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How Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) owners can turn Payroll and Human Resource (HR) into Data-Driven Value Creators (By Bruce van Wyk)

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Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, can seamlessly integrate with your ERP and provide the specialised features you need

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 30, 2025/APO Group/ —By Bruce van Wyk, CEO at Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com).

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax implications?

These questions all have answers, hidden inside data generated by human resource (HR) and payroll systems. Yet, finding those same answers often means hours of human effort, isolated to specific departments and even individuals. At large companies, the information tends to reside inside an enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite, where HR and payroll services are subordinate functions.

ERPs have educated the business world on the power of software and data. However, the uniform and monolithic character of ERPs also means that many square pegs are forced into round holes.

For instance, the HR modules within an ERP may not possess the precise focus necessary to simplify intricate payroll calculations. Likewise, ERP payroll modules are often slow to adopt changes in workforce legislation, whereas a dedicated cloud-native payroll platform can enact those changes much more quickly—even without payroll administrators requesting the changes.

Rather than try to shoehorn everything into the ERP, we can elevate different business functions to coexist with and benefit from the ERP’s power

Yet, the ERP is not at fault. Instead, the reality is that as we embrace data to make better and smarter decisions, payroll and HR software benefit by becoming more specialised. It enables them to answer quickly and accurately questions such as those I posed at the top of this article. ERP modules might do the same, but specialised software does it faster, reaching a wider audience and empowering authorised employees to access the information they need.

Let’s say a manager on the manufacturing floor needs an overview of their workers: they want to see overtime patterns and hours clocked. If the information resides in an ERP, chances are they have to request the information through the payroll or HR departments, then wait. In contrast, modern HR and payroll platforms provide self-service reporting features: the manager can log in and generate what they need without taking the time of HR and payroll staff, who in turn can focus on other high-value tasks.

Specialised cloud-native platforms are making it easy to design and automate the underlying processes, customise fields, quickly implement legislative changes, and provide secure access to authorised users. Expecting an ERP to natively have such agility is like turning a giant oil tanker, whereas cloud-native payroll and HR platforms are nimble and more responsive. Furthermore, as they are cloud-native, they are more capable of rapidly deploying new features such as artificial intelligence and employee self-service portals.

Where does that leave ERPs? The ERP remains the source of truth and continues to serve as the core of the organisation. Through integration, the payroll and HR platforms extract information from the ERP. We’ve created this synergy for our large enterprise clients, so I know it works incredibly well. Rather than try to shoehorn everything into the ERP, we can elevate different business functions to coexist with and benefit from the ERP’s power.

ERPs are powerful, but they don’t need to do everything. The major advantage of the cloud era is that companies can utilise specialised software, putting features such as automated calculations, reporting, self-service, legislation updates, and real-time management in the hands of the people who benefit from it. Organisations that rely on ERPs can get the best out of their data and processes while enjoying the features of specialised platforms, turning functions such as payroll and HR into data-driven value creators.

Ready to turn your Payroll and HR into data-driven value creators? Discover how Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace, can seamlessly integrate with your ERP and provide the specialised features you need.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace

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As global power structures shift, Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world

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The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation

LONDON, United Kingdom, February 5, 2026/APO Group/ –As African economies assert greater agency in a rapidly evolving global order, Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com) is delighted to announce The Africa Debate 2026, its flagship investment forum, taking place at the historic Guildhall in London on 3 June 2026.

Now in its 12th year, The Africa Debate has established itself as London’s premier platform for African investment dialogue since launching in 2014, convening over 800 global decision-makers annually to shape the future of trade, finance, investment, and development across the continent.

Under the theme “Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition”, this year’s forum will focus on Africa’s response to global economic realignment with greater agency, ambition and economic sovereignty.

The Africa Debate puts Africa’s priorities at the centre of the conversation, moving beyond traditional narratives to focus on ownership, resilience and long-term value creation.

“Volatility is not new to Africa. What is changing is the opportunity to respond with greater agency and ambition,” says Invest Africa CEO Chantelé Carrington.

“This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy — so African economies can take greater ownership of their growth. Success will be defined by how effectively we turn disruption into leverage and partnership into shared value.”

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.

Key challenges driving the debate

Core focus areas for this year’s edition of The Africa Debate include:

This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy

Global Realignment & New Partnerships

How shifting geopolitical and economic power structures are reshaping Africa’s global partnerships, trade dynamics and investment landscape.

