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A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Centre as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

Infectious Diseases

CEPI's $60m speeds up race to develop Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine

Jennifer Rigby, Mariam Sunny and Julie Steenhuysen 2 Jun 2026

Cattle farmers urged to prepare for bovine respiratory disease

Agriculture

Cattle farmers urged to prepare for bovine respiratory disease

28 May 2026

Seynabou Diop works at a station in a laboratory where the hantavirus genome was sequenced from the April 2026 outbreak, at Institut Pasteur in Dakar, Senegal. Image credit: Reuters/Ricci Shryock

Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists

Wolfgang Preiser, Carla Mavian, Cheryl Baxter, Richard Lessells and Tulio de Oliveira 22 May 2026

Finals fever hits ESPN Africa this May

TV

Finals fever hits ESPN Africa this May

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 22 May 2026

ABC Q1 2026 Newspapers | A slow start as Free Newspapers steady the ship

Newspapers

ABC Q1 2026 Newspapers | A slow start as Free Newspapers steady the ship

Danette Breitenbach 21 May 2026

A Congolese health worker checks the temperature to screen a traveller at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, at the border crossing point between Congo and Rwanda, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Arlette Bashizi

Infectious Diseases

Cross-border Ebola threat sparks Africa CDC alert as SA urged vigilance

19 May 2026

Workers stand guard at the gate of the Kibuli Muslim Hospital, where a Congolese man died of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus in Kibuli suburb of Kampala, Uganda. Image credit: Reuters/Abubaker Lubowa

Infectious Diseases

Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda triggers WHO emergency alert

Disha Mishra and Akanksha Khushi 18 May 2026

People from the cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, are transferred by boat to the port after disembarking, at the port of Granadilla de Abona, in Tenerife, Spain. Image credit: Reuters/Hannah McKay

Infectious Diseases

Cruise evacuees face 42-day quarantine to contain hantavirus spread

Corina Pons and Victoria Waldersee 11 May 2026

A drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, leaves Praia, Cape Verde. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer

Infectious Diseases

Western Cape monitors 4 contacts linked to hantavirus outbreak

8 May 2026

Attraction remains advertising’s most powerful currency. David Edworthy gives insight into how brands position themselves in our imaginations long before we’re ever ready to buy. (Image supplied)

Advertising

What The Alchemist can teach us about advertising

David edworthy 8 May 2026

The global ad stars football stars like Thierry Henry and David Beckham. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Lay’s bets on football fever with new World Cup campaigns

7 May 2026

Cruise ship MV Hondius docked at the port in Praia, Cape Verde, with passengers not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected hantavirus cases aboard the vessel. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Image credit: Reuters/Stringer TPX Images of the Day

Infectious Diseases

WHO says public risk low as suspected hantavirus delays Cape Verde docking

Olivia Le Poidevin, Toby Sterling, Anthony Deutsch and Charlotte Van Campenhout 5 May 2026

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Public Health

Protect your circle: Get your flu vaccination now!

Issued by Medshield 30 Apr 2026

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Malaria

Gauteng reports uptick in malaria cases amid regional travel risks

20 Apr 2026

Agricultural outlook stays positive despite machinery sales slump

Agriculture

Agricultural outlook stays positive despite machinery sales slump

Wandile Sihlobo 14 Apr 2026

Graduation of new animal health technicians boosts SA's biosecurity

Agriculture

Graduation of new animal health technicians boosts SA's biosecurity

17 Mar 2026

SA agribusiness confidence falls sharply on disease and market concerns

Agribusiness

SA agribusiness confidence falls sharply on disease and market concerns

Wandile Sihlobo 12 Mar 2026

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Agribusiness

SA agriculture posts 17.4% GDP growth overcoming obstacles

Paul Makube 11 Mar 2026

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Health & Social Welfare

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Mandla Bhuda, Janine Wichmann and Joyce Shirinde 5 Mar 2026

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Technology

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Alun John and Scott Murdoch 25 Feb 2026

The Audit Bureau of Circulations' (ABC) Q4 (October to December) 2025 release shows a decline of 2.5% by newspapers (Image source: Lesely Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2025 Newspapers: Dailies up but total sector down

