Dis-Chem Grapples with Retail Squeeze and Fierce Competition

Pharmacy and retail giant Dis-Chem is facing a dual threat to its growth ambitions: a critical shortage of suitable retail space. Additionally, the company disclosed in its latest annual report that there is intensifying competition across the healthcare and consumer...

Competition Commission probes insulin price fixing

The Competition Commission in South Africa has launched a formal investigation into leading insulin manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Sanofi Aventis following serious allegations of anti-competitive conduct. The inquiry was initiated after health activists complained...