WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders GENEVA: The World Health Organization has warned blanket travel bans will not prevent the spread of Omicron, as more... Published 01 Dec, 2021 09:42am
World S. Africa sets new unemployment record of 34.9 percent JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's unemployment rate rose again in the third quarter of 2021 to set a new record of 34.9... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:23pm
World Covid variant Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’: Biden WASHINGTON: Presi-dent Joe Biden on Monday told Americans not to “panic” over the newly identified Covid variant... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
World Portugal finds 13 cases of Omicron variant at Lisbon soccer club LISBON: Portugal detected 13 cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Monday, all involving players and... Published 29 Nov, 2021 02:39pm
Markets JGB yields dip TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields dropped on Friday after the detection of a new coronavirus variant prompted... Published 29 Nov, 2021 06:03am
Print Omicron variant: CAA notifies fresh travel ban KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday notified a new travel advisory for Category-C countries after... Updated 29 Nov, 2021 12:01pm
World Maldives bans travellers from 7 African nations due to Omicron Covid variant COLOMBO: Maldives said it was barring travellers from seven African countries from Sunday over concerns about the ... Updated 28 Nov, 2021 09:17pm
Sports Ex-captain Taylor says Smith's return could heal old wounds Former skipper Mark Taylor has backed the appointment of Steve Smith as Australia's vice-captain more than three... Published 28 Nov, 2021 11:42am
World World races to contain new Covid variant SCHIPHOL: Several European nations on Saturday announced their first cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus... Published 28 Nov, 2021 11:09am
World S Africa says it is being punished for early Covid variant detection JOHANNESBURG: South Africa said on Saturday it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new COVID-19... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
World Dutch find 61 Covid-19 positive on ‘dystopia’ flights from S Africa SCHIPHOL, (Netherlands): Dutch health authorities said Saturday that 61 passengers aboard two KLM flights from South... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
World Mauritius to stop flights from S Africa over new coronavirus variant NAIROBI: Mauritius will suspend all commercial passenger flights from South Africa from Nov. 28 due to the new... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
Opinion Travellers jump hoops to leave S Africa as Covid variant hits Eyes welling up with frustration and relief, Belgian Valerie Leduc and a friend walked from a ticket counter at... Published 28 Nov, 2021 05:38am
World Europe rushes to bolster virus defences as South Africa detects new strain THE HAGUE: Governments across Europe rushed on Friday to bolster their defences against a fresh coronavirus spike, ... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 11:36am
World South Africa detects new Covid-19 variant: scientists JOHANNESBURG: Scientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple... Published 25 Nov, 2021 08:04pm
World Swashbuckling adventure novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88 JOHANNESBURG: Zambian-born bestselling adventure author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in South Africa after a... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:24am
Print FW de Klerk passes away JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's last white president Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk, who negotiated a peaceful transfer... Published 12 Nov, 2021 04:46am
Sports Australia gear up to face red-hot Pakistan With Hayden on their side, Babar Azam-led Pakistan aim for 3rd final appearance in T20 World Cups Updated 10 Nov, 2021 01:46pm
Sports South Africa exit T20 World Cup despite win, England and Australia enter semis SHARJAH: Rassie van der Dussen smashed an unbeaten 94 as South Africa beat England by 10 runs but failed to qualify... Updated 06 Nov, 2021 11:16pm
Markets South Africa to get $8.5bn from rich nations to give up coal GLASGOW: South Africa on Tuesday won a commitment from a group of rich nations for at least $8.5 billion and... Published 03 Nov, 2021 09:44am
Markets South Africa's rand falls, local polls results awaited JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's rand fell in early trade on Tuesday, as markets awaited initial results of Monday's... Published 02 Nov, 2021 11:36am
Sports Miller, Rabada pull off thrilling chase despite Hasaranga's hat-trick SHARJAH: David Miller and Kagiso Rabada combined to propel South Africa to a thrilling victory as they edged Sri... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 07:33pm
Sports Champions Windies backing themselves to bounce back against Bangladesh Champions West Indies believe they can bounce back from their two consecutive Super 12 defeats when they clash... Published 28 Oct, 2021 05:20pm
Sports South Africa's de Kock says sorry for refusing to take knee DUBAI: South African star Quinton de Kock has apologised for refusing to take the knee in his team's Twenty20 World... Updated 28 Oct, 2021 12:57pm
Sports Rabada pleads for South Africa to stop 'bickering' DUBAI: South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada insisted Monday that the "bickering" has to stop as the Proteas look ... Published 25 Oct, 2021 07:54pm
Sports Langer says he has player support, wants to extend contract SYDNEY: Embattled Australia coach Justin Langer insisted Sunday he has the full support of his players and ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 10:46am
Sports Stoinis, Wade help Australia survive South Africa scare ABU DHABI: Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade stood unbeaten to help Australia prevail in a tense finish against South... Updated 23 Oct, 2021 06:56pm
Sports South Africa's Bavuma wants support from demanding fans in T20 World Cup ABU DHABI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said he expected his team to come under intense pressure from their ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 07:52pm
Sports 'Free spirited' South Africa unburdened by T20 World Cup expectations JOHANNESBURG: South Africa, perennial under-achievers in International Cricket Council events, will go into the T20... Published 16 Oct, 2021 10:38am
Sports New Zealand 'leap of faith' pays off for South African Conway WELLINGTON: By his own admission, Devon Conway was struggling in South Africa before a bold move to New Zealand... Published 14 Oct, 2021 10:10am
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