BizBriefing: Ace clings to power; Pfizer vaccine 'deep-freeze' challenge; Mozambique massacre; Zambia debt crisis

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* The ANC is making an exception for its secretary general Ace Magashule - who does not have to step down even though a warrant has been issued for his arrest in connection with corruption.
* The Pfizer vaccine will get to rich people in the urban areas of rich countries first.
* The United Nations called on Mozambique to investigate reports that militants linked to Islamic State have massacred villagers and beheaded women and children, says Reuters.
* Holders of Zambia’s dollar-denominated bonds must accept steep write-downs to allow the copper producer, which is set to see Africa’s first pandemic-era sovereign default, regain its footing, a leading debt relief campaigner said on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Nov 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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