[ad_1] Authorities said they were working with the Madagascar government to determine the efficacy of a plant-based tonic developed in the country. FILE: Covid-Organics or CVO is a ‘so-called remedy’ produced by the Malagasy Institute for Applied Research (IMRA) created from the Artemisia plant and purportedly helps prevent any infection …
Read More »Sparks fly over eThekwini staff pay rises, check claims 13
[ad_1] By Kailene Pillay 15h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Durban: Despite declining revenues and opposition from residents fighting for the proposed rate increases, eThekwini Township staff will receive a 13th check in December. Nicole Graham, head of the DA committee in the city, said they had been reliably informed …
Read More »South African minister embraces ‘zol’ meme that mocks her cannabis slang
[ad_1] Image copyright AFP / TikTok Image caption Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s reaction was more favorable than expected A viral song sampling a verbal warning about the dangers of cannabis during the pandemic has been embraced by the politician who said it. South Africans were tickled by the outdated slang word “zol”, …
Read More »Why Sebastian Vettel will not join Mercedes in 2021
[ad_1] As it stands, Sebastian Vettel has no F1 seat in 2021. With McLaren announcing Daniel Ricciardo, Seb’s chances of getting a competitive seat are alarmingly low. Vettel reportedly rejected a possible McLaren deal during extended development time before the race wins. With Red Bull closing the door, Vettel has …
Read More »Massive submarine cable project ready to boost internet in Africa
[ad_1] Telecommunications and internet giants unveiled on Thursday a gigantic project to lay an undersea cable around Africa to boost Internet access on the underserved continent. The consortium, which includes China Mobile International, Facebook, Orange and Vodafone, said a 37,000km long cable will make landfall in 16 countries in Africa …
Read More »Mattia Binotto Reveals Why Ferrari Is Moving on From Sebastian Vettel
[ad_1] Ferrari declared on Tuesday that four-time title-holder Sebastian Vettel would leave the group toward the end of the 2020 season, finishing his six-year spell at Maranello. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says talks with Sebastian Vettel over another agreement uncovered that both the parties do not have similar objectives. …
Read More »World leaders demand free coronavirus vaccine for all
[ad_1] GENEVA – Past and present world leaders insisted on Thursday that any possible COVID-19 vaccine and treatment should be available to everyone free of charge. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan were among more than 140 signatories to a letter saying that no vaccine …
Read More »UN warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic
[ad_1] “Isolation, fear, uncertainty, financial turmoil, all cause or can cause psychological distress.” Psychologists say children are anxious and increases in depression and anxiety have been reported in several countries. Image: pixabay.com LONDON – A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people around the world are surrounded by …
Read More »DA claims R600m in card bonuses at eThekwini, but Metro suggests unconfirmed budget
[ad_1] Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the district attorney for eThekwini stated that the municipality has no plans to adjust increases, bonus structures and wages for fiscal year 2020/2021. On Thursday, Nicole Graham, DA leader on the eThekwini board, said the draft 2020/2021 budget, to be presented to the board in …
Read More »Government to use district-based approach for COVID-19 response
[ad_1] Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said districts would be assigned individual closure levels to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize at an inter-ministerial meeting on March 24, 2020 detailing how the government will respond before and during the 21-day shutdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Kayleen …
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