Much has been made of digital transformation, especially over the past two years as a result of the pandemic, but skills in this field are hard to cultivate or come by. This is why the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), a faculty of the University of Johannesburg, has announced the launch of its Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in […]
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Apr
Apr
PR Powerhouse, a PR-led integrated marketing and communications agency, has welcomed three new accounts on board. The agency has been appointed to manage reputation and assist with market positioning for all three. Labat Africa is a JSE and Frankfurt Stock Exchange-listed and black-owned investment company. It is positioned as a leader in the global emerging […]
The Department of Small Business Development has established the Fourth Industrial Revolution Incubator (4IRI) in Mpumalanga. The nationwide institution supports young tech entrepreneurs with digital solutions to help their businesses scale. The 4IRI is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development of innovative SMME ecosystems, by setting up incubation hubs across various parts of the […]
07
Feb
Feb
South Africa’s growing cannabis industry is taking major strides, with two of the top players Highlands Investments and cannabis investment group Labat Africa sounding out good prospects for the coming year. Labat Africa said this week it was diversifying its healthcare offerings through large scale acquisitions and retail expansion following the acquisition of a 100 […]
07
Feb
Feb
ohannesburg – Orlando Pirates has announced a new partnership with OPPO South Africa, which is a leading smart device manufacturer and innovator. This new relationship will see both parties joining hands to inspire the Buccaneers fan base. The Sea Robbers made this thrilling proclamation on Thursday, hailing OPPO as one of their largest sponsorships, as […]
07
Feb
Feb
The market for locally manufactured cannabis products is set to explode in SA and on the African continent if regulations are eased, says Brian van Rooyen. Brian van Rooyen, CEO of Labat Africa, which has positioned itself to be a major player in the potentially lucrative local market for cannabis products, says its plans will […]
07
Dec
Dec
SHARES in JSE-listed Labat Africa yesterday soared 16 percent after the health-care firm, with a focus on medical cannabis, listed its stocks on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) as it aims to capitalise on Germany’s expected legalisation of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. The shares were admitted to trading when the market opened yesterday, […]
06
Dec
Dec
South African healthcare start-up Aviro Health unveiled a digitally-enabled service to improve access to HIV/AIDS medical information and healthcare, to mark World AIDS Day yesterday. Named Aviro Pocket Clinic, the multi-language digital service allows patients to privately and conveniently manage their own care, while still being connected to health providers. In addition, it walks patients through screening and counselling […]
06
Dec
Dec
Africa’s economy might have to play catch-up with the rest of the world Facebook’s rebranding presents the globe with the opportunity to partake in a multisensory world where ideas, online currencies and products are exchanged in a democratic manner. But its presence could mean Africa’s economy will have to play catch-up with the rest of […]