Whales having whale of a time during lockdown
‘Lockdown of humans is helping nature and biodiversity rediscover their natural spaces’WITH humans away, the whales will play.In another sign that wild animals are...
US death projection revised down to 60 000
The University of Washington model’s downward revision coincides with relative optimism from political leaders that caseloads may have reached a plateau in certain areas.SOME...
China’s Wuhan ends its more-than two-month coronavirus lockdown
China sealed off Wuhan, a central city of 11 million people, on January 23, a drastic step that came to symbolise its aggressive management...
Zambia says citizens won’t survive lockdown
The Zambian government has said the country will not go on lockdown in the face of the coronavirus, because people would not survive.JOHANNESBURG -...
A flush too far? Smart toilet lifts the lid on medical...
"We know it seems weird, but as it turns out, your anal print is unique."LONDON - A smart toilet could offer a mini health...
Africa and France join forces to fight virus
Extended board meeting of the African Union has discussed how the continent can effectively fight the pandemicPRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa and French President Emmanuel Macron...
Global shortfall of 5.9 million nurses, says WHO
Greatest gaps found in countries in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Eastern Mediterranean and some parts of Latin America“NURSES are the backbone of any health...
Italian priest kidnapped in Niger shown in jihadist video: report
It was said the priest was abducted in September 2018. "If this information is true, it is heartening to know that he is alive."PRETORIA...
AU calls for immediate suspension of interest payments for African countries
This would enable African countries to create fiscal space to respond to the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on their economies.JOHANNESBURG - The...
Notre-Dame Cathedral to hold small Good Friday mass
The service will include a wreath rescued after the fire at Notre-Dame.PARIS - A small congregation of worshippers will celebrate Good Friday mass at...
