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While some believe today’s COVID-19 pandemic serves as the cause of the current evictions crisis in the U.S., many housing experts including Matthew Desmond, a professor at Princeton University, contend a crisis loomed on the horizon for certain Americans long before 2020.
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Fascinating and engaging will best describe the theme of the Africa Alive Talk Series organised by African Voice Newspapers UK which will hold on Saturday 27th March 2021 via Zoom. The Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities have been disproportionately afffect by the Coronavirus and since the outbreak of the pandemic social inequality has increased in Britain. You are […]
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Janet, aged 41 at the time, had apparently wanted to sleep after a long night of binge and chewing khat (miraa) and moved to the back seat.
Of the hundreds of U.S. Virgin Islanders so sick with COVID-19 they were admitted to V.I. hospitals, not one – zero, none – were fully vaccinated. Of the tens of thousands of U.S. Virgin Islanders vaccinated against COVID-19, zero have been admitted to the hospital due to reactions or side effects of the vaccine.
HIGH Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi has deferred the ruling on a bail application by incarcerated journalist Hopewell Chin’ono to tomorrow. BY MIRIAM MANGWAYA Chin’ono is in custody at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice. He was last week denied bail by Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who stated that the journalist had the “propensity to commit other offences”. In their appeal against the ruling, Chin’ono’s lawyers Beatrice Mtetwa, Gift Mtisi and Doug Coltart yesterday argued that Gofa erred in denying their client bail. Chin’ono is on bail on another charge of inciting public violence.
The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Monday announced the launch of the second round of the Caribbean coronavirus (COVID-19) Food Security and Livelihoods Survey.
By David Koenig AP Airlines Writer American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive slump in air travel and huge losses for the carriers. Airlines and their labor unions are seeking billions in new taxpayer relief. American said its schedule covering Oct. 7 through Nov. 3 will drop flights to cities including Sioux City, Iowa; New Haven, Connecticut; and Springfield, Illinois. 'This is the first step as American continues to evaluate its network […]
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Having health care workers and nursing home residents being first in line for the initial, limited supplies of COVID-19 shots was the obvious choice, but now U.S. health officials are deciding who should be next, local and state officials are saying. From senior citizens, teachers, transit workers and supermarket employees to those who are high … Continued
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By Associated Press Undefined KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The authoritarian leader of Belarus on Thursday slammed six months of demonstrations against him as a foreign-directed 'rebellion,' and he announced plans for constitutional reforms, which the opposition has rejected as window dressing. Speaking to 2,700 participants of the All-Belarus People's Assembly in the capital of Minsk, President Alexander Lukashenko alleged that 'very powerful forces' abroad were behind the protests. Lukashenko didn't elaborate, but in the past several months, he has repeatedly accused the West of fomenting the protests. 'We must stand up to them no matter what, and this year will […]
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Artscape and the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre have announced that the South African season of ‘Swan Lake’ has been rescheduled to 2022.
