Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
By CGTN Africa Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed five million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, with unvaccinated people particularly exposed to the virulent Delta strain. The variant has exposed the wide disparities in vaccination rates between rich and poor nations, and the upshot of vaccine hesitancy in some western nations. More than half of all
Kenya’s Jepkosgei wins elite women’s race at London Marathon
By Reuters Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won a thrilling London Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 17.43 minutes as world record holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei faded late in the race to finish just outside the podium places. According to Reuters, Jepkosgei finished 15 seconds ahead of Ethiopian Degitu Azimeraw, while Ashete Bekere came third. Jepkosgei becomes
Talk Africa: Spotlight on deaf rights
By CGTN Africa According to the World Health Organization 2021 report on hearing, Africa is likely to see the highest percentage increase in numbers of people with hearing loss. The WHO also estimates that Globally, 1 in 4 people will be affected by some form of hearing loss in the next few decades. The International Week
Over 500,000 Tanzanians vaccinated against COVID-19
By XINHUA About 510,000 Tanzanians have been vaccinated against COVID-19 since the vaccination campaign was launched by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on July 28, an official said on Saturday. Tanzania’s chief government spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, said the number of people that have received the jabs has increased since the launch of the rapid and participatory national
Gabon to build 5 new special economic zones
By XINHUA Gabon’s Minister of Investment Promotion, Carmen Ndaot, announced on Friday in capital Libreville that the government plans to build five new special economic zones in the country. According to the minister, these special economic zones will be platforms specifically equipped with infrastructure designed to facilitate industrial activities, without specifying in which provinces these new
East Africa’s investors lobby says pandemic recovery on track
By XINHUA The East African Business Council (EABC) said on Wednesday that economic recovery from COVID-19 related shocks in the region was on course amid easing of travel restrictions, ramped up vaccination and renewed investor confidence. John Bosco Kalisa, executive director of EABC, a regional body of private investors, said that governments have made bold policy