Speed and convenience have become the consumer norm. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when people worldwide were introduced to instant access to goods and services via apps and digital platforms, the supply and demand considerably grew and splintered. The 'I need it now' culture shows no signs of slowing down, ye...

Once a signifier of luxury or novelty, custom products and services are now within reach of the everyday consumer, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, algorithm-led platforms, and the COVID-era digitisation boom. Today, everyone wants to be the main character of their brand experience.

The nascent femtech landscape in India is proving critical to the destigmatisation of overlooked women’s health concerns, granting better healthcare to half of the population. Elda Health stands out by catering to women over 35, with a focus on mid-life health concerns, especially menopause.

Digital health start-up Cardo Health has launched telemedicine app Kena Health in South Africa, providing on-demand and scheduled appointments with healthcare professionals to uninsured citizens. How is digital innovation transforming the landscape of healthcare and improving accessibility in Africa?

A technology platform that helps people with diabetes manage their illness has received an undisclosed amount of funding to help it further its impact. With COVID-19 affecting how we view and engage with healthcare, people in South Africa have been quick to adopt more health tech.

Somzz is the first digital therapeutics device to be approved by South Korea's Ministry of Drug and Food Safety. The landmark approval hints at the increasing interest in alternative methods of healthcare and health tech in the country, opening the door to other brands in this space.