"The task of the ministerial committee is to compile and publish details of all Covid-related contracts awarded by all state entities," she said. READ MORE | Government explains role of Cabinet Covid-19 tender committee amid cynicismThe health ministry has said Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize does not own a personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing company. The ministry sent out a statement on Monday after it became aware of a message circulating on various social media platforms which claimed that Mkhize owned a PPE manufacturing company. "We would like to categorically state that minister Mkhize does not own a PPE manufacturing company nor is he involved in any way in the manufacturing of PPE. READ MORE | Could exposure to the common cold train the immune system to recognise and fight new coronavirus?

Source: News 24 August 11, 2020 03:00 UTC