Africa leads in m-health applications
In Africa, where high levels of disease threaten to engulf the continent, the medical profession has to get creative – and mobile health (m-health) initiatives are paving the way. This is according to Dr Sam Surka, researcher from the Chronic Disease Initiative for...AdaptIT expects higher earnings
AdaptIT Holdings has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to an earnings increase. A review of the financial results for the year ended 30 June 2013 has indicated that the earnings per share is expected to increase by between 22% and 32% and the headline...Massive restructuring at ConvergeNet
Deteriorating financial performance has prompted the restructure of ConvergeNet, entailing the closure of the company’s head office, the disposal of some non-core subsidiaries, rationalisation of its legal structure, and a restructuring of the authorised and issued...Clarity sought on new SABC channel
The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) decision to launch its 24-hour news channel on pay-TV MultiChoice’s platform needs clarity on its business case. This is according to the DA’s shadow minister of communications, who adds this is particularly...Entries open for African Innovation Prize
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has called for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA). The prestigious prize aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. The winning submission will be awarded a prize of...