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2024 Earthshot Prize - the 5 winners of £1m

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

Why SA needs to address its male mental health crisis

5 Nov 2024

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

Pep and Cansa launches The Dry & Detect Towel Initiative

5 Nov 2024

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Palliative care

AI robots could play future role as companions in care homes

Emma Farge 7 Jul 2023

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Take action to change lives this Mandela Month

3 Jul 2023

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Immigration & Citizenship Law

ZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

Oncology

Zinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Source: Advin Healthcare.

Healthcare

Tuberculosis risk skyrockets in global prisoners

30 Jun 2023

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Accounting & Auditing

Exposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

Source: @WHOSouthSudan

Banking

Banks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

Healthcare

#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

Human Rights Law

#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

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Banking

JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims

12 Jun 2023

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

HOT 102.7FM 8 Jun 2023

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Public Health

Mastercard Foundation and IPD bolster the continent's capacity to produce vaccines

5 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

Pharmaceuticals

MG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023

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Education & Training

RSSA, GE HealthCare unite; enhance SA cardiac imaging capabilities

31 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Andrew Miller, is the national treasurer at the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa.

Medical Research

Genetic medicine divide: Why SA lags behind the rest of the world

Andrew Miller 30 May 2023

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HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Licensing of anti-HIV jab ignites hope for millions in Africa

Katja Hamilton 26 May 2023

CSI & Philanthropy

UN gets $2.4bn in pledges for Horn of Africa aid efforts

Michelle Nichols 26 May 2023

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

CSI & Philanthropy

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

24 May 2023

Winning NPOs of the inaugural Nedbank Green Economy Competition

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

Winning NPOs: Nedbank Green Economy Competition 2023

23 May 2023

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Healthcare

BetaLife Health makes headway in Africa with AI-backed blood donations

22 May 2023

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Health & Welfare

SA receives prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award

18 May 2023

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Cardiology

SA gears up for World Hypertension Day

16 May 2023

Karen Muller, global client service advisor at Top Employers Institute

Trends

Humanity is at the heart of 2023 workplace trends - new report reveals top priorities for business

12 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Tom Kariuki, SFA Foundation executive director at the Deltas Africa ll launch event in Nairobi, Kenya.

Medical Research

Science for Africa Foundation launches $70m research programme

11 May 2023

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HIV/AIDS

"Change the name. End the stigma": Why it's time to rename HIV

10 May 2023

The Al-Imdaad Foundation joins forces with Rescue SA to provide hands-on support during emergency situations

Health & Welfare

The Al-Imdaad Foundation joins forces with Rescue SA to provide hands-on support during emergency situations

Clockwork 9 May 2023

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Healthcare

South Africa still far from providing equitable healthcare for all, summit reveals

Katja Hamilton 4 May 2023

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Mining

Call for tailing dams with a safety risk to register

3 May 2023

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CSI & Philanthropy

Slipper up this Slipper Day 2023

2 May 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityTake action to change lives this Mandela Month

3 Jul 2023

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LegalZEP termination decision invalid and unconstitutional

Hedda Schensema and Taryn York 30 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Pushpender Singla, VZI executive director and chief financial officer.

HealthcareZinc mine injects R14.2m into Namakwa chemotherapy unit

30 Jun 2023

Source: Advin Healthcare.

HealthcareTuberculosis risk skyrockets in global prisoners

30 Jun 2023

Source: Pixabay.

FinanceExposed: Audits reveal misuse of R17.5bn in Covid-19 Ters payments

29 Jun 2023

Source: @WHOSouthSudan

FinanceBanks and WHO launch investment platform to strengthen primary healthcare services

26 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

Healthcare#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

Isabella Makhura, candidate attorney at Adams and Adams

Legal#YouthMonth: Isabella Makhura is a voice for her people

Shan Radcliffe 20 Jun 2023

The Nature Park on the corner of Fenton Road and Pope Street in Salt River was the first garden started by Neighbourhood Gardens. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityCommunity gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Matthew Hirsch 15 Jun 2023

Source: twitter/@jpmorgan

FinanceJPMorgan Chase reaches settlement with Jeffrey Epstein victims

12 Jun 2023

Hot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

Marketing & MediaHot 102.7FM's Hot Cares throws weight behind 67 Blankets campaign

HOT 102.7FM 8 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareMastercard Foundation and IPD bolster the continent's capacity to produce vaccines

5 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. MG Health, chief executive officer, Andre Bothma.

