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
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
Nigeria recruits churches, mosques to speed up mass vaccinations
Lagos – Prayers and hymns filled the Ikoyi Baptist Church at a recent Sunday sermon before the pastor delivered... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
US announces first Omicron case in traveller returning from South Africa
Washington – The United States on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of the Covid-19 Omicron variant had been... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Omicron drives ‘worrying’ surge in South Africa Covid cases
Johannesburg – The Omicron variant has propelled a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in South Africa in recent weeks, health... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Munster, Cardiff rugby teams to leave South Africa without Covid-hit members
Cape Town – The majority of players and staff from the Munster and Cardiff rugby clubs who have been stranded... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Omicron renews South Africa debate on vaccine mandates
Johannesburg – The discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has pushed debate over mandatory vaccinations to the top... Read more
2 Dec, 2021
Countries agree to negotiate WHO pandemic accord
Geneva – World Health Organisation member states agreed on Wednesday to start building a new international accord on how... Read more
1 Dec, 2021
Japan stops flight bookings despite WHO Omicron travel ban warning
Tokyo – Japan suspended all new flight bookings into the country from Wednesday in response to Omicron, ignoring a... Read more
1 Dec, 2021
