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[ad_1] COMMENTARY The brilliance of Botswana’s “brilliant example of democracy” fades as the country of 2.3 million people slowly slides into authoritarianism. The trend started under former President Ian Khama, who silenced critical media and frightened citizens. His term in office ended in April 2018. The first signs that his …

[ad_1] Medupi and Kusile, which will be among the largest coal power stations in the world when complete, have been beset by delays and faults that have hobbled their electricity output. Eskom’s Medupi power station. Picture: Eskom.co.za JOHANNESBURG – South African state utility Eskom plans to correct design defects throughout …

[ad_1] Oil slashed last week’s gain as fears of a potential resurgence in global coronavirus cases countered tentative signs of a recovery in demand. Futures fell 2.3% in New York to trade near $ 24 a barrel. China put Shulan, a city near the North Korean border, locked up over …

[ad_1] The number of deaths from AIDS-related illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa could double if health care for HIV sufferers is interrupted during the coronavirus crisis, the United Nations said Monday. A six-month interruption of antiretroviral therapy due to the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to more than 500,000 additional deaths in …

[ad_1] According to Live Science, “Even the comically labeled ‘man flu’ is so named because men tend to have a weaker immune system to respiratory viruses that cause flu and the common cold”. Cardiology professor Adriaan Voors at the University Medical Center Groningen (The Netherlands), who led the study, said: …

[ad_1] On April 29, 10 African heads of state met via video chat. The meeting was presided over by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as chair of the African Union. Also present was AU Commission chair Moussa Faki Mahamat and John Nkengasong, the director of the Africa …

[ad_1] The Department of Communication and the Government’s Communication Information Services have summarized its communication strategies on the coronavirus in South Africa and the provision of accurate information. In a parliamentary presentation, Acting Communications Minister Jackson Mthembu acknowledged that while presidents of other countries communicate with their citizens at regular …

[ad_1] Promotional image from Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways is giving away 100,000 free tickets to healthcare professionals across the world. South African doctors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, and clinical researchers stand a chance to win two economy-class tickets each. The first giveaway starts on Monday evening, and there will be a …

[ad_1] The Department of Basic Education has published its annual performance plans for 2020/2021, describing a series of changes that it plans to introduce into the school system in the coming years. The department recognized that the coronavirus has had a significant impact on the country’s schools and that it …

[ad_1] Keeping you up to date on the latest novel coronavirus (Covid-19) news from around the world. FOLLOW LIVE | There appears to be more crime under coronavirus lockdown Level 4 – Police Minister Bheki Cele New nightlife cluster causes spike in South Korea virus cases Seoul – South Korea …