With COVID-19 highlighting glaring healthcare deficiencies, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has challenged South Africa’s research institutions to accelerate innovation in medical advancement to ensure that the National Healthcare Insurance becomes a reality. The Health Minister made the call in his address during the virtual 2020 Bio Africa Convention on Monday. “We have noticed during […]
Business accelerator Grindstone announced the growth metrics of its fifth cohort and introduced the 20 successful candidates for the 2020 programme. Grindstone is a structured entrepreneurship development programme that is jointly owned by leading venture capital fund manager Knife Capital and market access specialist Thinkroom Consulting. It takes South African SMEs with proven traction through […]
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says only a strong innovation base and new technologies will anchor SA’s economic recovery. The minister says for the government to succeed in reviving the economy, which has been ravaged by the Coronavirus health pandemic (COVID-19), it must consider long-term support for innovation in the country. Patel addressed the […]