Interviews
Digital payments company Ozow discusses the current state of contactless payments in South Africa
With Covid-19 impacting every aspect of our daily lives, the demand for online and contactless payments has now become vital as our country grapples to arrest the spread of the global pandemic, whilst reopening economies. Concerns have mounted around whether cash...
Leading by grit, impartation and empathy
It has been said that true leaders look for what they can give back, not take what they can in selfish pursuit. They seek to impart their knowledge to the generations coming up behind them and to leave behind skills that will serve the profession for decades to come. ...
A day in the life of Dennis Naidoo, General Manager and Sales Director for Hitachi Vantara South Africa
Describe your job: What do you do? Which level do you occupy within the business? How did you end up at Hitachi? Tell us about your journey to where you are today? I joined Hitachi Vantara three years ago after being approached by an ex-colleague to take on the...
Hyrax Biosciences technology can analyse raw DNA sequencing data for Covid-19 at an unprecedented rate
A South African company known for its contributions to HIV drug-resistance testing, Hyrax Biosciences, has released an easy-to-use software tool to detect mutations in the genome of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. The Hyrax Biosciences’ Exatype...
Signal distributor SENTECH, leverage AWS solutions to create streaming platforms to support broadcast during COVID-19
The current pandemic has changed the world in ways few could have anticipated. In the blink of an eye, a “new normal” has been established, bringing with it a number of restrictions put in place to flatten the curve and arrest the pandemic. The current national...
Bringing effective digital methods for delivering goods to South Africans
This week we speak to Tankiso Motaung (30), who has developed his very own local online marketplace, which is an addition to the lists of startup’s initiative in bringing effective digital methods for delivering goods to South Africans. Q&A What did you study and...
Q&A Article: Lockdown extends and parents must now adjust to two ‘battlegrounds’ – home schooling & digital learning
With lockdown extending beyond 21 days, parents are faced with a longer period of time indoors. Some have loved their time together, and others desperate for their old routine. Devices, social media, apps and games provide an escape for both parents and kids, a...
Q&A with Brett Dyason: Co-Founder & CEO at Hepstar
1. What is the function of your business, and in what market/industry do you operate? Hepstar provides global supply and merchandising for travel ancillaries (travel, accommodation and bus insurance, global Wi-Fi, eSIM, in destination activity content and other...
A day in the life of Henk Olivier, Managing Director, Ozone Information Technology Distribution
Can you tell us a bit about Ozone Information Technology Distribution? Ozone Information Technology Distribution is a distribution company that mainly focuses on IT security products and solutions and distribute products to IT services providers. We specialise in...
Q&A by Marnus van Heerden – Co-Founder of Pineapple
1. Could you tell us a bit about Pineapple? Pineapple is an InsurTech that allows immediate distribution of insurance cover digitally. It eliminates...