- Cosmoprof roadshow heads to South Africa in October The promotional programme of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2016 in various international countries went live in September. A series of roadshows are being hosted in select countries worldwide, with events scheduled for South Africa on 29 and 30 October. Local beauty industry professionals are invited to attend the presentation and cocktail function taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Johannesburg on 29 October.
- Convenient coding with Anser U2 hand-held printer Coding and marking have come a long way since the concept of a machine-readable barcode was first patented in America in 1949. Innovation in this field has been fuelled by a growing demand for solutions that enable traceability through the entire value chain. It’s also been driven by a demand for coding technology that produces...
- ICA claimants ‘a step closer to receiving fair claims settlement from Santam’ nsurance Claims Africa (ICA) says it believes that businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector are a step closer to having their claims resolved fairly “as Santam abandons all targets of its intended appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, save for the length of the indemnity period.” On Tuesday 16 February, the Western Cape...
- What now? I have been breached By Corien Vermaak, Cyber Security Specialist, Cisco South Africa. Recently we have seen an increase in cyber-attacks, both locally and globally. People are becoming more aware of the impact of data breaches. Yes, we all feel at risk, and with several companies breached being close to home, I have been asked many times what to...
- SA off to an eventful start It’s fair to say this year has already gotten off to an eventful start, with the SARB unexpectedly cutting the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, while lowering 2020 economic growth projections down from 1.4% to 1.2%.
- Plastics|SA’s waste collection success Plastics|SA’s clean-up crews collected more than 39 000 kg’s of waste along the routes used by the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon participants in Cape Town. Douw Steyn, the director of sustainability at Plastics|SA says a majority of the waste collected after annual events such as the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon comprises plastic. Plastic has a high recycling value.
- Life and living annuities - consider combining the two For most people, retirement can be a new and unfamiliar phase of life. It can be very stressful transitioning from having a regular income, to having one pot of money that must last you for the rest of your retirement years. At the same time, we are living in a time where advances in technology...
- NHI will undermine, not improve, healthcare for all Pressing ahead with National Health Insurance (NHI) will steadily undermine South Africa’s excellent private healthcare system, and overburden the country’s already gravely deficient public health system, at vast cost to taxpayers.
- BBF Safety Group recognised at KZN Business Awards BBF Safety Group is proud to have been recognised in multiple categories at the recent Durban Chamber of Commerce KZN Exporter of the Year Awards held at the Durban International Convention Centre. The workplace safety solutions provider – who now exports to more than 20 countries globally – was named the winner in the Emerging...
- Refurbishment with modern uPVC windows and doors Summary The homeowner replaced all wooden windows and doors with modern REHAU uPVC. Key Facts Location: Western Cape, South Africa System: REHAU 60mm uPVC system Features: Double glazing, safety locks Fabricator: Glasfit Brackenfell The wooden windows and doors at this residence needed to be replaced due to their deteriorating condition. ...

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23 Sep 2020

Merck expands its ADC manufacturing capabilities

Merck has announced a € 59 million expansion of its HPAPI and ADC manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its facility…

Merck expands its ADC manufacturing capabilities

Merck has announced a € 59 million expansion of its HPAPI and ADC manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its facility near Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This investment will allow large-scale manufacturing of increasingly potent compounds for therapies that have the potential to treat cancer. Completion is expected by mid-2022 and should…

20 Jun 2018

Novartis brings over US$149 million GDP benefits to SA

International pharmaceutical company Novartis, already heavily invested in science and healthcare development partnerships across the continent, contributes around US$150 million…

Novartis brings over US$149 million GDP benefits to SA

International pharmaceutical company Novartis, already heavily invested in science and healthcare development partnerships across the continent, contributes around US$150 million to South African GDP each year, the company’s new CEO has revealed.

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