South Africa could be first in region to produce Covid-19 vaccine
South Africa may sign a deal to help produce a Covid-19 vaccine, potentially boosting access to immunization on a continent with limited manufacturing capacity.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launched in South Africa – Buy it now
Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now available in South Africa, offering high-end users the latest in cutting-edge smartphone technology.
Government’s Covid-19 relief payments are back up
The Department of Labour says that the Unemployment Insurance Fund has resumed payments of the Covid-19 TERS Benefits, following a 24-hour delays which was needed to address some control deficiencies in the online payment system.
Blue Label points to recovery following Cell C write down
Blue Label Telecoms on Thursday (27 August), reported a 10% drop in revenue for the year ended May 2020, to R21.1 billion.
Beyond the balance sheet and digital transformation – How CFOs play a key role in managing a remote workforce
CFOs face new complexities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes managing a remote workforce as well as an expanding security and compliance mandate.
iOS 14 will hurt Facebook’s advertising business
Facebook Inc. said its apps will no longer collect unique device data from people using Apple Inc.’s upcoming iOS 14 operating system.
Elon Musk’s fortune surpasses $100 billion
Three of the world’s richest people have achieved staggering new levels of personal wealth.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
TERS payments are back after a 24 hour delay; Cosatu is losing patience with government’s ‘phoney outrage’ on corruption; the Department of Public Enterprises says the tanks are empty; and an aviation businessman got caught out in a blatant lie at the state capture commission.
CEO salaries vs average pay at South Africa’s top tech companies
Executive pay is under the spotlight amidst growing inequality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Here are interesting numbers and facts about salaries at top tech companies.
Virgin says gyms are in talks over 50-person limit
South Africa’s gyms were only told that they would be limited to 50 members at the ’11th hour’, with the decision not part of the protocols discussed with the government, says Mark Field, managing director Virgin Active South Africa.