For the next three months we all must critically engage with the education sector to halt the flood of a generation slipping through.
The unvaccinated world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park.
WWF says the Global Risks Report is a wake-up call for world leaders and business to make the necessary changes to reduce the crisis
Russia has lifted nearly all the restrictions designed to limit new cases, despite an increasing caseload and growing Omicron infections
The world number one said his team had offered fresh information to the Australian government, which is pondering whether to cancel his visa, again, and throw him out of the country
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.
Learners from grade R to 12 return on Wednesday to school for a new academic year.
Doubts have emerged over the accuracy of Djokovic’s travel declaration, reportedly filled out before he flew in from Spain.
In an emergency online court hearing, the judge ordered that the decision to cancel Djokovic’s visa ‘be quashed’
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
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