Telkom clears R623 million debt in one shot

Telkom clears R623 million debt in one shot

Within the next 12 months, Telkom must manage R4.3 billion in short-term borrowings. (Photograph: Telkom) Telkom is set to wipe 30% off its short-term interest-bearing debt on Wednesday by fully settling a R623 million maturing corporate bond, cutting that portion of its debt to R1.4 billion. The payment retires the TL31 bond, effectively an institutional…

Read More
Africa: HIV in South Africa – Why Rolling Out a Groundbreaking New Shot Will Miss a Critical Group of Men

Africa: HIV in South Africa – Why Rolling Out a Groundbreaking New Shot Will Miss a Critical Group of Men

The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical trials showed close to 100% efficacy. The rollout, expected to begin in June 2026, prioritises adolescent girls and young women, pregnant and breastfeeding women, transgender people,…

Read More