Tag: COVID-19
Mining sector helps Congo avert recession in 2020
The economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo averted an estimated pandemic-induced recession to develop by 0.8 percent in 2020…
South African government reopens schools
After a delay of weeks due to the second wave of the coronavirus, schools in South Africa began reopening on…
SA call centre offers health services to aid COVID patients
For corporate clients in South Africa, a call centre in Johannesburg offers much needed wellness facilities. HealthImpact is a corporate…
Nigeria to Increase Protection for Healthcare Workers Following Surge in COVID Infections
Following a rise in COVID-19 cases among the community, Nigerian authorities are promising to provide more security for healthcare staff.…
COVID-19 Mutant Strain: Rwanda protests UK travel ban
Rwandan Government has expressed displeasure with the United Kingdom after London banned travelers from the east African country, citing the…
World Bank Pledges $12 Billion For Vaccinations in Africa
As the South African Presidency said in a statement on its website on Saturday, the World Bank has pledged $12…
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Rwanda named first in Africa in Covid-19 management, sixth globally
In handling the Covid-19 pandemic and making the data available to the public, Rwanda was ranked first in Africa and…
Google vows $10m to bolster Kenya’s economic recovery
On Wednesday, Google committed $10 million (Ksh1.1 billion) to support Kenya's economic recovery, battered by the effects of the Covid-19…
Kenya seeks G20 $298m debt holiday extension
Kenya may obtain additional debt relief from the Paris Club of international creditors to help lessen Covid-19 related financial distresses.…
Tanzanian President Magufuli ‘casts doubt’ on foreign COVID vaccines
President John Magufuli of Tanzania has cautioned the health ministry of the country against rushing to adopt the Covid-19 vaccines…
South Africa President Blasts Rich Countries For ‘Vaccine Hoarding
At the online Davos forum on Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cautioned against the bulk purchasing and hoarding of…
Malawi Employs Healthcare Workers to Tackle Surge in COVID-19
As the country struggles with a surge in COVID-19 cases, Malawi says it is hiring hundreds of healthcare staffs to…
