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Millennials are actively supporting businesses with sound ESG principles, and boycotting those without
Time for Africa to take control of its own health
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya among 27 countries yet to sign the treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency.
Zoonotic viruses: Protect bats to protect people
Bats are potential carriers of zoonotic viruses and the destruction of their environment spells danger for humans.
Vaccine conundrums to keep one up at night
Why do religious leaders feel no compunction to harm their followers, when they could ‘pray for the destruction of a satanic vaccine’ instead?
Public shaming of alleged Covid rule breakers sparks backlash in China
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.
Scientists hopeful future Covid variants will be less severe
The lower severity of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 indicates that a stronger immune response has been built over time
Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge
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.
US life expectancy saw huge drop in 2020 due to Covid
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.
How your body can protect you from getting sick with Omicron
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
How quickly Omicron is spreading in South Africa?
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…
Spectators barred from South Africa-India matches
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
World Economic Forum ‘will defer’ Davos meeting over Omicron fears
The high-powered meeting scheduled for January 17-21 will instead be held in “early summer”, the organisers said.
Ramaphosa returns to work after recovering from Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures
Covid-19’s work-from-home plans hit Gautrain
Bombela says a rebound hinges on vaccine and return-to-work developments and that money from government to cover the shortfall is capped
Simons says School in a Box helps him get top marks
The School in a Box device allows children to learn in a fun way even if they don’t have internet or electricity