African Development Fund to inject $9,57 million in SADC
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) will be funding countries in Southern Africa (SADC) to the tune of $9.57 million, in grants. The funding is to…
More cases of Avian Flu reported in seabirds
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continue to impact seabirds along the South African coastline. Positive cases were confirmed in African Penguins, Kelp Gulls and Common Terns, in the…
First robot assisted surgery at Mediclinic Bloemfontein
The first radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland) using da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, was conducted at the Mediclinic Bloemfontein. Dr Rachel Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Mediclinic, Southern Africa,…
Health experts say prevention is better than cure in young children
While diarrhea and pneumonia are most common diseases in young children between November and May, every year, doctors say Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is the reason for most hospital admissions. But…
NHL announced revised dates for the release of antivenom
The South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) part of the National Health Laboratory (NHL) announced a delay in the release of antivenom products. Professor Koleka Mlisana, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
What about health and safety in mining discussions this week?
Union Association of South Africa (UASA), a trade union in mining, said on Tuesday, the Mining Indaba must bring solutions to underground fatalities and injuries, as well among discussions. The…
Nature, Carbon and Climate Are Becoming Core Investment Themes – with Africa at the Centre
This article was written by the Vuka Group, organisers of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES). The global biodiversity finance gap is estimated to reach USD 942 billion per year by…
Emerging technologies are reshaping the future of built environment
A technology exhibition by UJ civil engineering students and academics demonstrates a state-of-the-art 3D printing construction system, at the Innovative Building Technologies Summit in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The technology enables the…
GCR places Fedhealth on “review extension”
The Global Credit Rating Agency GCR Ratings (GCR), part of Moody’s, announced a ‘Review Extension’ for Fedhealth Medical Scheme‘s (Fedhealth or the Scheme) in January 2026. A rating update is…
300 cases of malaria reported in Mpumalanga
About 300 cases of malaria were reported in Mpumalanga, in January 2026. The Department of Health said areas most affected, are the Ehlanzeni District’s Nkomazi, City of Mbombela, and Bushbuckridge…