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Inside story on SA's second Covid-19 vaccine trial: Wits vaccinology Professor Shabir Madhi
University of the Witwatersrand vaccinology expert Professor Shabir Madhi tells BizNews about how US drug company Novavax got to run a critical trial of its coronavirus vaccine. He shares the details of why this is a promising vaccine and picks up on the latest developments on Covid-19 vaccine trials in…
Prolong your life with 30min of exercise a day - the habits that boost your health
Deepak Patel is the principal clinical specialist and head of research at Discovery Vitality. He joins BizNews to talk about what adults over 65 can do to stay healthy and reduce their health risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another Covid-19 vaccine trial starts in SA; Tiger Brands sells assets; Foschini buys Jet stores; Sasol results
In today's news headlines: * Novavax says its Covid-19 vaccine could begin the final stage of testing by September. This would be the second Covid-19 vaccine trial underway in SA. * Tiger Brands, facing legal action in connection with listeriosis contamination of food that led to 200 deaths, is selling…
CR says he's got a plan to save SA economy; Covid-19 lockdown rules lifted; Sibanye; Woolies
In today's news headlines: * South Africa's Covid-19 restrictions ease from midnight and President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are plans underway to breath life into the struggling economy. * The alcohol and tobacco bans have been lifted and interprovincial travel is allowed as South Africa reports 105,000 active Covid-19 cases…
South Africa moves to Lockdown Level 2: What you need to know
Thirsty South Africans and smokers alike rejoiced as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country would be moving to Level 2 lockdown. This will mean that a number of bans and restrictions will be lifted. "Let's breathe life into our struggling economy," he said. Learn more about your ad choices…
SA Covid-19 restrictions lifted so that the country can get back to work. Listen!
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must get back to work. Many Covid-19 restrictions are being lifted from midnight on 17 August, as the number of active Covid-19 infections in the country is at around 105,000. The president says the country is over the worst of the health crisis but…
Islamic State at SA's door: Mozambique investments under threat - expert insights
South Africa is watching the events in the northern parts of Mozambique closely, where ISIS is threatening the development of the liquified natural gas that has been found off the coast at Cabo Delgado. The government of Mozambique - that is ill-equipped to deal with the insurgents - has asked…
Tim Modise speaks to Wendy Alberts about Covid-19 restrictions killing restaurants
CEO of Restaurants Association of South Africa Wendy Alberts talks about the lockdown restrictions on the hospitality sector and the impact on operators and employees. She shares ideas of how to rebuild the severely damaged restaurant businesses, with broadcaster Tim Modise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tobacco industry accused of having a hand in illicit trade: ‘There are no good guys.’
During the launch of the Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report for South Africa, academics and industry spokespeople shone a light on the dirty dealings of the tobacco industry, including its role in the black market. - by BizNews reporter Claire Badenhorst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
QE won't happen - Kganyago; What rich people fear the most in SA; Eskom pumps up Exxaro profits; PPC
In today's news headlines: * South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago dismissed suggestions the central bank’s inflation-targeting mandate be broadened and that it undertake quantitative easing to support an economy facing its deepest contraction in almost nine decades. * Wealthy individuals in five African nations including South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya see political instability as…
Tim Modise questions law-enforcers: where are we on arresting corruption in South Africa?
Broadcaster Tim Modise puts your questions to the people leading the country’s great hope in the fight against corruption: Special Investigating Unit head Advocate Andy Mothibi; Sipho Ngwema, the spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority; and Advocate Selby Makgotho of the Special Tribunal. In these excerpts, the focus is on…
Inside Covid-19: Reimagining post-pandemic SA with Adrian Gore, Barry Swartzberg, and Prof Francis Petersen. Ep 72
In episode 72 of Inside Covid-19, a focus on the reimagination of South African business and universities after the pandemic - Discovery’s founders Adrian Gore and Barry Swartzberg share their thoughts and we also hear Prof Francis Petersen, vice chancellor of Free State University; we investigate the racial gap in…
Prof Alan Whiteside - 'Covid-19 is less serious in SA and we don’t know why.'
Global health expert Professor Alan Whiteside discusses a poignant letter published in The Lancet medical journal which discusses why lockdowns don't work in an African context. This and further insight on the SA lockdown is shared by Whiteside in this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How far are we from a trustworthy Covid-19 vaccine in SA? Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Discovery
Russia announced that it has released the worlds first Covid-19 vaccine. Across the world, analysts and medical experts are questioning how the Russians managed to bring the vaccine to fruition so quickly. In this interview, BizNews founder Alec Hogg chats to Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, who gives her thoughts on the…
CT loses battle to axe Eskom; bad loans hit Absa; Harmony Gold expects bumper profits; SA business confidence perks up
In today's news headlines: * The City of Cape Town’s attempt to secure South African municipalities the legal right to select their electricity suppliers has been set back by a court ruling that it must first exhaust negotiations with the government on the matter, says Bloomberg. * South African business confidence recovered…
Inside Covid-19: Doubts over Russian vaccine but others make progress; Evidence lockdowns don't work in Africa. Ep 71
In episode 71 of Inside Covid-19, after Tuesday's excitement around Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, doubts grow because of the apparent haste with which it was created – we’ve got context on that story, and vaccines generally. Plus fresh evidence that lockdowns just don’t work in an African context and some ugly…
Eskom Pension and Provident Fund pays out R100m bonus to pensioners - Mateza
Chief Executive and Principal Officer Linda Mateza, describes how Eskom's Pension and Provident Fund shared R100m amongst 33,000 pensioners to help ease their financial hardships. In South Africa, many households are dependent on a pension, with many recipients sustaining their children, grandchildren and other relatives on a modest monthly income…
Getting SA back to work after Covid-19: Does your business qualify for Kisby Fund finance?
The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2020 indicates that there are 7.1 million unemployed people in South Africa. This was before the country imposed lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. There is little doubt that this figure will increase dramatically. Industries across…
How eating can improve your chances against Covid-19 - tips on losing weight, boosting health
South Africa currently has over 566,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases and there have been over 10,000 deaths. The rate of infections (and fatalities) continues to climb but it's no secret that those with underlying medical conditions are at a greater risk. Comorbidities, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, lung cancer, and kidney diseases…
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate - Wall Street Journal
Joe Biden has named Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate, picking his former Democratic primary opponent to be the first Black woman and the first woman of Asian descent nominated for vice president by a major party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices