Aspen Pharmacare has secured a deal with Johnson & Johnson to make and sell a COVID-19 vaccine under its own brand.
On Tuesday, Aspen SA said the new deal would form the basis for negotiations of a definitive agreement on the manufacturing and sale of an Aspen-branded vaccine throughout Africa.
The new vaccine will be called Aspenovax.
It said this was subject to the signing of the definitive agreement lasting until 31 December 2026.
As part of the deal, J&J will grant Aspen a licence to its intellectual property.
It will also supply the...
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
UWC Adopts Mandatory COVID Vaccine Policy
The University of the Western Cape on Tuesday said its decision to adopt a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for the 2022 academic year followed a lengthy consultative process and robust engagement.
The interim policy – which makes provision for certain exemptions on a case-by-case basis – will be reviewed at the end of the first semester next year.
The institution said a general soft mandate would apply that would require all staff and students to be vaccinated in order to enter campus or attend university events. Students who are not vaccinated...
WHO Urges People Over 60 To Avoid International Travel
The World Health Organization is urging over 60’s to avoid international travel.
This is as the world grapples with the new Omicron variant.
The advice extends to those who are unwell or vulnerable.
But, the organisation maintains its stance that blanket travel bans will not prevent the spread.
It rather says restrictions will hinder global health efforts.
Countries hastily placed travel bans on Southern Africa after scientists identified the variant.
But, it’s now emerged it was detected in the Netherlands a week before South Africa reported it.
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NICD Reports 4 373 New COVID-19 Cases In SA
The NICD reports 4,373 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2,968,052. This increase represents a 10.2% positivity rate.
As per the National Department of Health, a further 21 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,843to date.
19,477,054 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below.
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Hospitals Seeing More Young People Being Admitted In Gauteng
Gauteng is seeing a lot more young people being hospitalised with Covid-19.
The province is currently leading the country’s coronavirus infections.
“We see that the contribution, the fraction of people over 60 that get hospitalised is significantly lower and now most of the people that are hospitalised are younger than 40,” said Professor Bruce Mellado from the Gauteng Advisory Committee on Covid-19.
South Africa currently has 2,273 COVID-19 cases.
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Concerns Latest Fuel Price Hike Will Have Consequences For Consumers
With the price of petrol now breaking through R20 a litre from midnight, there are concerns that this will have dire consequences for consumers.
Two major consecutive increases have seen petrol prices go up by more than R2 a litre.
The AA’s Layton Beard said that the knock-on effects, including inflation, would be dire.
The Mineral Resources and Energy Department said that the weakening of the rand over the past month, along with high oil prices, were the main drivers of the increases.
However, South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago...
Alcohol Industry Urges Government To Take Measured Approach
South Africa’s alcohol industry is strongly urging government that any further responses to the growth in COVID-19 infections should avoid sudden restrictions that would cause needless financial shocks to businesses.
South African Liquor Brandowners Association said that the economic recovery of the alcohol, tourism and hospitality sectors were paramount to protect employment and grow the economy to pre-COVID-19 levels.
He added that despite all the knee-jerk global response to the announcement of the new variant in the country, government had...
NICD Reports 2273 New COVID-19 Cases
The NICD reports 2,273 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2,963,679. This increase represents a 10.7% positivity rate.
As per the National Department of Health, a further 25 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89 822 to date.
19,434,381 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table...
Monday, 29 November 2021
My Smart City Platform Speeds Up Service Delivery In Cape Town, Driven By Private And Public Sector Collaboration
The My Smart City team in Cape Town is reporting improved turnaround times for the resolution of reported service delivery issues logged onto its platform in Cape Town.
My Smart City has reported a four-fold improvement in resolving service delivery issues like water outages, broken traffic lights, potholes, and power outages from inception until the current day. This insight proves that My Smart City is making great strides in streamlining service delivery issues being wrestled with by citizens.
My Smart City is a free citizen’s platform that...
Labour Unions Welcome Move To Consider Mandatory COVID Vaccinations
Labour unions have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to consider mandatory vaccinations.
The president on Sunday night said that the country would remain on alert level one but that people should vaccinate.
A task team will be established to consider restricting entry to unvaccinated people at some places.
Trade union federation Saftu is meeting for its central executive committee meeting on Monday and mandatory vaccines for workers is expected to be at the top of the agenda.
Spokesperson Trevor Shaku said that the majority of the workers...
Omicron Proves That Fourth Wave Is Coming – Ramaphosa
The emergence of the Omicron variant and the exponential rise in COVID-19 infections in South Africa shows that the fourth wave is imminent and may hit in the next few weeks, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging South Africans to vaccinate against the virus.
“The most powerful tool we have is vaccination,” Ramaphosa said.
“Since the first COVID-19 vaccines became available late last year, we have seen how vaccines have dramatically reduced severe illness, hospitalisation and death in South Africa and...
Booking Agents Swamped With Cancellations
At least half a million travel bookings to South Africa have been cancelled in just 48 hours, according to a snap survey of 600 travel agents, conducted by the Southern African Tourism Services Association and the Federated Hospitality Association.
