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Democrats kick off the process toward passing $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan

Congress took its first major steps Tuesday toward passing Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.

The Senate voted in a 50-49 party line vote to advance a budget resolution, which sets the reconciliation process in motion. The House followed suit, pushing a budget measure forward in a 216-210 vote Tuesday night.

It's too late for some businesses: Wine and beer sectors seek financial relief from government

Wine industry body Vinpro is relieved that wine businesses can start trading again now that the third ban on local liquor sales is lifted, but says action is needed to improve the industry's long-term sustainability.

The age-old stokvel moves into the digital era

Can the stokvel, the home-grown savings institution tried and tested over the ages, go digital?
At least two startup fintech companies reckon so, arguing that bringing zeros and ones to the traditional way of doing things offers a stockpile of advantages.