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Vaccine Rollout

Healthcare

New Warning Added to J&J Vaccine – But SA Rollout Not Affected

Luis Monzon -
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new warning to the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson after receiving new reports that a very rare, but dangerous neurological reaction can occur. With this, the South...
Healthcare

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Extended to Over 35s in South Africa – When Can You Get the Jab?

Luis Monzon -
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in South Africa is extending to younger age groups, according to Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, who made the announcement during a media briefing today. Vaccine registrations for people between the ages of 35 - 49...
Healthcare

Chinese-Made Sinovac Vaccine Approved in South Africa

Luis Monzon -
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has authorised the administering of the Chinese-manufactured Sinovac vaccine to South Africans under "certain conditions". One of these conditions from SAHPRA includes the periodic submission of safety data. Previously, the South African health...
Healthcare

Ramaphosa, Macron Announce “Landmark” Plan to Produce mRNA Vaccines in South Africa

Luis Monzon -
South Africa is set to build a new hub for manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines, announces President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa addressed a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday. The conference was facilitated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Macron,...
Cybersecurity

How Hackers are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Jenna Delport -
Cybercriminals are well known for taking advantage of any opportunity. The largest vaccine rollout in history is no exception, with hackers now finding ways to target the supply chain. Understanding why the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain being targeted and...
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Digital TransformationMamsi Nkosi -

Ethio Telecom & AfDB Partnership to Drive Ethiopia’s Digital Economy

In a strategic effort to support Africa's digital transformation, Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB)...
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