Tag: India
New COVID-19 variants detected in SA
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that four of the specimens it had, have tested positive for the COVID-19 B.1.617.2 variant.
In a statement, the NICD said it had...
Hundreds hospitalised in two days after ‘mystery illness’ in India
More than 350 people have been hospitalised, and one person has died, following an outbreak of an unidentified illness in the town of Eluru in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
Officials...
SMEC appoints new Managing Director to drive growth in India
Global engineering and infrastructure advisory firm SMEC has announced the appointment of Andrew McKune as its new Managing Director for India, effective immediately.
The region is a key area of focus for...
Naspers Said to Eye Fintech Deals in $1 Billion India Push
Naspers Ltd. wants to spend about $1 billion in India this year as it scours the globe for investments that can replicate its blockbuster bet on China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd., a person familiar...
SA to immediately implement measures to boost India links
A three-year strategic programme of co-operation was signed by South African and Indian officials to further enhance the strategic partnership between the two developing countries during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to...