Outrage as Twitter deletes tweets critical of India’s Covid approach

Chelsea Lotz|Published

According to senators and human rights campaigners, the suspension of scores of tweets deemed critical of the Indian government's treatment of the coronavirus pandemic ...

India reports over 200 000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Lockdowns and curfews have been urgently imposed and hospitals are struggling with an influx of Covid-19 patients as India faces its second wave.

Myanmar military arrests doctors for participating in pro-democracy protests

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Doctors, nurses, and medical students have taken to the streets to oppose the military coup that has ousted 75-year-old leader Aung San Suu Kyi, which has set back ...

Case of Sheikh Mohammed's abducted daughters, missing wife continues

Chelsea Lotz|Published

The case of Sheikh Mohammed's abducted daughters continue, as Princess Latifa's silence prompts the UN to investigate further.

China willing to engage on Myanmar coup with billions in investment at stake

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Beijing views the military coup as a challenge to the country's huge investment, particularly the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.

Malaysia defies court, deports over 1,000 Myanmar nationals

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Despite a court order and opposition from rights group, Malaysia has deported more than 1,000 Myanmar migrants amid a military coup in their home country.

New Zealand fights period poverty by providing free sanitary items to schoolgirls

Chelsea Lotz|Published

The New Zealand government will provide free sanitary products to all school-girls at the beginning in June.

Hong Kong to ease social distancing measures

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The number of Covid-19 cases has dropped since it went through its fourth wave of the coronavirus.

Youth climate activist Disha Ravi arrested in India

Chelsea Lotz|Published

A young climate activist Disha Ravi has been detained in India on Monday over a farmers’ protest toolkit, shared by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who ...

Hong Kong imposes three city lockdowns amid fourth wave of Covid-19

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Hong Kong has confirmed 32 new Coronavirus infections, and imposed urgent lockdowns in three cities.

Different labs, different service; what to expect when you go for your Covid-19 test

Chelsea Lotz|Published

ANA reporter Chelsea Lotz, gives her first-hand experience of Covid-19 testing at different labs, and what to expect and which labs fare better than others.

Rare white kiwi-bird Manukura, dies after surgery complications

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Manukura, a rare white kiwi-bird, born and the only kind in the world, has died after surgery complications on Sunday at Massey University's Wildbase Hospital.

Flights to and from Beijing cancelled as fourth wave of Covid-19 infections rise

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Over 1,200 flights were cancelled as panic spread after news of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Beijing, on Wednesday.

Covid-19: Developing teachers to address unequal access to education

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Yesterday marked the annualUnited Nations’ (UN) World Teachers’ Day to celebrate one of the world’s most essential professions, teaching. UNESCO’s theme for the ...

Using incentives to drive business growth

Chelsea Lotz|Published

If sales are the engine of your business, sales incentives are the high-octane fuel needed to drive performance. This is an ever-popular, tried-and-true tool used ...

Overcoming the fear drowning humanity

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Life is tough for everyone in South Africa amid the global pandemic. For some more than others, with the psychological impact of isolation causes deep feelings of ...

Ramaphosa expresses gratitude for China's unwavering assistance to South Africa

Chelsea Lotz|Published

President Xi Jinping has offered South Africa unwavering support amid the Covid-19 pandemic, that has proven to be one of the greatest international economic challenges ...

Algerian protestors halt action amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chelsea Lotz|Published

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Algerian protesters to call off their demonstrations after 26 weeks of protests were halted to comply with Algerian president Abdelmadjid ...

Algeria's troubling economic fears as the Covid-19 pandemic adds pressure

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Algeria's economic and sociopolitical challenges, among others, have raised concerns about the country's capacity to deal with the global crisis

Tunisia sees five-fold increase in violence against women, amid lockdown - minister

Chelsea Lotz|Published

A sharp increase in domestic violence since the lockdown in Tunisia has prompted the Tunisian government to take action in preventing violence against women.

Tunisian President Kais Saied orders nationwide lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Tunisian President Kais Saied has ordered a nationwide lockdown, amid drastic measures to contain the novel coronavirus from spreading.

Morocco intensifies clampdown against Covid-19

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Government authorities clamp down with Morocco's auxiliary forces, closing down schools, gyms, hammams, shops and suspending all international flights.

'Dragon storm' in Egypt leaves 5 dead, hundreds injured

Chelsea Lotz|Published

Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain have caused widespread flooding throughout Egypt, killing five people.

Stafford Masie's journey into global success as MD of WeWork South Africa

Chelsea Lotz|Published

"I joined WeWork because I believe in the product. We are reinventing the way people work through technology, community, flexibility and design, helping members ...

US and Australia at war with China over the South China Sea

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Cambodia and China have struck an agreement for the increase of purchases within the arms trade. China has agreed to invest $290 million to expand its military presence ...