South Africa in the news:
- Cheques a write-off, FNB informs clients: “South Africa has seen an annual decrease of 30% in cheque usage,” says Kenneth Matlhole, FNB business product head. He says cheques make up less than 0.1% of SA’s “total payments ecosystem”. A …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- As virus rages in US, New York guards against another rise: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Confronted by surging hospitalizations due to COVID-19, South Africa is considering a return to tighter restrictions to combat the disease, which officials say may soon overwhelm …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Choc to host virtual quiz on Mandela Day: The Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (Choc) will host a national virtual Mandela Day quiz on Saturday, 18 July. Choc is appealing for people to commemorate Mandela Day by donating R67 each …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- AU-sponsored GERD talks continue for ninth day in a row: Egypt’s irrigation ministry: Ethiopia said it will review alternatives proposed by Egypt, with a tripartite ministerial meeting set to be held on 12 July to discuss the proposals …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Nearly 600,000 vote in Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries: Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong residents turned up over the weekend to vote in an unofficial primary election held by the city’s pro-democracy camp as it gears up to field …: “South Africa” – BingNews