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May 23
South Africa: Govt Criticised for Blaming Covid-19 for Country's Literacy Crisis
GroundUp
Department of basic education needs to take responsibility for "devastating" literacy rates, say opposition and civil society Read more »
Ghana: COVID-19 Pandemic - Ghana Lifts Restrictions At Ports of Entry
Ghanaian Times
With immediate effect, the government has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions at the country's ports of entry. Read more »
May 22
Namibia: Covid-19 Upsurge Worries Geingob
New Era
President Hage Geingob has expressed concern over the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Geingob said it is worrisome, especially when the country's economy is still… Read more »
Namibia: Judiciary Implements Measures to Curb Covid-19 At Courts
Namibian
In a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19, Elsie Schickerling, the registrar of the Supreme and High Courts, has announced revised precautionary measures that will come into effect… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Receives 12 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines, Antivirals
GhanaToday
Ghana has received 12 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines and antivirals from the US Government for the treatment of COVID-19 disease. Read more »
Namibia: Relaunched Covid-19 Loan Scheme Gains Momentum
New Era
Government's relaunched scheme is starting to play a more meaningful role in supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over N$85.9… Read more »
May 21
Ghana: Ghana Further Eases Covid-19 Restrictions
Independent (Kampala)
The Ghanaian government said Saturday that the country decided to further lift COVID-19 restrictions amid declining global and domestic trends for the infection. Read more »
May 18
Africa: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Helen Clark Call on G7 Leaders to Make Specific Commitments to Make Covid-19 the Last Pandemic
The Independent Panel
Leaders' actions between health emergencies have direct impact on response to next pandemic threat Read more »
Kenya: Syndicates Launder Stolen U.S. Covid-19 Funds in Kenya [analysis]
ISS
The case exposes weaknesses in Kenya's investigation and prosecution of illicit financial flows, especially in the real estate sector. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni to Address Ugandans On Post-Covid-19 Measures
Nile Post
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will deliver a national address this Sunday to update the nation on the steps forward following the World Health Organization's declaration that… Read more »
May 17
Africa: Pivotal Points in the Covid-19 Pandemic - 5 Essential Reads [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Experts have made it clear that the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, which was lifted on May 11, 2023, does not mean an end to the pandemic. But this shift signals a… Read more »
May 16
Africa: Post-Pandemic World Economy Still Feeling Covid-19's Sting - UN Report
UN News
Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic carry on, according to the UN's latest World Economic Situation and… Read more »
Africa: Architecture After Covid - How the Pandemic Inspired Building Designers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Walking during lockdowns, following protocols and restrictions, city dwellers witnessed the birth of a new architectural aesthetic. Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Philippi Pair Beat Crime and Covid With Fast-Food Business
GroundUp
Estratweni Mobile Foods bounced back from pandemic Read more »
May 13
Uganda: Health Ministry Speaks Out On Current Wave of Flu, Cough Amid Covid Fears
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has broken the silence on the current wave of flu and cough among members of the public. Read more »
May 11
Africa: Our Research Shows Home Working Didn't Harm Mental Health At the Start of the Pandemic - but Things Changed Later On [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
One of the key changes to our daily lives brought about by the COVID pandemic was, for those able to do so, working from home. According to UK data, almost 60% of people were… Read more »
May 10
Kenya: Covid-19 Curbs for International Travel Eased as Positivity Rates Drop Below 1%
Capital FM
Kenya has revised the Covid-19 travel regulations, removing some of the requirements that travellers in and out of the country needed to observe. Read more »
May 09
Africa: Many People Are Tired of Grappling With Long Covid - Here Are Some Evidence-Based Ways to Counter It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A patient of mine, once a marathon runner, now gets tired just walking around the block. She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of… Read more »
Africa: The Transition Beyond the Acute Phase of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa
Africa CDC
WHO Lifts the Status of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Remote Teaching in Nigeria and South Africa Got a Covid Wake-Up Call - How to Capitalise On It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Universities had to deal with many anxieties and uncertainties during the early days of the COVID pandemic. One of these was how to move all of their teaching online. For some, the… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Covid-19 Global Health Emergency Over, but Pandemic Not Over - Health
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health says it has noted an announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international… Read more »
May 03
Africa: Arcturus - What to Know About the New Covid Variant, Omicron Xbb.1.16 [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A new COVID variant XBB.1.16, or "Arcturus", has now been identified in at least 34 countries including the UK. Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Global Health Systems Now Recovering From Pandemic - WHO
Premium Times
Globally, as of 26 April, the WHO dashboard shows there have been 764,474,387 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Read more »
May 01
Zimbabwe: How Mushroom Farming Venture Saved a Harare Family During Covid-19 Pandemic
New Zimbabwe
Nyashadzashe Mavhangira (22) of Stoneridge, Harare reckons she is now in a better position to deal with Covid-19 if the pandemic ever makes an unfortunate, ravaging return. Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: World Immunisation Week 2023 - Firm Seeks Post-Covid-19 Catch-Up Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Premium Times
Themed: "The Big Catch-Up", WHO said it is "working with partners to accelerate rapid progress in countries to get back on track to ensure more people, particularly children, are… Read more »
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