WHO warns of ‘toxic mix’ as EU chief mulls mandatory Covid jabs
Geneva – The WHO issued stern warnings on Wednesday on the dangers of vaccination apathy and the European Union... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
‘We need to do more to achieve further integration of our two economies,’ says Buhari as he meets Ramaphosa
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his gratitude to Nigeria for receiving him and his delegation amidst... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Trump tested positive for Covid just before Biden debate: book
Washington – Donald Trump had a positive Covid-19 test, quickly followed by a negative, shortly before he went into a... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
‘No need to panic’ over Omicron variant, Africa CDC says
Nairobi – The African Union’s health watchdog on Thursday appealed for calm over Omicron, the new, heavily mutated Covid-19 variant... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Morocco border closure spells doom for tourism sector
Rabat – Moroccan tourism operators are facing potential ruin after the country abruptly shut its borders over the Omicron... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
India seek clarity on South Africa tour with Omicron spread
Mumbai – India skipper Virat Kohli said Thursday his side were seeking clarity about the upcoming tour of South... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Facebook hits anti-vaccine campaign harassing doctors
San Francisco – Facebook’s parent company Meta said on Wednesday it had derailed an anti-vaccine campaign that harassed medical... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Hong Kong launches China-style tracking app for mainland travel
Hong Kong – Hong Kongers travelling to China will need to download a tracking app similar to those used on... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Previous infection may not stop Omicron, top SA scientist says
Johannesburg – People infected with earlier variants of Covid do not appear to be protected against Omicron, although vaccination will... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Tunisia women mix beats and break taboos
Tunis – Fouchika Junior adjusts her headphones, flicks a slider and seamlessly drops the next tune: one of Tunisia’s... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
