Predictive Analytics Leader Predixion Software Strengthens Management Team With Appointment of Costa Harbilas as SVP of Sales and Terri Avnaim as VP of Marketing

Predixion Software, a leading developer of predictive analytics software, today announced two new members of its executive team. Costa Harbilas joined the company as senior vice president of global sales and will lead the direct, channel and technical sales teams around the globe.


BlackBerry aims to reverse emerging market slump with budget handset

BlackBerry Ltd launched a low-cost touchscreen device in Jakarta, the Z3, as the embattled smartphone maker looks to revive sales in emerging markets like Indonesia where its once-fervent following has shriveled.

China cements deal with Kenya to fund railway construction project est. $3.8 billion

Sunday Kenya made an agreement with China to finance 90% of the 609.3 kilometer railway project in Nairobi with cost estimate of SH 327 billion or $3.8 billion.

Ronald Lauder funds Kenyan car manufacturing start-up for cheapest vehicle in Africa

American billionaire Ronald Lauder through Pan African Investment Company (PIC) funds an undisclosed amount in convertible debt to Kenyan car manufacturing startup Mobius to produce Africa's cheapest car.


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