An impact investment strategist has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Mr Price Foundation, which was established 19 years ago to address South Africa’s national development priorities of youth unemployment and access to quality education. Octavius Phukubye has an impressive track record, with over 16 years’ experience managing and leading strategy, transformation and economic development projects cutting across consulting, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), banking and mining industries. His prior roles include Managing Director of IDF VAS, Vice-President of Supplier at ABSA, Eco ..read more

After 7 years in Otjiwarongo, GREEN Solar Academy Namibia has moved its training facilities to Windhoek, and held its first five-day solar training course at the new venue just last week. The academy is now based at the Southern Industry premises of iseli-energy, a technology partner of GREEN Solar Academy. The more convenient location resulted in an immediate and positive response from solar installers in the vicinity and saw a fully booked class almost as soon as course dates were announced. Many of those who registered for the training are existing members of REIAoN (Renewable Energy Indust ..read more

The Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply has submitted a series of detailed recommendations for South Africa’s Public Procurement Bill with the intention of advancing the principles of ethical procurement practices within the Southern Africa region. The bill ([B18B—2023]), tabled on 30 June last year, seeks to create a single regulatory framework for public procurement and eliminate fragmentation in laws governing procurement in the public sector. CIPS, the world’s largest professional body serving the procurement and supply profession and the only South African Qualifications Auth ..read more

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a key driver of innovation, offering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From healthcare and environmental conservation to education and information dissemination, AI’s capabilities are being harnessed to create significant positive impacts across various sectors. Enhancing Healthcare AI’s application in healthcare is revolutionizing patient care and research. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vast amounts of medical data, from patient records to genetic information, he ..read more

In an era of tighter margins and rising operating costs, training for business purposes can be challenging. When firms, particularly those falling into the small- to medium-sized category, are grappling with cashflow, it is very often staff training that falls by the wayside. “Organisations and SMMES are affected by training budgets more because they operate on limited budgets,” says Michael Hanly, MD of South African learning solutions company New Leaf Technologies. Often companies will try to “duct-tape” over the problem, but these training solutions seldom work as there is no way to measure ..read more

FutureGen Labs is proud to announce its official status as the only ISO15189-accredited reproductive genetic laboratory that offers carrier screening locally in South Africa today.  “Our ISO-accredited facility aims to provide affordable and advanced genetic testing services for women who have previously experienced numerous miscarriages, as well as parents going through the IVF cycle. Our specialized testing portfolio covers carrier screening for family planning. We work in collaboration with IVF specialists nationwide to test candidate embryos ready for in-vitro fertilisation” shares Qu ..read more

Veeam® Software, the #1 leader by market share in Data Protection and Ransomware Recovery, today announced Veeam Data Platform support for host-based backups of VMs running on Oracle Linux KVM hypervisor. With today’s rapidly evolving virtualization and cloud landscapes, organizations are evaluating the best virtualization platforms for their specific business needs. In response, Veeam is expanding its support for platforms which provides increased freedom of choice for its 450,000 customers. Veeam Data Platform provides data security, data recovery, and data freedom to backup and use data fro ..read more

Making an exciting and sustainable difference In line with the company’s stated intention of expanding its roots and ‘Vision 2028’ – offering all forms of training and skills development, and making a sustainable difference in reducing unemployment – Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) has opened a branch in Lephalale, a busy town in Limpopo province. There is an urgent need for an accredited provider of skills programmes and industry-related full qualifications and occupational adult-based education in Lephalale (formerly Ellisras), to serve the local coal mining, agricultural, power generati ..read more

The days of relying on third-party cookies for insight into consumers are gone and have been replaced by first-party data trends and opportunities.     Delivering his keynote speech at PPW in Bangkok, Gil Sperling, co-Founder and CEO of data-driven adtech company, Flow, stressed the urgency for portals and marketplaces to get to grips with this shift and to capitalise on the massive revenue opportunity that it presents. With Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cookies in the third quarter of 2024, the convergence of stringent laws and heightened data privacy conc ..read more

In today’s fast-paced world, safety and security are not just ideals; they are non-negotiable necessities. As the digital landscape evolves, so do the innovative solutions designed to safeguard what matters most. Standing at the forefront of this revolution is iKNOWyou, a beacon of trust and empowerment through its latest personal vetting technologies. Picture this: Tara Jones, a single mother and entrepreneur, faced with the daunting task of entrusting her children’s safety to a new babysitter. Aware of the risks lurking in the shadows, she turned to iKNOWyou for a lifeline. With a few clicks ..read more