[allAfrica] As of August 20, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 7,450,043 while over 59,334,632 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.

[Nation] When Covid-19 was reported in the country, President Uhuru Kenyatta invoked the Public Order Act that put in place the curfew, with hopes of keeping infections down and protecting Kenyans from dying of the disease.

[spotlight] Having to collect one's medicines at overcrowded public sector clinics with long queues can be time-consuming, disruptive, and, these days, may expose one to a risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2.

[New Frame] Issa Amang had both his legs amputated after falling ill in 2018, but that did not stop him. With the help of prosthetics, he is back up and not only playing golf but winning.

[New Era] Maihapa Ndjavera

[GroundUp] Vaccinations are now open to all adult South Africans at long last. In recent weeks, there has been growing concern that demand for vaccines among people over 35 is waning. Large surveys on people's views on getting vaccinated have produce...

[Namibia Economist] The first exhibition by Omeho Project opens on 25 August 2021 at Café Prestige in Windhoek, celebrating young Namibian thinkers who further their industries, create jobs and strive to make a positive impact on their communities.

[Monitor] Unrefined gold imports from both Tanzania and Zimbabwe have pushed the two countries into becoming some of Uganda's largest trade partners, according to data from Bank of Uganda.

[The Herald] Beleaguered Harare City Council yesterday had to postpone the critical decision making full council meeting due the ongoing mayoral chaos.

[RFI] The French wine giant Castel says it will investigate claims that one of its subsidiaries paid rebels in the Central African Republic to protect its sugar operations in the country.

[Vanguard] 7-year old marriage of Paul Okoye, one half of defunct music duo P Square popularly known as Rude boy and his entrepreneur wife, Anita Okoye has crashed as the latter files a petition for a divorce.

[New Zimbabwe] TRANSFORM Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume, who organised the world famous #31July Movement last year, has petitioned the parliament to expeditiously implement electoral reforms and address the issue of human rights violation urgent...

[Nation] Whichever way today's BBI judgement goes, it will have a significant sway on Deputy President William Ruto, ODM boss Raila Odinga and the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) leaders' presidential campaign strategies.

[Daily Maverick] The sites are aimed at boosting vaccination numbers in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape where infections are rising again.

[Daily Maverick] Mamelodi Sundowns are eyeing a fifth league title in a row while their rivals are out to end their respective droughts.

[Daily Maverick] The Springboks and Pumas meet in round two of a Rugby Championship tournament that, as of Friday afternoon, might not continue after they clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 21 August.

[Daily Maverick] Marine experts are still trying to find out why there has been an increase in the number of species of seals on South African shores over the past two years. This comes as yet another antarctic fur seal was spotted.

[Daily Maverick] Veined with rivulets of blue mould, sometimes green, the cheeses we call 'blue' are an acquired taste. But once you're hooked, it's for life.

[New Era] From the age of 10, Aaron Mushimba already knew he would have a clothing line because of his artistic gift of drawing clothes, and today has turned that passion for fashion into a business. The 18-year-old co-founded SAUCEYAESTHETICS with t...

[Nyasa Times] Soccer analyst Kelvin Moyo has asked for the inclusion of one or two video analysts in the technical panel for the Malawi National Football Team, The Flames.

[New Era] A new wind of change is blowing in neighbouring Zambia following Hakainde Hichilema's election as incoming president. The business tycoon and opposition leader, at his sixth attempt at winning the presidency, prevailed by landslide by garne...

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has a high population of unemployed young people but have very innovative ideas which are being taken away from them without much benefits or the government gaining from it.

[FrontPageAfrica] Ellen Corkrum, a fugitive from Liberia based in the United States, will face a 30-year jail sentence next year after pleading guilty to defrauding the U.S. Government of over US$6 million of Covid relief funds.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with stakeholders in the Liberia's agriculture sector have had a day-long dialogue on the need to strengthen soil analysis and information system to enhance su...

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- House Speaker Bhofal Chambers has constituted a special committee to spearhead anationwide consultation by members of the House of Representatives over the establishment of a war crimes court in Liberia.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- At long last, the House of Representatives has passed the bill establishing an old folks' commission to cater to the needs of the elderly population in Liberia.

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- Police in Paynesville have arrested seven persons in connection to brutality meted against two employees of the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) Waste Management Department.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on a decision to conduct the by-elections in four counties on November 16, 2021.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The political leader of the All Liberian Party (ALP) has alleged that high-ranking members of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) have altered the framework of the political body, despite it being existence for ove...

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- the National Executive Committee of the Congress for Democratic Change has praised the leadership of the CDC-USA Chapter for the creation of a profound democratic, legal and accountable framework for the conduct of the p...