9,000 Covid-19 deaths; vaccine in 2021 - Gates; alcohol ban kills property projects; ANC 'embarrassed' by corruption

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In today's news headlines:
* The global death toll from Covid-19 has surpassed 700,000, data from Johns Hopkins University shows.
* Bill Gates, The Microsoft Corporation founder and philanthropist said in an interview that while the US leads in research, “we’ve only taken care of ourselves” in producing and procuring a vaccine.
* South Africa’s ban on alcohol sales has put investment projects worth at least R12.8bn on hold.
* The ANC says it is 'embarrassed' by allegations of corruption.
* South African miner Gold Fields said on Wednesday booming gold prices could drive up half-year profits by more than 300%.
* The tobacco ban is the focus of another court battle, with critics arguing that the prohibition on cigarette sales is costing jobs and eroding tax revenues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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