WHO looking forward to “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines
By AFP The World Health Organization’s chief scientist said Tuesday she was looking forward to the “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines, which could include nasal sprays and oral versions. Soumya Swaminathan said such vaccines could have advantages over the current crop as they would be easier to deliver than injections and could even be self-administered. Swaminathan
Zambia’s emerald miner discovers rare gigantic gem
By XINHUA Zambia’s largest emerald miner on Tuesday announced the discovery of a rare gigantic emerald weighing 1.505 kilograms. Kagem Mining Limited said the 7,525 carats gem was discovered on July 13, 2021 at its mine in Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt province and has been dubbed “Chipembele” (meaning Rhino), according to a release. It adds
South Africa medical workers to receive COVID-19 booster shots
By XINHUA South African healthcare workers who were vaccinated early this year are scheduled to receive COVID-19 booster shots starting on Wednesday. Up to 496,424 health care workers will be the first to receive the booster shots, according to Foster Mohale, spokesperson for the National Health Department. Chairperson of the South African Medical Association Angelique Coetzee
Message from CEO of Merck Foundation, Senator Rasha Kelej, on announcing Call for Application for Scholarships for doctors in critical and underserved specialties for Africa and Developing countries.
I am excited to announce the Merck Foundation ‘Call for Application’ for Scholarships in critically underserved specialties for Africa and Developing countries. Online Courses List 2022: How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted to: https://merck-foundation.com/Merck-Foundation-Capacity-Advancement-Application-Form Last Date to apply: 31st December’ 2021 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: All Merck Foundation scholarships are provided to nationals of African Countries, Developing countries, and
Nigeria takes early steps into international art world
By AFP Nigeria’s elite sipped champagne and splashed thousands of dollars on contemporary paintings at a fair in Lagos this week, an early step into the international art world for Africa’s most populous nation. In front of major players from cinema, fashion, and finance, about 30 art galleries from across the African continent — but also
Namibia’s capital city launches first public live arts festival
By XINHUA The National Theater of Namibia on Saturday drew the curtains on a first-ever public live arts festival in the capital city Windhoek. The first of its kind festival will see over 30 artists featuring in a weeklong festival from November 6 to 13 across the capital city. “The Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) is