Category: Covid-19

 South Africa’s mining industry estimates it will cost around R300-million to help the government roll out Covid-19 vaccines to mineworkers and community members as the country battles a surge in infections, the industry body told Reuters on Thursday. The Minerals Council, which represents mining firms, offered its financial and logistical assistance after the government called on the private sector to help with the rollout of vaccines, the first of which are set to arrive on Monday. Mining is a key driver of the country’s economy, contributing 9% of GDP, and mineworkers… Read More Here

Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine in Lesotho will remain fully operational following the announcement of new Covid-19 lockdown restrictions as published by the Lesotho Government. The Letšeng mine shall continue to implement measures for the regular testing and protection of all of its mining staff and contractors as required by law and in accordance with the strict health and safety measures which were put in place at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Clifford Elphick, CEO of Gem Diamonds, says: “The health and safety of all of our employees and contractors… Read More Here

As of January 8, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,950,007. Reported deaths in Africa reached 70,550 and 2,414,305 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,170,590 – and 31,809 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (448,678), Tunisia (152,254), Egypt (146,809), Ethiopia (127,227), and Libya (103,515). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. Read More Here

As of December 31, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,728,817. Reported deaths in Africa reached 64,771 and 2,278,265 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,039,161 – and 28,033 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (437,332), Tunisia (137,216), Egypt (136,644), Ethiopia (123,856), and Libya (99,935). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. Read More Here

As of December 28, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,644,777. Reported deaths in Africa reached 62,375 and 2,211,387 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 994,911- and 26,521  people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco ( 430,562 ), Egypt (131,315), Tunisia (130,230), Ethiopia (122,413), and Algeria ( 97,857 ). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and… Read More Here

As of December 24, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,571,340. Reported deaths in Africa reached 60,877 and 2,154,767 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 954,258 – and 25,657  people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (423,214), Egypt (127,972), Tunisia (125,000), Ethiopia (120,989), and Algeria (96,549). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health departments. Read More Here

As of December 8, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,273,762. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 54,118 and recoveries 1,936,835. South Africa has the most reported cases – 817,878, with deaths numbering 22,249. Other most-affected countries include Morocco (381,188), Egypt (118,847), Ethiopia (113,735), Tunisia (104,329) and Kenya (88,579). The numbers are compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (world map) using statistics from the World Health Organization and other international institutions as well national and regional public health… Read More Here