Flash briefing: Covid deaths rise, Cosatu slams ANC for vaccine incompetence; Moderna; Woolworths; Naspers

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* There were 112,280 more deaths from natural causes than expected in SA from May to January, say scientists.
* The 1.8m-strong Congress of South African Trade Unions, a key ally of the ANC, has attacked the party for delays in securing Covid-19 vaccines as 56 other countries roll out mass vaccination.
* South Africa’s only female banking boss, Basani Maluleke, has quit as chief executive officer of African Bank Holdings.
* Nasdaq-listed Moderna climbed at the start of the week on news its Covid-19 vaccine appears to be protective against emerging variants of the coronavirus in laboratory tests; it is developing its vaccine against the SA varient.
* The Woolworths share price was among the best performers after it reported a solid six weeks at the end of the reporting period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Jan 2021 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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