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South Africans tire of lengthy viral restrictions
By VOA,
1449, May 13, 2020 (EAT)
To say South Africa is tired of the lockdown would be a gross understatement. Officials acknowledge the effect that a curfew and limitations on mov...
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165 Kenyans who were stranded in China due to Covid-19 pandemic arrive at JKIA
By Citizen Reporter,
1209, May 10, 2020 (EAT)
165 Kenyans who were stranded in China due to the Covid-19 pandemic have arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. They had left Guangzho...
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Trump adds to confusion over Kim Jong Un’s health status
By CNN,
1104, April 28, 2020 (EAT)
President Donald Trump added to the sense of confusion surrounding the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Monday, appearing to contradict him...
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Cyril Ramaphosa tried to wear his face mask on live TV and it did not go well
By Tonny Ndungu,
1104, April 24, 2020 (EAT)
In Africa, unless you previously worked at a hospital or a construction site, the concept of wearing a facemask is totally foreign. Quite literally....
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With South Africa in lockdown, the lions are taking it very easy
By CNN,
953, April 18, 2020 (EAT)
Whether it's goats in Wales or wild boar in Italy, animals around the world appear to be adjusting well to life without humans during the coronaviru...
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AU demands ‘immediate remedial measures’ from China after claims of hostility towards Africans
By Citizen Reporter,
1608, April 12, 2020 (EAT)
The African Union is demanding that China remedy the situation in parts of the country where foreigners are allegedly being mistreated. The stateme...
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South African minister who violated lockdown rules suspended for 2 months
By Reuters,
1031, April 9, 2020 (EAT)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa put the communications minister on “special leave” for two months on Wednesday and docked a month of her p...
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South Africa records 1,280 coronavirus cases, struggles with lockdown
By Agencies,
1254, March 30, 2020 (EAT)
The South African government has reported that as of Sunday, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases was 1,280. This is an increase of 93 f...
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South Africa records two coronavirus deaths
By Ian Omondi,
1233, March 27, 2020 (EAT)
South Africa on Friday recorded the first deaths resulting from Covid-19, the country’s Health Minister Dr. Zwelini Mkhize has announced. Dr. Mkh...
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South African President announces three-week lockdown over coronavirus
By Reuters,
916, March 24, 2020 (EAT)
South Africa will enforce a three-week lockdown over coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Monday. In a televised address to the nation,...
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Nigeria bans entry for travelers from 13 countries as it announces 5 new cases of coronavirus
By CNN,
2026, March 18, 2020 (EAT)
Nigeria is restricting entry into the country for travelers from 13 countries including the US and UK, as it announced five new cases Wednesday. Th...
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Kenya Airways reduces flights to London, Paris, Dubai, Johannesburg and Kigali
By Citizen Reporter,
1824, March 18, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya Airways has reviewed flight schedules to several countries but says trips to London and Paris on specific days will be unaffected. A statemen...
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Coronavirus: Cameroon and Togo confirm first cases
By Reuters,
1846, March 6, 2020 (EAT)
Cameroon’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of coronavirus, a 58-year-old French citizen who arrived in the capital Yaounde on Feb...
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South African President orders repatriation of citizens in Wuhan over coronavirus
By Reuters,
1019, February 28, 2020 (EAT)
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the repatriation of his nearly two hundred citizens from Wuhan, China the epicenter of the coro...
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GACHURI: Coronavirus situation will turn grave soon if we play with death
By Francis Gachuri,
1005, February 28, 2020 (EAT)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the repatriation of South African citizens from Wuhan, China. Cabinet has decided on this course of action a...
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Rape map, murdered women: South Africa’s republic of sexual abuse
By Imani Mitchelle,
926, December 14, 2019 (EAT)
With its own currency, passports and a blood-stained map, the Republic of Sexual Abuse is a creation of a group of campaigners in South Africa. The...
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All about Miss Universe 2019: Zozibini Tunzi
By Duncan Mutwiri,
839, December 11, 2019 (EAT)
South Africa's flag flew high at the just concluded Miss Universe 2019 pageant after Zozibini Tunzi took the crown. Tunzi emerged victorious in a g...
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PICTURES: South Africa win Rugby World Cup
By Matthews Mutai,
1647, November 2, 2019 (EAT)
South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup in devastating fashion, powering to a 32...
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PHOTOS: Prince Harry, Meghan and child Archie begin South Africa tour
By Imani Mitchelle,
730, September 25, 2019 (EAT)
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex have officially begun their 10-day tour to South Africa with their child Archie. According ...
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PHOTOS: Mugabe funeral on despite confusion over final resting place
By Duncan Mutwiri,
1852, September 14, 2019 (EAT)
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta is among 11 Heads of State at the funeral of the late Robert Mugabe in Harare. There are also an estimated eight fo...
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