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AstraZeneca Young Health Programme and UNICEF partner to advance health equity in South Africa

AstraZeneca invests over $100 million from 2010 to 2030 in global Young Health Programme, a flagship programme within its health equity strategy, including continued collaboration with UNICEF in South Africa AstraZeneca today announced a total investment of more than US$100 million in its Young Health Programme (YHP) from 2010 to 2030, reaffirming its commitment to …

Mining Indaba 2027 sets a new benchmark for community participation and partnership

Communities are playing an increasingly influential role in decisions that shape mining projects, livelihoods and local economies, creating greater expectations for meaningful participation, collaboration and shared decision-making.   Mining Indaba 2027 (MI27) is strengthening its focus on communities by amplifying their voices and perspectives across the programme through Community Voices. The programme creates opportunities for …

AstraZeneca helps expand access to advanced ovarian cancer diagnostics in South Africa

AstraZeneca has launched the Helix Project in South Africa to help expand access to advanced diagnostic testing for eligible ovarian cancer patients, supporting earlier and more informed treatment decisions. Ovarian cancer remains one of the most serious and challenging cancers affecting women, with outcomes often shaped by how early the disease is identified and whether …

Mining Indaba sharpens focus: Turning partnerships into tangible deliverables

  Investing in African Mining Indaba is entering the next phase of its evolution, one defined by shifting from collaborative conversations to successful commitment delivery. As preparations begin toward Mining Indaba 2027, the event is sharpening its focus on how partnerships across African mining translate into practical outcomes and investment decisions. South Africa’s Minister of …

Tata Consultancy Services South Africa achieves Level-1 B BBEE contributor status

Milestone strengthens client and market confidence, reinforces long-term TCS commitment to development and inclusive growth in South Africa   Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today announced that TCS South Africa has achieved the highest recognition in the country’s broad-based Black Economic Empowerment …

Africa is redefining the global mining equation as investors position themselves for the decade ahead

With commodity markets recalibrating and capital chasing long term resilience, Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 is positioning itself as the nexus of global mining investment. This is where Africa’s resource wealth meets the world’s dealmakers, shaping strategies that will define the next decade of growth. Commodity Cycles, Capital Flows, and Africa’s Moment: Renowned investor …

Emerging Insight – South Africa: the end of waiting on ratings?

Upturn in ratings looks set to begin SA's sovereign ratings have been unchanged for five years: Fitch BB-/stable; Moody's Ba2/stable; S&P BB-/positive. However, near-term fiscal improvements could herald the start of an upward trend in the ratings trajectory. Delivering higher GDP growth could provide more upgrades. It's not yet good enough for talk of investment …

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MTN Group Fintech to host inaugural Summit 2025 in Johannesburg

MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s largest fintech platform by scale and reach, will be hosting its inaugural MTN Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 9 to 11 September 2025. Themed “Take-Off”, the Summit will convene 300 delegates from across Africa and beyond, including policy makers, regulators, fintech innovators, and industry leaders from our diverse …

Be the Reason: A Movement in Partnership with TransUnion and the International Finance Corporation to Unlock Financial Opportunity for All.

TransUnion, a global information and insights company, has launched a bold new campaign, ‘Be the Reason Things Change’, aimed at making financial inclusion a reality for more South Africans. This powerful initiative calls on individuals, communities, businesses, and institutions to join a movement for change, one that ensures every person is seen, supported, and given …

Vodacom invests R620 million to improve connectivity and promote digital inclusion in deep rural areas and townships within Mpumalanga

MBOMBELA - Vodacom Mpumalanga is making bold strides toward digital inclusion by spending R620 million on its network this financial year. This investment is focused on expanding network infrastructure, driving access to connectivity, particularly in deep rural communities and township areas, and demonstrating Vodacom's commitment to building a digital society that leaves no one behind. …

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