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OUR CEO<\/h4><\/div>
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A fond farewell<\/a><\/h2>
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As we approach October, my final month as Group CEO of AfroCentric, I am honoured to address you through...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

ED's LETTER<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Editor<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

A time of new beginnings<\/a><\/h2>
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As we embrace the arrival of spring, I trust this message finds you energised! Much like the season\u2019s renewal,...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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SPECIAL<\/h4><\/div>
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Just call us AfroScenes!<\/a><\/h2>
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We have a new name! After sifting through more than 100 suggestions from you, our valued employees, we are...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Honouring the women of AfroCentric<\/a><\/h2>
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In August, AfroCentric celebrated South Africa\u2019s Women\u2019s Month in style, honouring the immense contribution of our company\u2019s women. Women\u2019s...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR BUSINESS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Our Transformation Team is on the go<\/a><\/h2>
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AfroCentric supports South Africa\u2019s transformation agenda to redress the injustices of the past. We want our workforce to be...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Meet our leader in HC Operations<\/a><\/h2>
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Cokisa Titi, GM: HC Operations, shares with us what her role entails and how her team is helping the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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What the NHI Bill process means for you<\/a><\/h2>
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South Africa\u2019s new National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill aims to provide quality healthcare for all, regardless of income. But...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Empowering and equipping our EE forum members<\/a><\/h2>
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AfroCentric places a high priority on creating a workplace that is fair and equal, which is why we have...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

2023 Bonitas Financial Roadshow: a resounding success<\/a><\/h2>
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Bonitas Medical Fund\u2019s highly anticipated 2023 Financial Roadshow, held in July at The Orangery in Bryanston, was a resounding success....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Industry leaders connect at Bonitas brunch<\/a><\/h2>
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Bonitas Medical Fund\u2019s first-ever Bonitas Corporate Executive Brunch, held in June at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, was a...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR LEADERS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Leaders<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Networking over breakfast<\/a><\/h2>
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The biannual CEO breakfast is an opportunity for our CEO, Ahmed Banderker, to welcome new senior managers to the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR PEOPLE<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Peak performance on Kilimanjaro<\/a><\/h2>
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In July, Hunadi Madisha, GEMS Alternative to Hospital Case Manager, climbed Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. Her gruelling...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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This is how we\u2019re celebrating our heritage<\/a><\/h2>
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AfroCentric colleagues share what Heritage Day means to them and what they do to mark this important day. Fayga...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR KNOWLEDGE CORNER<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Knowledge Corner<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Be cyber safe: what is social engineering?<\/a><\/h2>
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When scammers try to manipulate you into performing an action or sharing confidential information, it is known as social...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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Gerda addresses fraud, waste and abuse<\/a><\/h2>
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Gerda Strydom, General Manager of the Forensics Business Unit, was interviewed on SAfm recently where she discussed the impact...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Knowledge Corner<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Fight against fraud<\/a><\/h2>
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Fraud is the wilful misrepresentation of facts and\/or any information to illegally obtain financial gain or benefit at the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR INNOVATION<\/h4><\/div>
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OUR WELLNESS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Celebrating pillars of healthcare<\/a><\/h2>
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World Pharmacists Day, celebrated on 25 September, is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions pharmacists make...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

A day close to our hearts<\/a><\/h2>
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World Heart Day on 29 September serves as a gentle yet poignant reminder of the importance of heart health...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

The dark cloud behind the vaping trend<\/a><\/h2>
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It\u2019s often seen as a fashionable alternative to smoking, particularly among the younger generation \u2013 but vaping has its...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

New Covid subvariant keeps world on its toes<\/a><\/h2>
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The newest Covid-19 subvariant to be identified, called Eris or EG.5, is a clear indication that the virus is...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Mental health\u00a0matters<\/a><\/h2>
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The AfroCentric Employee Wellness Team has prioritised mental health as a key pillar with an array of programmes, events...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Shining a light on the mind\u2019s wellbeing<\/a><\/h2>
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On 10 October every year, people around the globe commemorate World Mental Health Day. More than just a day...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Diphtheria cases detected in South Africa<\/a><\/h2>
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Medscheme has warned that there is a concern that diphtheria, once thought to be eradicated, is re-emerging. Here\u2019s what...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

The significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><\/h2>
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Every October, a wave of pink ribbons, events and stories sweep across various platforms, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Bridging ancient wisdom and modern medicine in healthcare<\/a><\/h2>
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September is Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour the rich history embedded in African culture. As we explore...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR PROJECTS<\/h4><\/div>
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OUR CSI<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our CSI<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Promoting wellness and healthcare for the vulnerable<\/a><\/h2>
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AfroCentric and De Beers join forces together with the support of the South African Business Coalition on Health and...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our CSI<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Developing young maths masters<\/a><\/h2>
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Girls from 25 Cape Town high schools recently attended the Women in Mathematics mini convention, where they had the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

FUN STUFF<\/h4><\/div>
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Check your recall<\/a><\/h2>
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Think you have a photographic memory? Read the magazine and see how accurately you can remember our articles! What...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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