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Chronic medicine delivery reaches major milestone

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CFAO acquires Opella Healthcare South Africa

2 Oct 2024

Source: 123RF.

Adcock Ingram's strategic alliance with Medline set to transform South African healthcare

27 Sep 2024

Source: Dis-Chem Group

Health & Beauty

Dis-Chem's diesel costs climb to R90m

19 May 2023

Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman steps down as CEO

Health & Beauty

Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman steps down as CEO

15 May 2023

Source:

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical manufacturers must hedge against rand volatility

Carlos Martins 11 May 2023

Source:

Women's Health

Introducing women to SA's new generic combination oral contraceptive

8 May 2023

Source: Access to Medicine Foundation.

Healthcare

Gas companies called to scale up access to medical oxygen

5 May 2023

Source:

Tourism

Wesgro locks down R4.1bn in new direct investments for Cape Town and Western Cape

21 Apr 2023

Source: Clicks Group

Health & Beauty

Clicks posts small rise in half-year earnings

Nqobile Dludla 20 Apr 2023

Is technology and innovation energising South Africa's supplements market?

Pharmaceuticals

Is technology and innovation energising South Africa's supplements market?

Insight Survey 19 Apr 2023

Source: Dis-Chem

E-commerce

Dis-Chem refines DeliverD 60-minute delivery service

18 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied.

Practice management

E-scripts set to revolutionise pharmacy practice at Netcare hospitals

18 Apr 2023

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Pharmaceuticals

Cannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again

Melina Mara 27 Mar 2023

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Retail

#Budget2023: Mostly positive but some disappointment - Consumer Goods Council

24 Feb 2023

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Retailers

Dis-Chem forecasts higher revenue on beauty products demand

Nqobile Dludla 17 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Carbogen Amcis scales its production by opening facility in France

14 Feb 2023

Clicks posts slower growth as Covid jabs drop

Retailers

Clicks posts slower growth as Covid jabs drop

Nqobile Dludla 24 Jan 2023

Herbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

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Herbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

Clockwork Digital 23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

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#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Bertina Engelbrecht 9 Jan 2023

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Advertising

Google loosens CBD advertising rules

29 Dec 2022

Antibiotics shortages: What's causing them and how countries can minimise the impact

Healthcare

Antibiotics shortages: What's causing them and how countries can minimise the impact

Kostas Selviaridis and Nonhlanhla Dube 21 Dec 2022

Source:

Pharmaceuticals

Lilly and EVA Pharma join hands to drive affordable insulin access in Africa

15 Dec 2022

Phytoceutics launches in South Africa

Pharmaceuticals

Phytoceutics launches in South Africa

Gone Digital 13 Dec 2022

Source:

Pharmaceuticals

ADF invests over $6m to develop the pharmaceutical sector in Southern and Eastern Africa

16 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca and partners act for equitable cancer care across Africa

14 Nov 2022

Source: Dis-Chem

Pharmaceuticals

Acquisitions pay off as Dis-Chem posts higher half-year profit

Nqobile Dludla 2 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter.

Finance

Sanlam to acquire controlling shareholding in AfroCentric Group

27 Oct 2022

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Pharmaceuticals

Johnson & Johnson hit with South African civil lawsuit

25 Oct 2022

Source: Dambisa Maqoga. Top economist and leader of the Pan-African Investment and Research Services team, Dr Iraj Adedian and chief marketing officer of Proudly SA, Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi

Economy

Localisation is the key to expansion, security and survival for specific industries, study shows

Katja Hamilton 20 Oct 2022

Source: Dis-Chem

Retailers

Dis-Chem regrets "offence" caused by moratorium on hiring White people

18 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Retailers

Outrage over Dis-Chem's moratorium on hiring, promoting White staff

17 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters.

Pharmaceuticals

GSK to switch to third-party distribution of medicines in Kenya

Duncan Miriri 13 Oct 2022

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Source: Dis-Chem Group

RetailDis-Chem's diesel costs climb to R90m

19 May 2023

Dis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman steps down as CEO

RetailDis-Chem founder Ivan Saltzman steps down as CEO

15 May 2023

Source:

HealthcarePharmaceutical manufacturers must hedge against rand volatility

Carlos Martins 11 May 2023

Source:

HealthcareIntroducing women to SA's new generic combination oral contraceptive

8 May 2023

Source: Access to Medicine Foundation.

