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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
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
Electric vehicles rescue GM plant
The Michigan assembly line faced closure as part of General Motors restructuring scheme, which would have cost jobs
Figureheads won’t help women
It takes political mobilisation, education, laws and economic opportunities
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.
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
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
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
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.