HealthcareMG Health to triple production amid surging global demand for medical cannabis

5 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareRSSA, GE HealthCare unite; enhance SA cardiac imaging capabilities

31 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Andrew Miller, is the national treasurer at the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa.

HealthcareGenetic medicine divide: Why SA lags behind the rest of the world

Andrew Miller 30 May 2023

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Healthcare#HIVToday: Licensing of anti-HIV jab ignites hope for millions in Africa

Katja Hamilton 26 May 2023

ESG & SustainabilityUN gets $2.4bn in pledges for Horn of Africa aid efforts

Michelle Nichols 26 May 2023

Make a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

ESG & SustainabilityMake a move to save the planet with Adidas's new sustainability campaign

24 May 2023

Winning NPOs of the inaugural Nedbank Green Economy Competition

ESG & SustainabilityWinning NPOs: Nedbank Green Economy Competition 2023

23 May 2023

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HealthcareBetaLife Health makes headway in Africa with AI-backed blood donations

22 May 2023

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ESG & SustainabilitySA receives prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award

18 May 2023

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HealthcareSA gears up for World Hypertension Day

16 May 2023

Karen Muller, global client service advisor at Top Employers Institute

HR & ManagementHumanity is at the heart of 2023 workplace trends - new report reveals top priorities for business

12 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Tom Kariuki, SFA Foundation executive director at the Deltas Africa ll launch event in Nairobi, Kenya.

HealthcareScience for Africa Foundation launches $70m research programme

11 May 2023

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Healthcare"Change the name. End the stigma": Why it's time to rename HIV

10 May 2023

The Al-Imdaad Foundation joins forces with Rescue SA to provide hands-on support during emergency situations

ESG & SustainabilityThe Al-Imdaad Foundation joins forces with Rescue SA to provide hands-on support during emergency situations

Clockwork 9 May 2023

Source: Pixabay.

HealthcareSouth Africa still far from providing equitable healthcare for all, summit reveals

Katja Hamilton 4 May 2023

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Energy & MiningCall for tailing dams with a safety risk to register

3 May 2023

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ESG & SustainabilitySlipper up this Slipper Day 2023

2 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Mary Rodgers, a virus hunter and scientist at Abbott who works with the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition.

Healthcare#HIVToday: Abbott's top scientist speaks to staying one step ahead of a constantly mutating virus

Katja Hamilton 28 Apr 2023

Hariprasad Viswanathan, Head – Sub Saharan Africa at VFS Global

ESG & Sustainability5 steps to embedding sustainability in your business

Hariprasad Viswanathan 25 Apr 2023

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HR & ManagementJust energy transition will need collaborative leadership to bring power to the people

Brian Eagar 25 Apr 2023

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HealthcareUK social investment firm launches BrightFlag Healthcare

24 Apr 2023

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HealthcareConsortium sparks debate over intellectual property of mRNA vaccines manufactured in SA

Katja Hamilton 21 Apr 2023

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LegalWhat the new domestic violence laws mean for GBV prevention

Dakalo Singo 20 Apr 2023

Ask Afrika supports SAHARA's efforts at preventing substance abuse

ESG & SustainabilityAsk Afrika supports SAHARA's efforts at preventing substance abuse

Ask Afrika 19 Apr 2023

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HealthcarePutting health at the heart of climate action

Katja Hamilton 14 Apr 2023

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LegalEnnerdale collapse: Who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?

13 Apr 2023

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HealthcareSA launches first Covid-19 antigen self-test kit

12 Apr 2023

Scores of people came to the launch of the Living Roots SA indigenous plant nursery in Claremont on Monday. The project is run by people who are homeless. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

ESG & SustainabilityIndigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont

Matthew Hirsch 12 Apr 2023