Author: aarti

A virtual conference on Leveraging the AfCFTA to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment, convened by the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and

Notwithstanding the pandemic, we also had to ensure the AU continues to execute its agreed reform agenda effectively. Also important for our chairing of the AU has been the goal to silence guns on the continent.

Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, says 20 vaccination centres have been identified across nine provinces where 80 000 health care workers will be vaccinated over the next two weeks.

It is a story of solidarity and compassion. Of a nation that has stood together to confront COVID-19 in ways not seen since the early days of our democracy.

Speaking during her opening remarks as the chairperson of the African Union (AU) Executive Council, Minister Pandor said the most important public health measure to prevent COVID-19 is a vaccine.

President Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the African Union, said African countries wanted access to vaccines as quickly as other nations.