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businessreport.co.za | Ashley Lechman
CAREERSAvian Bell, CEO of Quantumed. Image: Supplied. Quantumed, on Friday announced that its CEO, Avian Bell, has been named to the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 in the Healthcare category. "This recognition celebrates Bell’s visionary leadership and Quantumed’s unwavering commitment to the personal healthcare industry through community upliftment and public health education across South Africa," Quantumed said.
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businessreport.co.za | Ashley Lechman
Hidden within the Nike Dunk model are stash compartments to safely store championship rings or other essentials, as well as extra laces for custom color swap-outs. Image: Supplied. Nike and the LEGO Group announced that their global multi-year partnership kicks off this June with a series of immersive experiences and co-branded products designed to inspire kids everywhere to embrace the joy of active and creative play.
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iol.co.za | Ashley Lechman
4minUber's logo is seen on a smartphone. Image: File photo: Sergio PerezSouth Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a little chaos, and a whole lot of South African spirit collide in the backseat of a ride.
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businessreport.co.za | Ashley Lechman
ENVIRONMENTSince launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative grew into a national network of 39 machines across Pick n Pay stores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape. Image: Supplied.
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OUTLOOK 4minSouth Africa's economic growth has plummeted to just 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, following a revised 0.4% gain in late 2024, raising concerns about the country's economic future amid revised forecasts from the South African Reserve BankImage: Leon Muller Independent NewspapersSouth Africa’s economy remains under significant strain, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth lagging behind population increases over the past decade.
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CAPITAL MARKETSThe S&P Global logo is displayed on its offices in the financial district in New York CityImage: File. S&P Global Ratings has said that the outlook for the country remains positive, during its South Africa Capital Markets Conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday. S&P global experts and industry leaders, engaged in dynamic panel discussions during the conference.
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businessreport.co.za | Ashley Lechman
SOLAR HEALTHCARESister Poppy Vilakazi with Solar power unit. Image: Supplied. Bestmed Medical Scheme has solidified its partnership with the non-profit organisation Unjani Clinic, making significant strides in healthcare delivery across the Eastern Cape and Free State regions. Through generous donations, including an ultrasound machine and a solar power unit, Bestmed is addressing two pressing challenges: maternal health and power instability that have crippled healthcare services in rural areas.
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iol.co.za | Ashley Lechman
TAX 3minThe newly imposed dumping duty stands at 41.47% on all exporters not specifically named in the Government Gazette, effective for a six-month period from late May to late November 2025. Image: Jason BoudThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) has implemented provisional anti-dumping duties on new pneumatic tyres imported from Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia as of 29 May 2025.
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iol.co.za | Ashley Lechman
DIGITAL CURRENCY 3minA notable evolution among African governments has been the significant strides in digital asset regulation. Image: File. The recent 2025 Africa CEO Forum marked a turning point in digital finance discussions, as business and policy leaders highlighted the growing role ofstablecoinsand digital assets in shaping monetarysovereignty, cross-border trade and financial inclusion across the continent.
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persfin.co.za | Ashley Lechman
DIGITAL CURRENCYA notable evolution among African governments has been the significant strides in digital asset regulation. Image: File. The recent 2025 Africa CEO Forum marked a turning point in digital finance discussions, as business and policy leaders highlighted the growing role ofstablecoinsand digital assets in shaping monetarysovereignty, cross-border trade and financial inclusion across the continent.
