a commitment by Naspers of R1.5 billion in emergency aid to the country, Fin24 reported.
Donation
Naspers has donated R500 million to the Solidarity Fund and is procuring R1 billion worth of PPE and other medical supplies through its partnerships with Tencent and the Chinese government.The first PPE shipment consisted of 275 600 KN95 masks and 100 000 face shields and arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on 20 April. It was the first of multiple shipments that will be distributed to frontline healthcare workers.
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China’s acting ambassador to South Africa, Li Nan, said the purchase by Naspers of equipment from China was a signal by China to maximise production and open its medical supplies market to South Africa.
“Naspers is an important shareholder of Tencent and the success story of Naspers itself is a model of close co-operation between China and South Africa.
“Today’s event once again demonstrates our two countries’ strong determination and concrete actions to fight as one against Covid-19,” Li added.
