Covid19
Pandemic impact on Tunisia tourism 'catastrophic'
The sector, a major employer that accounts for 14% of the nation's GDP, was hit hard by restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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Dr Zweli Mkhize thanks SA for continuing to fight COVID-19
South Africa has now dropped to 10th place on John Hopkins University's tally of the countries with the highest number of known infections.
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COVID-19 operation to get tavern owners to comply yields results in EC
The intervention is aimed at strengthening measures that will help curb the spread of the virus and led to the confiscation of weapons, secondhand goods and drugs.
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India's vaccine capacity will help 'all humanity': Modi
India as the world's biggest vaccine maker will use its resources "for all humanity" in the battle against coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
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EU urges new measures to head off virus second wave
Europe has now had more than five million coronavirus cases and several countries have begun reimposing local lockdown rules to head off a return to uncontrolled spread.
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Coronavirus: latest global developments
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed at least 953,025 people in the world since emerging in China late last year.
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The UN marks 75th anniversary facing world split by Covid-19
With COVID-19 still limiting global movement, just one representative from each of the 193 UN members will be allowed, and only someone already in the United States.
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Brazil to allow football fans from 4 October
Mayor Marcelo Crivella said the city would allow up to 20,000 fans at the first match, to be played at the legendary Maracana stadium.
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Covid-19 alert app: Here's why SA government isn't using the app to 'spy' on you
The COVID-19 app is a notification system and there's no way for it to be used for clandestine purposes, experts explain.
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Second UK lockdown? PM says second wave inevitable, new restrictions possible
Ministers were on Friday reported to be considering a second national lockdown, after new COVID-19 cases almost doubled to 6,000 per day.
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LIVE BLOG: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma says if COVID-19 cases spike, back to restrictions
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), led by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, will address the nation on the nitty-gritty of the Level 1 lockdown regulations.
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LIVE BLOG: Ramaphosa announces a move to COVID-19 lockdown level 1 from Sunday
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africans on Wednesday night on developments in the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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LIVE BLOG: Ramaphosa explains why officials are suspended with pay
Editors, senior journalists and analysts ask Ramaphosa about South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to limit the spread of COVID-19 and the national effort towards economic reconstruction.
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How snorkel masks are saving doctors from COVID-19 at Tygerberg Hospital
The masks, which are usually used for snorkelling in tropical waters, cover the whole face and form a tight seal.
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Russia plans COVID-19 vaccine output at 6 million doses a month - RIA
Large-scale testing of the vaccine, developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya institute, is due to start in Russia next week.
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Schools ready to receive pupils on Monday
With the school year expected to conclude on 15 December due to a trimmed down curriculum, the race to revive the academic calendar is in motion.
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EC Health Dept denies allegations of COVID-19 corruption, fraud
The 'Daily Dispatch' published an article regarding a tender that was allegedly awarded to an East London businessman who has been dead for two years.
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UK records 1,288 new COVID-19 cases - government data
Eighteen people died after testing positive for the coronavirus within 28 days, up from two a day earlier.
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China approves human testing for coronavirus vaccine grown in insect cells
Using insect cells to grow proteins for the coronavirus vaccine - a first in China - could speed up large-scale production.
