The first locally manufactured Covid-19 vaccine from the new facility, which is based in Cape Town, is expected within the next year
It’s a platform for the development of social and technological innovations for the benefit of society
In mid-July, supply chains and industrial output were disrupted when parts of the country were rocked by looting, triggered by protests against Zuma’s incarceration
Five contractors were employed to fast-track the intensive clean-up operation and reparation process
By actively creating employment and skills development opportunities, the result is more than just economic growth
It is in everybody’s interest to consider how regulatory conditions could accelerate clinical trials and the development and uptake of safe and effective vaccines and other health products on the continent
Given the devastating impact of the pandemic on the continent’s economies, international institutions and governments must work together to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing to African countries
The transformation to a more digital future combined with global economic challenges means that CFOs must adapt their own skill sets
All the minerals are here, so a golden opportunity exists if our governments provide incentives
The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars