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Data governance provides evidence-based decision-making that improves the quality of service delivery

Without an effective data governance strategy, decisions are nothing but guesses

Data governance provides evidence-based decision-making that improves the quality of service delivery

Artificial ventilators are produced at a rapid rate at Sanko Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Saitama on April 8, 2020, amid an outbreak of the new coronavirus COVID-19. Japanís Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proclaimed a state of emergency to Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka for about one month on April 7th, and asked for refraining from going out to the extent possible. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic, globally widespread on March 11th.  (The Yomiuri Shimbun)

To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules

These restrictions must be overturned or ignored because they are limiting the production and importing of essential medical equipment such as ventilators

Making a plan: The Cruise Origin electric driverless shuttle will be assembled at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant in Michigan. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Electric vehicles rescue GM plant

The Michigan assembly line faced closure as part of General Motors restructuring scheme, which would have cost jobs

‘Women’s empowerment is multifaceted and cannot be separated from political mobilisation

Figureheads won’t help women

It takes political mobilisation, education, laws and economic opportunities

According to a presentation by Prasa made to Parliament last week, manual train authorisations increased by more than 276% between January and August this year (Gallo)

Zuma banned from addressing Cosatu gatherings

The president can’t address the ANC alliance partner because his leadership can’t be trusted or supported, says the labour federation.

The intended economic reforms introduced by President Xi Jinping are seen as the most sweeping changes since the 1970s. (AP)

China reforms poise to reshape landscape

Chinese economic reforms, including allowing only-child parents to have more than one child, are poised to inject growth into much of the economy.

Naamsa: Strike in auto sector could affect investment

South Africa’s automotive industry will see less investment in manufacturing if labour disputes continue, according to the carmakers’ association.

US General Motors settles apartheid reparations claim

US General Motors settles apartheid reparations claim

A US court has ratified a settlement between 25 South Africans who suffered at the hands of the apartheid security police.

Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars

Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars

A lot still needs to happen in the alternative fuels vehicle market before sales figures start to rise.

GM profit falls, shares tumble on weak outlook

General Motors has posted a 15% fall in profit for the third quarter after a loss in Europe and investors that closed the door to improvement.

Toyota loses its top spot

Toyota loses its top spot

Based on sales figures for the year to date, the Japanese car manufacturer is no longer king.

Is your divorce a corporate risk?

When your high-profile divorce hits the media, it may hurt your company. Here’s why.

Opel expects a loss of 1,4-billion this year

Opel has reported that it suspects it will run at a loss of around 1,4-billion euros for 2010 and said that it hopes to make a profit in 2012.

GM shares lose momentum in post-IPO return

General Motors made a triumphant return to Wall Street but its shares lost momentum after an early bounce.

GM recalling 1,3m vehicles over steering problems

General Motors is recalling 1,3-million compact cars in North America to address a power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes.

Toyota’s US sales reel from crisis as GM, Ford surge

Toyota sales dropped 16% in January as the carmaker reeled from a massive recall and rivals Ford and General Motors surged past it in the US market.

Ron Gettelfinger: The man who conquered Detroit

After a catastrophic year for US carmakers, the head of the United Auto Workers union has emerged as one of the most powerful men in the industry.

GM to sell Opel to Magna with conditions, say sources

The board of General Motors has decided to sell its European arm Opel to Canadian car parts group Magna, sources said on Thursday.

China bid for Hummer triggers scepticism

The announcement from Tengzhong that it wants to buy the Hummer brand from General Motors has led many to question just how plausible the deal is.

Hummer’s Chinese buyer a newcomer

Hummer owners are an unusual breed, but a little-known Chinese company’s purchase of the maker of the SUVs is audacious even by their standards.