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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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India finds two more toxic syrups months after poisoning deaths

5 Oct 2023

Source: Postbank/Facebook.

Banking

Postbank reports R2bn loss, social grant chaos persists

Katja Hamilton 5 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

Public Health

WHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year

4 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

Mental health

South Africa's youth can lead the charge against GBV if they are empowered and informed

2 Oct 2023

Nicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Nicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2 Oct 2023

Clover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

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Clover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

28 Sep 2023

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Health & Welfare

Officials working to ensure smooth payment of grants in October

22 Sep 2023

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

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Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi 21 Sep 2023

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Health & Welfare

SAWS issues weather alert for damaging waves

18 Sep 2023

Clicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

ESG

Clicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

14 Sep 2023

Source: Facebook/South African Government. The minister of health, Joe Phaahla,

Healthcare

Minister denies cover-up in NW Health corruption allegations

13 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

Public Health

HPV vaccination campaign launches in Western Cape schools

12 Sep 2023

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

International month for deaf people

Nomonde Mnukwa 11 Sep 2023

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Public Health

Birth by rape: The stats in SA will astound you

Paul Potsane 11 Sep 2023

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Natural Medicine

South Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Zelna Booth 8 Sep 2023

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Covid-19

Pharma giants set SA vaccine price tag at $734m, confidential contracts reveal

Katja Hamilton 5 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

Facilities & Property Management

Pfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

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Covid-19

SA Health Ministry hands over confidential Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Katja Hamilton 1 Sep 2023

Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

Fashion & Homeware

Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

1 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Property

Johannesburg fire: 73 killed in apartment block reported occupied by homeless

Carien du Plessis and Alexander Winning 31 Aug 2023

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Insurance & Actuarial

Revolutionising life insurance: The impact of Momentum's AI-powered health assessment

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

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Healthcare

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council launches

25 Aug 2023

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Healthcare

Ecobank Kenya partners with Amref Flying Doctors to offer affordable medical evacuation services for clients

24 Aug 2023

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Healthcare

#BRICS2023: India's PM proposes traditional medicine repository

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

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Medtech

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

22 Aug 2023

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HIV/AIDS

Landmark court approval for pharmacists to directly prescribe medicine to HIV patients

18 Aug 2023

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Medical Aid

Medical schemes mandated to cap cost increases at 5%

Katja Hamilton 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. HealthDart co-founder and chief executive officer, Njabulo Skhosana.

Medtech

HealthDart: Google-backed SA healthcare pioneer

3 Aug 2023

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HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Western Cape launches U=U campaign

Katja Hamilton 2 Aug 2023

Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

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Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

Bata 2 Aug 2023

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Source: Reuters.

HealthcareIndia finds two more toxic syrups months after poisoning deaths

5 Oct 2023

Source: Postbank/Facebook.

FinancePostbank reports R2bn loss, social grant chaos persists

Katja Hamilton 5 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

HealthcareWHO recommends malaria vaccine that will be rolled out next year

4 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareSouth Africa's youth can lead the charge against GBV if they are empowered and informed

2 Oct 2023

Nicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

RetailNicci Boutiques is donating 10% of proceeds to PinkDrive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2 Oct 2023

Clover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

RetailClover partners with PinkDrive to drive breast cancer awareness

28 Sep 2023

Image source: Vitaliy Vodolazskyy –

ESG & SustainabilityOfficials working to ensure smooth payment of grants in October

22 Sep 2023

Sappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

LifestyleSappi Scottburgh MTB & Trail Run sets pace for heritage weekend

Sappi 21 Sep 2023

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ESG & SustainabilitySAWS issues weather alert for damaging waves

18 Sep 2023

Clicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

RetailClicks, Gift of the Givers partner to keep girl learners in school

14 Sep 2023

Source: Facebook/South African Government. The minister of health, Joe Phaahla,

HealthcareMinister denies cover-up in NW Health corruption allegations

13 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareHPV vaccination campaign launches in Western Cape schools

12 Sep 2023

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ESG & SustainabilityInternational month for deaf people

Nomonde Mnukwa 11 Sep 2023

Source:

HealthcareBirth by rape: The stats in SA will astound you

Paul Potsane 11 Sep 2023

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HealthcareSouth Africa's traditional medicines should be used in modern health care

Zelna Booth 8 Sep 2023

Source:

HealthcarePharma giants set SA vaccine price tag at $734m, confidential contracts reveal

Katja Hamilton 5 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Pfizer and Unjani team with Sister Happiness.

PropertyPfizer and Unjani open Daggafontein clinic

5 Sep 2023

Source:

HealthcareSA Health Ministry hands over confidential Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Katja Hamilton 1 Sep 2023

Cotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

RetailCotton On Foundation partners with Born This Way Foundation to support mental health in SA

1 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

PropertyJohannesburg fire: 73 killed in apartment block reported occupied by homeless

Carien du Plessis and Alexander Winning 31 Aug 2023

Source:

FinanceRevolutionising life insurance: The impact of Momentum's AI-powered health assessment

Katja Hamilton 28 Aug 2023

Source:

HealthcareMalaysia Healthcare Travel Council launches

25 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareEcobank Kenya partners with Amref Flying Doctors to offer affordable medical evacuation services for clients

24 Aug 2023

Source:

Healthcare#BRICS2023: India's PM proposes traditional medicine repository

Katja Hamilton 23 Aug 2023

Source:

HealthcareTelemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

22 Aug 2023

Source:

HealthcareLandmark court approval for pharmacists to directly prescribe medicine to HIV patients

18 Aug 2023

Source:

HealthcareMedical schemes mandated to cap cost increases at 5%

Katja Hamilton 10 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. HealthDart co-founder and chief executive officer, Njabulo Skhosana.

HealthcareHealthDart: Google-backed SA healthcare pioneer

3 Aug 2023

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Healthcare#HIVToday: Western Cape launches U=U campaign

Katja Hamilton 2 Aug 2023

Bata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

RetailBata South Africa supports East Coast Radio's Keep a Child Warm campaign

Bata 2 Aug 2023

Source: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health.

Healthcare#WomensMonth: Sharon Teversham, founder of Azela Health, brings hope to motor neuron disease patients with breakthrough treatment

Katja Hamilton 1 Aug 2023

Burnt trees and vehicles are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Bejaia, Algeria, 25 July 2023. Reuters/Ramzi Boudina

ESG & SustainabilityDeadly fires rage along Algeria coast, spread to Tunisia

Tarek Amara and Michele Kambas 25 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied.

HealthcareMandela Day transforms lives with medical collaboration

24 Jul 2023

Source: MSF Southern Africa.

HealthcareDoctors Without Borders says its aid workers attacked in Sudan

Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber 24 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.A boy covers his face from smoke as a health worker fumigates against mosquitoes in a residential area, as Sri Lanka tries to curb dengue fever across the island in Colombo, Sri Lanka 12 July, 2023.

HealthcareWHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

Emma Farge 21 Jul 2023

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HealthcareLast day for public comments on food labels

21 Jul 2023

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Healthcare#HIVToday: Urgent action needed for high incidence among MSM

Hans Croukamp 20 Jul 2023

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HealthcareLimpopo Central Hospital scheduled for grand opening in 2026

19 Jul 2023

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HealthcareStellenbosch medical students use tech to turn the tide on organ donor shortage

12 Jul 2023

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ESG & SustainabilitySeveral initiatives to address pollution of rivers

7 Jul 2023