When Rui Morais stepped into the leadership role at Dis-Chem in mid-2023, he inherited a retail giant. He took on the task of evolving a founder-led business into a scalable healthcare platform. Now, 1,000 days into the job, Morais’s tenure has seen a significant cultural reset. He has implemented an ambitious integrated healthcare strategy focused on affordability. Morais previously served…
Tag: South African economy
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Aspen Pharmacare Asset Disposals: Future Opportunities
Multinational pharmaceutical giant Aspen Pharmacare is prepared to further streamline its global operations. While the company has not officially hoisted a “for sale” sign, leadership has indicated it remains open to further Aspen Pharmacare asset disposals if the price is right. This strategic openness follows the landmark sale of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) division. The R26.5 billion transaction serves as a…
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NHI poses a significant risk to SA’s economic reform
Francois Gouws, CEO of PSG Financial Services, has expressed concerns about the National Health Insurance (NHI) and its potential impact on South Africa’s economic reform efforts. After the company released its latest financial results, Gouws highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the NHI, which he called “the elephant in the room” for economic reform. Gouws emphasised that the lack of clarity around…