Can the South African supply chain survive during COVID-19?

South African ports to close for mineral exports, disrupting copper supply chain  ReutersSA port closures to hit global copper supply  Moneyweb.co.zaFirst Quantum re-routing Zambia copper exports after SA imposes border restrictions  Mining MXView Full coverage on Google News

Sokowatch raises $14M to digitize Africa’s informal B2B supply-chain  TechCrunch

Canalys says supply chain woes meant fewer PCs shipped in Q1 despite demand  The VergeMac shipments down 21% year-on-year in global PC market shrink  AppleInsiderCanalys: Mac shipments drop 20% in Q1 despite strong PC demand caused by remote working  9to5MacTelecom connectivity is like oxygen in these times: Vodafone Idea CTO Vishant Vora  ETTelecom.comView Full coverage on Google News

Coronavirus outbreak in China spurs supply chain shifts that began during trade war  CNBC

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

Covid-19: How we can break the chain  The Citizen Daily

Sport in Australia will survive Covid-19 but those currently in charge might not  The Guardian

UK airlines call for multibillion bailout to survive Covid-19 crisis  The GuardianUK Airline CEOs To Ask For £7.5 Billion Bailout To Survive  Simple FlyingCoronavirus: 'Future of UK aviation' at risk, say airlines  BBC NewsVirgin Atlantic Begs British Government for £7.5 Billion in State Aid to Prop Up UK Aviation Industry  Paddle Your Own KanooDonald Trump's UK travel ban piles pressure on BA as Virgin Atlantic demands £7.5billion bailout  Daily MailView Full coverage on Google...

The traditional male hostel in South Africa could soon be a thing of the past .