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Level 5 to 4: South Africa plans to reopen economy, in phases

President says some sectors will partially reopen on May 1 but urges citizens to stay home…

WHO warns malaria deaths in Africa could double amid pandemic

Top health officials urge countries to ensure essential malaria prevention work continues during coronavirus pandemic. The…

Six killed by Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew: HRW

HRW condemns ‘brutality’ during curfew enforcement; police say they have dealt with officers who ‘misbehaved’. At…

Tanzania wants debts cancelled as OIC urges support for Africa

Tanzania’s president calls on international creditors to cancel debts owed by African nations. Tanzania’s President John…

Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown

More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown…

Ramadan 2020: Fasting hours around the world

A round-up of daily fasting durations around the world as Muslims observe the holy month of…

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests negative for coronavirus

Khan met with Edhi, the chairman of Edhi Foundation, who tested positive for the coronavirus last…

Earth Day 2020

While we all are going through these strange times, let’s appreciate what we already have. We…

FNB STADIUM TO BE TURNED INTO A TREATMENT CENTRE FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS

It joins the Nasrec Expo Centre in being revamped to help accommodate patients who have contracted…

WhatsApp now allows 8 users in audio, video calls

Messenger app WhatsApp has reportedly increased the limit on the number of participants who can join…