In years gone by, manufacturing processes consisted of a line of workers being solely responsible for all the material-handling functions. Whether it was assembly, picking […]
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Africa needs the space industry to go forward
The African continent is bound to become increasingly more dependent on the space industry for job creation, poverty alleviation and sustainable resource management. These were […]
It’s Time For Africa To Invest In Education, Science And Technology
Africa produces just 1.1% of global scientific knowledge. There are 79 scientists per million Africans. According to the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS) estimate for […]
Telemedicine in Africa as a concrete way to solve some problems
Tools for innovation: mobile applications, medical specialized websites for medical personnel, scientists, and for educating people in the field of medicine, crowdfunding fundraising campaigns, mobile […]
Has the PE industry failed Sub-Saharan Africa?
African PE (Private equity) firms raised less than $20bn in the decade to 2018, equivalent to just 2.5 per cent of the capital raised by […]
The impact of COVID-19 on finance and investment in Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner, and Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in mass production […]
Why South Africans Are Setting Up Business in Dubai
The UAE serves as a key location for investors from South Africa. Whether it’s through Dubai mainland or a Dubai free zone, South Africans continue to reach out […]
How fintechs are making Africa a leading global Innovation Hub
In a continent where over 60% of the adult population is unbanked and the financial sector is considerably underdeveloped, fintech has been a welcomed revolution […]
Financial Scams – How to avoid becoming a victim
South Africa has significantly more financial crime than most other countries. With a rate of 77% compared to a global average of 49%, SA is […]
How Barcodes are Transforming Healthcare:
Barcodes have become such a powerful piece of technology that it would be difficult to think of an industry that would not benefit from using […]