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In a surprise move, Fitch upgraded South African banks

[ad_1] Fitch Ratings is one of two credit rating agencies that recently announced that South Africa would be downgraded for the second time this year. (Photo: Getty Images / Gallo Images) The Fitch rating agency has upgraded the ratings of five large South African banks. Fitch believes that the solvency …

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Covid-19 resurgence in Limpopo: ‘Treat this year’s holiday season like unusual business’ – Mathabatha

[ad_1] Limpopo Prime Minister Stan Mathabatha. (archive) Churches and weddings are among the events blamed for the resurgence of the coronavirus in Limpopo. Prime Minister Stanley Mathabatha warned residents after Makhado, Thulamela, Polokwane and Thabazimbi recorded a growing number of infections. Mathabatha said that the outreach events include soccer tournaments, …

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How the COVID-19 variant affects children: what we know so far

[ad_1] The coronavirus has mutated, with a variant called B.1.1.7 causing concern. Emerging evidence suggests that B.1.1.7 is probably around 70% more infectious than other variants. There is growing speculation that children are more susceptible to infection with the variant, but we do not know for sure. The UK’s largest …

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