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COVID-19

12 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The best move an investor can make is no move

By Janice Roberts

The arrival of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in South Africa last week and the subsequent confirmation of 17 positive cases has amplified the anxieties of local investors saving towards their retirement. While the outbreak is certainly unsettling, South Africans must resist the urge to panic when it comes to their investments. This is according to Andrew...
12 Mar 2020

Coronavirus and medical scheme benefits in South Africa

By Janice Roberts

While it has been reported that a virus like COVID-19 would not usually be covered as a prescribed minimum benefit condition, where the virus amounts to an emergency condition then it will fall within the PMB legislation.
11 Mar 2020

Eating chicken does not put you at risk of contracting COVID-19

By Staff Writer

The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) has reminded the public that there is currently no evidence that eating cooked chicken or eggs can put one at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. This follows what Sapa has termed a ‘misleading’ report by SABC Morning Live. Droplet transmission Sapa says there is currently no evidence that...
11 Mar 2020

COVID-19 - Don't exit your investment

By Janice Roberts

The extreme market volatility currently being experienced due to concerns around the spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus, is seeing investors exiting global equity markets in an attempt to cut their losses.

10 Mar 2020

Mitigation may be more effective than quarantine in controlling Coronavirus outbreak

By Staff Writer

According to data and analytics company GlobalData in the midst of the Coronavirus outbreak governments should start to consider focusing on mitigation and bolstering the health system for early detection and care of patients. The World Health Organization’s statement that we are in ‘unchartered territory’ on the Coronavirus outbreak comes as no surprise as COVID-19...
10 Mar 2020

Propak East Africa cancelled due to Coronavirus precautions

By Staff Writer

Propak East Africa has been cancelled due to COVID-19 safety measures being instituted in Kenya.
10 Mar 2020

COVID-19: its impact on economies and financial markets

By Janice Roberts

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected an average of 2 200 people per day globally since 20 January, resulting in the death of at least 3 825 people.

09 Mar 2020

More global research needed to combat Coronavirus outbreak

By Staff Writer

More research and collaboration are needed worldwide to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. This is the view of leading data and analytics company, GlobalData. In light of the outbreak GlobalData has analysed several of the largest COVID-19 clinical trials in terms of participant size. Preventative effects of Chinese medicine Mohamed Abukar, Clinical Trials analyst at GlobalData,...
06 Mar 2020

in-cosmetics Global postponed in wake of Coronavirus outbreak

By Staff Writer

In-cosmetics Global, which was planned to take place from 31 March to 2 April 2020 has been postponed to 30 June to 2 July. Reed Exhibitions made the announcement following the escalation of COVID-19 in Europe. Health and safety Speaking about the announcement, Cathy Laporte, portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions, said: ‘The health and safety...
02 Mar 2020

Tru-Cape comments on the challenges facing the South African fresh produce industry

By Staff Writer

Fresh off its trip to Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing addressed the Agriculture Writers’ Association in the Western Cape saying the global uncertainty fuelled by the impact of Coronavirus coupled with tariffs on fresh produce are challenges the industry currently faces.
27 Feb 2020

Coronavirus could push the world to a global recession

By Staff Writer

‘Coronavirus and heightening geopolitical and trade tensions are expected to drive the world to the brink of a global recession this year. Investors must take action sooner rather than later to build and safeguard their wealth.’ This stark warning from Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial...
17 Feb 2020

Coronavirus delays construction industry in South Africa

By Staff Writer

  In South Africa, local construction projects are impacted by the novel coronavirus due to indefinitely delayed shipments of construction material. Since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Hong Kong in early February 2020, the government has imposed various measures in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Factories in China...