Vodacom launches public healthcare services in Northern Cape

Vodacom has launched a patient engagement solution which includes a computer-aided emergency services dispatch system. Together with the Northern Cape Department of Health, and under the leadership of the acting head of the provincial health department, Riaan Strydom,...

Bridging the digital healthcare divide

The last two years have genuinely ripped the Elastoplast off an inequitable healthcare system that is just not geared to serve all patients, regardless of where they are. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa As everyone was locked down in their...

Tech enhances life-saving blood transfusion value chain

New technologies are reshaping the blood transfusion value chain to bring greater efficiency, traceability and consistency to this life-saving procedure. By Cameron Beveridge, regional director for southern Africa at SAP Blood transfusions are commonly used to provide...

Ukheshe, Coinvest partners to help students in need

With the national unemployment rate hovering at around 40%, it’s clear quality education is a necessity in South Africa, but despite the dire need higher education remains out of reach for millions of young people. With the aim of providing individuals from...

Hyper personalisation, enhanced CX key to Black Friday campaigns

Despite tough economic conditions, such as surging inflation and the rising cost of living that are forcing consumers to tighten their belts, South African retailers are preparing to cash in on the busiest day of the year for retail sales – Black Friday. By...

Helping retailers handle the holiday rush

Every year, Black Friday causes a massive spike in online transactions and online shopping activity. However, Amazon recently announced that they expect the upcoming holiday shopping season to be a little slower than usual. By Nick Durrant, co-founder and MD of...