Another Covid-19 vaccine trial starts in SA; Tiger Brands sells assets; Foschini buys Jet stores; Sasol results

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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 assets.
* Foschini is buying stores from Edcon and is optimistic the deal will go through.
* Sasol has released annual financial results and says it is planning a rights issue for later next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Aug 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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