Why do religious leaders feel no compunction to harm their followers, when they could ‘pray for the destruction of a satanic vaccine’ instead?
Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes
The current scramble for Africa’s natural resources by major global political and economic rivalries portends deeper economic and political hardships for the continent
Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track
The disgraced former health minister is spotted on posters punting him as the next leader after his R150m corruption scandal
After 20 months of caution, I let my guard down. Now I feel terrible
The climate crisis will hit Africa hard. The Covid-19 crisis has shown that African states can’t rely on the Global North to do the right thing. Nevertheless, there are signs that all is not lost
In his new year message, António Guterres urges countries to unite behind solutions that can benefit all people.
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
During the surge in December, only a marginal increase in Covid-19 deaths was noted, while hospitalisation rates were lower than in previous waves, the presidency statement said
The Hope Consortium and Unicef partnership will boost countries’ vaccine rollout efforts
Disasters and emergencies should be used by our cities as an opportunity to learn, innovate and bring about systemic changes to mitigate future risks
A revised circular will be released once the department has taken additional input into consideration.
Europe was again one of the hotspots for the pandemic, which is known to have claimed more than 5.4-million lives around the world.
Drunk driving a major concern for road safety: 39 people arrested for driving under the influence.
Four masked suspects in hazmat suits — carrying placards displaying their photos and names — were paraded Tuesday in front of a large crowd in Guangxi region’s Jingxi city.
Low uptake anticipated because of festive season, but healthcare workers stand ready
The plan to reboot the education system seeks to recover losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and has already recruited thousands to support the drive
Large corporates have thrived during the pandemic to the detriment of the workforce
The government has also started administering J&J booster shots from 24 December and will roll out Pfizer boosters from 28 December
Here are some of the more puzzling rules as Europeans settle for another winter holiday season overshadowed by the pandemic threat
The lower severity of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 indicates that a stronger immune response has been built over time
For several months, messages have multiplied on social networks claiming that Brigitte Macron, born as Brigitte Trogneux, is a transgender woman whose first name at birth was Jean-Michel.
The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.
Overall, Covid-19 was the third-leading cause of death, accounting for 350 000 fatalities, just over a tenth of all registered deaths, said a CDC report.
The MV Wakashio, a Japanese-owned but Panamanian-flagged vessel, ran aground in July 2020, spilling more than 1,000 tonnes of toxic fuel into the pristine waters of Mauritius, coating mangroves, corals and other fragile ecosystems.
Omicron’s many mutations allow it to duck our body’s natural defence, but the immune system has a some tricks to prevent you from getting severely ill
Judge Lebogang Modiba was not persuaded by Ndlovu’s claim that the refusal of the stay application would violate his constitutional right of access to the courts
According to the ministerial advisory committee, the quarantine period for “high-risk contacts” of Covid-19 patients is not an effective measure for containing the spread of the virus
The Omicron variant’s spread across South Africa has already surpassed the peak of the Delta-driven third wave. Here’s what the data tells us so far about how quickly Omicron spreads — but truly understanding the variant will take more time.
Repeated claims that the country was “following the science” really meant it was following a particular science followed by some Western scientists
CSA says in a statement that a joint decision had been taken with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to bar spectators from the ground