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Healthcare

HIV: there’s hope for a cure – where we stand now

3 Dec 2024

The high cost of a cyberattack: Tips to secure your business this festive season

Cybersecurity

The high cost of a cyberattack: Tips to secure your business this festive season

Issued by Lula 21 Nov 2024

Optimism in an age of AI by Musa Kalenga

Advertising

Optimism in an age of AI by Musa Kalenga

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 1 Nov 2024

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Cyber Law

Cybercrimes Act: What you need to know

Zaakir Mohamed and Shuaib Vahed 30 Oct 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Public Health

Mpox: No global lockdowns, emphasis on increased education, vigilance, airport screening and monitoring

Katja Hamilton 24 Aug 2024

Public Health

Health Department: Mpox under control, stay vigilant

21 Aug 2024

Source: National Institute for Communicable Diseases.

Public Health

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

21 Aug 2024

The Umgeni River mouth is a popular recreation area in Durban, but is chronically polluted by sewage. Photo: Nokulunga Majola / GroundUp

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through Durban

Nokulunga Majola 19 Jul 2024

Liver health matters, by Medshield

Public Health

Liver health matters, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 28 Jun 2024

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

Public Health

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

Issued by Insight Survey 12 Jun 2024

Healthy-eating guidelines for the winter

Nutrition

Healthy-eating guidelines for the winter

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 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

Circular Economy & Waste Management

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

Lesego Khomo 28 May 2024

Covid-19

No new Covid-19 variant, claims Health

13 May 2024

Healthcare

SA firms urged to tackle indoor air quality

Lynne Kuter 25 Apr 2024

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

Fashion & Homeware

How to improve indoor air quality and breathe easier

Issued by LG 25 Apr 2024

Getting to grips with flu

Infectious Diseases

Getting to grips with flu

Issued by Bonitas 17 Apr 2024

Jacke Smith, head of Buyers Trust

Cybersecurity

Malware's AI-powered evolution threatens your money

15 Apr 2024

Understanding digestive health and the gut microbiome, by Medshield

Gastroenterology

Understanding digestive health and the gut microbiome, by Medshield

Issued by Stone 25 Mar 2024

Source: Tania Joffe, chief executive officer of Unu Health.

Mental health

Digital health: The new currency of happiness in South Africa

25 Mar 2024

Propelair reflects on a year packed with accolades and is ready to shine in 2024

Facilities & Property Management

Propelair reflects on a year packed with accolades and is ready to shine in 2024

Issued by Propelair SA 10 Jan 2024

Food, Water & Energy Security

South African poultry industry in crisis: Urgent appeal for importation of HPAI vaccines

29 Sep 2023

Taskeen Hasrod to represent South Africa in international FameLab competition

Science & Engineering

Taskeen Hasrod to represent South Africa in international FameLab competition

22 Sep 2023

Breastfeeding mothers at work: What legal protection is there?

Labour Law

Breastfeeding mothers at work: What legal protection is there?

14 Sep 2023

Go ahead, touch the Propelair toilet latch! It's antimicrobial

ESG & Sustainability

Go ahead, touch the Propelair toilet latch! It's antimicrobial

Issued by Propelair SA 5 Sep 2023

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

Media

The top 5 consequences of content piracy in the entertainment industry

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Aug 2023

Lab-grown meat techniques aren't new but bringing them up to scale will require further development

Research & Development

Lab-grown meat techniques aren't new but bringing them up to scale will require further development

André O. Hudson 28 Jun 2023

ESG & Sustainability

Water Saving Week 2023

Issued by Propelair SA 15 May 2023

ESG & Sustainability

Earth Day 2023

Issued by Propelair SA 22 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Hans Croukamp, bioLytical Laboratories' chief operating officer.

Healthcare

#HIVToday: The company that's empowering South African youth with rapid HIV self testing

Katja Hamilton 21 Jun 2023

Understanding the impact of nutrition on autoimmunity

Nutrition

Understanding the impact of nutrition on autoimmunity

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 30 May 2023

Are you ready for the winter flu? Things you need to know - Medshield

Medical Aid

Are you ready for the winter flu? Things you need to know - Medshield

Issued by Stone 5 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Stellenbosch University's new Biomedical Research Institute, home to Ceri, is the most advanced research facility of its kind on the African continent.

Infectious Diseases

Abbott partners with Ceri to address viral threats

2 May 2023

Source: Supplied. Mary Rodgers, a virus hunter and scientist at Abbott who works with the Abbott Pandemic Defense Coalition.

HIV/AIDS

#HIVToday: Abbott's top scientist speaks to staying one step ahead of a constantly mutating virus

Katja Hamilton 28 Apr 2023

Smart ways to boost your immunity

Hospital Groups

Smart ways to boost your immunity

Issued by Intercare 3 Apr 2023

The birth of the office biome

Architecture & Design

The birth of the office biome

Issued by Liquidlingo 13 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

Cancers that commonly affect women and the new innovations in treatment

21 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Avsharn Bachoo is the group technology director for Afrocentric group.

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Meeting your surgeon in the metaverse; can 2023 drive the metamorphosis of healthcare technology?

Avsharn Bachoo 9 Jan 2023

Inside the mind of the attacker: How cybercriminals think when they enter organisations

Cybersecurity

Inside the mind of the attacker: How cybercriminals think when they enter organisations

25 Oct 2022

Source: Supplied.

Healthcare

The Institut Pasteur de Dakar's new alliance bolsters West Africa's epidemic preparedness

7 Sep 2022

9 UP academics nominated for NSTF/South32 Awards, SA's 'Science Oscars'

Higher Education

9 UP academics nominated for NSTF/South32 Awards, SA's 'Science Oscars'

Masego Panyane, Issued by University of Pretoria 12 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied.

Public Health

Influenza cases on the rise in South Africa

9 Jun 2022

Source: Supplied. Nutritional consultant and health and wellness expert, Vanessa Ascencao.

Covid-19

Sufficient vitamin D levels pre-infection may positively influence Covid-19

6 Jun 2022

The state of our rivers is a clear reflection of the health of our environment

Environment & Natural Resources

The state of our rivers is a clear reflection of the health of our environment

Dr Eunice Ubomba-Jaswa 6 Jun 2022

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Affordable & Social Housing

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Raphael M. Kieti, Robert W. Rukwaro, Washington H.A. Olima 3 Jun 2022

10 tips for flu and Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19

10 tips for flu and Covid-19 vaccines

Issued by Bonitas 31 Mar 2022

Travel

Demand for air travel slows down in January

14 Mar 2022

Human, animal transmission

Covid-19

Human, animal transmission

Issued by University of Pretoria 7 Mar 2022