BYNELSON MANDELA | PML DAILY REPORTER ACCRA, Ghana — Merck Foundation’s collective efforts greatly contribute to the development of Africa in key sectors such as education, health and economic empowerment; Merck Foundation continues to create an impact in raising awareness about a wide range of social and health issues such as Ending Child marriage, Ending…
By Jerry Omondi The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued maturity level 3 statuses to Egypt and Nigeria medicines regulators, joining Ghana and Tanzania as countries with effective regulatory systems in Africa. The maturity level 3 status means that these national bodies have been found to function well and that they could be eligible for…
By AFP The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar finally took place on Friday and served up some tantalizing clashes, laced with history and rivalry, for football fans. Here, we take a look at the intrigues within each of the eight groups. Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands Qatar, ranked 51st in the…
By Jerry Omondi Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from his position as Nigeria’s national football team coach following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana qualified for the global competition at the expense of Nigeria, needing only a 1-1 draw in Abuja to see them through. Despite the two-legged clash…
By XINHUA Rwanda on Thursday officially launched the center for the fourth industrial revolution (C4IR). A partnership of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the center, which was set up in 2020, intends to advance the fourth industrial revolution which the panelists defined as the “convergence of physical, digital and biological world, changing our ways of life…
Strikers Emmanuel Dennis and Victor Osimhen say Nigeria players are prepared to leave “their blood and sweat on the pitch” ahead of the return leg of their World Cup play-off against Ghana on Tuesday. The first leg in Kumasi ended 0-0 which leaves the Super Eagles needing a home win to reach Qatar 2022, which would…
Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty in a shootout to send Senegal to the 2022 World Cup after Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah missed his spot-kick for Egypt. In a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal were left jubilant at the final whistle after winning on penalties, with Egypt’s players disconsolate and Salah…
GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswana has become the first country in Africa to approve the use of the Texas-made COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax. Botswana’s president and California biotech company NantWorks made the announcement Monday as they began construction of a plant to produce COVID-vaccines and drugs to fight cancer. CEO of biotech firm NantWorks Patrick Soon-Shiong announced on…
By Jerry Omondi Zimbabwe has lifted the requirement of a negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate for passengers arriving in the country. The decision was made at a Tuesday cabinet meeting, as the Southern African country continues to see a decline in the number of new infections. Those arriving through the country’s entry ports will only be…
By Jerry Omondi A tough match awaits two of Africa’s top football powerhouses later on Tuesday with qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup up for grabs. Egypt, the continent’s record champions, are scheduled to play Senegal, the current champions, in a thrilling match-up at the recently commissioned Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade. The Pharaohs come into…
