Yomi Kazeem, Engagement Manager at Salient Advisory, and his colleagues explore the alarming trend of declining investments in African healthtech.
Tag: South Africa
Happy Pay, SA fintech, raises $1.8M to reduce the cost of consumer credit to zero
Happy Pay raises $1.8 million pre-seed round and secures inaugural debt facility as it accelerates its mission of bringing the cost of consumer credit to zero for South Africans.
Construction of Club Med South Africa Progresses To 2026 Opening
Construction of Club Med’s first Resort in South Africa is in full swing, and the excitement is building as it moves steadily toward its scheduled opening in July 2026. Officially named Club Med South Africa, this unique destination promises to deliver the perfect mix of beachside relaxation and safari experiences.
Tapping into India and Africa’s strengths to drive a financial revolution
Vinesh Kassen, Head of India Client Coverage at Absa CIB, explores how successful digitisation projects have revolutionised the way that India and Africa interact with financial services, and why leveraging both regions’ capabilities will help deepen ties.
DID:UNCONF AFRICA: Reshaping Digital Identity in the SADC
Cape Town will host an important gathering on digital identity initiatives and innovation in the SADC region at the end of September. Local digital identity start-up, DIDx is proud to announce that they, together with the renowned Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), will host DID:UNCONF AFRICA, a groundbreaking event set to revolutionise the digital identity landscape in the SADC region. This two-day open space ‘unconference’ will take place on 25 to 26 September at the Hasso Plattner Design School at UCT, following in the footsteps of its inspiration, the Internet Identity Workshop (IIW), held twice a year in Silicon Valley since 2005.
Metrofile Cloud launches EverFiles: Transforming cloud storage in South and East Africa
In a strategic move to cater to the burgeoning demand for secure and efficient cloud storage solutions, Metrofile Cloud today announced the official rollout of EverFiles, a cloud storage platform designed for businesses across South Africa and East Africa.
Data breaches and their fallout for South African enterprises and consumers
Data breaches are a chronic and growing menace for South African enterprises and consumers.
NIQ South Africa releases FMCG and Tech Durables sales data for Q2 2024
FMCG trade grows 3% year-over-year to R303 billion for the first half of 2024
Braintree adds human touch and tech expertise into e-commerce
Backed by 20 years of tech expertise, leading IT solutions provider Braintree has seen their retail turnover increase by 1,200% since launching their e-commerce offering two years ago.
Hey Google! 5 Strategies to Future-Proof your Online Content for Voice Search
As the digital landscape evolves, voice search is becoming a vital part of online behaviour. Jacqueline van Rooijen, Business Growth Consultant and Director at Ycagel, emphasises that with the widespread use of smart speakers and virtual assistants, optimising content for voice search is now a necessity. Voice search is growing rapidly, with significant adoption in both the United States and South Africa. Understanding how voice search works, particularly its reliance on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the conversational nature of queries, is essential for effective SEO. Key strategies for optimising voice search include focusing on conversational keywords, creating FAQ pages, leveraging local SEO, structuring content for featured snippets, improving page load speed, and using structured data. Embracing these strategies will allow businesses to stay competitive and enhance user experiences in the evolving digital landscape.