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[ad_1] Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa provided feedback on South Africa’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and gave some details on the way forward. Ramaphosa said despite its duration and its severity, the lockdown was necessary to delay the spread of the virus and prevent a huge surge in infections. …

[ad_1] The jewelry, which cannot be sold in stores during Level 4, is cordoned off at a Woolworths store. The new regulations now allow South Africans to buy anything online except cigarettes and alcohol. The list of products that you can now deliver includes sports equipment, jewelry and furniture. Ecommerce …

[ad_1] The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has published a new directive relating to the movement of people, goods and businesses during the level 4 lockdown. Notably, the directive appears to drop the previous deadline of 7 June for South Africans moving homes. It also specifically allows …

[ad_1] Africa’s largest mobile operator MTN says the data was one of its main drivers of revenue growth in the first financial quarter as the country was put under lockdown to stem the growth of the coronavirus pandemic. The mobile operator recorded a 26.4% jump in data revenues in the …

[ad_1] Getty Images As of Thursday afternoon, online shops in South Africa may sell anything other than booze and tobacco products. New regulations dropped the limits imposed on physical stores – which may still sell only approved items – entirely. But e-tailers have to implement new measures to stop the …

[ad_1] The Liquor Traders Association of South Africa (LTASA) has submitted a document to the government on behalf of its members with recommendations around the sale of alcohol at level 3 lockdown. The association represents 1,410 off-consumption liquor stores that employ over 14,000 people. Alcohol sales will likely be allowed …

[ad_1] The president on Wednesday night announced that most provinces will relax in a level 3 blockade by the end of the month, depending on infection rates and the capacity of health facilities. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on coronavirus measures on May 13, 2020. Image: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – …

[ad_1] A model of the 2Africa cable Supplied Facebook, MTN and others are planning a massive submarine cable to connect all of Africa to the Internet. The group wants to start laying the cable next year and hopes to have it operational by 2023. Data prices could drop, because all …

[ad_1] Vodacom vs Rain Vodacom launched its 5G network this week, following the introduction of Rain’s 5G network last year. Prices start at R899 p / m from Vodacom, while Rain offers slightly more expensive uncaps packages. Those prices compare well to the closet rivals of 5G, fixed LTE, and …

[ad_1] Businesses, some political parties and health experts have called out government on the extended lockdown, saying it was doing harm to people’s livelihoods. President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation on the coronavirus measures on 13 May 2020. Picture: GCIS JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted that there have …