President Lazarus Chakwera says his government will begin vaccinating Malawians against COVID-19 in early March. Addressing the nation on Sunday, President Chakwera says the first consignment of the vaccine would arrive in Malawi in February; with doctors among the 20 percent cohort prioritised to get the drug. Meanwhile, the president urged citizens to stop spreading…
The Seychelles is now welcoming all travelers who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to visit the country. The announcement follows the launch of the destination’s national immunization campaign, which includes plans to vaccinate most of its adult population by March. A valid vaccination certificate is required by all visitors for entry and at least two weeks must have passed…
Zimbabwe has extended the level four national COVID-19 lockdown by a further two weeks until February 15 following a spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths. Acting President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, said the level four lockdown – which came into force on January 5 – had stabilised the situation, with…
The launch of RwandAir’s new service to the Central African Republic is part of the carrier’s recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as it opens up new markets and destinations. The Kigali-based airline will fly to Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, twice a week from February 3, with flights operating on Wednesdays and Sundays. Tagged to the existing route…
The Blue Train announced that it would resume full operations this month, after a temporary shutdown in December, and a partial offering in January. “We are happy that, as the year begins, we are back on track, offering the best of African luxury rail experience,” said Lekhetho Mokoena, Operations Manager of The Blue Train. In line…