South Africa: Zulu Visits Flood-Ravaged Areas in Buffalo City Municipality
[SAnews.gov.za] Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu will today visit parts of the Buffalo City Municipality in the Eastern Cape where flooding from the recent torrential rains left a trail of destruction of property and the tragic loss of life.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Grammy Awards Show Canceled, Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show,” the Academy and CBS officials wrote in a statement on
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South Africa: Employment and Labour On Deadline to Submit Employment Equity Reports
Press Release - Deadline to submit employment equity reports draws nigh - Department of Employment and Labour
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Source: allAfrica.com
Sidney Poitier opened the door for Black Hollywood
Elise Brisco USA TODAY Sidney Poitier, a Hollywood trailblazer and the first Black man to win an Oscar for best actor, died Thursday. He was 94.  Among his long list of accolades, Poitier became the first African American actor to be nominated for an Academy Award for best actor (for 'The Defiant
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Zondo report: ANC says it will deal with findings against members, EFF wants prosecutions | News24
The ANC says it will put mechanisms in place to process any parts of the State Capture Inquiry's report that pertain to the party, its deployees or members.
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State’s New Approved Districts Will Reshape Political Landscape - The New Journal and Guide
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide New Congressional and General Assembly districts that were drawn up and approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia will change the state’s political landscape. Approved by the Virginia Supreme Court on December 28, the once-a-decade
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Zimbabwe: SA's Blitz On Undocumented Zimbabweans 'Foolish, UN-African' - EFF
[New Zimbabwe] ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has described as "foolish and u-African" the ongoing massive clampdown on undocumented Zimbabweans by the South African government.
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DNA results confirm body found in burnt vehicle last year was Sam Mbatha | News24
Police have revealed that DNA results confirmed that the body found inside a burnt Hyundai i20 vehicle last June, was that of Sam Mbatha.
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Africa: Antarctica's Unique Ecosystem Is Threatened By Invasive Species 'Hitchhiking' On Ships
[The Conversation Africa] Antarctica has been relatively isolated from the rest of the world for millions of years but these days ships could potentially introduce marine animals and seaweeds. Invasive species can have drastic consequences for ecosystems, for example by taking over areas and
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa CDC says severe lockdowns no longer tool to contain COVID-19
Africa's CDC top public health official said on Thursday that severe lockdowns were no longer… The post Africa CDC says severe lockdowns no longer tool to contain COVID-19 appeared first on Ghanaian American Journal.
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Source: Ghanaian American Journal - Conveying the Ghanaian-American Narrative to the world
Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot
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How mobile phones and digital tools have helped Togo tackle COVID-19 | TechCabal
Togo may not be known for tech startups with global appeal and recognition or billions in venture funding, but the country's digital-driven response to COVID-19 is an example to the rest of Africa.
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Source: TechCabal | Leading Africa’s Tech Conversation
OPINION: An Agenda for Jobs and Freedom in Oakland | Post News Group
This struggle is not over, and the work must continue, as today the Black unemployment rate continues to far exceed the white unemployment rate in America. The racial wealth gap is large, and, in Oakland, our local disparity studies continue to document, year after year, the ongoing exclusion of
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Nelson Mandela's Prison Cell Key Pulled From US Auction - St. Lucia Times News
RFI:-  The US auction of a key that kept anti-apartheid activist and former South African president Nelson Mandela behind bars for 18 years has been suspended after a national outcry. The key was one of several items related to Mandela that was due to be auctioned on 28 January by New York
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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit
Press Release - President's opening remarks during the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, held together with personnel contributing countries plus The Republic of Mozambique - Malawi - 11 January 2022
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Source: allAfrica.com
Liberia: 12 TVET Instructors Depart Liberia for 2 Years Studies in Zambia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- About 12 Liberian TVET instructors departed the country on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Liberia for Zambia to study Information Technology.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Maya Angelou: First Black Woman On U.S. Coin - The New Journal and Guide
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Famous author and noted civil rights leader Maya Angelou became the first African American woman featured on the 25-cent coin. The U.S. Mint began shipping the quarters on January 10. Reportedly, the Angelou coin is the
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Source: The New Journal and Guide
South Africa: Call to Beef Up Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers
[SAnews.gov.za] The State Capture Inquiry report has recommended that government introduce or amend existing legislation to strengthen the protection of any person disclosing information to reveal corruption, fraud or undue influence in public procurement activity.
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Source: allAfrica.com
OPINION: Black and Asians Are United No Matter What the New York Times Says | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Blacks and Asians may not have done anything at the level or speed as the Times expected to happen over the past year. But it doesn’t mean “nothing” is happening. Communities around the country, Black and Asian, are working together because we all want the same thing– a sense of
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Angie Motshekga: Process to overhaul history curriculum to be finalised this year | Citypress
The basic education department is working at finalising the overhaul of the history curriculum for grades 4 to 12. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga made the announcement at a press briefing on Tuesday.
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Africa: Malawi Flames Gear Up for Tough Totalenergies AFCON Task
[CAF] Malawi head to Cameroon with the hope of improving from their last showing at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in the 2010 edition. The Flames finished bottom of their group then with a win and two defeats.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Superb Women: Honorable Shaunte Allen - Garland Journal
An advocate for children, Councilwoman Shaunte Allen is passionate about building stronger communities and educational systems. The post Superb Women: Honorable Shaunte Allen appeared first on Garland Journal.
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COMMENTARY: Roosevelt Vernon Cobb, Daddy Hammercy! | Post News Group
I now understand why publishing has been a major part of my life, because you worked for the Phoenix newspaper in Muskogee, Oklahoma, before you brought your family to Oakland, where I was born at 1776 7th Street at the Pack Train Hotel into a large, welded barrel that you kept in the
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Africa: Ethiopia's Lead Striker Kebede Ready for Totalenergies Afcon Challenge
[CAF] Ethiopia's lead marksman Getaneh Kebede has vowed to score the goals that will help the team perform well in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa: Totalenergies AFCON Records - El Gohary and Keshi, A Feat for Two
Analysis - In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, only two men won the title as player and coach.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: New Shipyard Will Accelerate Kenya's Industrial and Maritime Goals
[Capital FM] When President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Mombasa Shipyard in December last year, Kenya entered the league of ship-building nations. The new shipyard has a capacity to handle 4,000-tonne vessels and will offer employment to over 10,000 Kenyans.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Sen. Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Changes to Filibuster by MLK Day
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The weaponization of rules [means that rules] once meant to short-circuit obstruction have been hijacked to guarantee obstruction. We must ask ourselves: if the right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, then how can we in good conscience allow for a situation in which the
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
The Next Wave: Africa’s single currency may be digital | TechCabal
In this edition of the Next Wave, we discussed how digital currencies might solve Africa's quest for a single currency.
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Source: TechCabal | Leading Africa’s Tech Conversation
ChiTown deputy mayor in ‘smuggling’ storm - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The alleged smuggled goods, whose estimated value is US$100 000, include onions, potatoes, carrots, apples and groceries. The post ChiTown deputy mayor in ‘smuggling’ storm appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
South Africa: Taxi Relief Fund Applications Open
[SAnews.gov.za] Eligible mini bus taxi drivers, cab drivers and e-hailing drivers, who were hard hit during COVID-19 necessitated hard lockdowns, are now able to apply for financial assistance via government's COVID-19 Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).
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Source: allAfrica.com

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