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday following a week in which he met with numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers and EU Council president were among many top officials self-isolating because they had recent contact with him. Macron took a test 'as soon as the first symptoms appeared' and will self-isolate for seven days, the presidency said in a brief statement. It did not detail what symptoms Macron experienced or any treatment he might be receiving. The 42-year-old president 'will continue to work and take care […]
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INDIGENOUS forest seeds have never been favoured by communities due to a number of factors which include slow-growth, lack of knowledge and information about suitable conditions for growth as well as negative attitudes and perceptions about them. BY PETER MAKWANYA In some cases, due to inherent water scarcity in many dry regions, growing trees has not always been a viable option. Above all, the local communities are not in the habit of collecting indigenous forest seeds for planting but for decoration. While it is easy and quite common practice to nurture exotic trees due to their fast-growing patterns, indigenous forest seeds require commitment, patience and dedication in watching them slowly grow. In this regard, local communities are not patient to endure this slow and painful process to see their frustrations bear fruit and culminate in resilience. Furthermore, tendering indigenous forest seeds into woodlots and forest regenerations has been viewed as a waste of time, space and resources but as the effects of climate change bite, communities need to deconstruct centuries-long unsustainable habits and breathe a new impetus into forest regeneration. Now that the natural forest cover is fast disappearing due to human activities and climate change, local communities need to start venturing into sustainable nurturing of indigenous forest seeds from local tree species, adaptable to their geographical conditions and landscapes. This should be facilitated by empowering and supportive communication networks from the forest discourse communities and authorities for this life-long practice to thrive and change people’s lives in order to build resilience to climate change. It is a retrogressive practice that, to this day, forest farming is viewed as a practice for the elite and rich entrepreneurs who do not care about the environment. For this reason, a new brand of small-scale but thriving agro-ecopreneurs should be given a chance to venture into sustainable agro-ecological forestry and make money while taking care of the environment. Indigenous forest seed nurseries can act as back-up for the fast dwindling and threatened forest colonies due to human invasions in search of firewood, charcoal, timber, fruits and medicines. In short, rural communities depend on forest resources and products for their livelihoods. Since the forests are so vital to the lives of local communities, it is high time they ventured into reforestation on a small-scale to recreate, adapt and build resilience to the effects of climate change. In return, this would help to reduce pressure on the natural forests so that they can grow, build up and clothe the landscapes once more as well as avoid desertification. Forests have been growing through their natural order and cycle but this trend is under threat from human activities like land clearing for farming, building of houses, brick moulding and the effects of climate change. Against this backdrop, some tree species are under threat of extinction hence communities should come up with indigenous forest n
The telegram reveals the French army deployed under the UN peacekeeping mission, established a safe humanitarian zone, believed to caution and shield forces behind the planned killing.
Uganda’s most prominent human rights lawyer, Nicola Opiyo, who was charged of money laundering ahead of contentious presidential elections in January, is granted bail by a judge in Kampala.
… who would be the first African American secretary of defense.
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TIMES-REPUBLICAN Marshall County reported no new COVID-19 related deaths this week for the first time in nearly two months. Fifty-three people have died in
BY BUSINESS REPORTER FIRST Capital Bank (FCB) has introduced a WhatsApp banking chatbot and a billing system that allows Econet clients access to internet and mobile banking applications at no cost. The two innovations are part of FCB’s strategy to reshape online banking experience for clients. “To create an easier customer service journey, they (FCB) have launched Alisa, their WhatsApp banking chatbot. An innovation that sees them taking their first step in the use of artificial intelligence comprising machine learning and cognitive computing technologies to provide customers and clients with various banking services and transaction capabilities,” FCB said Wednesday. “Alisa brings peace of mind with her unique privacy and security settings that comprise end-to-end encryption plus identification and verification processes prior to the completion of any personal banking transactions or information sharing,” the bank added. Speaking on the billing system, FCB said: “In efforts to bring additional value to their patrons and address the issue of banking ancillary costs in the prevailing environment, First Capital Bank introduced reverse billing, also known as zero rating solution that essentially brings added accessibility by addressing the data issue. With this service, customers with Econet lines may access their internet banking and mobile banking app at no cost. This development sets First Capital Bank apart, making them one of the few banks currently offering this service”. FCB managing director Ciaran McSharry said the bank sought to put maximum efforts on aligning and customising its service offering to consumer needs. “Our mandate is to provide convenience, flexibility and service excellence to our customers and clients across the globe at every opportunity,” he said. Follow us on Twitter @NewsDayZimbabwe
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All systems were a go as lawmakers met to contract a relief bill, before a deadline of December 18th. On that date a spending bill needed to be approved, to keep the government from shutting down and as part of it, a Covid relief bill was expected. Just as the two sides seem to […]
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By Svante Myrick, Mayor of Ithaca, New York As the mayor of a city in New York, every day I wake up and do what I can to ensure every resident in my city has a good-paying job, affordable health coverage, a roof over their head, food on the table, and to be treated … Continued
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Western Bureau: Amid credible reports that the established coronavirus-prevention protocols were flaunted with impunity on Tuesday’s nomination day, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says it will be intensifying its COVID-19 public...
