The Department of Health has provided more information on its electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) which will be used alongside the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines across the country. Source: BusinessTech
A survey of 7,440 schools in South Africa reveals that a majority are not ready to welcome learners back come 15 February. Source: BusinessTech
South Africans who wish to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be required to register on government’s upcoming online platform called the Electronic Vaccine Data System (EVDS). Source: MyBroadband
MTN Group Ltd. has taken legal action against the terms of a highly anticipated auction of new broadband spectrum in South Africa, saying the company and rival Vodacom Group Ltd. are being shut out of bidding for the most appealing 5G bandwidth. Source: BusinessTech
Momentum Health Solutions says it supports the South African government’s phased approach that will see frontline health workers and high-risk citizens having first access to the vaccine. Source: BusinessTech
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has published a draft policy document for public comment, aimed at further formalising qualifications for security guards in South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s central bank has room to provide stimulus in the event of a third wave of coronavirus infections, according to governor Lesetja Kganyago. Source: BusinessTech
The Department of Health has discouraged the use of Ivermectin vaccine for management of Covid-19, until the study on its efficacy and safety is concluded. Source: BusinessTech
Businesses and provincial governments have called for the easing of South Africa’s lockdown restrictions. Source: BusinessTech
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Finance minister Tito Mboweni will simply have no choice but to reform and jettison some sacred cows due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Nedbank chief executive Mike Brown. Source: BusinessTech
