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13Oct

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Business, South Africa News

Unveiling Strategic Pathways to Accelerate Innovation in South Africa: BCX Releases 2024 Digital Innovation Index Report

BCX, in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, released the much-anticipated second edition of the BCX Digital Innovation Index Report at the Enterprise Forum held at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, in Cape Town. This in-depth study delves into the core pillars of innovation—strategy, investment, operating models, skills, and culture—offering actionable insights for businesses at every stage of their innovation journey. Designed to help organisations assess their innovation strategies, the report also provides a detailed perspective on the rapidly evolving digital transformation landscape in South Africa. Melvin Reynolds, BCX's Digital Innovation lead, expressed his excitement for this year's report stating: "The second edition of the BCX Digital Innovation Index provides a benchmark for ...

30Jul

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Nigeria News, Startups

24 health supply chain innovators are now emerging as market leaders across Africa, reaching 50,000 healthcare providers across 33 countries

After years of building, leading healthcare supply chain innovations in Africa now appear to be on the cusp of more substantive impact Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest market intelligence report, focusing on 24 leading Africa-focused supply chain innovators which appear to be on the cusp of more substantive impact. Funded by the Gates Foundation, the report titled “Leading Innovations Enabling Health Product Access in Africa'', finds that, amid difficult macroeconomic realities and dwindling investment in African technology ecosystems, a select number of African health innovators are emerging as leaders. Having operated for 10 years on average, the 24 leading innovators collectively now partner with 100+ manufacturers and 75 public health institutions, ...

Global Startup Awards Africa 2024 is OPEN

8Mar

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Startups

Global Startup Awards Africa 2024 is OPEN

Calling all African innovators, startups, and ecosystem enablers dedicated to solving critical global challenges. The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA Africa) 2024, Edition 11, is now open for entries, with Ethiopia announced as the host for the African Finale in October 2024, the stage is set for a transformative journey towards unlocking Africa's true potential and shaping a future for generations to come. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 2024 categories include GreenTech, HealthTech, Mobility and Logistics, AgriTech, FinTech, and Women in Tech. Notably, this year sees the introduction of the Youth Startup category, with Africa being the youngest continent globally, boasting 60% of its population under 25 years old, we're proud to introduce...

24Feb

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Events, Startups

Calling African Innovators: Solutions for Sustainable Living and Economic Development in Africa Sought

Appliance giant Defy to aid in the advancement of projects that ensure the sustainability of trade, natural resources, and life in Africa From 5 - 7 March 2021, leading manufacturer of home appliances, Defy, will be hosting the Hack The Normal online hackathon with the aim of exploring how technology can be leveraged for sustainable living and economic development in Africa. Supported by Defy sister company, Beko, hackathon participants will have the opportunity to develop new products, services, and business models with commercialisation potential to address one of the following challenge areas: Financial Solutions: With Africa rapidly becoming a key player in the global economy, the continent must prepare itself for a surge of commercial activity with all the supporting services nece...