Parliament’s portfolio committee on Health met on Wednesday (2 September) to discuss the next steps needed to allow for the introduction of the new National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.
Comair, the parent company of two local brands, Kulula and British Airways domestic and regional, says it hopes to begin flying again in December, on condition that its business rescue plan is accepted.
Recent research from Sage shows that CFOs are relying on digital technologies to navigate business uncertainties which have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Eskom says it needs to hike tariffs by 25% to pay off its debts – but it will settle for a 10% increase for now; Mkhize says the Covid storm has passed; more public servants have been flagged doing business with the state this year than last year; and labour minister Thulas Nxesi is on the warpath over UIF fraud.
Times Higher Education has published its annual ranking of the world’s top universities for 2021, listing 11 South African universities among them.
The increased financial pressure caused by the lockdown is seen in South Africa’s weak tax revenue growth, with the government facing a tax revenue implosion, says Russell Lamberti founder of investment advisory firm ETM Macro Advisors and member of Panda.
Eskom has announced the load shedding will be pushed to stage 4, due to exceptionally high demand.
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has published a new directive which provides further clarity around the country’s driving regulations in line with the move to the level 2 lockdown.
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