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Travel insurance – when a holiday turns into a hospital bill
Travel insurance is still too often treated as an optional extra. But when a medical emergency strikes while abroad, it can mean the difference between getting the care you need and facing potential overwhelming financial and practical fallout. Most travellers plan carefully for where they will stay, what they will pack and what they want to experience.
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The prevention dividend – why earlier action is changing healthcare outcomes
Over the past decade, mortality among Discovery Health Medical Scheme members has declined by 5.6%. This improvement reflects a combination of earlier diagnosis, stronger treatment pathways, broader access to high-quality healthcare and sustained behaviour change. It demonstrates an important principle: better health outcomes are not accidental. They are achieved through deliberate action.
Nedbank unaudited interim financial results for the 6 months ended 30...
The US-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on the global economy in the second quarter of 2026. Higher energy prices pushed global inflation higher. Consequently, some markets adopted a more hawkish monetary policy stance. The operating environment in South Africa (SA) during the first half of 2026 was mixed. Real GDP growth in the first quarter surprised on the upside.
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Breaking boundaries – Kgomotso Mannya’s marketing leadership journey
Kgomotso Mannya is the Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Africa. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in leading brand and commercial strategy across beauty, technology and consumer goods. Her career trajectory reflects more than progression. It demonstrates the intentional application of African marketing leadership strategy in complex and evolving markets.
Breaking Barriers: Kerry van der Merwe’s Path to CFO at Rainbow...
In the dynamic and challenging business world, women’s leadership roles have been evolving rapidly, yet there remains much ground to cover. Kerry van der Merwe, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rainbow Chicken Ltd., stands as a testament to the progress made and the work still to be done. Her journey, marked by perseverance, strategic foresight, and a commitment to gender equality, offers valuable insights for aspiring female leaders and decision-makers across industries.
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