South Africa’s growing reputation as a centre for science, technology and innovation is helping solve complex challenges in healthcare, agriculture, astronomy and energy, while strengthening the country’s position as a leading contributor to global research. From life-saving medical breakthroughs to world-class space science, local researchers and innovators continue to develop solutions that improve lives at…
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Africa’s beverage industry must overcome barriers in financing, regulation and skills development while embracing innovation, sustainability and changing consumer preferences if it is to unlock its full potential, industry leaders said at the inaugural New Pulse Summit 2026.
The Federal Government has reiterated that Africa’s path to economic prosperity and self-sufficiency relies on deliberate investments in agricultural science, technology, and cross-border innovation.
One of the key themes at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) is how technology and innovation are reshaping hospitality investment, operations and guest expectations. Across the industry, hotel leaders are balancing rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and data analytics against evolving traveller behaviour, rising operational complexity and increasing pressure to deliver sustainable growth. AI…
Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border innovation and establish a joint investment platform to support startups, researchers and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The organisers of the Innovation and Scale Forum (ISF) are positioning this year’s edition as a reflection of a broader shift in Africa’s startup ecosystem, where founders are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets in search of regional growth, investment, and long-term sustainability.