Financing Africa’s Future

The growing need to reform the global financial architecture, new approaches to development finance, as well as the strengthening of market access and financial resilience of African economies in a changing global system.

Strategic Value Chains

Moving beyond primary exports to build local value chains in critical minerals for the green economy. Also addressing Africa’s energy access gap and mobilising investment in renewable and transitional energy systems.

Digital Transformation & Technology

Unlocking growth in fintech, AI and digital infrastructure to drive productivity, inclusion, and the next phase of Africa’s economic transformation.

The Africa Debate 2026 offers a unique platform for high-level dialogue, deal-making, and strategic engagement. Attendees will gain actionable insights from leading policymakers, investors and business leaders shaping Africa’s economic future, while building strategic partnerships that define the continent’s next growth phase.

Registration is now open (http://apo-opa.co/46b19gj).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Invest Africa.

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Zion Adeoye terminated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLG due to serious personal and professional conduct violations

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After a thorough internal and external investigation, along with a disciplinary hearing chaired by Sbongiseni Dube, CLG (https://CLGglobal.com) has made the decision to terminate Zion Adeoye due to serious personal and professional conduct violations. This process adhered to the Code of Good Practice of the Labour Relations Act, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with South African law.

Mr. Adeoye has been held accountable for several serious offenses, including:

  • Making malicious and defamatory statements against colleagues
  • Extortion
  • Intimidation
  • Fraud
  • Misuse of company funds
  • Theft and misappropriation of funds
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Mismanagement

His actions are in direct contradiction to our firm’s core values. We do not approve of attorneys spending time in a Gentleman’s Club. CLG deeply regrets the impact this situation has had on our colleagues and continues to provide full support to those affected.

We want to express our gratitude to those who spoke up and to reassure everyone at the firm of our unwavering commitment to maintaining a respectful workplace. Misconduct of any kind is unacceptable and will be addressed decisively.

We recognize the seriousness of this matter and have referred it to the appropriate law enforcement, regulatory, and legal authorities in Nigeria, Mauritius, and South Africa. We kindly ask that the privacy of the third party involved be respected.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CLG.

 

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Strengthens Partnership with the Republic of Djibouti through US$35 Million Financing Facility

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This facility forms part of the US$600 million, three-year Framework Agreement signed in May 2023 between ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti, reflecting the strong and growing partnership between both parties

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, February 5, 2026/APO Group/ –The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a US$35 million sovereign financing facility with the Republic of Djibouti to support the development of the country’s bunkering services sector and strengthen its position as a strategic regional maritime and trade hub.

The facility was signed at the ITFC Headquarters in Jeddah by Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al-Aama, Chief Executive Officer of ITFC, and H.E. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry of the Republic of Djibouti.

The financing facility is expected to contribute to Djibouti’s economic growth and revenue diversification by reinforcing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the Djibouti Port as a “one-stop port” offering comprehensive vessel-related services. With Red Sea Bunkering (RSB) as the Executing Agency, the facility will support the procurement of refined petroleum products, thus boosting RSB’s bunkering operations, enhancing revenue diversification, and consolidating Djibouti’s role as a key logistics and trading hub in the Horn of Africa and the wider region.

We look forward to deepening this partnership, creating new opportunities, and leveraging collaborative programs to advance key sectors and drive sustainable economic growth

Commenting on the signing, Eng. Adeeb Yousuf Al-Aama, CEO of ITFC, stated:

“This financing reflects ITFC’s continued commitment to supporting Djibouti’s strategic development priorities, particularly in strengthening energy security, port competitiveness, and trade facilitation. We are proud to deepen our partnership with the Republic of Djibouti and contribute to sustainable economic growth and regional integration.”

H.E. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of Industry of the Republic of Djibouti, commented: “Today’s signing marks an important milestone in the development of Djibouti’s bunkering services and reflects our strong and valued partnership with ITFC, particularly in the oil and gas sector. This collaboration supports our ambition to position Djibouti as a regional hub for integrated maritime and logistics services. We look forward to deepening this partnership, creating new opportunities, and leveraging collaborative programs to advance key sectors and drive sustainable economic growth.”

This facility forms part of the US$600 million, three-year Framework Agreement signed in May 2023 between ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti, reflecting the strong and growing partnership between both parties.

Since its inception in 2008, ITFC and the Republic of Djibouti have maintained a strong partnership, with a total of US$1.8 billion approved primarily supporting the country’s energy sector and trade development objectives.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC).

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