Zimbabwe extends level two lockdown for 14 days
By David Ochieng Mbewa The national level two lockdown in Zimbabwe was extended for a further two weeks in an attempt to avert a possible fourth wave of infections, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa announced. The extension, however, has no relaxation of any restrictions to boost the country’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign. “Cabinet would also like to announce
Samuel Eto’o to run for Cameroon football presidency
By XINHUA Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto’o officially submitted his candidacy on Wednesday to run for the presidency of Cameroon Football Federation. Eto’o drew a large crowd eager to watch him as he arrived at the Cameroonian federation’s offices in the capital Yaounde to submit his candidacy for the next month’s Cameroon football elections. “I am
South Africa likely to see lower COVID-19 deaths in fourth wave
By XINHUA South Africa is likely to experience a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic but the numbers of hospital admissions and deaths will probably not be as high as those in previous waves, a senior epidemiologist said. “The numbers of infections and detected cases may be comparable to earlier waves,” said Harry Moultrie, senior medical
AKON Rencontre la Merck Foundation CEO, Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej pour Discuter des Programmes Visant à Soutenir le Développement de L’Afrique
DUBAI, Émirats arabes unis, 23 octobre 2021/APO Group/ — AKON, la superstar internationale d’origine sénégalaise a rencontré la Merck Foundation CEO, Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, dans son bureau pour discuter des programmes de la Fondation Merck et des opportunités de collaboration pour soutenir l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes et le renforcement des capacités
WHO Joins Call for Cervical Cancer Elimination On ‘Day of Action’
On November 17, 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and advocates around the world are commemorating a landmark Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination and welcome groundbreaking new initiatives to end the devastating disease that claims the lives of over 300,000 women each year. As with Covid-19, access to lifesaving tools is constrained, with women and
Zimbabwe suspends football association board over gross incompetence
By David Ochieng Mbewa “Despite several requests for the matter to be decisively dealt with, ZIFA did not give the matter adequate attention in view of its gravity,” the statement said. “Whereas the nation has made significant strides in empowering the girl child to be an active participant in sports, incidences of sexual harassment should be