With its large population and economy at risk, South Africa, like many countries, initially struggled to cope with COVID-19 during the onset of the pandemic. The country remained on lockdown beyond many others, with prolonged restrictions on businesses and school closures. Businesses suffered from the lack of tourism and the limited movement of people.
In response to a government request, the African Development Bank approved a loan of $US 288 million to South Africa to fight the spread of COVID-19. […]
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