As the world experiences a shortage of medical protective gear, the University of Johannesburg’s Library Makerspace uses 3D printing to develop surgical shields.

The “Uber for trucks and bakkies” platform witnesses an uptick in essential goods transported across the country.

As coronavirus-triggered shifts in retail behaviour drive unique shoppers to e-commerce sites, this is forecast to lead to a lasting increase in online shopping uptake.

The 21-day lockdown results in a mass shift to virtual learning, with edtech companies offering more e-learning resources.

The health minister refutes claims that 5G technology played a role in the conception or spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the world grapples with a looming recession, fintech players are expected to be the big winners, as they see a rise in demand for their services.

Of the total $800 million, over $200 million will go towards an investment fund that will provide financial support for small businesses amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Through Apple’s mobile and Web-based coronavirus screening tool, Siri provides users with detection information and resources.

Africa Teen Geeks, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, kick-starts its STEM Lockdown Digital School across social media platforms today.

The Skype-enabled 24-hour command centre will assist the victims of gender-based violence during the 21-day national lockdown.

The University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University scooped the top prizes in Zindi’s first Pan-African inter-university hackathon.

South African networks face a 10-fold increase in attacks as businesses shift their workforce to remote working during the COVID-19 crisis, says Kaspersky Lab.