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South Africa recorded Sanofi's highest employee attrition in Africa over the past year according to LinkedIn data. Across its South African operations, 319 employees were listed on LinkedIn, with an average attrition rate of about 10%, equivalent to an estimated 32 departures. This coincided with increased regulatory scrutiny of the company's local operations.
In February 2025, South Africa's Competition Commission launched an investigation into Sanofi over allegations that it used its control of insulin pen technology to make it harder for rival companies to enter the South African market.
Despite the workforce loss in South Africa, the company has continued to grow steadily in other regions, with Egypt and Algeria accounting for the largest share of hiring at 116 and 110 new recruits respectively.
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