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New research finds cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells
Hemp, known scientifically as Cannabis sativa, is a source of fiber, food and animal feed, and multiple hemp extracts and compounds are added to cosmetics, body lotions, dietary supplements and food.
Zimbabwean president says citizens have adapted to Covid-19 new normal
According to national health reports, daily Covid-19 infection rates in the country started falling again from Tuesday last week, with the rolling average down to 1,101 by Saturday, local media reported.
Namibian government builds US$300 shack for family which lived under rock
Jacobine Beukes and her family have for the past decade lived in a shelter made of pieces of rock and located on top of a hill.
Some 146,000 Africans die of tobacco-related diseases annually – WHO
Mozambique has seen a 220% growth in cigarette consumption over the past 16 years, according to a Lancet survey
Namibian farmers fear dry conditions could lead to drought
Namibia is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change due to the aridity in most parts of the country, say climate experts.
Mother and baby trampled to death by elephant in Zimbabwe
Human-wildlife conflict is common in some rural parts of Zimbabwe.
Africa set to become fastest-growing, most sophisticated market in the world – Kearney
Leading global management consulting firm Kearney recently released the 2021 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which found significant potential for investors and international retailers among emerging retail markets.
SADC to hold an extraordinary summit on Mozambique
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Malaw’s Lazarus Chakwera will participate in a virtual extraordinary summit of Southern African Development Community leaders on January 7 on the crisis in Mozambique. Picture: Jairus…
African and world leaders react to Tutu’s death
Namibian President Dr Hage G. Geingob also extended his condolences to the people of South Africa on Sunday following the passing of anti-Apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu.