New coronavirus strain in Botswana

“Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Edwin Dikoloti says in view of the new strain, coupled with the evidence of the soaring numbers of COVID-19 cases, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi had approved the extension of the travel restrictions imposed under the emergency powers regulation”

via Daily News

Bumper crops in East Africa must overcome pandemic travel restrictions

“As East Africa enjoys enough rains, and thus ensuring food security, the EAC is devising a COVID-19 recovery strategy. The Secretariat has finalised the COVID-19 Response Plan and is developing the EAC Recovery Strategy based on a regional approach,”

via Daily News