On a visit to a public hospital in a farming community in November, I saw something that astonished me. Empty beds. Rows of them, their black plastic-covered mattresses stripped of sheets.

In Southern Africa, success against HIV offers hope for beating back another virus

The White House announced on Friday that it will lift temporary travel restrictions on southern African countries on December 31. White House spokesman Kevin Munoz in a tweet said: "The restrictions gave us time to understand Omicron and we know our existing vaccines work against Omicron.

Omicron update: Will lift travel restrictions on southern African countries, says US

Conflicts between cattle ranchers and big cats threaten the survival of the embattled carnivores in Namibia, Southern Africa. But new research on how cheetahs use the landscape has allowed some ranchers to reduce the number of calves killed annually by 86%, largely by avoiding popular cheetah hangouts.

Researchers help protect calves from Cheetahs in Africa

Survivors of a powerful cyclone that pummelled southern Africa were to begin receiving emergency medicine, food and tents on Tuesday as floodwaters receded, while the Red Cross warned of "a ticking bomb" of disease in the storm-struck region.

Mozambique cyclone survivors face 'ticking bomb' of disease

Mozambique death toll rises after cyclone; Rescue operations still underway

Mozambique: Major humanitarian crisis after cyclone hits Southern Africa

Hugh Masekela's iconic and internationally popular song "Stimela" – the coal train – is perhaps a more appropriate anthem for Workers' Day in southern and Central Africa

Opinion: The best anthem for Labour Day

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