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Boulogne-Billancourt, 8 July 2026 - CFAO Healthcare, the healthcare division of the CFAO Group, announces the acquisition of a 75% stake in Medswana, one of Botswana’s leading pharmaceutical wholesalers. 

CFAO Healthcare accelerates its expansion in Southern Africa with the acquisition of Medswana in Botswana

Following the launch of its operations in South Africa in 2024, CFAO Healthcare reaches a new milestone in the deployment of its regional platform in Southern Africa. This acquisition illustrates its strategy of building a regional pharmaceutical distribution network capable of meeting the growing needs of African healthcare systems while ensuring the highest standards of quality and traceability.

JOHANNESBURG, 21 April 2026 - Seacom today announced the launch of Seacom PeeringReach at ZANOG iWeek 2026, Irene Country Lodge. Seacom PeeringReach is a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa's Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into local municipalities and regional hubs, addressing the high costs and complexity traditionally associated with accessing national exchange connectivity.

Seacom launches Seacom PeeringReach to extend South Africa's exchange fabric into local municipalities, reducing connectivity costs

JOHANNESBURG, 21 April 2026 - Seacom today announced the launch of Seacom PeeringReach at ZANOG iWeek 2026, Irene Country Lodge. Seacom...

DRAKENSBERG, KWAZULU-NATAL, 16 February 2026 - Following the extraordinary success of last year's Music in the Mountains festival, the Drakensberg Boys Choir School is preparing to once again welcome audiences to its home campus in the majestic Drakensberg for MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS 2026, taking place from Friday, 24 April to Monday, 27 April 2026, themed Hope, Heritage and Harmony.

Music in the Mountains returns to the berg with four days of Hope, Heritage and Harmony 

DRAKENSBERG, KWAZULU-NATAL, 16 February 2026 - Following the extraordinary success of last year's Music in the Mountains festival, the Drakensberg...

JOHANNESBURG, 5 FEBRUARY 2026 - Gauteng's running community is gearing up for one of the most demanding and iconic tests of endurance on the calendar as the Pirates 21K powered by Medshield returns on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Medshield powers Joburg’s toughest half marathon in 2026

JOHANNESBURG, 5 FEBRUARY 2026 - Gauteng's running community is gearing up for one of the most demanding and iconic tests of endurance on the...

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Medshield Medical Scheme is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Wayne Riback as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective 2 February 2026. Dr Riback brings more than two decades of clinical, pharmaceutical and managed-care leadership experience to the role, strengthening Medshield’s commitment to sustainable, high-quality and member-centred healthcare.

Medshield Medical Scheme appoints new experienced Chief Medical Officer

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - Medshield Medical Scheme is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Wayne Riback as its new Chief Medical Officer...

DRAKENSBERG, SOUTH AFRICA – 1 December 2025 – Following a triumphant and warmly received 2025 Noël Tour across KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg Boys Choir School is delighted to announce that preparations are in full swing for the annual Drakies Christmas in the Berg Music Festival, taking place from 5 to 7 December 2025 on the school's iconic mountain campus.

Drakensberg Boys Choir set to end 2025 on a high note with the Drakies Christmas in the Berg music festival

DRAKENSBERG, SOUTH AFRICA – 1 December 2025 – Following a triumphant and warmly received 2025 Noël Tour across KwaZulu-Natal, the Drakensberg Boys...

Seacom, Africa's original digital fibre backbone infrastructure and trusted partner for future business growth, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity at AfricaCom 2025 in Cape Town. Seacom provides secure services, connecting the continent and beyond.

A bold new chapter for Seacom as the African connectivity pioneer rebrands

Johannesburg, 12 November 2025 — Seacom, Africa's original digital fibre backbone infrastructure and trusted partner for future business growth...

