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South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the…
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. This is despite the fact that South Africa is the…
AfDB President, Adesina vows his innocence and integrity as U.S. moves to scuttle his 2nd term bid
Crisis of probe triggered by US move to have veto power in bank U.S. wants to block Adesina’s emergence for 2nd term as AfDB President Or U.S. would trigger exit from AfDB…
JUST IN: Adesina steps aside as AfDB president for fresh probe
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is expected to step back as the president of African Development Bank after the board supported an independent probe as requested by the U.S. The U.S. treasury…
South Africa coronavirus infections top 20,000, nearly 400 deaths
Coronavirus infections in South Africa surged past 20,000 with close to 400 deaths, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Friday. In a statement the ministry reported 20,125 coronavirus positive cases, and a total of 397 deaths…
Africa COVID-19 cases top 100,000
The COVID-19 pandemic on Friday reached a milestone in Africa, with more than 100,000 confirmed cases. The virus has now spread to every country in the continent…
South Africa’s daily COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000 mark
South Africa on Thursday reported 1,134 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest daily record since the country recorded its first case in early March. With the newly-added…
South Africa schools to re-open on June 1
South Africa’s schools will re-open on June 1, even though many are not equipped to do so without high risk of new Covid-19 infections. Under pressure, to be get back to ‘normal’ – or at least some version of ‘new normal’ – the…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases hit 90,000
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at May 20, had risen to over 90, 000. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, gave the update on its official…
Ghanaian police shoot Nigerian dead while partying
A Nigerian has been shot dead by a police officer in Ghana while reportedly partying at a hotel. The unidentified man was allegedly gunned down while the police were trying to…
WHO urges Madagascar to scientifically test COVID-19 herbal remedy
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Madagascar to scientifically test a herbal remedy, which President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure the coronavirus. WHO Africa director…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 80,000, South Africa worst-hit
The confirmed COVID-19 cases across Africa rose from 78,194 on Saturday to 81,307 on Sunday, the Africa CDC said. The virus has now spread into all of the 54 African countries, including Lesotho that…
South Africa’s mass testing hits limits as virus spreads
With an expert flick of the wrist, South African nurse Bhelekazi Mdlalose collected throat swabs from young men lining up for coronavirus testing at a run-down hostel in downtown Johannesburg. Health workers were sent to the…
Coronavirus cases surpass 10,000 in South Africa
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has reached 10,015, with 595 new cases reported in the past 24 hours, Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, has said. “We note with…
533 workers at Ghanaian factory test positive for COVID-19
Over 500 workers at an industrial facility in Ghana have tested positive for COVID-19. The health authorities in its situation report said 533 of 1, 300 workers tested positive for the virus and this made about 50 percent of the…
Ghana records highest COVID-19 cases in West Africa after easing lockdown
Ghana has the highest number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Africa, The PUNCH reports. According to data obtained from the World Health Organisation, no fewer than 4,012 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ghana.…
South Africa to examine Madagascar’s COVID-19 drug
South Africa has expressed willingness to assist Madagascar to undertake scientific analysis of COVID Organics (CVO), a herbal drink that is said to prevent…
511 health workers in South Africa contract coronavirus, 2 dead
Zweli Mkhize, health minister of South Africa revealed today that 511 health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus. Two, a doctor and a nurse, have died, he said. Mkhize made…
Nigeria, others to get Madagascar herbs for Coronavirus cure
All West African countries including Nigeria are expected to get Madagascar herbs for cure of Coronavirus. This was disclosed on Sunday by President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar on Instagram. He said while the herbs are expected…
Niger labour minister dies amid pandemic
Niger’s Minister of Employment and Labour, Mohamed Ben Omar, died on Sunday, his party said, without stating the cause of death. He died Sunday afternoon at the main hospital of the capital Niamey, the Social Democratic Party said…
Ghana records 1,032 COVID-19 cases — 10 days after lifting lockdown
Ghana has recorded more than 1,000 additional cases of COVID-19 since the country lifted its lockdown. Last week, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo lifted a three-week lockdown on the basis of “improved coronavirus testing”. The…
Guinea-Bissau PM Nabiam, others test positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Nuno Nabiam of Guinea-Bissau and several other senior officials have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Lusa news agency reported on Wednesday that Nabiam…
Ghana researchers develop ’20 minutes’ test kit for COVID-19
Researchers in Ghana have developed a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kit for COVID-19 as part of efforts to aid quicker diagnosis. The scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Incas Diagnostics,…
Military commander Khalifa Haftar declares self ruler of Libya
Military commander Khalifa Haftar has declared himself the ruler of Libya with a “popular mandate” from the people. In a televised speech on Monday night, the leader of the…
Coronavirus stirs rancour in South Africa on democracy anniversary
South Africa’s divisions over race and wealth inequality, which the COVID-19 crisis had briefly sidelined, returned to the fore on Monday’s 26th anniversary of the end of apartheid. President Cyril Ramaphosa has been praised for…