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AstraZeneca buys EsoBiotec for $1 B to advance cell therapy ambition

Singapore, March 17 -- British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Belgium-based biotech startup EsoBiotec. The EsoBiotec Engineered NanoBody Lentiviral... Read More


Japan's Murata announces production of world's first metal cell fractionation filter

Singapore, March 17 -- Japan-based Murata Manufacturing Co. has successfully commercialised and mass produced "CELLNETTA," the world's firstmetal cell fractionation filter designed for the rapid and p... Read More


Harbour BioMed launches Elance Therapeutics to advance next-gen obesity therapies

Singapore, March 17 -- China & US based HarbourBioMed, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology and... Read More


#OrchidsandOnions: Shoprite's 'Rand-a-Rama' ad taps into 90s nostalgia

South Africa, March 17 -- Go too far back, and you'll lose your audience on age grounds alone - and despite the reality that the "grey rand" is the most powerful around, many agency clevers think the ... Read More


The TV licence is dead! Long live the streaming levy - or not?

South Africa, March 17 -- Less than 20% of South Africans with a licence pay, and the costs of chasing payments often outweigh the revenue collected. People simply don't see the value in funding a pu... Read More


Stealing a song is like stealing a car - Let's treat music rights as real property

South Africa, March 17 -- Section 25 of the South African Constitution- Known as the Property Clause, it explicitly states that "property is not limited to land." This was a deliberate inclusion to en... Read More


Nyaladzi Moyo named new commercial director for Danone SA

South Africa, March 17 -- Nyaladzi, affectionately known as "Nyala", joins the team with an impressive depth of knowledge and experience in the commercial sector. In his previous role, he served as s... Read More


Kfm 94.5 bolsters its Western Cape #1 position with the addition of legendary Stan Mars

South Africa, March 17 -- As Kfm 94.5 reinforces its position as the Western Cape's foremost radio station, Stan will debut a new show, Sundays from 6-9pm. The show will feature popular hits as well a... Read More


Why World Consumer Rights Day matters for your consumer rights

South Africa, March 17 -- World Consumer Rights Day serves as a global reminder that consumer rights are not just policies on paper but essential pillars of a just and ethical society. This year's co... Read More


Inaugural Community Radio Awards celebrates local broadcasting

South Africa, March 17 -- Set to take place on 23 May 2025 from Boitumelo Media, the Community Radio Awards will honour stations, programmes, and individual contributors who have gone above and beyond... Read More