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Child Hunger Worsens Despite Improved National Food Security

by Jana Marx & Nompilo Goba | Business­ Day | 17 October 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Archive, October 2024

Uncover the paradox of child hunger in South Africa as overall food security improves. Understand the challenges facing families.

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Pharmacists Prescribe HIV Treatment and Enhance Care

by Jana Marx | Business Day | 14 October 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Archive, October 2024

Find out how trained pharmacists can now prescribe HIV treatment, revolutionizing access to antiretroviral therapy for patients.

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Godongwana blames provinces for healthcare staffing crisis

by Tamar Kahn | Business Day | 30 October 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana attributes the staffing crisis in SA's healthcare services to provinces mismanaging Treasury funds intended for wages.

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AI innovations promise to revolutionise African healthcare

by Matthew Hirsch | Financial Mail | 31 October 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Find out about groundbreaking AI innovations presented by tech giants aimed at improving healthcare delivery and efficiency.

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SA’s largest pharmacy chains have ambitious expansion plans

by Adele Shevel | Financial Mail | 31 October 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

South Africa’s two largest pharmacy chains, Clicks and Dis-Chem, are pushing aggressive expansion plans, reflecting market optimism about their future growth.

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Aspen secures licensing agreement to enter GLP-1 market

by Nompilo Goba | Business Day | 30 October 2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | Archive, October 2024

Aspen Pharmacare has secured a licensing agreement to enter the GLP-1 agonist market, positioning it for growth in diabetes and obesity treatment solutions.

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