An increase in vaccinations across the globe is proving to be the much needed shot the global economic recovery needed. Stock prices are hovering at record highs and demand for fuel as air travel restrictions are lifted and cars return to the road has boosted oil over $70 a barrel.
Hong Kong tycoons are taking vaccinations so seriously that they’re offering millions of dollars in food vouchers, a Tesla or even a pile of gold as prizes to boost the inoculation rate.
Back home in South Africa, however, there are several bottlenecks that need to be fixed to expedite Covid-19 vaccinations nationwide, reports Daily Maverick.
Here’s a roundup of the world’s top and most interesting headlines.
SA Business
Minister Mkhize’s special leave creates many special problems – DM
Eskom implements Stage 2 load shedding until Sunday night – SABC
Steinhoff BEE partner denies it withdrew R12bn claim against retailer – Fin24
US Business
Break above $30,000 would make Bitcoin vulnerable to bigger slide – Forbes
Apple pays millions after intimate photo leak – Entrepreneur
In-depth
Shivambu’s VBS money saga collapse Malema-Floyd aggressive defence – Daily Maverick
A look at the gender parity on the boards of Africa’s biggest companies – Business Elites Africa
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