Flash Briefing: DG Buthelezi suspended over Digital Vibes scandal; another Treasury veteran resigns; SA climate change

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*Department of Health Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi has been suspended over his alleged role in the department’s Digital Vibes scandal.
*The South African National Treasury’s succession planning is sufficient to ensure the exit of key personnel doesn’t disrupt plans to return public finances to a sustainable path, its top civil servant said.
*Investments of about $280bn will be needed to cope with the effects of climate change in 35 cities in South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia by 2050, new research shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Sep 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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