May 22
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Researchers to Give Better Estimate of Covid-19
Leadership
A new study by a team of United States(US) and Nigerian scientists has reaffirmed the importance of validating SARS-CoV-2 assays using locally obtained samples to assess COVID-19… Read more »
May 20
Africa: Continent to Pass the 300 Million Mark for Covid-19 Vaccinations
allAfrica
As of May 20, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,662,928 while over 298,026,398 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What to Expect for Covid in South Africa [interview]
The Conversation Africa
In light of the approaching winter months combined with the recent lifting of the national disaster act, South Africans have anxiously been watching an increase in COVID… Read more »
South Africa: One Year of Learning Lost to Covid-19 - Researchers
SAnews.gov.za
Despite efforts to implement recovery plans, researchers have found that there has been a loss of one year of learning in as far as reading is concerned, Basic Education Minister,… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records 7,238 New Covid-19 Cases
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa on Thursday recorded 7 238 new COVID-19, says the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). Read more »
Malawi: Presidential Taskforce Impressed With Covid-19 Projects in Education Sector
Nyasa Times
The Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19--constituted to oversee the national response against the pandemic--has described as "fulfilling and satisfying" the Covid projects being… Read more »
Africa: Experts Move to Adopt New Strategies to Boost Post-Covid-19 Air Transport in Africa
This Day
For one week, aviation experts from Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) region met in Abuja to brainstorm on how to revive air transport system in Africa, which has been devastated by… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Rate of Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations Climbs Across Continent
allAfrica
As of May 19, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,654,807 while over 298,002,829 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 19, 2022
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Africa: Corruption in Africa Deepens the Wounds of Covid-19 [analysis]
ISS
The pandemic has been less deadly than elsewhere, but African economies have suffered a double blow due to graft. Read more »
South Africa: As Covid Wanes, Tuberculosis Deaths Must Become Visible
IPS
It is time to treat the scourge of Tuberculosis scourge with the same urgency as we did the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Africa: WHO Validates 11th Vaccine for Covid-19
WHO
Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an emergency use listing (EUL) for CONVIDECIA™, a vaccine manufactured by CanSino Biologics, China, adding to a growing… Read more »
Namibia: Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Still Stumbling Block in Fighting Pandemic
Namibia Economist
Trust related issues continue to drive COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Namibia, as many voice concerns about the safety and possible side effects of the vaccine, a recent survey… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimna UK in Tribute to Health Workers Who Died From Covid-19
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Midwives and Nurses Association UK (ZIMNA-UK) will on May 28 hold a memorial service for health workers who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
South Africa: Employment and Labour On Sentencing Proceedings of Couple Convicted for R10 Million UIF Covid-19 Ters Fraud Postponement [press release]
Govt of SA
Sentencing proceedings of couple convicted for R10 million UIF Covid-19 TERS fraud postponed to July 2022 Read more »
Namibia: 551 New Covid-19 Infections
Namibian
Namibia's new coronavirus infections shot up with 551 yesterday. Read more »
Mozambique: Covid-19 - 20 New Cases and Four Recoveries
AIM
The Mozambican health authorities on Wednesday reported 20 new cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease. Read more »
Namibia: Katutura Expo to Revive Covid-19-Struck Businesses
Namibian
THE Katutura Expo this year will be held at the Sam Nujoma Stadium from 31 August to 3 September. Read more »
Ghana: Trade, Investment Organisations Strategise to Build Resilient Economies Post Covid-19 Pandemic
Ghanaian Times
The meeting of Trade and Investment Promotion organisations across the world aimed at providing solutions to help build resilience and manage risk in the era of COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
South Africa: SA Reports 8,179 New Covid-19 Cases
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has recorded 8 179 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 908 020. Read more »
South Africa: Siu Welcomes Invalidation of R4.8 Million Door to Door Covid-19 Awareness Tender [press release]
Govt of SA
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the Special Tribunal order that declared the R4.8 million Covid-19 tender awarded by O.R. Tambo District Municipality IN THE Eastern… Read more »
Africa: Debt Distress in Africa - Problems and Ways Forward [book review]
IPS
The COVID pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on Africa's sovereign debt situation. Currently, 22 countries are either in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress. Read more »
May 18
Africa: Over 11.6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
allAfrica
As of May 18, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,645,147 while over 297,944,518 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: Nation Has Entered a New Phase of the Covid Pandemic - What That Means [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 have been increasing in South Africa in recent weeks. This has been largely driven by two offspring - known as the BA.4 and BA.5 sub-lineages - of the… Read more »
Eritrea: Announcement From the Ministry of Health
Shabait
Three patients who have been receiving medical treatment in hospital in the Central Region have recovered fully and have been discharged from the facility. Read more »
