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BY STEPHEN CHADENGA GWERU City Council employees allegedly connived with land developers in approving plans and designs for the development of residential stands without council involvement, a forensic land audit conducted by the Local Government ministry has revealed. According to the report, the
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Alcohol ban 'crunch talks' scheduled for Saturday morning
The alcohol ban - facing pressure from the Western Cape - will be discussed at length between the President and the Premiers of South Africa on Saturday.
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Mantashe has done 'precious little' to assist embattled Eskom - DA
With Eskom having implemented Stage 2 load shedding on Thursday, the DA want to know exactly what Mantashe is doing about the problem.
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Florida girl,10, sees mother fatally shot during Zoom class - TheGrio
A 10-year-old girl in Florida had just logged into a Zoom class for her first day of school on Tuesday... View Article The post Florida girl,10, sees mother fatally shot during Zoom class appeared first on TheGrio.
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Biden wants to up the capital gains tax. Here’s what that could mean for businesses
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's proposal to target high-income investors could limit investment in new businesses and asset selloffs. Currently, the long-term capital gains tax ...
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Facebook launches National Black Business Month initiative - DefenderNetwork.com
August is officially National Black Business Month and social media giant Facebook has unveiled a series to support and highlight Black entrepreneurs this month. The virtual events and programs are designed to highlight Black businesses throughout the month in addition to providing resources
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Low income people key to election - Atlanta Tribune
National study shows poor, low-income people strategic in 15 states Potential poor and low-income voters across the country have the power to affect the outcome of presidential races in 15 states, including Georgia, according to an embargoed study released Tuesday by the Poor
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Any attempt to ban dreadlocks in Canada would be absurd
Dear Mr Brown,I would like to know if any of the Canadian colleges that you represent have any policy against dreadlocks. I am not a Rastafarian, but I have locks. I want to know if the constitutional laws of Canada are similar to Jamaica.�- OB�Dear OB:
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
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Govt suspends new road projects
BY JAIROS SAUNYAMA Government says it will continue with major road projects across the country, but suspend new projects due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has paralysed a number of developmental projects. Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Joel Biggie Matiza told NewsDay yesterday
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COVID-19 latest: Cases in SA increase by 2 810, deaths rise by 259
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the total number of COVID-19 cases are at 568 919 as of Wednesday 12 August 2020.
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City Grant fuels redevelopment of 35 vacant historic Pullman Rowhomes | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The last 35 remaining unoccupied homes in the historic part of the North Pullman neighborhood will soon be renovated and put up for sale as affordable single-family homes thanks to an agreement between the City of Chicago, the Cook County Land Bank, Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI) and an
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US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion - Black News Channel
By Matt Ott AP Business Writer SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year, exceeding any on record, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The nation's budgetary shortfall is expected to eventually reach levels for the
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Chamisa mounts diplomatic offensive on ED
BY BRENNA MATENDERE MAIN opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa plans a charm offensive against President Emmerson Mnangagwa to pressure the region and the international community to force national dialogue to resolve the country’s deepening political and economic crisis. The move comes
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Public Protector vs Parliament: Mkhwebane challenges removal from office
In court papers, Mkhwebane said she feared President Cyril Ramaphosa would give the greenlight for her removal from office – should parliament approve the motion.
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Homeschool option no 'hurry come up', says education officer
WITH schools expected to reopen in just under a month and more parents planning to homeschool, Acting Chief Education Officer Dr Kasan Troupe says the Ministry of Education will be ensuring that proper preparations are made for these children.
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Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate
DELAWARE, United States (AP) - Joe Biden named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate yesterday, making history by selecting the first black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role black voters will play in his bid to defeat President
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Level 2 lockdown: Eight things that are 'highly unlikely' to change this week
As fun as it is thinking about possible lockdown changes this week, there are still some things that will remain out of reach - even if we go to Level 2.
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Alcohol ban: Dlamini-Zuma continues to argue the case for prohibition
The alcohol ban is, apparently, on its last legs. But that hasn't stopped Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma from defending her decision in court.
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DA file Ipid complaint after police clash with PRASA security guards
Five people were left hospitalised and 20 seriously injured after Prasa security guards clashed with police in Braamfontein, Gauteng, on Tuesday.
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Mnangagwa spoils soldiers, police
BY MOSES MATENGA PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to continue improving security forces’ working conditions in “recognition of the role and sacrifices” they have made “in the conduct of their duties”. In his Defence Forces Day speech in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa warned the opposition
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Minnesota’s Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger - DefenderNetwork.com
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity, the latest in a string of victories by a new generation of emboldened progressive lawmakers. Omar, seeking her second term in
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SA lawyers chastise Mnangagwa over rights abuses
By Moses Matenga A SOUTH AFRICAN group of lawyers yesterday added its voice to the growing chorus of alarm on human rights abuses by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration, chastising the Zanu PF leader for rising abuse under the guise of COVID-19 lockdown. In a statement, the Johannesburg
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Prosecutors charge 3 with threatening women in R. Kelly case - Black News Channel
By Jim Mustian Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men accused of threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse, including one man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle in Florida. A longtime friend of
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Karoi clinic shut over COVID-19 death
BY NHAU MANGIRAZI CHIKANGWE Clinic has been shut down, while Karoi District Hospital mortuary attendant and two guards went into self-isolation following the death of a local businessperson who tested positive to COVID-19 on Wednesday last week. Amos Gava, who fell sick on Sunday last week, was
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Possibility of serial killer in KZN remains as fifth woman’s body found
Another woman's body was found in the Mthwalume area in KZN on Wednesday. Police cannot rule out the possibility of a serial killer.
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Why Birmingham City Schools Moved Start Date to Sept. 8 from Aug. 24
By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times  Students in Birmingham City Schools will begin the 2020-21 academic year on Tuesday, September 8, the day after Labor Day, instead of the previously planned August 24, school officials announced this week. The Birmingham Board of Education approved the change
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Rowley claims victory in T&T election; Opposition parties file recount requests
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) - Six defeated candidates in Monday's general election have filed requests for a recount of the votes cast further delaying the official announcement of the elections by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).On Monday night, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said
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City of Milwaukee Announces $15 Million in CARES Act Funding for Rent Support and Assistance - Milwaukee Community Journal
MILWAUKEE— Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Wisconsin in early March, the City of Milwaukee has been actively working to keep Milwaukee families housed. On July 30, 2020, the City of Milwaukee announced an allocation of an additional $15 million in CARES Act funding for rent support and assistance
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UIF fraud: Another company accused of abusing COVID-19 funds
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Jurnee Smollett Reveals That She’s Been Sexually Harassed on Almost Every Set Since Age 12 - The New York Beacon
Actress and activistJurnee Smollett’s career in Hollywood has spanned more than three decades. The star made her first television appearance in a commercial at just 10 months old. However, despite her longevity, the actress still found herself dealing with the dark hardships of the
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