South Africa

Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) commends Minister on appointment of hospital CEOs

The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) welcomes the Department of Health’s appointment of new CEOs to 102 of the country’s public hospitals as part of government’s strategy to improve the quality of healthcare delivery. “We are impressed with the thorough manner in which this process has been carried out and with the interviewing and appointment of qualified healthcare managers to so many public hospitals,” says HASA CEO, Dr Dumisani Bomela. “These appointments lay the foundation for the better management of our state institutions, which is critical to the success of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system.” Minister of Health,... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, January 23rd 2013 | Read Comments

South Africa Achievers Awards (SAAA) partners with Global Career Company (GCC)

The United Kingdom based South African Achievers Awards(S.A.A.A) recognise and reward South African /excellence in all areas of life – from business to sport, entertainment to public service, the arts to charitable good works.  It is a unique platform from which to showcase the valuable and distinctive contribution made by members of the South African community. S.A.A.A is pleased to announce its partnership with Global Career Company for their inaugural S.A.A.A presentation. Bulelwa Sompeta CEO of S.A.A.A said “SAAA is honoured to partner with GCC for this prestigious event. They have been very supportive and believe in our brand. We... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 | Read Comments

A healthy lifestyle: Insurance against high medical costs

After a well-deserved break, many of us are eager to rush into the new year in the fast lane and take it by storm. For this very reason, February, as healthy lifestyle awareness month, is meant to stop us in our tracks and remind us of the importance of following a healthy, balanced lifestyle if we are to realise our goals of living a longer, more fulfilled life. Fact is: the healthier people are – physically and mentally – the better they are equipped to deal with the strains and stresses of everyday life, remain economically active and productive, and contribute... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Monday, January 14th 2013 | Read Comments

iROKO Partners Heads South in 2013

…..Leading African entertainment company starts year with new office in Jo’burg – iROKO Partners, the world’s largest online distributor of Nigerian movies and music, starts 2013 with news of further expansion, with the opening of a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The office, located in Maboneng precinct, will house a team of up to 5 and will be a regional hub for iROKO Partners with specific focus on the development of new business partnerships, working closer with key South African media agencies and the sourcing of new content for its popular movie and music platforms, iROKOtv and iROKING. Genevieve Dumorne, who heads... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, January 8th 2013 | Read Comments

UK: Nominations Now Open for South Africa Achievers Awards (SAAA)

The United Kingdom based South African Achievers Awards(S.A.A.A) recognise and reward South African excellence in all areas of life – from business to sport, entertainment to public service, the arts to charitable good works.  It is a unique platform from which to showcase the valuable and distinctive contribution made by members of the South African community. Bulelwa Sompeta CEO of SAAA said “It is now time for our unsung heroes to shine, time to know that someone is watching and appreciating their great work, time to restore their pride and to believe in themselves” Over the next six weeks we... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, December 27th 2012 | Read Comments