South Africa Takes Steps to Buoy Economic Impact of COVID-19
On the back of President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement of a lockdown in South Africa, Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has expanded on the measures that will be taken by government to assist small business and its citizens, and trade with neighbouring countries, to stem the economic fallout from COVID-19.
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South Africa:
Minister Thoko Didiza - Agriculture and Food Sector of South Africa On Coronavirus
Govt of SA, 24 March 2020
Speaking notes by Ms. Thoko Didiza, MP Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Read more »
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South Africa:
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane - Government's Intervention Measures On Coronavirus
Govt of SA, 24 March 2020
Covid-19 interventions for tourism sector Read more »
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South Africa:
Minister Ebrahim Patel - Government's Intervention Measures On Coronavirus
Govt of SA, 24 March 2020
Media briefing - Remarks by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel. Tues 24 March 2020 Read more »
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South Africa:
Trade and Industry Minister Patel to Relax Bank Regulations to Help Clients Take Covid-19 Hit
Daily Maverick, 23 March 2020
New regulations are expected to be gazetted that will pave the way for commercial banks to share information about the best ways to restructure soured loans or share resources… Read more »
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South Africa:
COVID-19 - 'Let Us Never Despair' - Steely Ramaphosa Asks Citizens to Play Their Part
News24Wire, 24 March 2020
In a career-defining announcement on Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that without decisive action, infections in South Africa will rapidly increase from a few… Read more »
InFocus
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President Cyril Ramaphosa told the country in a nationwide broadcast that this action was "urgently and drastically" needed to prevent novel coronavirus infections from escalating ... Read more »
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With the spread of the novel coronavirus across the world, African countries are showing a willingness to assist each other. Businesses and public and Read more »