Surge in retail sales signals robust consumer confidence in South Africa
This marked the ninth consecutive month of growth in retail activity and the strongest since July 2022, surpassing market ...
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Hotel sector’s income almost at ‘nominal’ levels
The November 2024 hotel sector data confirms that the industry has not yet fully recovered to pre-COVID-19 strength.' ...
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Alcohol restrictions and suicide rates in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic: results of a natural experiment
Background Alcohol use is a well-established potentially modifiable risk factor for suicide, yet few studies have investigated the impact of alcohol restrictions on suicide rates, particularly in low- ...
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Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients
Objectives To compare hospitalisation rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and mortality for patients with COVID-19 who were consistently inactive, doing some activity or consistently meeting ...