Danette Breitenbach 19 Feb 2026

Here's why pork products are about to get more expensive

Supply Chain

Here's why pork products are about to get more expensive

13 Feb 2026

Health Dept. assures SA there is "no immediate risk" of Nipah virus

Infectious Diseases

Health Dept. assures SA there is "no immediate risk" of Nipah virus

2 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Paul Makube 26 Jan 2026

The legendary Dr John Kani was awarded the NFTA Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 in the most emotional and defining moment of the night (Image supplied)

TV

All the 3rd annual edition of the National Film & TV Awards (NFTA) South Africa winners

25 Nov 2025

The ABC Q3 2025 figures have been released (Image by Lesley Svenson @ Bizcommunity)

Newspapers

ABC Q3 2025 Newspapers: Locals the silver lining

Danette Breitenbach 20 Nov 2025

Hot 102.7FM listeners show their heart and their muscle, powering Teddython to R31.5m

Radio & Audio

Hot 102.7FM listeners show their heart and their muscle, powering Teddython to R31.5m

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 5 Nov 2025

Top toy trends for South Africa's 2025 Christmas wishlist

FMCG

Top toy trends for South Africa's 2025 Christmas wishlist

29 Oct 2025

Source: © MLA The National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2025 nominees have been announced. Dr John Kani will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

Media

All the National Film & TV Awards SA 2025 nominees

14 Oct 2025

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Hospital Groups

Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows

Dipa Kamdar 25 Sep 2025

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Hospitality

Cape Town's hotel surge: Why investors must focus on fundamentals

21 Aug 2025

The ABC circulation for newspapers for April to June 2025 grew 3.1% in the quarter compared to the previous quarter (Image: Bizcommunity)

Newspapers

ABC Q2 2025: Newspapers show growth despite closure of Media 24 titles

Danette Breitenbach 21 Aug 2025

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Infectious Diseases

Diphtheria outbreak in Somalia worsens with vaccine shortages

19 Aug 2025

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Agriculture

Steenhuisen calls for urgent FMD overhaul at national Indaba

22 Jul 2025

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Infectious Diseases

Govt launches Mpox vaccination drive following more cases

17 Jul 2025

LDV South Africa celebrates biggest customer day and birthday celebration hosted in Africa to date

Dealers

LDV South Africa celebrates biggest customer day and birthday celebration hosted in Africa to date

Issued by LDV Auto 10 Jul 2025

Back to the big screen: July's cinematic lineup

Film

Back to the big screen: July's cinematic lineup

Daniel Dercksen 1 Jul 2025

All the African Beer Cup 2025 winners

Food & Wine

All the African Beer Cup 2025 winners

2 Jun 2025

Scientists at the University of Pretoria have found that fresh vegetables are being contaminated by disease-causing bacteria through irrigation from polluted rivers and boreholes. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Food, Water & Energy Security

South Africa’s polluted rivers pose food contamination risk

Steve Kretzmann 26 May 2025

Buzzworthy news for World Bee Day: Growthpoint hosts 8 thriving bee hives at Woodlands Office Park

Retail & Hospitality Property

Buzzworthy news for World Bee Day: Growthpoint hosts 8 thriving bee hives at Woodlands Office Park

Issued by Catchwords 20 May 2025

The ABC Q1 2025 circulation figures for newspapers have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson © Bizcommunity

Newspapers

ABC Q1 2025: Newspapers off to a lacklustre start

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2025

Candlelight Concerts expands to Gqeberha and Durban

Music

Candlelight Concerts expands to Gqeberha and Durban

19 May 2025

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Healthcare

Blood types decoded: How they impact emergency care

3 Mar 2025

The ABC Q4 2024 figures have been released. Image by Lesley Svenson, Bizcommunity.

Newspapers

ABC Q4 2024: Last quarter cements a mixed bag for 2024 for newspapers

20 Feb 2025

Morocco bans German feed grain imports amid FMD outbreak

Agro-processing

Morocco bans German feed grain imports amid FMD outbreak

Ahmed Eljechtimi 31 Jan 2025

Caroline van der Merwe

Trends

#BizTrends2025: AI-assisted HR - fast-forward to business value

Caroline van der Merwe 16 Jan 2025

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Agriculture

South Africa's agriculture may recover in 2025

Wandile Sihlobo 7 Jan 2025