HealthcareGas companies called to scale up access to medical oxygen

5 May 2023

Source:

Tourism & TravelWesgro locks down R4.1bn in new direct investments for Cape Town and Western Cape

21 Apr 2023

Source: Clicks Group

RetailClicks posts small rise in half-year earnings

Nqobile Dludla 20 Apr 2023

Is technology and innovation energising South Africa's supplements market?

HealthcareIs technology and innovation energising South Africa's supplements market?

Insight Survey 19 Apr 2023

Source: Dis-Chem

RetailDis-Chem refines DeliverD 60-minute delivery service

18 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareE-scripts set to revolutionise pharmacy practice at Netcare hospitals

18 Apr 2023

Source:

HealthcareCannabis industry plans for South Africa have stalled: how to get them moving again

Melina Mara 27 Mar 2023

Source: ©hxdyl -

Retail#Budget2023: Mostly positive but some disappointment - Consumer Goods Council

24 Feb 2023

Source: ©Matej Kastelic -

RetailDis-Chem forecasts higher revenue on beauty products demand

Nqobile Dludla 17 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareCarbogen Amcis scales its production by opening facility in France

14 Feb 2023

Clicks posts slower growth as Covid jabs drop

RetailClicks posts slower growth as Covid jabs drop

Nqobile Dludla 24 Jan 2023

Herbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

HealthcareHerbalife recognised as one of South Africa's Top Employers for 4th consecutive year

Clockwork Digital 23 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Retail#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Bertina Engelbrecht 9 Jan 2023

Source:

Marketing & MediaGoogle loosens CBD advertising rules

29 Dec 2022

Antibiotics shortages: What's causing them and how countries can minimise the impact

HealthcareAntibiotics shortages: What's causing them and how countries can minimise the impact

Kostas Selviaridis and Nonhlanhla Dube 21 Dec 2022

Source:

HealthcareLilly and EVA Pharma join hands to drive affordable insulin access in Africa

15 Dec 2022

Phytoceutics launches in South Africa

HealthcarePhytoceutics launches in South Africa

Gone Digital 13 Dec 2022

Source:

HealthcareADF invests over $6m to develop the pharmaceutical sector in Southern and Eastern Africa

16 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareAstraZeneca and partners act for equitable cancer care across Africa

14 Nov 2022

Source: Dis-Chem

HealthcareAcquisitions pay off as Dis-Chem posts higher half-year profit

Nqobile Dludla 2 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter.

FinanceSanlam to acquire controlling shareholding in AfroCentric Group

27 Oct 2022

Source:

HealthcareJohnson & Johnson hit with South African civil lawsuit

25 Oct 2022

Source: Dambisa Maqoga. Top economist and leader of the Pan-African Investment and Research Services team, Dr Iraj Adedian and chief marketing officer of Proudly SA, Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi

FinanceLocalisation is the key to expansion, security and survival for specific industries, study shows

Katja Hamilton 20 Oct 2022

Source: Dis-Chem

RetailDis-Chem regrets "offence" caused by moratorium on hiring White people

18 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

RetailOutrage over Dis-Chem's moratorium on hiring, promoting White staff

17 Oct 2022

Source: Reuters.

HealthcareGSK to switch to third-party distribution of medicines in Kenya

Duncan Miriri 13 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareEarly cervical cancer detection is saving lives

22 Sep 2022

Source:

HealthcareAdvocating for medication safety

Bada Pharasi 16 Sep 2022

Source:

HealthcaremPharma comes into majority stake of HealthPlus

15 Sep 2022

Tiger Brands recalls baby powder after detecting asbestos

RetailTiger Brands recalls baby powder after detecting asbestos

7 Sep 2022

#WomensMonth: Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht's inspiring rise to the top

Retail#WomensMonth: Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht's inspiring rise to the top

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Aug 2022

Image Supplied: Ogilvy print campaign.

Marketing & MediaNew York Festivals Global Awards rebrands to NYF Health

24 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

RetailJohnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

Roche Pharma South Africa announces new partnership

HealthcareRoche Pharma South Africa announces new partnership

11 Jul 2022

Consumer preference for OTC medication spreads in SA's cough, cold and flu remedies market

HealthcareConsumer preference for OTC medication spreads in SA's cough, cold and flu remedies market

Insight Survey 13 Jun 2022

Source: Dis-Chem

RetailDis-Chem profit rises on new acquisitions, medicine demand

Muhammed Husain 23 May 2022