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Eagle Intelligent Health, a new telehealth app that provides “access to quality healthcare”, has launched in South Africa to connect local skilled doctors and specialists with individuals in need of healthcare. Made possible through a partnership with MediBüddy, a subsidiary of BüddyCentral Group – a South African-based financial services group – the Eagle Intelligent Health app enables users access to telehealth services, regardless of their location. Telehealth is a growing global trend that has accelerated over the past three years and continues to do so. It has become increasingly popular in South Africa, where access to quality healthcare remains a…

A leading technology training and skills provider warns that South Africa’s (SA’s) job creation strategy must adapt or risk leaving millions behind in the global digital transformation opportunity boom. Industries across the globe are rapidly being digitised, evolving their labour requirements to allow for far more opportunities for young people to break into the digitalised world of work. “SA’s young workforce are at risk of being left behind in this digital paradigm shift because of a stagnant labour force pipeline that has yet to adequately address the needs of the economy,” says Divesh Sooka, General Manager ALX South Africa. Committed…

Conversations around diversity and inclusion have become a  common topic in boardrooms across the world. With many multinational technology companies making headlines over the past few months, it is no surprise then that the momentum around issues concerning women and girls in STEM fields has once again risen to the fore. On Thursday, 27th January, International Girls in ICT day was celebrated with the central theme focusing on ‘Digital Skills for Life’. However, this should be advocated for on an ongoing basis if sustained change is to be seen.  Ultimately, organisations must reach common goals that encapsulate encouraging girls and…

As the world celebrates International Girls in ICT Day on 27 April, it’s important to put the spotlight on those young women who are building ICT careers for themselves even in the face of major challenges. One such young woman is 22-year-old Rumaanah Khan who, having spent her life striving for excellence and working to make her close- knit family proud, is now reaping the rewards of hard work and making the most of the opportunities made available to her. Rumaanah is all the more remarkable as she suffers from fibromyalgia, a condition which causes musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by extreme…

Huawei Digital Power has held its FusionSolar 2023 Channel Partner Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, during which the tech giant released its latest sustainable energy solutions for residential and industrial applications. Xia Hesheng, President of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, spoke of the global importance of achieving carbon neutrality, and of countries’ pursuit of energy sovereignty. He outlined the huge commercial value of the PV industry which is driving the accelerated development of clean energy. Xia believes that businesses can choose to focus on short term targets, but this isn’t always a winning strategy. If you want to do…

Huawei has successfully held the Fusion Solar Forum 2023 at the sidelines of the Solar Show Africa 2023 this week in Johannesburg. Industry associations, sector organisations, industry leaders and experts gathered to share industry trends and insights and presented innovative solutions and best practices which will contribute to the development of the industry on the continent. Leo Chen, President of Huawei Sub Saharan Africa, said that the quest for global carbon neutrality, energy security, and commercial value are driving the rapid development of a new international energy industry. The urgency of Africa’s own transition is being accelerated by power shortages…

Bridgestone’s trusted fleet management solution, Webfleet, is launching its third African presence in Botswana, by partnering with Kgare Digital. This expansion it is set to bring high-end tech skills, much-needed investment and jobs in the country. Webfleet’s partnership in Botswana joins the company’s presence in South Africa and Namibia, the first two African markets where Webfleet started to conduct business in order to improve logistics client business efficiency, while contributing to the safety of road users. “Being part of Bridgestone, we recognised the opportunity to leverage the companies’ large African presence to expand the telematics and connected vehicle solutions we…

Convergence Partners has announced the acquisition of a strategic stake in 42Markets Group, an incubator, investor and builder of high-growth specialist businesses in the financial and capital markets sector. The introduction of Convergence Partners as new investors will enable the 42Markets Group to accelerate growth through the buildout of its product set and further geographic expansion. The investment is through its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF), a $296m private equity fund focused on investing in digital infrastructure opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa. 42Markets Group is focused on the digital transformation and improved efficiency of capital markets in Africa. The business…

The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show is opening its doors for an electrifying new edition and Maserati is thrilled to show the world its latest full-electric creations, marking the historic moment of being the first Italian luxury brand to produce 100% electric vehicles. And of course, China is the cradle of this fascinating and exciting revolution mobility – not only in terms of innovation but also of forward-thinking and embedded interest in the luxury market – and the ideal venue for the global premiere of Maserati Grecale Folgore. On this special occasion, the Trident’s first full-electric SUV is in good company,…

Capital Appreciation, a FinTech group listed on the JSE, is buying Dariel Solutions, the holding company of Dariel Software, for a total consideration of R131,2 million. The transaction will be settled through a combination of cash and the issuance of treasury shares. Dariel will be part of Capital Appreciation’s software division. “Dariel fits our model of investing in established, asset-light companies that deliver innovative and disruptive FinTech solutions to mainly institutional clients, with a culture and business ethos well-aligned with that of the Group,” Capital Appreciation CEO, Bradley Sacks, said.  “We have experienced significant growth in our businesses due to…