As businesses and individuals across the country adjust to our current reality, we hope that you have all settled well into your new physical and virtual spaces. The move from office to home brings some challenges, but hopefully you are finding some balance. As a country, we are not alone in our fight to contain and fight/beat COVID-19. The pandemic has disrupted world economies, international travel relations, and has forced entire countries into lockdown in order to curb the spread of the disease. As you know, President Cyril Ramaphosa man...

In the spirit of inclusivity in the digital age that is upon us. N8TIV Technology, an ICT and tech start up company based in Pretoria incubated at The Innovation Hub Maxum digital programme, has signed a collaboration contract with the Department of Arts and Culture South Africa to launch their unique event browser app, called Groova. The Groova app is set to launch at the GroovaFest to take place later in the year 2020. The festival will merge performing arts, technology, entertainment, and multiple elements of urban entertainment culture. Th...

In an era of accelerated industrialisation, nations are heavily burdened by the environmental implications caused by growing cities, increasing population and digital innovations. It is crucial for countries to devise appropriate strategies surrounding issues of waste management, sustainable energy production and providing clean water solutions to a world running out of natural resources. South Africa is no exception to these issues, estimated to produce 108 million tons of waste per year of which just 10% is recycled. The implications for the ...

African Applied Chemicals (AAC) is a biotechnology company that manufactures long-lasting insect repellent textiles. These materials are designed to be used in environments where there are mosquitoes and other biting insects or pests. The idea behind this invention from Applied Chemicals is to create clothing that repels mosquitoes which may carry malaria. This is an effective preventative measure when one is exposed to environments where malaria poses a threat. Studies have found that, generally, malaria-infectious mosquitos bite on the ankle...

MARTI TB DIAGNOSTIC: Satisfying the need for blood-based TB diagnosis In South Africa, tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death. Although it is curable, there are thousands of people who have TB but have not yet been diagnosed and are therefore left untreated. This presents a serious problem not just for the patient but for those they are in contact with, as the virus is airborne and easily transferable from one person to another. In 2013 MARTI TB Diagnostic – a tenant of The Innovation Hub – won first place in the Gauten...