You can now register online for a COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa
The government has launched its online vaccine registration platform for citizens, called the Electronic Vaccine Data System (EVDS). Source: MyBroadband
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South Africans should prepare for price hikes over the next few months
The impact is compounded by consumers who continue to suffer in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions having lost their jobs during the past year Source: BusinessTech
South African COVID-19 vaccines compared on price, efficacy, and delivery date
South Africa is expected to get at least 4 different Covid-19 vaccines in 2021. Here is when they are expected to arrive, what they cost, and how effective they are in fighting the virus. Source: MyBroadband
WhatsApp privacy concerns in South Africa explained
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy may go against the data-protection principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation. Source: MyBroadband
MTN hires Citi, Standard Bank for South African towers deal
MTN Group Ltd appointed Citigroup Inc and Standard Bank Group Ltd to advise on a sale and lease back of some of the carrier’s South African telecom towers, according to people familiar with the matter. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s economic recovery depends on these factors – including dealing with a third Covid-19 wave
Following the volatile year for the global and domestic economies in 2020, financial services group Alexander Forbes expects 2021 to see an improvement, though uneven across economies. Source: BusinessTech
MTN hires Citi and Standard Bank for South African tower deal
MTN Group Ltd. appointed Citigroup Inc. and Standard Bank Group Ltd. to advise on a sale and lease back of some of the carrier’s South African telecom towers, according to people familiar with the matter. Source: MyBroadband
South Africa’s online Covid-19 vaccine registration is now live – here’s how it works
Government has launched its electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) for South Africa, allowing qualifying people to sign up for a Covid-19 vaccine. Source: BusinessTech
Why Supersonic Air Fibre will be better than uncapped LTE and 5G
Supersonic recently announced its Unlimited Air Fibre product, a new uncapped wireless broadband solution which promises to offer fibre-like performance at affordable prices. Source: MyBroadband
Replacement teachers and extra classes – South African schools prepare to make up for lost teaching time
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education says it is satisfied with the overall preparedness of the Gauteng Department of Education to begin the 2021 academic year. Source: BusinessTech