OUR CEO
A fond farewell
As we approach October, my final month as Group CEO of AfroCentric, I am honoured to address you through...
ED's LETTER
A time of new beginnings
As we embrace the arrival of spring, I trust this message finds you energised! Much like the season’s renewal,...
SPECIAL
Just call us AfroScenes!
We have a new name! After sifting through more than 100 suggestions from you, our valued employees, we are...
Honouring the women of AfroCentric
In August, AfroCentric celebrated South Africa’s Women’s Month in style, honouring the immense contribution of our company’s women. Women’s...
OUR BUSINESS
Our Transformation Team is on the go
AfroCentric supports South Africa’s transformation agenda to redress the injustices of the past. We want our workforce to be...
Meet our leader in HC Operations
Cokisa Titi, GM: HC Operations, shares with us what her role entails and how her team is helping the...
What the NHI Bill process means for you
South Africa’s new National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill aims to provide quality healthcare for all, regardless of income. But...
Empowering and equipping our EE forum members
AfroCentric places a high priority on creating a workplace that is fair and equal, which is why we have...
2023 Bonitas Financial Roadshow: a resounding success
Bonitas Medical Fund’s highly anticipated 2023 Financial Roadshow, held in July at The Orangery in Bryanston, was a resounding success....
Industry leaders connect at Bonitas brunch
Bonitas Medical Fund’s first-ever Bonitas Corporate Executive Brunch, held in June at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, was a...
OUR LEADERS
Networking over breakfast
The biannual CEO breakfast is an opportunity for our CEO, Ahmed Banderker, to welcome new senior managers to the...
OUR PEOPLE
Peak performance on Kilimanjaro
In July, Hunadi Madisha, GEMS Alternative to Hospital Case Manager, climbed Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Her gruelling...
This is how we’re celebrating our heritage
AfroCentric colleagues share what Heritage Day means to them and what they do to mark this important day. Fayga...
OUR KNOWLEDGE CORNER
Be cyber safe: what is social engineering?
When scammers try to manipulate you into performing an action or sharing confidential information, it is known as social...
Gerda addresses fraud, waste and abuse
Gerda Strydom, General Manager of the Forensics Business Unit, was interviewed on SAfm recently where she discussed the impact...
Fight against fraud
Fraud is the wilful misrepresentation of facts and/or any information to illegally obtain financial gain or benefit at the...
OUR WELLNESS
Celebrating pillars of healthcare
World Pharmacists Day, celebrated on 25 September, is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions pharmacists make...
A day close to our hearts
World Heart Day on 29 September serves as a gentle yet poignant reminder of the importance of heart health...
The dark cloud behind the vaping trend
It’s often seen as a fashionable alternative to smoking, particularly among the younger generation – but vaping has its...
New Covid subvariant keeps world on its toes
The newest Covid-19 subvariant to be identified, called Eris or EG.5, is a clear indication that the virus is...
Mental health matters
The AfroCentric Employee Wellness Team has prioritised mental health as a key pillar with an array of programmes, events...
Shining a light on the mind’s wellbeing
On 10 October every year, people around the globe commemorate World Mental Health Day. More than just a day...
Diphtheria cases detected in South Africa
Medscheme has warned that there is a concern that diphtheria, once thought to be eradicated, is re-emerging. Here’s what...
The significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, a wave of pink ribbons, events and stories sweep across various platforms, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
Bridging ancient wisdom and modern medicine in healthcare
September is Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour the rich history embedded in African culture. As we explore...
OUR CSI
Promoting wellness and healthcare for the vulnerable
AfroCentric and De Beers join forces together with the support of the South African Business Coalition on Health and...
Developing young maths masters
Girls from 25 Cape Town high schools recently attended the Women in Mathematics mini convention, where they had the...
FUN STUFF
Check your recall
Think you have a photographic memory? Read the magazine and see how accurately you can remember our articles! What...





























