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There has been much debate globally about whether wearing a DIY mask offers any protection against the Covid-19 virus... read
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ISSUED BY BIZCOMMUNITY.COM
In true South African spirit, even in times of adversity, daily stories of generosity and ingenuity abound. Never have we been more proud of how business communities are using our publishing platforms than since the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus... Read
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SAMANTHA VANDERSLOTT, ANDREW POLLARD & TONIA THOMAS
Since humans haven't previously been exposed to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV2), our bodies aren't well equipped to deal with being infected by it... Read
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The young average age of the population in Africa is likely to be a positive factor, given that Covid-19 seems to be exacting a higher toll on older patients around the world. However... Read
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Around 10,000 field workers will be going door-to-door in villages, towns and cities to screen residents for Covid-19 symptoms... Read
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If you have the right equipment, some ingenuity and a few loaves of bread, it seems you can do almost anything in times of crisis. That is what Stellenbosch University food scientists have proven, having made 18 litres of alcohol-based hand sanitiser from stale bread crumbs in their in-house fermentation tank. Read
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ISSUED BY CIPLA
For the next 21 days, people can see their cricketing heroes showing off their 'no hands' catching techniques while throwing out the challenge to teammates and other sports stars to do the same... Read
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Gastroenterology
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ISSUED BY VIOME
Viome and Next Biosciences take personalised health to new levels with South Africa's first Microbiome Gut Intelligence Test... Read
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Mental health
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ISSUED BY CIPLA
As South Africa is currently in a three-week nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), many people are experiencing heightened feelings of uncertainty, unrest and loneliness... Read
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Palliative care
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ISSUED BY LIVEWELL
Highlighting the need for specialised dementia care in South Africa, with their staff at the heart of their new campaign, Livewell rebrands... Read
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Pharmaceuticals
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ISSUED BY CIPLA
With South Africa having one of the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, coupled with equally high statistics of people living with HIV (PLHIV), two of the biggest issues in reducing both these numbers are access and adherence to medication... Read
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DOROTHY TEMBO
With the novel coronavirus Covid-19 having reached the African continent, countries are getting ready to manage the spread of the virus and ensure that their fragile health systems can cope... Read
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CARLOS LOPES
Since 2000, European and African leaders have been talking about giving the partnership between the two continents a "new strategic" dimension... Read
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The phrase "blood diamonds", which has now entered common parlance, originated on the African continent well over a decade ago... Read
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LAUREN HARTZENBERG
Some of South Africa's largest retailers have introduced additional safety measures, including barrier screens at till points and protective visors... Read
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TREVOR CLARK
Right now, every small- to medium-sized business in South Africa needs a survival plan. Business owners and team leaders need to use the one thing that this difficult period provides - time... Read
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PJ VELDHUIZEN
Financial managers are going to be kept busy over the next few months, prioritising payments, hopefully keeping people in their jobs, and managing the expected Covid-19 financial disaster... Read
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The Green Outcomes Fund (GOF) is a first of its kind structure, which incentivises local South African fund managers to increase investment in green SMMEs... Read
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ADRIAN GOSLETT
The lockdown situation has left many tenants and landlords in precarious positions. Each party should take some time to clearly understand their rights and responsibilities over this period... Read
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COURTNEY SARAH ELSON & CHERVAUNE UTERM?HLEN
South Africa has entered completely unchartered waters in the past week, and divorced and separated parents as well as co-holders of parental rights and responsibilities, such as guardians, were left somewhat in the dark... Read
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