The 69-page document obtained by the Times marked \"For Internal Use Only\" was among materials for federal public health response teams deployed to coronavirus hotspots to help local public health officials handle the outbreak, the newspaper reported.
The document was circulated this week, the Times reported, as Trump slammed the CDC guidelines around reopening schools and he, Vice President Mike Pence and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos increased their pressure on schools to fully reopen by the fall.
It is unclear whether the President viewed the CDC document, according to the Times.
CNN has reached out to the CDC and the White House and has not yet received a response.
The revelation of the documents comes as states debate whether to reopen schools amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Many school districts in the South, where coronavirus cases are rising, begin the school year in just a few weeks.
The document, mostly comprised of CDC documents already publicly available, mentions reopening plans from states, districts, and individual schools and universities, identifying some proposals as consistent with CDC guidance and criticizing the \"noticeable gaps\" in other plans, the Times reported.
Trump on Wednesday criticized the CDC's guidelines for safely reopening schools as \"very tough\" and \"expensive.\" He wrote on Twitter Friday that \"schools must be open in the Fall,\" arguing that virtual learning is \"TERRIBLE\" compared to in-school or on-campus learning.
Trump has also threatened to cut federal funding to schools and universities that do not reopen, though he does not have the authority to unilaterally do so. The bulk of public school funding — about 90% — comes from state and local governments while federal funding goes toward the nation's disadvantaged, low-income, and special education students.
During a White House task force briefing Wednesday, Pence announced that the CDC would issue new guidance on reopening schools next week because \"we just don't want the guidance to be too tough.\"
Both he and CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, a task force member, said the agency's recommendations should not be viewed as a barrier to returning children to classrooms.
Redfield later insisted in media interviews and on CNN's coronavirus town hall Thursday that the CDC would not be releasing new guidance nor changing the guidance.
\"I can tell you that those guidance that we put out are out, and they stand,\" Redfield told CNN's Anderson Cooper.
Redfield said that CDC is planning to expand on the guidelines by releasing additional documents and tools related to reopening schools, which he said Pence was referring to in his comments.
\"But at the end of the day, these guidances are just that — they're guidances, which the local schools and districts need to then incorporate into a practical, real plan that they can operationalize to begin to get these young people back to school safely,\" Redfield said.
The CDC's guidelines for K-12 school
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.
An Unfortunate Passing of a Senegalese Boy
Three men were each sentenced to two years in prison — of which 23 months are suspended, by a court in Senegal on Tuesday in a high-profile case that saw three fathers facing charges of \"placing the lives of others in danger,\" after the trio urged their sons to embark upon a risky migration trip to Europe by sea which left one of the boys pronounced dead. The men were acquitted of the charge of abetting migrant trafficking at the insistence of their defence attorney.
An Untimely Death Borne of Desperation
Their sons were with other migrants who boarded a canoe to make the crossing from Senegal to Spain's Canary Islands, the first step in a plan to reach continental Europe. But one of them, a boy aged about 15 nicknamed Doudou, fell ill and died after having problems eating\" during the trip — as per a source close to the investigation.
Further details are unclear, as according to local media his body was tipped overboard after he died.
The children of the two other fathers survived the attempted crossing and have since returned home.
The fathers of the three — who are fishermen in the coastal town of Mbour, were arrested a couple of weeks afterwards.
The father of the deceased child had paid 80 euros to a smuggler, who was to take the boy to Spain. His ultimate destination was Italy where he hoped to sign up for a football training academy in the hopes of launching a lucrative professional career to help his family.