Johannesburg, 12 November 2025 — Seacom, Africa's original digital fibre backbone infrastructure and trusted partner for future business growth, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity at AfricaCom 2025 in Cape Town. Seacom is the provider of secure services, connecting the continent and beyond. The brand refresh marks a bold new chapter in the company's history and reaffirms its commitment to innovation, client focus, and digital leadership.

Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 October 2025 – CFAO Healthcare South Africa proudly announces that it has attained a Level 3 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, following the successful verification of its 2025 scorecard. This achievement underscores the company's ongoing dedication to empowerment, inclusivity, and shared growth within the South African healthcare sector.

CFAO Healthcare South Africa Achieves Level 3 B-BBEE Status

Johannesburg, South Africa – 30 October 2025 – CFAO Healthcare South Africa proudly announces that it has attained a Level 3 Broad-Based Black...

SINGAPORE – 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - SEACOM, Africa’s trailblazer in digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of SEACOM 2.0, a groundbreaking subsea cable system poised to redefine connectivity across the Indian Ocean Basin, Middle East, Mediterranean, and Southern Europe. Unveiled at Submarine Networks World 2025 in Singapore, the project marks a bold leap toward securing Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the explosive demand for AI, cloud, and real-time data services.

Unveiling SEACOM 2.0 - 
A new digital renaissance and subsea network to power the Indian Ocean Basin's digital and AI future

SINGAPORE – 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 - SEACOM, Africa’s trailblazer in digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of SEACOM 2.0, a groundbreaking...

Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 August 2025: Following a month of impactful community engagement in July, SEACOM is proud to reflect on its Mandela Month journey of connection, inclusion, and empowerment. Inspired by the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela, SEACOM's Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives in July demonstrated that connectivity – when used with purpose – can be one of the most effective tools for driving meaningful social change.

SEACOM wraps up Mandela Month with a renewed commitment to meaningful connectivity and community upliftment 

Johannesburg, South Africa – 19 August 2025: Following a month of impactful community engagement in July, SEACOM is proud to reflect on its...

RANDBURG, 30 JUNE 2025 - Medshield Medical Scheme is proud to announce its audited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, highlighting a year of financial resilience, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to member satisfaction. The Scheme continues demonstrating its leadership in the healthcare industry, ensuring sustainable growth and delivering value to its members. The Annual Financial Results were presented at the Scheme's Annual General Meeting held in Randburg today.

Medshield Medical Scheme delivers strong financial performance and member-centric growth in 2024

RANDBURG, 30 JUNE 2025 - Medshield Medical Scheme is proud to announce its audited Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December...

Promoting health, wellness, and community spirit as Your Partner for Life

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

DURBAN, 15 MAY 2025 – The Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 is back on 18 May, bringing over 20,000 walkers to the Durban promenade to celebrate fitness, fun, and community. As an official registration partner, Medshield Medical Scheme is again championing health and wellness under the banner Your Partner for Life – with exciting fitness activations, digital health screenings, and interactive competitions to energise the event.

Media releases

CFAO Healthcare accelerates its expansion in Southern Africa with the acquisition of Medswana in Botswana

Seacom launches Seacom PeeringReach to extend South Africa's exchange fabric into local municipalities, reducing connectivity costs

Music in the Mountains returns to the berg with four days of Hope, Heritage and Harmony

Medshield powers Joburg’s toughest half marathon in 2026

Medshield Medical Scheme appoints new experienced Chief Medical Officer

Drakensberg Boys Choir set to end 2025 on a high note with the Drakies Christmas in the Berg music festival

A bold new chapter for Seacom as the African connectivity pioneer rebrands

CFAO Healthcare South Africa Achieves Level 3 B-BBEE Status

Unveiling SEACOM 2.0 - A new digital renaissance and subsea network to power the Indian Ocean Basin's digital and AI future

SEACOM wraps up Mandela Month with a renewed commitment to meaningful connectivity and community upliftment

Medshield Medical Scheme delivers strong financial performance and member-centric growth in 2024

Medshield returns to the Suncoast ECR Big Walk 2025 on 18 May

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