The South African army says it is deploying 10,000 troops to areas affected by record floods to help restore power and water, and support recovery missions. The death toll from the floods in the country’s eastern provinces has risen to more than 440. The return of rains over the weekend complicated rescue efforts and contributed…
Merck Foundation launches its first-ever TV program called – “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” to create a culture shift by raising awareness about a wide range of social and health challenges in our communities such as: Diabetes, Ending Child Marriage, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Stopping GBV, Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma, among other…
thenewslineng Merck Foundation launches its first-ever TV program called – “Our Africa byMerck Foundation” to create a culture shift by raising awareness about a widerange of social and health challenges in our communities such as: Diabetes,Ending Child Marriage, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Stopping GBV, Ending FGM and Breaking Infertility Stigma, among other socialand health…
BOSTON — Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon on Monday as the race returned to its traditional Patriots’ Day spot in the schedule for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The men’s lead pack of about 20 winnowed to two as it came out of Heartbreak Hill, then Chebet pulled…
By CGTN Africa The Ugandan Ministry of Health on Tuesday confirmed that there is no COVID-19 patient admitted to any hospital in the country. Speaking exclusively to the Uganda Daily Monitor, ministry spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyoona said Ugandans need to continue practicing safety measures as the risk of COVID-19 is still high. “[There are] no admissions at the…
By XINHUA Zimbabwe will adopt a phased free primary education policy starting next year as part of the government’s efforts to ensure education for all. Speaking during the Independence Day Celebrations, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that the government will continue promoting the teaching of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in schools. “The school financing…
By AFP Senegal, the United States and several other nations will gather in May for a virtual summit to discuss an end to the COVID-19 crisis. The summit, set to take place on May 12, will also discuss ways to deal with future upheavals. Germany, Indonesia and Belize are also taking part in the event. “The…
By Jerry Omondi South Africa’s Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for KwaZulu-Natal province, which is already reeling from devastated floods. The agency noted that more rains are expected through the weekend, which may cause “localized flooding of susceptible formal/informal settlements and low lying bridges.” “Localized mudslides and soil erosion are possible,” it…
By AFP Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw on Tuesday despite being banned by FIFA over government interference. “We have included the two countries in the hope that the bans will be lifted no later than two weeks before the first matchday in June,” a Confederation of…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Egyptian giants Al Ahly claimed a 2-1 win against Raja Casablanca in their CAF Champions League first leg at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo late on Saturday. The defending champions raced into a two-goal lead midway through the first half courtesy of an Amr Soleya penalty and a strike by Hassan…
