Major League Baseball, the PGA Tour and National Association for Stock Car Auto...