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Be vigilant of monkeypox: SAMA
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has recommended vigilance among its members and the public after the discovery of the first monkeypox case in South Africa on Thursday.
While the case has...
Could a simple pill beat Covid-19? Pfizer is giving it a go
While the focus has been largely on vaccines, you might have also heard Pfizer is trialling a pill to treat Covid-19.
It almost sounds too good to be true. Indeed, the results are very...
SA moves to 11pm-4am curfew under Lockdown level 2
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved South Africa back to Lockdown level 2.
The President made the announcement on Sunday after discussions with cabinet.
Under the Level 2 restrictions:
It remains mandatory for every...
South Africa’s budget deficit, debt seen widening as virus hits economy
South Africa’s budget deficit is projected to widen sharply while debt is seen ballooning significantly, the Treasury said on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic further stifles the recession-hit economy.
In a supplementary budget in response...
Reshape your business for the Corona Economy: Focus on the Cape
Pavlo partnered with Cape Business News and our Cape Town office to present a webinar on re-shaping your business for the new economy.
Virus just one challenge to fruit exporters
Speaking to the Agriculture Writer’s Association in the Western Cape, South Africa’s largest apple and pear exporter, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing, just back from attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Germany, says that...
Concor Head rallies SA to fight virus
“South Africa has boldly taken the right steps to avoid the high number of coronavirus-related deaths experienced by many countries; we just need to stay strong, stay healthy and stay at...
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group Coronavirus Statement
Dear Customer,
In light of the current global COVID-19 situation, the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology
Group has implemented rigorous contingency plans to minimise the impact. As the
situation continues to develop, please be assured we...
Coronavirus halts Ford’s IMG production
Ford Motor Company is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus.
The IMG production suspensions began...
COVID-19 cases surge to 402
The official number of coronavirus positive cases in the country has jumped to 402, an increase of 128 cases since yesterday, March 22.
Health Minister Zwelini Mkhize announced the new toll in...
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Cape Chamber welcomes Western Cape inter-governmental dispute amidst investor uncertainty
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The private sector is facing a new epidemic of uncertainty prompted by Government...
