Covid-19 News
Covid-19 still around but at low levels
By: News24Wire 17th November 2022 While the number of Covid-19 cases are not at an alarming rate, the public has been warned that the disease is still around. The National... →
Strongly producing Tharisa achieves seven fatality-free years 
By: Martin Creamer 11th October 2022 Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome co-producer Tharisa, which on Tuesday reported considerably higher production in the 12 months to September... →
Investment required to meet mining’s decarbonisation, power challenges – PwC
By: Martin Creamer 4th October 2022 South Africa’s mining sector will be required to make major investments into alternative and renewable energy sources and energy planning to... →
Moderna gives WHO’s mRNA Hub some help, Pfizer snubs request
By: Bloomberg 19th September 2022 Moderna has allowed its Covid-19 vaccine to be used in a World Health Organization effort to develop mRNA shots that would increase production and... →
Africa CDC head: Covid still a threat given low vaccination rates
By: Reuters 15th September 2022 The Covid-19 pandemic is still a threat on the African continent given low vaccination rates, the acting director of the Africa Centres for Disease... →
Sahpra confirms second fatality related to J&J Covid-19 vaccine
By: Thabi Madiba 13th September 2022 The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority said it continues to investigate severe reactions to Covid-19 vaccines, as reported by the... →
Sibanye-Stillwater declares R3.9bn half-year dividend
By: Martin Creamer 25th August 2022 Precious metals and green metals company Sibanye-Stillwater on Thursday declared a cash dividend of R3.9-billion for the six months to June 30. The... →
Health dept addressing low Covid-19 vaccination coverage – Phaahla
By: Thabi Madiba 19th August 2022 Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla explained on Friday that health department authorities are strengthening the use of data to identify areas of low... →
Aspen to halt Covid vaccine output as J&J orders dry up
By: Reuters 10th August 2022 South Africa's Aspen Pharmacare will stop making Covid-19 vaccines from the end of this month due to a lack of orders, a senior executive said,... →
South Africa reports first death causally linked to Covid vaccine
By: Reuters 4th August 2022 South Africa's health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, the... →
Royal Bafokeng Platinum declares conservative R711m interim dividend
By: Martin Creamer 2nd August 2022 Taking into consideration the declining basket price, the uncertain demand fundamentals, global recession fears and the continuing uncertainty... →