A few foreign travellers in Cape Town made last-ditch attempts to leave the country on Sunday, but many others had no choice but to ride out the ban which has put a stop to Europe-bound flights.
The travel industry estimates that if the current ban stays in place, the tourism industry could lose almost...
NICD Reports 2858 New COVID-19 Cases In SA
The NICD reports 2,858 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2,961,406. This increase represents a 9.8% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 6 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,797to date.
19,413,079 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below.
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Sunday, 28 November 2021
South Africa Remains On Alert Level 1
South Africa remains on lockdown Alert Level 1.
President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Sunday evening.
The president assured South Africans, “we will implement our national resurgence plan to ensure that hospitals and other medical facilities are ready for the fourth wave.”
Ramaphosa said the government has started the process of amending health regulations to review the use of the Disaster Management Act, with a view to ultimately lifting the National State of Disaster.
The president said infection rates and hospitalisation over the...
Manchester City Brave Snowstorm In Home Win Over West Ham
Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan struck in the midst of a first-half snowstorm before a late goal from substitute Fernandinho proved enough to secure a 2-1 home victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday.
The win lifts City back up to second place and level on 29 points with leaders Chelsea, who host Manchester United in the late game. West Ham, who snatched an added-time consolation with a superb Manuel Lanzini strike, stay fourth on 23 points.
“It was a very difficult day because of the weather conditions but it is always...
Leicester Fire Four Goals Past Watford In Winter Wonderland
Leicester City thumped Watford 4-2 in the Premier League amid heavy snowfall which reduced visibility and made playing conditions difficult at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Watford boss Claudio Ranieri, who guided Leicester to their only league title against overwhelming odds in 2015-16, was given a warm welcome by the home fans but he was in for a cold afternoon as his former striker Jamie Vardy scored twice.
The win takes Leicester up to provisional ninth place on 18 points from 13 games, while Watford stay 16th on 13 points.
The match began...
Williams F1 Founder Frank Williams Dies Aged 79
Frank Williams, the founder and former team principal of the once-dominant Williams Racing Formula One team, died aged 79 on Sunday, the team announced.
“After being admitted into hospital on Friday, Sir Frank, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family,” Williams Racing said in a statement.
Williams and his daughter Claire, a former deputy team principal, no longer have any involvement with the British-based F1 team after it was sold to U.S.-based Dorilton Capital last year.
Williams had been in a wheelchair since he was paralysed...
New Variant Shakes Up South Africa’s Travel Plans
Black Friday has become quite a craze with nearly all retailers offering major discounts on products and services. Travel operator Flight Centre had planned to do the same, but cancelled their campaign when news broke of the UK’s latest red list update that includes South Africa. The company said it made the decision to ‘assist those customers who are affected by the UK government announcement that South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe will move back onto the country’s dreaded red list.
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See Rwanda through Dian Fossey’s Gaze
Travulous, a destination management company in Rwanda, recently announced a series of exclusive tours and events personally guided and hosted by former research staff and colleagues of the legendary gorilla primatologist, the late Dian Fossey. “The impact Dian Fossey has had on gorilla conservation is still felt to this very day,” said Richard Pfaffli, co-founder of Travulous and former travel provider and tour consultant for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International. In addition to being led by Fossey’s former research staff, Travulous’ 5-day...
Exploring African History in Mexico
Located in the state of Veracruz, Yanga is known today as one of the first self-liberated and independent towns in the Americas. It is named in honor of Gasper Yanga— a man of African descent. Historians believe he’s from Angola. Veracruz became an important harbor for slavery in Mexico. Many Africans and Indigenous people were captured and sold into slavery. Today, Yanga has been recognized as a UNESCO Slave Route project-designated city where you will find the Vásquez Lendechy statue of Gaspar Yanga in the town square. The statue depicts a large,...
Excellent Science Should Not Be Punished – Reactions To Travel Ban
As more cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected around the world, South Africa appears to be taking a bashing for disclosing its detection of the variant.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla said the WHO was informed of the findings in the interest of transparency, adding that some reactions to the discovery, including travel bans, were unwarranted.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson Clayson Monyela believes South Africa scientists must be applauded.
“Excellent science should be applauded and not...
NICD Reports 3 220 New COVID-19 Cases
The NICD reports 3,220 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2,958,548. This increase represents a 9.2% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 8 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 89,791to date.
19,383,834 tests have been conducted in both public and private sectors as per the table below.
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Klopp Lauds ‘Perfect Signing’ Jota After Southampton Win
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp praised Diogo Jota after he scored twice in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Southampton, describing the Portugal forward as the “perfect signing”.
Jota scored the fastest Premier League goal this season when he found the net here after 97 seconds and added another in the first half as Liverpool moved up to second place in the Premier League standings.
The 24-year-old has scored 21 goals in 46 appearances for Liverpool since joining them from fellow Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020.
“Diogo, exceptional...
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