Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

HEALTH


South Africa to offer vaccine boosters as Omicron spreads

Devdiscourse
The Awards in this inaugural year cover two categories: the Zendal Prize for Women and the Balmis Prize for Men to recognise globally significant research teams whose work meaningfully contributes to the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases…Read more>>

Africa clocks fastest surge in COVID-19 cases this year, but deaths remain low
World Health Organization
Brazzaville – An 83% surge in new COVID-19 cases during the past week in Africa, driven by the Delta and the Omicron variants, is causing fewer deaths than previous surges—but more waves could be building as updated forecasts… Read more>>

TOURISM


PS Calls For Public-Private Cooperation To Boost Tourism Industry

Daily News
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Dr. Allan Kijazi has called upon public and private sector to cooperate in order to boost contribution of tourism industry in the country’s economy…Read More>>

Africa: From Chad’s Elephants to Uganda’s Shoebills – Planning a Trip to Support Tourism Recovery in Africa
The Conversation
The reduction of international tourism presents an opportunity for Africans to experience many premier parks at a discount. There are once in a lifetime opportunities in the wildlife sector that will likely become unavailable when more people can travel internationally again…Read More>>