International Finance Corporation, a sister organisation of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group, has called on health tech innovators from around the world to bring their solutions to the East African market to meet the needs of patients and health care providers in the region
Commerce
US$500bn African retail industry set to benefit from SGI Dubai 2020
Africa’s growing youth population, rapid urbanisation and the increased purchasing power of these consumers, are major factors that are driving this massive US$500bn retail ecosystem
Panduit supplies shielded field term plugs for easy termination
Panduit, a provider of IT, data centre and industrial infrastructure solutions, has launched the TX6A Field Term Plug in EMEA, providing easy-to-install and field-maintain, male RJ45 connector for a fast-growing WiFi access point, and site-deployed PoE device applications, such as cameras, where EMI shielding is required
Orange presents its new strategic plan for Africa and Middle East
French operator Orange has unveiled ‘Engage 2025’, its new strategic plan following on from the Essentials2020 launched in 2015
Makro launches instant customer care on WhatsApp
South African retailer Makro has announced that its shoppers will now experience instant customer care and service by directly connecting with the retailer on WhatsApp