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Rwanda’s healthcare startup Viebeg steps up medical equipment procurement using AI

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2 months ago

March 7, 2024

Rwanda’s healthcare startup, Viebeg, has stepped up procurement of medical equipment and products through an AI-powered, data-driven B2B platform which it says will de-risk and optimise its supplies.

According to Viebeg’s co-founder and CEO, Tobias Reiter, the startup which was founded in 2018, has developed the online “VieProcure platform, which offers a free, data-driven procurement solution for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other healthcare providers.”

“The new offering enables a transparent and efficient procurement process, allowing healthcare providers to select from a diverse product range online, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual processes,” Reiter said.

“Using predictive analytics, the model also forecasts the profitability of medical equipment and the credit score of each healthcare provider in a specific location.

“Based on this data, healthcare facilities can make informed investment decisions, address specific diseases, and enhance the efficiency of the healthcare system.

“Based on demographic and public health data, the HDSM assesses the current availability of medical services and equipment in a specific region, and then compares it to the health demand in that region, to identify healthcare infrastructure gaps.”

He explained that from its foundation in Rwanda, Viebeg has expanded to Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is currently supplying more than 1,000 hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and healthcare providers with medical consumables, dental, laboratory and general hospital supplies and equipment.

“We are planning to expand to Uganda, Tanzania, and potentially Malawi in the coming 2-4 years,” Reiter said.

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Dubai’s cybersecurity firm CyberKnight sets up business in Africa

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18 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Dubai-based cybersecurity company, CyberKnight, has expanded its business into Africa by opening an office in Egypt.

CyberKnight, a cybersecurity advisory and value-added-distributor (VAD), which has its international headquarters in Dubai with a strong presence across the Middle East, announced its expansion into Africa on Friday with the appointment of Naoufal Mzali as the Regional Sales Director for the continent to spearhead its business development efforts on the continent.

As the newly appointed Regional Sales Director for Levant, Egypt & Africa, Mzali will lead the charge in strengthening CyberKnight’s presence in the territory and fostering growth in the African cybersecurity market, the company said in a statement.

“With over 17 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, his strong engineering background, coupled with a successful track record in sales, makes Naoufal an asset to the CyberKnight team.”

A statement signed by Mzali to welcome CyberKnight into Africa said:

“We are excited to enter this new chapter of growth with CyberKnight’s on-the-ground expansion into Africa.

“Since the company’s inception, we have been doing business opportunistically in multiple African countries from our HQ in Dubai.

“This underscores our commitment to delivering best-of-breed cybersecurity expertise to enterprise and government customers, as well as strategic partners across Africa.

“Moving forward, we will be building teams across the continent, starting with North Africa.”

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Google relaunches Hustle Academy with AI focus to empower African SMBs

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Google has relaunched the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Making the announcement on Thursday, Google said it is opening of applications for the Hustle Academy with a special focus on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide comprehensive business education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to SMBs.

According to Kristy Grant, Head of B2B marketing for Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, the 2024 cohort of the programme introduces a significant upgrade – business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum.

“This year, the new AI modules focus on data-driven decisions, optimising operations, and building AI-powered marketing strategies,” Grant said.

“AI holds immense potential for African small and medium-sized businesses SMBs, enabling them to drive innovation, increase efficiency, and unlock new levels of economic growth.

“The Hustle Academy has supported over 10,000 businesses who have gone ahead to raise funding and create jobs since inception.

“By incorporating AI into our curriculum, we aim to further amplify this impact, equipping SMBs to harness AI technologies for improved business performance and economic progress,” Grant emphasized.

She added that applications for the 2024 Hustle Academy cohort are open to SMBs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.