The South African medical device market is undergoing a profound transformation in 2026. With the healthcare sector valued at an estimated R21–29 billion and relying on imports for approximately 90% of its medical technology, the country presents both significant opportunities and unique challenges for medical device suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors. The South Africa Medical Devices Market reached a value of nearly USD 1.12 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow a

In September 2022, News24 reported that four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members—Lieutenant Dimakatso Modise, Lieutenant-Colonel Vivian Seadimo Peu, Captain Mbomolelo Avroline Tshikosi, and Leading Seaman Suzen Jiane—appeared in military court on allegations of PPE fraud and corruption amounting to R273 million. According to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), these individuals faced charges related to the procurement of PPE items, such as masks and gloves,

Scott Galloway, the professor of marketing at New York University Stern School of Business and a staunch investor, was once quoted as saying that the best investments are in old people because no one likes hanging around with them. While provocative and perhaps tongue-in-cheek, this statement underscores the business opportunities in serving aging populations. In 1950, the median age of the global population was approximately 23.6 years, reflecting a much younger global pop

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