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By James White, Director: Sales and Marketing at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions Medical aid remains essential for accessing private healthcare in South Africa, but it is no longer safe to assume it will cover the full cost of treatment. In 2026, industry regulators recommended that scheme contribution increases be capped at around 6-7% (CPI plus […]

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A quiet yet powerful surge of momentum is currently sweeping through Kinshasa. On 27–28 August 2026, the historic capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo will become the beating heart of African commerce and strategic vision as the DRC Investment Forum opens its doors at the iconic Fleuve Congo Hotel. Proudly presented with Vodacom Congo […]

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CEPI-backed studies will analyse blood samples from thousands of people who have already been vaccinated against Zaire ebolavirus, with first results expected within months CEPI is providing US$4.17 million to four research projects designed to assess whether vaccines already or previously licensed against Zaire ebolavirus—including Ervebo—could offer protection against Bundibug...

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, underscoring the resilience of its business model and continued support towards trade and economic development activities across Africa and the Caribbean. The Group’s total assets and contingencies increased by 7.8% to US$52....

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Government-led initiative enters its next phase with a focus on delivering skills, digital inclusion and economic opportunity for women across Nigeria. #SheIsIncluded With the conclusion of the SheIsIncluded 2026 Summit, attention now turns to implementation. Convened by the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) together with the Federal Ministry o...

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