
South Africa's president launches new vaccine manufacturing plant
Nant SA, based in Cape Town, will aim to make over a billion Covid-19 vaccines by 2025.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened a new vaccine manufacturing plant in Cape Town. The facility is the initiative of US based, South African born businessman Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong.
Plus, a member of Somalia's parliament who was born in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, argues against the Republic's independence from Somalia.
And Ghanaian musician Rocky Dawuni reveals the meanings behind the tracks on his Grammy-nominated album, Voice of Bunbon.
Photo: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and founder of NantWorks Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong cut the ribbon during the launch of NantSA. Credit: Getty Images.
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