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BizcommunityBy establishing pharmacies in towns and on mine premises, close to where members live and work, South African medical schemes and healthcare providers can deliver more accessible, proactive healthcare to mining communities.
BizcommunityAspen Pharmacare announced it will sell the European commercialisation rights and related intellectual property for its women’s health product, Ovestin, to Ennogen Healthcare International for $220m (approximately R3.66bn at the current exchange rate of R16.62 per US Dollar).
MoneywebMarket movements with PrimeXBT, Redefine results, Durban Port freight challenges with Safla, Aspen’s R3.6bn healthcare deal, the WEF chair race update and smart home solutions in our Digital Drive segment.
The CitizenWith household budgets under pressure, healthcare affordability is understandably top of mind for many South Africans.
BizcommunityAccording to a 2024 situational analysis prepared for the National Planning Commission, only around one in four South Africans who need mental healthcare, receive it. In July 2025, Deputy Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla also highlighted the limited resources allocated to mental healthcare…
MoneywebMore wellness, more value – Bonitas Medical Fund has unveiled its 2027 product range, marking a bold step forward in preventive healthcare, improved wellness, personalised support and long-term sustainability within the open-scheme market.
ITWebParatus Zambia has deployed Starlink connectivity across 250 health facilities in Luapula, Muchinga and Northern provinces through its partnership with Right to Care Zambia.
The CitizenThe call is directed at public service teams whose implemented projects address healthcare challenges and demonstrate measurable improvements for patients or staff.
News24 BusinessMedical schemes, gap cover policies and primary healthcare plans each offer valuable protection against healthcare costs, but costs are being shifted between these products – undermining attempts to contain rising healthcare expenses, actuaries warn.
News24 BusinessA fund that provides healthcare to thousands of retired soldiers has been thrown an R840 million lifeline by Treasury to keep its services running amid a deepening financial crisis.
BizcommunityFor most South Africans, private healthcare remains out of reach as medical schemes raise rates by 7% to 9% in 2027 — more than double the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) guideline — making them increasingly unaffordable. Health insurance offers an entry point.
BizcommunityBiomedical and biotechnology company Boston Scientific has recalled its Direxion and Direxion HI-FLO Torqueable Microcatheters. The recall affects 199 units distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities, including Diagnostic Radiological Services, Groote Schuur Hospital, Netcare facilities, Life…
BizcommunityBuy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is expanding beyond its roots in online fashion and discretionary retail, as South African consumers look for ways to spread planned purchases across their monthly budgets.
VentureburnOrbiMed Raises $3 Billion Across Two Healthcare Funds OrbiMed has raised $3 billion in commitments across two new private equity funds. The global healthcare investment firm will use the capital
BizcommunityTechnology is fundamentally reshaping healthcare, accelerating the shift towards digital innovation, patient-centred care and increasingly complex medical systems. Countries that fail to recognise and respond to this transformation risk falling behind. As healthcare evolves, tertiary education…
VentureburnSuki Secures $90 Million to Advance Healthcare AI Suki has secured $90 million in Series E financing to accelerate growth and expand its healthcare AI platform. The round attracted new
VentureburnBrellium Raises $23M to Strengthen Healthcare Compliance Brellium has raised $23 million to expand its AI-powered clinical compliance and revenue integrity platform. Left Lane Capital and First Round Capital led
BusinessTechKevin Aron is the Principal Officer at Medshield Medical Scheme and boasts over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector.
BusinessTechFor decades, public perception of healthcare funding has centred on a safety net for the unexpected, covering an emergency appendix removal, a sudden broken bone, or a bout of acute pneumonia.
News24 BusinessDefence Minister Angie Motshekga has promised retired soldiers that they will continue to receive healthcare, while admitting that their medical fund is “unsustainable” in its current state.
VentureburnThe housing and healthcare sectors are very critical to our survival, but they operate on notoriously thin margins. They are bogged down by heavy regulations and exhausted staff spending hours
The CitizenAt the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare, and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service delivery.
The CitizenIt is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenBread, groceries, data, and healthcare vouchers among the benefits delivered to FNB Easy customers nationwide.
The CitizenThe investment would enhance AI technology in areas such as education, healthcare, and climate.
The CitizenIn an era when healthcare is increasingly shaped by technology, efficiency metrics and digital interfaces, the oldest element of care remains the most radical: the act of being fully present.
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian digital healthcare startup Yodawy, which has pioneered a pharmacy benefit management platform in the MENA region using technology, expert pharmacists, and state-of-the-art logistics, has raised US$10 million in extra funding, taking its total raised capital to US$34.5 million. Founded in…
Disrupt AfricaRivia, a startup that collaborates with clinics to enhance service quality in the healthcare sector, has launched operations in Ghana. Currently operating in Ghana, with plans to expand to West and East Africa, Rivia partners with clinics, offering comprehensive support in customer acquisition…
Disrupt AfricaIntroduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health (MoH) acknowledges the significance of health data interoperability, not only from a legislative perspective but also as a provision for…
Disrupt AfricaArtificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of technology and delivery of medical services. This is especially true with regard to the implementation of artificial intelligence…