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Matlhogonolo in line for top Jack Ma award

Blazing a trail: Matlhogonolo is carving a niche in the healthcare industry and getting continental acclaim
Blazing a trail: Matlhogonolo is carving a niche in the healthcare industry and getting continental acclaim

Founder of Kalafhi Medical Centre, Mongwa Matlhogonolo, has been named in the top 50 shortlist of the Jack Ma Africa's Business Heroes, which recognises the continent’s most outstanding entrepreneurs. She speaks to Mmegi Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI

Mmegi: Would you please provide a brief of Kalafhi Medical, its background and its focus?

Matlhogonolo: Kalafhi Medical Centre is a growing enterprise of integrated medical centres that offer a variety of high-quality medical services to the community. Since its inception five years ago, Kalafhi has grown to four general practice clinics, three pharmacies, two physiotherapy clinics, and one smart day hospital which is scheduled to open at the end of this year.

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