Viasen Soobramoney

Content Editor, IOL Current Affairs

WEF26: Dr Iqbal Survé calls for united stakeholder approach to boost SA’s investment appeal

Viasen Soobramoney|Updated

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Survé welcomed the tone and substance of speeches by Minister of International ...

Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda has died aged 97

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

The late Kenneth Kaunda was the first democratically elected president of Zambia.

Russian and Chinese vaccines still on the cards for SA – Dhlomo

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

Move to introduce Russian and Chinese vaccines could help accelerate access to life-saving vaccines, says a health portfolio committee chairperson.

Health minister to announce SA’s response to J&J vaccine blood clot fears

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize will make an announcement at 7pm on SA’s response after health authorities advised on the temporary suspension of the Johnson & Johnson ...

City residents ’stock-piling’ booze ahead of possible alcohol ban for Easter period

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

An alcohol ban may be on the cards for the Easter holidays as government looks to pull out all the stops to reduce the risk of a possible third wave.

Brace for Covid-19 perfect storm, warns expert

Viasen Soobramoney|Published

The Easter holidays coupled with the lag in vaccinations and the upcoming winter season could have devastating effects on the country and is a serious cause for ...

Front-line health workers will get access to Covid vaccine first - Mkhize

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Health minister says the government will target 67% of the country’s population to achieve herd immunity.