BizBriefing: US markets rally on Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: stricter SA Covid rules; Biden 'story' about Mandela

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* US markets rallied after a vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc. and partner BioNTech SE proved better than expected at protecting people from Covid-19.
* South African government is considering reimposing several curbs aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic as fears mount about a second wave of infections.
* The pandemic’s resurgence is posing a challenge for the country’s Independent Electoral Commission, which is holding by-elections this week in 95 municipal wards where councilors have died or resigned.
* Joe Biden, president elect of the United States has been accused of lying about South Africa and Nelson Mandela by US media outlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Nov 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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