Covid-19 cases rise ever faster in SA; R3.3bn blow for Discovery shareholders; Zimbabwe inflation hits 786%

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In today's news headlines:
* The number of Covid-19 related deaths in South Africa is heading towards 1,600 and, says BizNews contributer Douglas Parker, the growth in the total number of cases, which is heading towards 74,000, shows no sign of slowing;
* Discovery shares fell after it said it was setting aside R3.3bn for potential policy claims and lapses;
* Six African countries are among the world's best economic performers in 2020; and
* A notable exception to Africa’s success stories is Zimbabwe, with its government reporting an annual inflation rate of a whopping 785.55% in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jun 2020 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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