WhatsApp introduces new limit on message forwards to fight spread of misinformation

WhatsApp  is imposing additional restriction on how frequently a message can be shared on its platform in…

Why African Americans are dying at higher rates from COVID-19

The new coronavirus isn’t biased about who it infects — so why does data emerging from…

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition is ‘stable’ in intensive care with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s condition “has been stable overnight” after he was admitted to intensive care…

WHO slams ‘racist’ calls by French medical experts to use Africa as COVID-19 vaccine testing ground

The World Health Organization chief angrily slammed recent comments made by scientists suggesting a vaccine for…

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory is dangerous fake nonsense, UK says

A conspiracy theory that links 5G mobile telecommunications masts to the spread of the novel coronavirus…

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action 2020

Together for Mine Action On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each…

Africa’s coronavirus infection data is correct, says WHO

The World Health Organisation said data on Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases fairly reflects the underlying trend…

First Covid-19 deaths: We mourn as a province and country – Western Cape premier Alan Winde

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde expressed his grief on Friday morning at the news that two…

South Africa: Coronavirus Data

South Africa’s Coronavirus Data

Despite zero case, Zimbabwe declares national emergency over COVID-19

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the coronavirus pandemic as a national disaster. He said this…