BPO

HGS opens CX hub as it uses AI to enhance BPO sector

The company said the opening of HGS South Africa's CX Delivery Hub heralds a new era in BPO, redefining outsourcing by moving beyond cost efficiency to create measurable business and social value.
Samuel Mungadze
1:30
Mar 10, 2025

Botswana welcomes CCI Global, a BPO provider

The new BPO hub is expected to generate thousands of skilled job opportunities in data entry, customer support, IT services, and digital marketing.
1:50
Nov 22, 2024

SA’s Merchants launches call centre in Alexandra Township

Alexandra is one of South Africa's poorer townships, and Merchants believes the call centre will give job opportunities and boost the economy for the locals.
1:50
Aug 29, 2024

Kenya becomes 'favoured' global BPO market, says Sama

The company says Kenya was a preferred destination due to the quality of human capital that is versatile enough to serve various market segments.
3:10
Jul 15, 2024

Unleashing South Africa's BPO potential - a roadmap for IT efficiency and innovation

One of the primary reasons organisations opt for BPO in IT services and software development is to leverage specialised expertise.
1:20
May 13, 2024

Kenya gets $50m BPO investment from CCI Global

CCI opened a new five-story call centre located on in Nairobi and it promises to boost the country's economy by producing new jobs.
2:00
Mar 13, 2024

Kenya accelerates rollout of digital hubs

More than 40 Jitume Hubs have been opened, with the most recent two being in the east-central district of Tindiret.
1:20

US’s Arthur Lawrence names Langwieder-Görner to lead MEA region

Arthur Lawrence intends to solidify its position, particularly in the areas of business process outsourcing.
3:00
Sep 13, 2021

83% of South African consumers choose human connection over digital

Research by BPO provider Merchants shows impact of COVID-19 on the overall customer experience.
1:20
Dec 30, 2013

South African computer hardware sales forecast to hit R38bn

Business Monitor International (BMI) has released its annual forecasts as it points to strong cloud adoption.
2:00
Nov 22, 2013

African companies encouraged to shift to ‘impact sourcing’

Business outsourcing experts call on firms to adopt model to help employ more people.
1:30
Sep 11, 2013

East Africa: 'future BPO global hub'

Experts say region could become a world leader in business process outsourcing centres.