Covid-19 News South Africa

When Covid-19 first landed in South Africa, the social sector was amongst the first to be galvanised into action...

In true South African spirit, even in times of adversity, daily stories of generosity and ingenuity abound. Never have we been more proud of how business communities are using our publishing platforms than since the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus...

The Shoprite Group has introduced daily temperature testing and rolled out mobile clinics for its employees to help ensure its stores remain safe during the Covid-19 pandemic...

As the business world feels the effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and takes steps to adapt, companies are asking how they should approach their executives' remuneration during this difficult time...

Around 10,000 field workers will be going door-to-door in villages, towns and cities to screen residents for Covid-19 symptoms...

The Covid-19 hurricane has engulfed the world and all businesses are entwined in a whirlwind of uncertainty...

On the most recent episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN International's Eleni Giokos spoke to Massmart chairman Kuseni Dlamini in a remote interview about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting shopping habits...

The short-term insurance will continue processing all valid and essential claims during lockdown, but only for those related to activity classified as "essential" under the latest regulations...

The global uncertainty of the unknown presently resides within all of us and especially those HR leaders who are grappling with managing the mental and financial well-being of their employees...

Pick n Pay has introduced express queues for hospital workers to shop for their essentials as quickly and as efficiently as possible during the SA lockdown.

Some of South Africa's largest retailers have introduced additional safety measures, including barrier screens at till points and protective visors...

There has been much debate globally about whether wearing a DIY mask offers any protection against the Covid-19 virus...

For many companies, the coronavirus outbreak has been their first real experience of remote working...

As the fear of the coronavirus spreads, consumers have been flocking to stores to stockpile emergency supplies, resulting in empty shelves as retailers can't keep up with demand...

Findings from the pre-lock down Covid-19 National Small Business Survey released by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) shows deep economic challenges for small businesses during these unpredictable times.