Download logo The COVID-19 subcommittee of the WHO Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS) has reviewed reports of rare cases of blood clots with low platelets following vaccination with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (including Covishield) since their onset a few weeks ago. At its most recent meeting on 7 April, 2021, the subcommittee reviewed […]
U.S. Africa Energy Forum 2021 Launches: Promotes U.S. Role as Primary Investor in African Energy
The U.S. Africa Energy Forum 2021 – organized by Africa Oil & Power, in partnership with the African Energy Chamber’s U.S.-Africa Committee – will foster alignment between U.S. and African governments’ energy policies and highlight African oil, gas, power and renewable projects across the energy value chain for U.S. investors; the multi-day forum unites U.S. […]
Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
Download logo 394 people have tested positive, from a sample size of 2,923. Positivity rate is 13.5%. Total confirmed positive cases are now 139,842. Cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,523,313. Distribution of positive cases by age; 0-9 years (14), 10-19 years (23), 20-29 years (52), 30-39 years (97), 40-49 years (69), 50-59 years (66), […]
Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
Download logo As at 06 April 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 966 confirmed cases, including 34 242 recoveries and 1 531 deaths. To date, a total of 139 133 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe. Source: Apo-Opa
Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (6 April 2021)
Download logo Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi's COVID-19 update on 6 April 2021: New cases: 4 Total cases: 17 358 Active cases: 62 New recoveries: 5 Total recoveries: 16 623 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Source: Apo-Opa
Joint Labour Migration Programme (JLMP) poised to expand support to labour migration governance in Africa
Download logo The AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (JLMP) on March 30 convened its fourth Programme Steering Committee (PSC) meeting that was hosted by the African Union Commission’s Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS) (https://au.int/en/sa). The online meeting reviewed the status of ongoing projects, with […]
African presidents and global leaders support bold action on climate change adaptation for Africa
In a historic and united show of solidarity for a continent that contributes only 5% to global emissions, more than 30 heads of state and global leaders committed to prioritize actions that help African countries adapt to the impacts of climate change and “build forward better.” Africa now faces the dual onslaught of climate change […]
African Union (AU) and International Labour Organization (ILO) launch International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour paving the way for greater collaboration among stakeholders in Africa
Download logo The African Union (AU), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour in Africa with a three-hour virtual event on Wednesday, 31 March 2021. The launch provided a platform for African and multi-stakeholders to discuss the progress and remaining gaps in the fight […]
Verdant Capital raises USD 9.9 M Series A equity capital for Tugende, a leading technology enabled MSME lender in East Africa
The transaction is the most recent for the award winning fintech and financial inclusion investment banking franchise of Verdant Capital (www.Verdant-Cap.com). Partech Africa, a member of the Partech Group, a leading global technology venture capital fund, and Enza Capital invested in the USD 3.6 million extension round – agreed and structured in 2020 – bringing […]
Merck Foundation together with African First Ladies mark 'World Health Day' 2021 by calling for applications for Scholarships for new important Specialities for local doctors across Africa
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministers of Health, have already provided for more than 1100 doctors from 42 Countries with 1 & 2-year specialty scholarship to improve access to quality and equitable healthcare in Africa, Asia, and Latin America in specialties of Oncology, Diabetes, Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Endocrinology, Sexual and […]