In a bid to allow more South Africans to shop its unbeatable Black Friday deals, while ensuring shopper and staff safety, Game has taken the decision to extend its operating hours from 25 – 29 November. Source: MyBroadband
South Africa sunk deeper into junk territory last week after Moody’s Investors Service joined Fitch Ratings in lowering the country’s credit ratings. Source: BusinessTech
South African Finance minister Tito Mboweni again expressed his doubts about the need for a national airline less than a month after agreeing to find the cash for a R10.5 billion ($685 million) bailout of the stricken carrier. Source: BusinessTech
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority is planning to introduce strict measures to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges, advisors, and brokers. Source: MyBroadband
The National Minimum Wage Commission has published its annual review of the national minimum wage, including a proposal to equalise the wages of domestic workers with other employees. Source: BusinessTech
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has asked for public comment on government’s new nuclear power plan for the country. Source: BusinessTech
Uber has announced that its new monthly Uber Pass plan is now available in South Africa, offering savings across the Uber and Uber Eats platforms. Source: MyBroadband
A Covid-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc prevented a majority of people from getting the disease in a large trial, another promising development in the quest to end the pandemic. Source: BusinessTech
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a new crime fighting initiative to strengthen its efforts in the fight against crime in the cities. Source: BusinessTech
Comair – the operator of British Airways in South Africa – has reopened bookings for domestic flights with the airline. Source: MyBroadband
