Portfolio
The Nova Scotia Group portfolio comprises of
Pharmaceutical and Information Technology companies.
Group Portfolio Summary
LifeAssist
Owns and controls 26%
A provider of employee well-being solutions in Africa.
LifeSense Disease Management
Owns and controls 26%
A care organisation specialising in HIV / AIDS and Diabetes
Management.
Abovax: ABX Health
Owns and controls 26%
A pan-African health company delivering solutions and driving
Africa’s transition to smarter, seamless, and more affordable
healthcare.
NoQ Systems
Owns and controls 100%
An Information Technology systems development company.
Nova Scotia Pharm
Owns and controls 100%
A pharmaceutical company
1. LifeAssist
A provider of employee well-being solutions to corporate companies and organisations in 13 African countries.
Committed to improving the status of health and well-being for the individual and the
organisation, LifeAssist drives and supports the development and application of health-seeking
behaviour / habits, thereby achieving Corporate Governance objectives through the mitigation
of risk that is brought about by behavioural, health, and lifestyle practices of employees.
The company has more than eight decades of expertise within its senior management team,
rendering professional, ethical, and efficient services through high levels of accountability.
LifeAssist partners with clients to strategically align services with their objectives and remain
focused on optimising the synergies of partnerships with clients and, where appropriate, other
role players in the health and wellness arena.
2. LifeSense Disease Management
A registered care organisation specialising in HIV / AIDS and Diabetes Management.
LifeSense partners with Medical Schemes to assist their scheme members to manage and live
life healthily despite their chronic conditions, such as HIV / AIDS, Diabetes, and Diabetes-related
co-morbidities hypertension (high blood pressure) and dyslipidaemia (high cholesterol).
The organisation offers full counselling and education to all registered members and their
families through a network of experienced nurse educators and case managers.
3. Abovax: ABX Health
A pan-African health company dedicated to providing global solutions to address existing
health and medical challenges in a local setting with the primary goal of reducing
healthcare inequality by driving access and affordability.
Having built and operating one of Africa’s largest medical and clinical service support networks,
ABX Health delivers integrated, sustainable, and quality healthcare solutions to individual and
corporate customers.
Established in South Africa, ABX Health has grown into a multi-national company, currently
active in over 20 countries.
NoQ Systems & Synergy
4. NoQ Systems
An Information Technology systems development company that seeks innovative solutions
geared towards optimising operational functions and end user experience.
Working alongside their clients, NoQ uncovers and gains a deep understanding of their
requirements, specifications, needs, and objectives; leading focused strategic planning sessions
that result in the creation of powerful competitive strategies and solutions.
NoQ’s product portfolio consists of apps, booking systems, and electronic documentation. Their
most recent product includes the development of a booking app that enables users to request
and renew their driving license via an online system.
Synergy
NoQ also owns 26% of Synergy, which was established in 2021. Synergy builds solutions that
support organisations in its mission to achieve world class customer service.
The core focus is to help businesses leverage technology systems for business growth and
solution success. Synergy aims to help businesses in delivering innovative, flexible and reliable solutions to meet clients needs with the utmost quality and unwavering ethics.
5. Nova Scotia Pharm
A pharmaceutical company
Having gained distribution rights from the South African Development Community (SADC),
Nova Scotia Pharm is the sole distributor of Oramin-F® in South Africa.
Oramin F® is a vitamin and mineral capsule product of a South Korean Listed Company,
Daewoo Pharm. The soft gel product is a holistic supplement with a complex formulation of
natural Korean Ginseng, Royal Jelly, and a complex of multi-vitamins & minerals; formulated
to treat weak constitution, anorexia, dystrophia, fatigue, illness, pregnancy and lactation, the
period of growth, and senescence.
Oramin: “The Cannabis Company”
Committed to sourcing the highest quality Cannabidiol oil and delivering premium
CBD products that aid in treating chronic pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety, and sleep
ensuring enhanced levels of rest and recovery that support individuals in achieving a
healthier, more balanced and active life.
Oramin’s range of products includes essential oils, herbal teas, herbal tinctures, bath salts,
balms, creams, and ediblesmost recent product includes the development of a booking app
that enables users to request and renew their driving license via an online system.