The Economic State of Affairs in Senegal
Doudou's untimely and unfortunate passing triggered an uproar in Senegal - prompting anguished debates about poverty, parental pressure and the allure of life in societies abroad that are perceived to have a better standard of living. The pressure to migrate is especially strong among fishing communities as coastal villages in Senegal have been badly hit by dwindling catches that many allege are due to the disruptive presence of foreign factory ships - in addition to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Canary Islands lie more than 100 kilometres from the coast of Africa at their closest point, and many boats —big canoes also called pirogues, are overcrowded, underpowered and in poor shape for such migration trips.
Over 500 people have died this year, mostly in October and November, according to the United Nations’ International Office for Migration (IOM), compared to 210 fatalities for the whole of last year.
Somewhere it is written that retirement is when one stops living at work and starts working at living.
Harvey Wasserman is a resident of Florida and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He voted for Republican Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections but watched in horror as hundreds of supporters of the former president stormed the Capitol Building January 6.
“My stomach was in knots,” he told VOA. “The sheer ignorance of those so-called Trump supporters was doing nothing more than showing the world the dark side of the Republican Party.
Blazing Flames
Crisped landscapes and burnt animal remains, the aftermath of a horrendous fire at Kenya's Tsavo West National Park extinguished Monday, as announced by The Kenya Wildlife Service — after two gruelling days of firefighting efforts from the military, industry partners, non-governmental wildlife organisations, government agencies and around 400 local resident volunteers. Amongst them were Kenya Defence Forces, National Youth Service, Kenya Forest Service, Taita Taveta County, and - in addition, aerial teams had been deployed.
The fire — which was only a few kilometres from another fire which had broken out a few days earlier, first started on Saturday at Sheikdam around 2 pm along the Maktau-Taveta Road to the South of Murka, according to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) (one of the organisations which were part of the team fighting the fire).
Investigations
Arsonists and illegal herders are suspected to be behind the series of fires which have hit the park in the last few months — with 6 incidents in August alone and investigations are underway as the government races to protect the wildlife and vegetation of the nation’s largest conservation area which plays a huge role in reviving the crucial tourism industry that has lost $1bn in revenue due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tsavo Conservation Area Assistant, Director Robert Njue, stated investigations had ruled out any natural causes as the source of the fires and reiterated suspicions of illegal herders being responsible since some of the fires start inside protected areas. \"We have leads. They will soon be brought to book. We cannot allow this to continue. Let them be warned that their days are numbers,\" he said. Tsavo West has been a grazing ground for illegal herders who sneak in their livestock in search of water and pasture.
Preservation Efforts
Stakeholders have launched initiatives in a bid to deploy more resources and preserve this national treasure. \"We cannot say how many acres have been destroyed but we will do so immediately after we contain the situation. So far, we have not lost any big animals but we have definitely lost small invertebrates,\" added Njue. The KWS also stated that a team will be at the park on standby for the next 24 hours to monitor the area for any subsequent incidents.
Kenya’s Tsavo West National Park in south-eastern Kenya is the country's biggest national park and home to hundreds of animals such as lions, elephants and buffaloes. The park attracts all sorts of local and international tourists receiving thousands of visits each year.
The president of the National Black Farmers Association has called for Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham to apologize for his critical comments about a provision of […]
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Like the youth of 1976, today’s young people are full of energy, ambition and willingness to develop their skills and stand on their own two feet, to thrive and lead fulfilling lives, writes Panyaza Lesufi.
As the whole month of June has been dedicated to celebrating and commemorating youth power, it is often opportune to reflect the achievements, address the difficulties facing young people today and come up with solutions.
After high school and tertiary education, finding a good job these days can be an uphill struggle, especially for young people.
Other challenges for our young men and women include power dynamics; social-networking constraints; discrimination based on age, gender or race; lack of access to assets and capital; low levels of education, skill and experience; and unfavourable administrative and regulatory frameworks.
Like the youth of 1976, today’s young people are full of energy, ambition and willingness to develop their skills and stand on their own two feet, to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.
