{"id":24819,"date":"2026-02-27T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/?page_id=24819"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:50:56","slug":"afrocentric17","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/afrocentric17","title":{"rendered":"Afrocentric17"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Annual Results and a\u00a0strategic\u00a0reset<\/a><\/h2>
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In March we presented our annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025. It was a tough year...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Ed's Letter<\/h4><\/div>
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Autumn’s embrace<\/a><\/h2>
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Welcome to our first edition of 2026. As autumn settles in, it invites a natural pause for reflection. This...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Our Business<\/h4><\/div>
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55 Years of excellence\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Medscheme turned 55 on 1 March, celebrating a legacy that has shaped South Africa\u2019s healthcare landscape and our AfroCentric...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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A\u00a0new star rises<\/a><\/h2>
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Medscheme is proud to introduce NOVA: Powered by VIBE \u2013 the new face of our Quality Management System. In...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Delivering on strategy<\/a><\/h2>
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Every year on 1\u202fJanuary, Medscheme releases a fully renewed set of benefits and limits for all our schemes. It...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Ignite the future\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Congratulations to\u202fall our Ignite Awards winners, who have exemplified our culture and gone\u202fabove and beyond\u202ffor our company and our...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Built different<\/a><\/h2>
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When Fedhealth says that we are \u201cbuilt different\u201d to answer the healthcare needs of real South Africans, we mean...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Transforming healthcare together\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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In February, we officially onboarded five new Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) beneficiaries, each bringing innovative solutions and passion...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Know your leader<\/h4><\/div>
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Our CSI<\/h4><\/div>
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Laces tight \u2013 heads high\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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The AfroCentric Group, together with the Sanlam Foundation, delivered 1,390 pairs of My Walk school shoes\u202fto learners at Gcobani...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Moments of joy<\/a><\/h2>
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The annual Charlotte Maxeke Hospital School Christmas Celebration offered young learners spending last year\u2019s festive season in hospital care...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Our Knowledge Centre<\/h4><\/div>
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You are the\u00a0strongest link<\/a><\/h2>
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One of the leading cyber threats to companies today is vulnerabilities in the supply chain, but if we all...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Our People<\/h4><\/div>
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Integration\u00a0in sync\u202f<\/a><\/h2>
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Ever wondered what it takes to keep all our systems aligned and talking to each other? The answer is:...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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A credit to the team<\/a><\/h2>
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Shout out to Ndzalama Baloyi, a Credit Controller at Medscheme who always goes above and beyond for his team,...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Rights matter<\/a><\/h2>
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On 21 March we celebrated Human Rights Day, pausing to honour those who sacrificed their lives for freedom and...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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An ancient beauty\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Our colleagues in Namibia commemorated their Independence Day on 21 March, celebrating their rugged country\u2019s unique people and beauty....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Future-proof our\u00a0freedom\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Every year on 27 April, we pause to remember the extraordinary sacrifices our struggle heroes made to secure the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Our DEI<\/h4><\/div>
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Beyond mobility<\/a><\/h2>
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International Wheelchair Day on 1 March celebrates the freedom and independence wheelchairs bring to millions globally, but it\u2019s not...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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A culture of inclusion<\/a><\/h2>
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Creating an inclusive workplace isn\u2019t just about compliance \u2013 it\u2019s about unlocking the full potential of every team member...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Our Wellness<\/h4><\/div>
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Here for you\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Did you know you have access to free 24-hour confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)? Our EAP...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Health is wealth<\/a><\/h2>
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Key health awareness days and weeks provide crucial opportunities for us to focus our attention on important health issues...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Happy, healthy moms\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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We celebrated National Pregnancy Awareness Week (3-7 February) with a heart-warming community event at Eluthandweni Maternity Health Services, bringing...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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On the rebound\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Dr\u202fNkateko\u202fMsimeki\u202fand the Medscheme Health Policy Unit\u2019s latest newsletter takes a deeper look into the dreaded weight rebound effect after...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Your health in your hands\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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World Cancer Day (4 February) and Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (19-25 January) remind us that early detection remains our...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Don\u2019t\u00a0bet on it<\/a><\/h2>
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We are committed to promoting effective financial and mental wellbeing as key drivers of a healthy, sustainable workplace culture....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Celebrating a successful\u00a0Movember\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Our Movember event in 2025 was a powerful reminder of the importance of men\u2019s health and the vital role...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Nurturing mental wellness\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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As each season brings new challenges and opportunities, the Mental Health Round Table continues to serve as a supportive,...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Fun Stuff<\/h4><\/div>
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Fact or fiction<\/a><\/h2>
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Ready to have your mind absolutely blown? We\u2019ve cooked up the ultimate quiz that\u2019ll have you scratching your head...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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