Africa could have COVID-19 vaccine in Q1 if human trials work – SA trial lead

by Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | Jul 9, 2020 | Moneyweb

‘A vaccine could be made commercial as early as the beginning of next year,’ said Shabir Madhi

SA firm aims to plug Covid-19 test kits shortage as virus spreads

by Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | Jun 29, 2020 | Moneyweb

The kits will produce results within two hours, down from the three to four hours taken by the imported kits currently available in the market, Daniel Ndima said.

Aspen could produce 10m dexamethasone tablets within a month: CEO

by Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | Jun 23, 2020 | Moneyweb

Says government has asked it to source the drug for its SA and the rest of Africa.

Aspen says it has capacity to meet demand for dexamethasone

by Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | Jun 23, 2020 | Moneyweb

Government, Aspen in touch to source drug for all of Africa.

Naspers says annual earnings to fall 10-16%

by Promit Mukherjee, Reuters | Jun 18, 2020 | Moneyweb

Cautions that it might see coronavirus impact in its annual results.