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Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

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Africa's reliance on imported Covid-19 test kits threatens right to health

1 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

Lace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

Lace Up for Cancer is back with the support of Life Healthcare

MANGO-OMC 1 Feb 2023

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Steady rise in demand for contraception among women, study shows

27 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. A health worker prepares a dose of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine in Dakar, Senegal February 23, 2021.

Senegal institute wins $50m in boost to Africa's vaccine capacity

Nellie Peyton 25 Jan 2023

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SA measles outbreak of concern, NICD warns as case surge hits 80% worldwide

Katja Hamilton 13 Jan 2023

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The Internet of Smart Clothing - yes, it's a thing and it could save your life

Katja Hamilton 11 Jan 2023

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New World Economic Forum report addresses workforce shortages in the face of economic crises

10 Jan 2023

Darryl Bernstein, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie

#BizTrends2023: Trends in dispute resolution - ESG compliance and risk management in Africa

Darryl Bernstein 9 Jan 2023

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Saudi Arabia to be the launchpad for new global standard of care

6 Jan 2023

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

Amidst lawsuit storm, J&J continues to supply SA retailers with talc-based baby powder

28 Dec 2022

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African Development Bank unveils the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

23 Dec 2022

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Injectable HIV treatment offers hope to Ugandan patients

22 Dec 2022

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Marecia Damons 14 Dec 2022

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Fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has been far reaching, report shows

12 Dec 2022

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Re-thinking traditional feminine hygiene products for Africa's young women

9 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Friends of the Earth appeals against UK support for Mozambique LNG project

Sam Tobin 8 Dec 2022

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Occupational Health and Safety must be brought back to the forefront of ESG

Irvine Partners 2 Dec 2022

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

Glencore, NPA hand over Dilokong Thuthuzela Care Centre in Limpopo

29 Nov 2022

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

25 Nov 2022

Source: Supplied. Founder of Liqid Medical, Daemon McClunan.

SAB Foundation injects R30m into local startup medical device development company

23 Nov 2022

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Gates Foundation pledges $7bn for Africa as Ukraine war diverts donor cash

Ayenat Mersie 18 Nov 2022

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

#OrchidsandOnions: Showing what we can really do

Brendan Seery 14 Nov 2022

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Nigerians trade waste material for health insurance

10 Nov 2022

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Gates Foundation calls for bold and immediate action at COP27

9 Nov 2022

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Cadbury-maker Mondelez pumps another $600m into cocoa sustainability programme

1 Nov 2022

Source: Twitter. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivers his medium-term budget speech on Wednesday, 26 October.

#MTBPS: "Failure to deliver on key commitments could elevate policy uncertainty"

27 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied. Quro's Sister Vuyelwa is seen here with patient 'Ramasela' who received a knee replacement and hospital-at-home care thanks to Quro's new social-development partnership with Operation Healing Hands.

Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands to bring public-sector relief

27 Oct 2022

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