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A LONG awaited public works scheme has launched in Nigeria, and it is expected to... The post Nigeria has launched its largest job creation scheme appeared first on Voice Online.
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Dube back in action
BY FORTUNE MBELE WARRIORS striker Prince Dube has fully recovered from a hand injury, in good time for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers matches coming in March. After scoring the vital goal that secured a draw against Algeria in a Group G Afcon qualifier at the National Sports Stadium
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‘Brace for more demolitions in Harare’
BY MOSES MATENGA HARARE provincial development co-ordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti has warned of more demolitions, adding that people must not accuse President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ministers if their illegal structures were destroyed as the move was meant to clean up the city. In a statement
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Spirit.Ed: NEFT Vodka Blows Away The Competition With Flavor Like None Other
NEFT, which uses a recipe crafted with old-world Central European ingredients, is one of the most unique and flavorful expressions of vodka we've ever tasted while also blowing its competition away.
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CPFSA now better equipped to provide psychosocial support to at-risk wards of state
THE capacity of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to provide psychosocial support to at-risk children has been boosted with the certification of 24 of its social workers in clinical social work.
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Pandemic or Not, Indie Artists Are Still Rocking
What happens when a global pandemic disrupts the livelihood of those who depend on meeting people in crowded venues night after night? This was the question facing Israel's indie musicians when the coronavirus crisis brought the country's music industry to a grinding halt as shows were
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Uganda's Museveni wins early lead, rival Bobi Wine alleges fraud | Africanews
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni took an early lead in the presidential election, according to preliminary results, but his main rival Bobi Wine said he had proof of election fraud and claimed his own victory.
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Vote counting underway in Uganda: Updates | Africanews
Voting has now ended in Uganda's presidential and parliamentary elections. Electoral officers are now taking count of the votes across the country.
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Around 7 in 10 Black adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19 - Voice Online
A RECENT England-wide survey revealed over 90% of Black adults have made the decision to... The post Around 7 in 10 Black adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19 appeared first on Voice Online.
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Masvingo pensioners join forum in calling for sound payouts
BY PRAISEMORE SITHOLE MASVINGO province has joined Bulawayo and Victoria Falls in lobbying pension authorities to pay pensioners sustainable stipends given the economic challenges in the country. The development comes after Bulawayo pensioners launched the Bulawayo Pensioners Forum last November in
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Ducks’ youngest players listened, learned and produced in season opener | L.A. Focus News
It was no secret the Ducks asked more of their youngest players this season. More goals, more assists, more consistent play with the puck, and, perhaps just as important, without it. Priorities changed from 2019-20. Ice time would have to be earned rather than given. General Manager Bob Murray
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Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific from Oregon - Black News Channel
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A racing pigeon has survived an extraordinary 13,000-kilometer (8,000-mile) Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia. Now authorities consider the bird a quarantine risk and plan to kill it. Kevin
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Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy - TheGrio
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up... View Article The post Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy appeared first on TheGrio.
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German lockdown loopholes criticized as deaths hit new high - Black News Channel
By Associated Press Undefined Germany has too many loopholes in its coronavirus lockdown rules, the head of the country's disease control agency said as figures published Thursday showed the highest number of daily deaths since the start of the pandemic. The Robert Koch Institute said 1,244 deaths
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Morocco: E-Commerce - Online Transactions Up 43 Percent in 2020 (Cmi)
[MAP] Casablanca -- Online transactions using domestic cards totaled 1.4 million dirhams in December, which represents a 43% increase over the course of 2020, said Wednesday CEO of Interbank Electronic Banking Center (CMI), Mikael Naciri.
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Uganda: President Museveni's Bananas Not Yet Ready
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Kamala Harris: Incoming vice president emerges as target of Donald Trump fans
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Security beefed up as countdown begins to Biden's inauguration | Africanews
The inauguration of the 46th president of the United States is just 5 days away. President-elect Joe Biden and his VP-elect Kamala Harris will be inaugurated on Wednesday January 20. Security is one of the main concerns after the horrendous assault by pro-Trump supporters on the Capitol on Jan. 6.
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Mozambique: Mozambican Government Tightens Measures Against Covid-19
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government is tightening restrictive measures in an attempt to halt the rapid spread of the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
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With hundreds of healthcare workers in line, Dodger Stadium becomes massive vaccination site | L.A. Focus News
Dodger Stadium transformed into a massive vaccination center on Friday, Jan. 15, amid concerns that shortfalls in anticipated supplies are slowing the rollout of the vaccine. Lines of cars showed up early Friday morning along the Academy Road entrance, where members of CORE and L.A. City Fire
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Africa Union Secures 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses
[Vanguard] The African Union has secured close to 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for distribution to its member nations.
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Cameroon: Boko Haram, Militia Threaten CHAN Tournament
[CAJ News] Yaoundé -- Threats by separatist groups to disrupt games and their warning to teams not to travel to the matches have raised fears over the safety of players and other personnel as the African Nations Championships (CHAN) kick off in Cameroon on Sunday.
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California hopes 'trusted messengers' alleviate vaccine skepticism among some African Americans - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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One COVID-19 death per hour
BY RICHARD MUPONDE/ LORRAINE MUROMO/PHYLLIS MBANJE/HARRIET CHIKANDIWA ZIMBABWE’s COVID-19 dilemma is likely to escalate if serious precautions to prevent its further spread are not taken, with official statistics yesterday revealing that one person is dying every hour in the country due to the
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Malema wants opening of schools delayed, cites COVID-19 surge
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has called on parents and school principals to lobby for schools to remain closed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Byo’s art gallery embraces social media to remain relevant
BY SHARON SIBINDI BULAWAYO arts sector through the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in the city is refusing to bow down to the second COVID-19-induced lockdown as it is harnessing the power of social media platforms to remain relevant. The gallery’s director Butholezwe Nyathi  said although they
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COVID-19 aid gets County Commission OK - TSDMemphis.com
by Jim Coleman -  The Shelby County Commission voted 8-5 on Monday (Jan.11) to approve $2.5 million in aid to struggling food, hospitality and hotel industry workers – some of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid approval comes as service industries in Shelby County and nationwide
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Breaking: Schools to reopen for learners on 15 February 2021
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PANDEMIC WON’T STOP ALL MLK EVENTS – Daytona Times
Local King activities will include a drive-through parade and a parking lot church service. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance is on Moday, Jan. 18. Around the nation and locally, most of the traditional in-person events have been canceled or
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