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By Imke Erasmus, General Manager VitalAire Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes significant challenges for patients. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 24 million adults in Africa currently live with diabetes, and by 2045, the figure is expected to rise by 129% to 55 million. A recent IDF report also indicates that […]
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Author: Adam Reeves, Absa Index Solutions, Absa CIB It is not an easy time to be an Independent Financial Advisor. 2022 was the worst year on record since the Global Financial Crisis as a combination of rising interest rates, surging inflation, COVID-19 lockdowns in China and geopolitical tension in Ukraine negatively impacted investor portfolios. Independent […]
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Smallholder farmers are the heart of the global food system, producing over one-third of the food we eat. Yet for many of the world’s 600 million smallholder farmers, farming is no longer a sustainable livelihood. Farmers are leaving their communities to pursue alternative livelihoods, adding to the weight of challenges already facing our food systems, […]
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Around the developing world, informal retail continues to be a powerful social force, employing millions of people who might otherwise not have jobs, driving economic activity in spaces that formal business has not penetrated, and providing essential goods and services for the under-served. Giving this sector a deep knowledge of their market – enabling them […]
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Outstanding speakers, compelling content for everyone at the 25th Africa Tech Festival and an exclusive eBook focusing on profiling inspiring South African women in tech. Women’s Day will be celebrated in South Africa on 9 August. Whilst many people use the bank holiday to take time off and relax, for many, it is an important reminder that a woman’s rights to […]
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Food waste – food that is perfectly fine to consume but is often thrown away – is recognised as a global problem by the United Nations, which reports that an estimated 17% of food produced is wasted. Closer to home, in South Africa, a country already gripped by drought and hunger, a third of all […]
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By Peter Harris Over several decades, we have watched as technology has revolutionized commerce, communication, information, transportation and most recently, fintech. Yet real estate, the largest global investor class ($32 trillion), remains in the comparatively early stages of tech adoption. But we should not be in any doubt – the data revolution is coming fast. […]
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By Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager, Zoho Corp. We live in a world beset by inequalities. Whether they’re related to income, gender, race, or background, you don’t have to look far to find them. South Africa, for example, has the highest level of wealth inequality in the world. According to a World Bank report, just 10% […]
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By Greg Gatherer. Account Manager, Liferay Africa Digital application design throughout all available digital channels has got to keep human behaviour and the science behind it top of mind. Here’s why. Did you answer calls from unknown numbers? Many people don’t because it’s usually spam, but if you’re a parent, business owner, or anyone else […]
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Technology has the potential to change lives across Africa. But for the continent to achieve its full potential, its people must be empowered with cost effective, readily available energy. Sivan Yaari, Founder & CEO of Innovation: Africa discusses the impact new innovative technologies can have across a number of sectors and how easily accessible these […]
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