Flash Briefing: IEC accused of political bias; Zim orders state employees to vaccinate or resign; SA energy transition

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*Opposition political parties have threatened legal action over the Electoral Commission of SA’s (IEC’s) decision to reopen the candidate registration process, saying the move smacked of “political bias” and was aimed at benefiting the embattled ANC.
*South Africa will seek to increase the funding provided to developing nations for the energy transition as one of its goals at climate talks in Glasgow in November.
*Zimbabwe’s government ordered state employees who are unwilling to be vaccinated to resign to reduce the risk of them spreading the virus to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Sep 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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