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Dr. Nkateko Munisi, new chairperson of MediCo, and outgoing chair, Adv. Barend Esterhuyzen, who founded MediCo CFI in 2015. Image supplied.

Financial Services

Medico appoints Dr Nkateko Munisi as board chairperson

2 days

Building materials lie exposed and no workers have been seen for months at the R300-million Polokwane Regional Wastewater Treatment Works project. Photos: Judas Sekwela

Food, Water & Energy Security

Sewage in the rivers as Polokwane water treatment project stalls

Judas Sekwela 2 Sep 2025

Image credit: Reuters

Infectious Diseases

Cholera in northwest Nigeria: Limited healthcare access leaves communities at risk

Ahmed Kingimi 28 Aug 2025

Addressing barriers to accessing innovative medicines in South Africa - A critical moment amid funding cuts

Advertising

Addressing barriers to accessing innovative medicines in South Africa - A critical moment amid funding cuts

Matimba Ngobeni 22 Aug 2025

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Heavy periods affecting productivity in South Africa

12 Aug 2025

Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Awards

Shaping the future: Celebrating the 2025 Santam Women of the Future finalists

Issued by Media24 24 Jul 2025

NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West

Hospital Groups

NWU vice-chancellor, Prof. Bismark Tyobeka, pleads for aligned academic hospital in North West

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Jul 2025

Image credit: Spooge

Aesthetic Medicine

The suncare brand making SPF exciting for Gen Z

22 Jul 2025

AI note-taking easing health’s documentation fatigue

Medtech

AI note-taking easing health’s documentation fatigue

2 Jul 2025

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Medical Aid

Medshield is committed to building a sustainable healthcare future

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 27 Jun 2025

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Oncology

Springbok breaking ground 2025

Issued by Icon Oncology 20 May 2025

Source: South Africa Today. Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Healthcare

G20 Health Working Group kicks off in South Africa with a focus on global health equity

26 Mar 2025

Financial Services

Trump's USAID freeze boosts local nurse-led clinics in South African townships

11 Mar 2025

Medical Aid

Vitality Health’s new plan in Tanzania: a game-changer for workplace wellness

Katja Hamilton 26 Feb 2025

Medtech

Is telemedicine revolutionising or complicating healthcare?

17 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Nuclear physician Phumudzo Nemutaduni, Nuclear Med.

Surgical Equipment & Products

Advanced medical imaging system signals a new era for SA oncology

30 Jan 2025

Healthcare

Samatu condemns government inaction on unemployed doctors, warns of public healthcare crisis

Dr Cedric Sihlangu 8 Jan 2025

Viatris invests R100m in Isando to increase local ARV manufacturing

Pharmaceuticals

Viatris invests R100m in Isando to increase local ARV manufacturing

4 Dec 2024

Medtech

Empowering youth: New B-Wise app takes health services to your fingertips

29 Nov 2024

Pharma’s opportunities to improve access to medicines in LMICs highlight key areas for action

Pharmaceuticals

Pharma’s opportunities to improve access to medicines in LMICs highlight key areas for action

Issued by Access to Medicine Foundation 20 Nov 2024

Healthcare

Social protection was always meant to be in the plan – where did it all go wrong?

18 Nov 2024

Pharmaceuticals

MiKO Pharma's new facility promises affordable, high-quality medicine across Africa

26 Sep 2024

Pharma’s reach for underserved patients

Public Health

Pharma’s reach for underserved patients

Issued by Access to Medicine Foundation 16 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Aurélien Breton.

Healthcare

Aurélien Breton: A champion of patient access to innovation in South Africa

30 Aug 2024

Source: Roche Diagnostics Group site in South Africa.

Healthcare

Roche champions equitable healthcare across Africa

Katja Hamilton 27 Aug 2024

Ophthalmology

Metropolitan Health, AMS team up to enhance eye care access

26 Aug 2024

NHI

Busa rejects NHI-focused Health Compact, criticises lack of consultation

Katja Hamilton 16 Aug 2024

Drones optimise last-mile deliveries and healthcare access

Supply Chain

Drones optimise last-mile deliveries and healthcare access

30 Jul 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

Healthcare

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

Telemedicine can expand universal access to care and improve patient experience, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Telemedicine can expand universal access to care and improve patient experience, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 5 Jul 2024

Medical aid cover for durable medical equipment and assistive devices, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Medical aid cover for durable medical equipment and assistive devices, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 14 Jun 2024

Gauteng goes pink as 947 partners with PinkDrive to fight cancer

Media

Gauteng goes pink as 947 partners with PinkDrive to fight cancer

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 11 Jun 2024

Professor Mosa Moshabela appointed UCT's new vice-chancellor

Higher Education

Professor Mosa Moshabela appointed UCT's new vice-chancellor

30 May 2024

Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health

Employee Wellness

How organisations can use AI-powered telehealth to cultivate employee wellness

Arvind Raichur 24 May 2024

NHI

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

15 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Bada Pharasi, chief executive officer of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (Ipasa).

Nursing

Our nurses, our future: Addressing the critical issue of sustainability in SA’s healthcare sector

13 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Founder and medical director of Child Accra, Juliette Tuakli.

Healthcare

"And the Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare at AHAS Summit goes to..."

3 May 2024

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Medical Aid

Medical aid cover for physical rehabilitation and physical therapy in South Africa, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 28 Mar 2024

Imagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

Technology

Imagine if AI wore lipstick: A leap towards inclusive innovation

Christina Naidoo, Issued by Irvine Partners 8 Mar 2024

Image: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (7th R), stands for a photograph the Zayed Sustainability Prize with the winners during COP28 UAE, Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City. Seen with HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President (L). (Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court)

ESG & Sustainability

#COP28: Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

4 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf Kerushan Govender, founder and CEO of Blacfox says Africa is not just ready to join the AI conversation – it is poised to lead it

Digital

Africa: A torchbearer in AI innovation and application

Kerushan Govender 28 Nov 2023

Medtech

Digital healthcare revolution taking effect in SA

23 Nov 2023

Advancements in digital technology helps improve healthcare access in South Africa

Hospital Groups

Advancements in digital technology helps improve healthcare access in South Africa

Issued by Intercare 6 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied. Josua Joubert, chief executive and principal officer of CompCare Medical Scheme.

Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare support vital in ensuring food security

Josua Joubert 12 Oct 2023

Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication launches its 18th edition

Online Media

Standard Bank Top Women Leaders publication launches its 18th edition

Issued by Topco Media 12 Oct 2023

Google backs 11 startups to develop AI in Africa

Tech Startups

Google backs 11 startups to develop AI in Africa

5 Oct 2023

Pharmaceuticals

Exodus of SA doctors and nurses places more responsibility on pharmacists

29 Sep 2023