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The International Monetary Fund's managing director said in the sidelines of the UN Climate Conference on Tuesday that climate change could create "excellent opportunities" for the private sector in Africa, adding the investing in the low-carbon economy could create jobs.
South Africa is one of the hardest-hit countries in Africa with over 740,000 infections.
The country recorded 60 more virus-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 20,011.
William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is getting a very 2020 makeover in the Hub Theatre Company adaptation, running virtually in four performances Nov. 14, 15, 20 and 21.
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U.S. retail sales were expected to reach $5.94 trillion by 2024, but new coronavirus estimates anticipate retail sales to decline by $4.89 trillion, leaving many retail service employees jobless.
After months of delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, this week a new Miss USA was crowned. And while many were pleased that she is Black, some viewers were stunned to discover that she may also be a supporter of PresidentDonald Trump. Monday, Asya Branch was crowned Miss USA 2020 in a competition that aired live […]
SAD news broke yesterday about a pregnant Chivhu woman who beheaded her four daughters and set the family house on fire before handing herself to the police following a dispute with her husband over infidelity. EDITORIAL COMMENT It was indeed a sad day for motherhood in the country. No one can ever, even in their wildest dreams, expect such an unthinkable thing to happen. Life is precious and some people spend millions in hospital bills to boost their fertility and chances to have a child, but the Chivhu woman chose to take life. Not hers, but that of four innocent blooming flowers which she compounded by trying to drink poison while she was pregnant, in effect attempting to take two more lives. Cases of both domestic and gender-based violence are increasing, especially during these times when the country is reeling under harsh economic conditions. The situation will likely get worse, hence it is time we invested in counselling. Research has established that violent behaviour is often a result of an individual’s interaction with various situational and individual factors, meaning community and other cultural influences come to play, if not influenced by alcohol or drugs. Studies have also shown that children are the most victims of domestic violence. The violence can cause physical and emotional harm not only to children, but all people close to the disturbing behaviour. Children can suffer emotional stress, depression and even sleeping disorders. In this case, it is not only sad that the children lost their lives, it is devastating and unimaginable for any community. It is difficult to imagine what was going on in the mind of the woman, what sort of demons was she dealing with which made her lose her mind. This goes a long way in explaining the importance of mental health, which we have ignored for generations. Who can imagine a mother slitting her child’s throat in front of the others? Imagine the trauma they went through while watching the gruesome deed. Couples do have misunderstandings and it is very important to seek counselling and monitor each other until the emotional wounds are healed. It is important for people to learn how to diffuse violent situations, which should start with situational awareness and understanding of each other’s state of mind. Government should invest in counselling. In the past, traditional leaders were the custodians of ensuring peace in families, but with the advent of courts, home-grown solutions to solving domestic disputes have been discarded and this has brought about tension. People should seek counselling instead of engaging in needless loss of life. Mental health is an important issue and counselling is one of its biggest remedies. Government should also invest in social workers to conduct counselling in communities. As a country, we cannot afford to ignore this anymore.
DON THOMPSON | Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's coronavirus cases are at their highest levels in months, a disquieting reality Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday was 'obviously sobering' and that led San Francisco Bay Area health officials to urge people who travel outside the region to quarantine for two weeks upon return. Newsom […]
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On the heels of Pfizer announcing its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90% effective in fighting the virus, Ticketmaster is already working on a new plan to allow fans to attend concerts safely while stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Ticketmaster is planning to take extra safety measures once large concerts return. The ticketing giant will require music fans to... View Article
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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Hurricanes are keeping their staying power longer once they make landfall, spreading more inland destruction, according to a new study. Warmer ocean waters from climate change are likely making hurricanes lose power more slowly after landfall, because they act as a reserve fuel tank for moisture, the study found. With Hurricane Eta threatening Florida and the Gulf Coast in a few days, the study's lead author warned of more damage away from the coast than in the past. The new study looked at 71 Atlantic hurricanes with landfalls since 1967. It found that in […]
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It's estimated that a total of '30 000 hijackings' took place in South Africa,over the past 12 months - here's what you need to look out for.
Ghana’s former President Jerry John Rawlings has died in Accra Thursday morning, local media reports.
He is said to have passed on at the nation’s premier hospital, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Jerry Rawlings had been on admission at the hospital for about a week for an undisclosed ailment.
Local online news portal, Graphic Online reports that Mr. Rawlings felt sick after his mother's burial about three weeks ago.
As a former Ghanaian military leader and subsequent politician, Rawlings led a military junta from 1981 until 1992.
He then served two terms as the democratically elected President of Ghana from January 1993 to January 2001.
The late former president initially came to power as a flight lieutenant of the Ghana Air Force following a coup in 1979.
Before this, he led an unsuccessful coup attempt against the ruling military government in 1979, just five weeks before scheduled democratic elections were due to take place.
After initially handing power over to a civilian government, he took back control of the country on December 31, 1981 as the Chairman of the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC).
In 1992, Rawlings resigned from the military, founded the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and became the first President of the 4th Republic.
He was re-elected in 1996 for four more years. Rawlings was 73.
[CAF] Libya coach Ali Merguini has recalled 25 players for The Mediterranean Knights squad to face Equatorial Guinea in the frame of Group J match Day 3 and 4 of the 2021 Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
County health workers will partner with certified worker organizations to support employees who want to form councils and train them on protocols so they can help monitor compliance.
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[allAfrica] Cape Town -- As of November 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,918,932. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 46,283 and recoveries 1,620,746 .
By MARY ESCH Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A new research paper takes a swipe at the popular image of Alexander Hamilton as the abolitionist founding father, citing evidence he was a slave trader and owner himself. 'Not only did Alexander Hamilton enslave people, but his involvement in the institution of slavery was essential to his identity, both personally and professionally,' Jessie Serfilippi, an interpreter at a New York state historic site, wrote in a paper published last month. Hamilton is almost universally depicted as an abolitionist in popular modern works, from Ron Chernow's 2004 biography, 'Hamilton,' to Lin-Manuel […]
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DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties see Tier 2 restrictions By Diane Pathieu and ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team Governor JB Pritzker's Tier 2 COVID-19 restrictions take effect in four suburban Chicago counties Wednesday as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the state. Illinois public health officials reported 12,623 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday along with […]
Alabama Montgomery: State well being officers are urging individuals to serve up a heaping facet of precaution at Thanksgiving, as the vacation comes amid a nationwide surge in COVID-19 circumstances.…
… bloody, and 14 African Americans received the Medal of … could change this: the African American Burial Grounds Network Act … reflecting the fact that African-Americans were fighting for world … the Spirit of Freedom: African American Civil War Memorial sculpture …
President-elect Joe Biden hasn’t even taken office yet but he's hiring. Read More: Lies that Biden ‘lost’ Penn. take hold... View Article
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Joe Biden has enough electoral votes to be president even without Georgia. Election officials nationwide see no evidence of widespread fraud, despite President Trump’s claims. Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump made brief appearances at Veterans Day ceremonies. Mr. Biden’s popular-vote lead has swelled to 5 million.
