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How counterfeiters are targeting Cape Union Mart's iconic K-Way
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (438+ words) As South Africa's illicit economy shows no sign of slowing down, outdoor apparel brand Cape Union Mart is facing what many retail brands fear the most: the proliferation of counterfeit products. For Cape Union Mart, around since 1933, it is the…...
Too young for life insurance? The data suggests otherwise
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (631+ words) When you're in your 20s, life insurance is probably one of the last things on your mind. You're focused on building a career, paying off debt and working towards future goals. Serious illness, disability or losing your income feels like a…...
CHRISTOPHER W MPEHLE | The financial architecture of healthcare access
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (451+ words) This is not a critique of the NHI's values. The diagnosis " that South Africa's healthcare system allocates most of its resources to 16% of the population with private medical cover, while the public sector serves the remaining 84% " is correct and morally…...
US health insurers rally on higher Medicare Advantage rates
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (291+ words) Bengaluru " Shares of US health insurers gained in premarket trading on Tuesday after the government finalised Medicare Advantage payment rates above estimates, which are expected to add more than $13bn in additional payments next year. Shares of United Health jumped 6. 6%; CVS…...