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Rwandans sent to lectures for breaking Covid-19 rules

People caught breaking curfew or not wearing masks are being sent to stadiums in droves for all-night lectures.

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Africa surpasses a million Covid-19 cases

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Just five countries account for 75 percent of all cases in Africa.

Egypt calls for delay of Nile dam talks

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Sudan has also threatened to withdraw from the talks over Ethiopia's massive dam construction project on the Nile.

Ethiopia frees Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma

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The court ordered that Mr Juma be released on 3,000 birr ($85) bail.

48 relatives test positive for Covid in Kenya

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The affected family is in Migori.

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WHO sends experts to SA to help fight pandemic

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    Africa surpasses a million Covid-19 cases

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    Just five countries account for 75 percent of all cases in Africa.

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    Rwandans sent to lectures for breaking Covid-19 rules

    People caught breaking curfew or not wearing masks are being sent to stadiums in droves for......

    Egypt calls for delay of Nile dam talks
    Ethiopia frees Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma
    WHO sends experts to SA to help fight pandemic
    Apocalyptic scenes as blasts ravage Beirut - PHOTOS & VIDEO
    As Ramaphosa tackles Covid-19 graft claims, rot within ANC takes root
    Angolans turn to social media to criticise President

    Business

    Dar port dangles cheaper cargo rates

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    The turnaround of the Central Corridor has been attributed to the revival of the Central line metre gauge railway

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    All set for Co-op Bank's takeover of Jamii Bora

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    EA banks turn to global financiers for lending funds

    OPED

    AKINYEMI: What if Covid-19 is the unseen guest that won’t leave?

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    The good news is that the greatest transformations happen after major tragedies.

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    NGUGI: Whispers behind the Senate stalemate

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    AKINYEMI: Create a personal brand and build on it

    Magazine

    GALLERIES: How young talents avoid clichés

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    Exhibition aims to offer a ‘new type of representation’ for the Continent and the good news is that two of the eight photographers chosen actually manage to meet the brief.

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    Online food shopping gaining currency

    Restrictions on movement due to Covid-19 has driven more consumers online....

    BOOK: Short stories that reflect society's joys and ills
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    Nature’s Treasures photo competition is on
    Durban FilmMart goes digital to tell Africa’s story
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    Xenson: Making elbow room for the arts

    Science & Health

    Search for cure: Kenya enrolls 11 Covid-19 patients for clinical trials

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    A vaccine is seen as one of the greatest chances that countries have to return to normalcy.

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    Africa surpasses a million Covid-19 cases

    Just five countries account for 75 percent of all cases in Africa....

    Good news for Kenya on HIV/Aids
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    WHO says pandemic 'not even close' to over
    Africa's unsung army of women wage war on virus
    DRC declares end of Ebola outbreak in east
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    KUSI IDEAS

    Brain drain? Just give them incentives to stay

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    Governments should aim to provide facilities able to match the aspirations of professionals.

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    To catch up with 4IR, we need our own systems

    Many world-class achievers from Africa are making waves out there....

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    Sports

    Eliud Kipchoge now runs to save wildlife

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    Lewa conservancy organises virtual marathon in place of annual marathon.

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    Cranes captain seeks clarity from Museveni over pledge

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