African Focus
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Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards invites entries
Stand out among Africa’s top supply chain professionals—submit your entry for the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards and gain recognition for your achievements. Categories include innovation, sustainability, and more. Enter by end of February 2022 and support youth entering the industry.
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How to piece yourself together when recovering from depression
Depression affects millions of South Africans, and many never seek help. Discover practical ways to rebuild your life, supported by the latest research and professional guidance—because recovery is possible, and you’re not alone.
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Why the pharmaceutical industry is so integral to South Africa’s prosperity
Discover how South Africa’s pharmaceutical industry powers healthcare innovation and national well-being—especially vital in the wake of COVID-19. Explore why these trusted experts are key to our country’s prosperity and ongoing health security.
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Dow and WasteAid partner to solve the problem of the Plastic Nile
Dow and WasteAid have joined forces in Egypt to tackle plastic pollution along the Nile, driving new partnerships and practical solutions that turn plastic waste into value. Discover how their 18-month initiative could transform Africa’s recycling future and advance a truly circular economy.
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SMMEs must harness the power of finance to survive the pandemic
Discover why leading experts say securing finance is the key for South Africa’s SMMEs to thrive after COVID-19. Learn how smarter cash flow and planning could boost your business’s chances of success.
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Cipla cares for life in SA by launching COVID-19 anti-viral medicine
Cipla is launching molnupiravir, a COVID-19 anti-viral, in South Africa—making treatment for mild-to-moderate cases more accessible. Discover how Cipla’s local manufacturing and proven commitment to affordable healthcare are bringing vital medicines to South African communities faster than ever before.
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Conference celebrates resilience of entrepreneurs who survived COVID-19 lockdowns
Discover how South African entrepreneurs who overcame COVID-19 are now powering the nation’s economic recovery. At the Absa Smart Supplier Conference, top experts shared practical strategies on financial resilience, procurement, and digital growth—insights every SMME leader needs to thrive in today’s market.
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Dis-Chem submits 300 applications for PIMART permit to expand treatment of HIV at pharmacies
Dis-Chem is set to make HIV prevention and treatment more accessible, as pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe essential HIV medicines directly—no doctor’s script needed. Discover how this innovative PIMART permit could transform care for underserved communities.
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Cipla’s resumes manufacturing operations in Durban after looting
Cipla’s Durban facility is back in operation after being vandalised during recent unrest—no staff were injured and medicine supplies were maintained. Discover how Cipla’s swift action ensured vital treatments like HIV medications continued reaching South Africans despite the challenges.
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BASF opens new state-of-the-art personal care salon in Nigeria
BASF has launched an advanced personal care salon in Lagos, Nigeria, designed for testing and developing skin and hair care products tailored to local needs. Discover how this new facility helps brands create solutions that truly resonate with sub-Saharan African consumers.
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Machine learning helps frontline healthcare workers and at-risk patients in SA
Palindrome Data’s new machine learning-powered HIV tools are helping South African healthcare workers quickly spot and support at-risk patients, even in clinics without digital access. Discover how this groundbreaking solution improves treatment and retention for those who need it most.
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Women’s health in Africa is a pressing human rights issue
Millions of African women still struggle to access vital healthcare, making women’s health a critical human rights challenge. Discover why better diagnostics and focused interventions are essential to unlock the continent’s full potential and improve lives for generations to come.
