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FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

Agriculture

FMD hits 24 ECape farms, quarantine and vaccination underway

3 hours

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Agriculture

Cocoa traders suffer $1bn blow amid Ghana supply issues

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 15 Jul 2024

Source: Wikipedia.

Finance

Old Mutual issues R14bn in long-term insurance payouts

12 Jul 2024

Source: The Rural Healthcare Advocacy Project.

Healthcare

A holistic approach will build a stronger rural healthcare system

12 Jul 2024

Corporate wellness – A win-win for all

Healthcare

Corporate wellness – A win-win for all

Issued by Bonitas 10 Jul 2024

Healthcare

Leveraging the power of nutrition to drive the potential of young minds

Mandy Murphy 11 Jul 2024

Source: © Bizcommunity The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled that Discovery has to remove or amend an advertisement for the second time in the space of less than a month

Marketing & Media

Second Discovery advert ruled misleading by ARB

Danette Breitenbach 9 Jul 2024

Healthcare

HIV drug trial shows injection twice-yearly 100% effective against infection

Linda-Gail Bekker 5 Jul 2024

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

Healthcare

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

Issued by Stone 5 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Sanlam Corporate, Kanyisa Mkhize.

Finance

Sanlam Benchmark 2024: 50% of participants have cashed in all their retirement funds

8 Jul 2024

Shattering stigma: Why drug rehabilitation centres are essential tools for a healthier society

Healthcare

Shattering stigma: Why drug rehabilitation centres are essential tools for a healthier society

Issued by SA Shares 4 Jul 2024

The beer was launched in the outdoors. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media

SAB's Corona Cero the first alcohol-free beer for the Olympics

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Healthcare

Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak

1 Jul 2024

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

Healthcare

Research and innovation key to safeguarding SA’s health resiliency

27 Jun 2024

Source: Wikipedia.

Healthcare

South Africa reports new mpox cases; deaths rise to three

26 Jun 2024

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Healthcare

How environmental toxins and pollution affect our health, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 25 Jun 2024

Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

Agriculture

Agbiz/IDC Report: Agribusiness confidence hits 15-year low

Wandile Sihlobo 24 Jun 2024

Source: Maize Suppliers.

Healthcare

Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

Thokozani Simelane 14 Jun 2024

Healthcare

1 Mpox fatality, 4 in recovery

13 Jun 2024

Unlocking in-network healthcare: Tips and perks from Medshield

Healthcare

Unlocking in-network healthcare: Tips and perks from Medshield

Issued by Stone 12 Jun 2024

Are innovative formats driving South Africa’s allergy care market?

Healthcare

Are innovative formats driving South Africa’s allergy care market?

Issued by Insight Survey 12 Jun 2024

Ghana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

Agriculture

Ghana delays cocoa shipments, impacting global chocolate industry

Maytaal Angel and Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 12 Jun 2024

Source: ©Oleksandr Boiko via 123RF

Agriculture

Global food prices rise for third straight month

7 Jun 2024

Tackling women’s health holistically

Healthcare

Tackling women’s health holistically

Issued by Bonitas 7 Jun 2024

ECape farmers urged to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease

Agriculture

ECape farmers urged to curb the spread of foot and mouth disease

6 Jun 2024

Marketing & Media

Kenyan radio host Njambo Koika dies from endometriosis complications

Karabo Ledwaba 6 Jun 2024

Healthcare

Fauci faces scrutiny: Denies cover-up on Covid-19 origin

5 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Health expert, Vanessa Ascencao.

Healthcare

Nutrient-deficient soil linked to micronutrient deficiencies in women and children

5 Jun 2024

The causes making a difference in SA

ESG & Sustainability

The causes making a difference in SA

Issued by Irvine Partners 4 Jun 2024

Avoid 'fexting' to promote healthy communication

Lifestyle

Avoid 'fexting' to promote healthy communication

4 Jun 2024

Namibia lifts ban on poultry imports from South Africa

Agriculture

Namibia lifts ban on poultry imports from South Africa

3 Jun 2024

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

Retail

G-Star successfully grows greenhouse cotton

3 Jun 2024

Source: GEHealthCare.

Healthcare

GE HealthCare and Daktari Africa collaborate to enhance cardiovascular care in Kenya

3 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. The Ministry of Health of Ghana signing an MoU with AstraZeneca. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, director public health, Ghana Health Service; Winfred Ofosu, Ghana Health Service; Deepak Arora, country president, African Cluster, AstraZeneca, and Ruud Dobber, executive vice president, BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit, AstraZeneca.

Healthcare

Growth of AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme

3 Jun 2024

Finance

Local food inflation drops, but globally, hyperinflation persists in pockets

31 May 2024

#Hoorah X Essentiale Extreme created a social filter with the potential to save lives

Marketing & Media

#Hoorah X Essentiale Extreme created a social filter with the potential to save lives

Issued by Hoorah Digital 31 May 2024

Acid mine drainage in Gauteng, South Africa, has polluted the water and soil in Soweto. Courtesy Professor Craig Sheridan, University of the Witwatersrand

ESG & Sustainability

Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil – study finds food gardens are at risk

Lesego Khomo 28 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

Defective medical devices and implants can cause harm: How to claim compensation

27 May 2024

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

HR & Management

Climate-proofing workplaces: Prioritising safety and sustainability

Kate Collier 23 May 2024

Source: Department of Science and Innovation.

Healthcare

Nzimande unveils inaugural nuclear medicine research facility in Pretoria

23 May 2024

Healthcare

Affinity Health expresses strong support for National Health Insurance Bill

22 May 2024

Agriculture

WPF training guides for small-scale producer poultry farming in Africa

14 May 2024

Healthcare

No new Covid-19 variant, claims Health

13 May 2024

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Healthcare

Why decent healthcare for all is paramount for a prosperous society

Mandla Shezi, Issued by Ambani Reputation Management 10 May 2024

Agriculture

Vigilance in containing FMD critical for red meat export growth

Paul Makube 10 May 2024

Supplied image (L-R): Jan Willem Pont from Pachas Restaurant Pretoria, Maré Smit, Director of Breathtaking Fundraising NPC and Hannes Taute from TRX Electronics.

ESG & Sustainability

R400k boost for cystic fibrosis fighters

9 May 2024

Image source: onur kocamaz –

Healthcare

New MyDynamics portal offers free patient support and health education

8 May 2024

Tips for NPOs: How to deal with conflicts of interest

ESG & Sustainability

Tips for NPOs: How to deal with conflicts of interest

Feryal Domingo 7 May 2024

SU's Professor Tulio de Oliveira selected for Time100 Health 2024

Healthcare

SU's Professor Tulio de Oliveira selected for Time100 Health 2024

Issued by Stellenbosch University 6 May 2024