African Focus
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Industry icon Prof Aubrey Parsons leaves a legacy
Discover how Professor Aubrey Parsons, a Coschem founder and industry icon, shaped South Africa’s cosmetics sector over five decades—leaving a legacy of leadership, education, and inspiration that continues to benefit professionals today. Read more about his extraordinary journey and impact.
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Eurolab’s court victory paves way for affordable cancer treatment in SA
Eurolab’s landmark court win means South Africans can now access Enzutix, a more affordable prostate cancer treatment. Discover how this case could change the future of medicine and patents in South Africa.
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New GM for L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty SA
L’Oréal South Africa has named Theresa van Rooyen as GM of its Dermatological Beauty division. With global experience and a strong record in growing top brands, she’s set to lead CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, and SkinCeuticals into an exciting new phase—find out what her appointment means for the market.
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Brenntag and Citribel expand citric acid partnership in EMEA
Brenntag Specialties Pharma and Citribel are expanding their partnership to deliver premium citric acids and citrates to pharmaceutical customers across EMEA, including South Africa. Discover how these high-quality excipients can enhance your pharma production—now with broader access and innovative sourcing.
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SAHPRA-WHO gear up to fight falsified medicines
Discover how SAHPRA and WHO are joining forces to protect South Africa from dangerous, fake medicines. Learn about their new strategies to boost safety, ensure quality, and keep our healthcare system strong—see what this means for your business and the future of public health.
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ALPLA acquires all shares from Taba
ALPLA strengthens its leadership in Egypt’s pharma packaging by taking full ownership of the 10th of Ramadan City site from Taba. Discover how this bold move marks a new growth phase for ALPLA in North Africa.
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ALPLA enters SA’s PET recycling market
ALPLA has launched a cutting-edge PET recycling plant in Ballito, KZN, set to supply up to 35 000 tons of recycled PET annually from 2025. Discover how this R1.2 billion investment is shaping the future of sustainable packaging in South Africa.
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e-Commerce expansion for SOiL Organic Aromatherapy
Discover SOiL Organic Aromatherapy’s certified organic oils and skincare, now available on Amazon South Africa. Experience convenient access to trusted wellness products – from KwaZulu-Natal farms straight to your door – and see what’s driving SOiL’s exciting local and global online growth.
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Catrice Cosmetics colab with Generations TV show
Discover how Catrice Cosmetics is making its on-screen debut with Generations, South Africa’s most-watched TV show. See how beauty meets aspiration as Catrice becomes part of the drama—don’t miss the exclusive integration starting 17 October on SABC 1!
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Skincare industry embraces indigenous ingredients
Discover how South Africa’s native botanicals are redefining skincare, offering natural solutions proven by generations of local knowledge. Uncover the unique benefits these powerful, sustainable ingredients bring to your beauty routine.
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Chronic medicine delivery reaches major milestone
Cipla Foundation’s Sha’p Left project has delivered over two million chronic medicine parcels in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, making healthcare more accessible for local communities. Discover how this milestone is easing pressure on state facilities and improving patient convenience across South Africa.
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L’Oréal South Africa celebrates six decades of innovation
L’Oréal South Africa marks 60 years of pioneering beauty and empowering local communities. Discover how global CEO Nicolas Hieronimus celebrated this milestone in Johannesburg and why the company’s focus on inclusivity and sustainability is shaping the future of beauty in South Africa.
