Tendai Mtawarira / Foto: Gallo Images A beautiful new short film, narrated by rugby superstar, Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira, is released as hardships continue across the continent in the face of Covid-19, writes James Elder.Okay, who is still confused by Covid-19?After months and months of 24/7 coverage it seems the jury is out on so many…
African countries are pushing for the UN to launch a high-level investigation into "systemic racism" and police violence.The draft resolution calls for the establishment of an independent international commission of inquiry.The aim, it said, should be "bringing perpetrators to justice".African countries are pushing for the UN's top rights body to launch a high-level investigation into…
South Africa has a murder rate worse than most countries, a study says. South Africa ranked 123 out of 163 in Global Peace Index (GPI).Indicators of safety and security are an issue in the country.The murder rate is "almost four time higher than the regional average".The 2020 Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the Institute for Economics &…
A vendor waters fresh greens for sale at a stall in a market in Abuja, Nigeria. KC Nwakalor/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption KC Nwakalor/Bloomberg via Getty Images A vendor waters fresh greens for sale at a stall in a market in Abuja, Nigeria. KC Nwakalor/Bloomberg via Getty Images When the new coronavirus…
Three months ago, Africa recorded its first case of coronavirus, sparking fears that the world's poorest and least-equipped continent faced a catastrophe.But so far, the virus has not come anywhere close to wreaking the same damage in Africa as in Europe and the US - a phenomenon that has stirred much debate.What are the figures?…
4 min read A new study found people lost an average of 32.4 pounds while on semaglutide and tirzepatide. People who discontinue GLP-1 drugs regained nearly 22 pounds within a year. They returned to their starting weight in less than 2 years. Doctors say there's three common mistakes people make that is likely contributing to
Estás listo para salir del hospital, pero todavía no te sientes en condiciones de cuidarte solo en casa. O bien ya terminaste un par de semanas de rehabilitación. ¿Podrás manejar una rutina complicada de medicamentos, además de hacer las compras y cocinar? Tal vez te caíste en la ducha y ahora tu familia quiere que
6 min read SO YOUR DOCTOR said to include exercise in the lifestyle changes you’re making to get your cholesterol under control. But what kind of exercise, exactly, should you be doing? Both cardio and weight training affect your cholesterol in different ways. Ultimately, “you need both aerobic and resistance types as they complement each