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Government officials examine machinery at the Western Cape's Chronic Dispensing Unit. The author argues that healthcare investment should not be viewed as a cost, but as an opportunity with long term economic benefits.
HEALTHCARE

Why healthcare could become the next growth engine for emerging markets

Healthcare investment should be viewed as economic infrastructure, argues Asgar Rangoonwala of Johnson & Johnson, with prevention, treatment and innovation capable of improving…

  • Asgar Rangoonwala
3 min read
The inaugural State of Medical Schemes Report reveals that almost 9 million South Africans who earn above the tax threshold are choosing not to join medical schemes.
MEDICAL AID CONTRIBUTIONS

Nearly 9 million working South Africans struggle to afford medical aid

An HFA report estimates that 8,79 million South Africans earn above the tax threshold but remain outside medical schemes, as contributions rise faster than many household incomes.

  • Gcwalisile Khanyile
5 min read
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore.
DISCOVERY

Discovery Bank swings into profit as group earnings grow 17%

Discovery’s normalised profit from operations rose to R17.75 billion in the year to 30 June, helped by strong performances from Discovery Bank, its South African businesses and…

  • Edward West
4 min read
Healthcare is in crisis, and the failures in governance are directly undermining patient care.
SOUTH AFRICA HEALTHCARE

No water, no power, no doctors: The reality destroying South Africa’s NHI dream

As the National Health Insurance moves forward, medical experts warn that funding cannot fix broken water systems, rolling blackouts, and critical doctor shortages.

  • Vuyile Madwansti
6 min read