Bio & Health Tech

RecoMed, Kaelo Health simplify access to virtual healthcare

In a groundbreaking collaboration, one of South Africa’s health tech innovator RecoMed has partnered with Kaelo Health, a low-cost health insurance provider, to revolutionize…

Gen Z type shopper steps up, more educated and digitally connected

There’s a different type of shopper on the market, and that kind of shopper is educated, socially aware, and more digitally connected than ever….

Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair in Los Angeles, California

Six young scientists from South Africa are set to show off their scientific brilliance at the world’s largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…

Why we need physical and digital security in Africa’s oil and gas sector

Oil and gas play an important role in Africa’s present and future prospects. In South Africa especially, local gas production is expected to grow…

Key energy opportunities and challenges faced in Africa

The Africa Energy Indaba Solutions for Africa conference highlighted key issues on which Africa may have to place a spotlight on for desired changes…

SA young scientists to showcase research at Tunisia science festival

Keerthana Kishor Nair, a Grade 12 learner from Bryanston High School alongside Alexia Hilton Smedmor in Grade 10 at Parktown High School for Girls…

Can tech transform wildlife protection in Africa?

Wildlife conservation is a consistent conversation that needs to evolve in order to maintain the necessary pace against threats. While security on the ground…

Paint that cools down buildings is here, here’s what we know

Paint that cools down buildinggs and apparently saves lives is here, the science proven and is now at a large scale rollout transforming military…

Smart rings, are they next to replace smart watches or bands?

It was just after 2010 that we read trickles of wearable devices that could come in the form of a ring. The idea was…

Should women get two days off for their period? The apps say yes

This may trigger some readers but the point is to probe both ends of the discussion to possibly carve a way forward that we…

How 460 million people could be living in water-stressed areas by 2025

Inefficient water management could result in dire water challenges for many households in the country, come 2025. The challenge This is the reality according…

Why are device manufacturers really choosing device recycling?

Apple is known for taking matters into its own hands by offering free Apple device recycling of any of its products, which include the…

Industries likely to crash if they don’t adopt AI in 2023

Businesses across the globe will have to step up and adapt to add AI to their list of tools in order to stay competitive…

How to get your digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate

The South African COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate System is now live with citizens able to access and download their digital certificates. Health Minister Dr Joe…

South Africa vaccine certificate website is still being tested – Health Department

The Department of Health has clarified it is still testing its COVID-19 vaccine certificate website for South Africa, leading up to its official launch….

Mr D Food will now deliver prescription meds from MediRite during lockdown

Mr D Food will now deliver prescriptions and medication from Checkers’ MediRite pharmacies to users stuck at home during the COVID-19 lockdown, the companies…

Zweli Mkhize confirms South Africa’s first COVID-19 death

Update: The NICD on Friday confirmed that the second suspected COVID-19 victim tested negative for the disease. Only one COVID-19 related death has been…

Eskom: no load shedding expected during the COVID-19 lockdown

Eskom on Wednesday announced it does not expect to implement any load shedding during the COVID-19 lockdown. The utility confirmed in a tweet that…

Wits launches a super detailed dashboard for South African COVID-19 cases

There’ve been so many COVID-19 tracking dashboards, from Johns Hopkins’ popular tracker we’ve mentioned, to others released by Microsoft. Today though, Wits University has…

Cameron van der Burgh reveals even fit athletes are ‘struggling’ with COVID-19

You’d think COVID-19 would be fairly easy for a healthy, gold-medal winning athlete to shake off, but for South African swimmer Cameron van der…

Watch celebs wash their hands in the most 2020 social challenge yet

He’s taught you how to make the perfect Beef Wellington, now Gordon Ramsey is teaching the world how to wash their hands. You know,…

Updated: Get your COVID-19 facts straight with these online resources

In these times of hysteria, misinformation and scaremongering, it’s important that you understand the facts surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We’ve compiled a list…

There are now 150 confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in South Africa

The first confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus case in South Africa was identified on 5 March. Just over a week later, more than 20 people since…

How VR Meditation Apps Like Realms of Flow and Others Are Redefining Our Connection with Reality

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Transforming Healthcare in Africa with Technology

How forex trading is transforming startup investment strategies

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain