South Africa to restructure economic growth amidst coronavirus

Coronavirus raises urgency for structural reforms in South Africa

Business Aug 03
South Africa responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the sharp drop in activity adds to long-standing challenges and raises the urgency for structural reforms, according to a new OECD report.
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Libya to impose full lockdown as pandemic cases grow
Health Jul 31
Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli will impose a full lockdown in areas of the country it controls, it said on Thursday, after a sharp rise in Coronavirus cases.
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Morocco shuts down major cities due to spike in coronavirus cases
Health Jul 28
Morocco has announced new restrictions in major cities to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Rwanda's coronavirus recovery count hits 900
Health Jul 27
Rwanda, on July 24, discharged 11 new Coronavirus patients after full recovery, bringing the COVID-19 overall recovery count to 900.
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Over 10,000 African health workers infected with coronavirus - WHO
Health Jul 24
The World Health Organization (WHO) today (July 23) warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa.
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Uganda records its first coronavirus death
Health Jul 24
Uganda has recorded the country’s first coronavirus death, according to a tweet from the ministry of health.
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Zimbabwe declares nationwide curfew to curb virus
Health Jul 22
The president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has ordered the security forces to enforce a dusk-to-dawn curfew from Wednesday.