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AstraZeneca’s vaccine is expected to work on South Africa’s new Covid variant, says CEO

AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine is expected to be effective against mutating Covid-19 variants, including those discovered in South Africa and the UK. "So far, we think the vaccine should remain effective,"...

4 biggest hurdles blocking the arrival of flying cars – and top startups that...

Though investment opportunities abound in the world of aerial mobility - for those patient enough to play the long game - staying abreast of the key technological challenges still standing in...

Big victory for state as unions lose bid to force public sector wage increases

The government does not have to pay out increases to public sector workers, after the Labour Appeal Court handed it a huge win by declaring the implementation of a...

Trump threatens to not sign Covid-19 bill, wants bigger stimulus cheques

President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to not sign an $892 billion coronavirus relief bill that includes desperately needed money for individual Americans, saying it should be amended to...

Public sector unions ‘shocked and angry’ after wage bill court loss

The needs of a small group of public sector workers, who have cushy jobs with steady incomes, do not outweigh the needs of millions of South Africans who may...

Netflix adds Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board

Netflix says it has appointed Zimbabwean telecoms billionaire Strive Masiyiwa to its board. According to financial news publication Quartz Africa, Masiyiwa is the founder of Econet Group, which has operations and...

Dis-Chem makes acquisitions to expand, develop business

Drug-store chain Dis-Chem Pharmacies said on Monday it had signed several deals to expand its presence and develop its business, including the acquisition of healthcare group Medicare Health for...

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Manchester City's training ground reopened on Wednesday after their first-team bubble produced no new positive Covid-19 test results. City's players and staff were tested on...

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Lions captain Phangiso ready for MODC opener

The Imperial Lions captain Aaron Phangiso is confident that his side is ready for the Momentum One-Day Cup (MODC) which begins on Friday in...