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A call is being made for more “aggressive” financing options and for urgent action on the part of small island developing states (SIDS) to help mitigate the risks associated with natural hazards. Joining the call on Friday for countries to do what was in their power to address the situation and “ensure there is a […]
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The president also stressed the importance of keeping the economy open after months of stifling movement restrictions.
He urged citizens not to drop their guard and continue adhering to the health rules, such as wearing face masks and respecting curfew times.
South Africa has recorded just over 800,000 coronavirus infections - more than a third of the cases reported across the African continent - and over 20,000 deaths.
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MINISTER of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton on Tuesday tabled in Parliament the Tobacco Control Bill, the acceptance into law of which is to help address the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affecting Jamaica.
By Victor Omondi A former White House employee who served 11 presidents has succumbed to Coronavirus. Wilson Roosevelt Jerman died at the age of 91. His granddaughter confirmed the death on Thursday. Jerman is one of the longest-serving employees of White House, who was remembered fondly by former U.S. President, George W. Bush and former […]
[Parliament of South Africa] Speaker of the National Assembly Ms Thandi Modise has received a letter from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) asking for a postponement of the Motion of No Confidence in the President scheduled for consideration by the House this afternoon. The Motion was sponsored by the party's President Mr Vuyolwethu Zungula.
ZANU PF acting spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa (pictured) yesterday took praise-singing to a new level, describing President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country’s own Mbuya Nehanda, an ancient ancestral spirit from the 19th century considered holy and powerful in local lore. BY BLESSED MHLANGA Mnangagwa’s government is constructing a giant stature of Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana, a spirit medium also known as Mbuya Nehanda at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Julius Nyerere Way in the capital Harare. Charwe, who was among the leaders of the First Chimurenga war against colonisation in the 19th century, was hanged around March 1898. Addressing a weekly Zanu PF Press briefing, Chinamasa said while in the past former colonial masters, Britain, beheaded revolutionaries, they had turned to social media attacks in modern-day to “discredit icons like Mnangagwa” who were working for economic emancipation. He said social media attacks on Mnangagwa and his family were equal to the attacks faced by the likes of Mbuya Nehanda and Sekuru Kaguvi during the early resistance to colonialism. “Allow me to draw parallels between, on one hand the public beheading of Mbuya Nehanda, Sekuru Kagivi, Chief Mashayamombe, Mutekedza Chiwashira and other anti-colonial resistance fighters,” Chinamasa said. “On the other hand, the imposition of illegal sanctions by the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, white Commonwealth countries, Australia, Canada and New Zealand accompanied by the orchestrated social media onslaught targeting President Mnangagwa and his family.” He added: “It is to intimidate our leader with the intention to cow the general population into submission and subjugation. “The enemy goes after the scalp of our leader first and they hope that once he has fallen and is discredited the country’s resources will be ready for the picking and neo-colonial exploitation.” Chinamasa said Mnangagwa was the glue holding the country together and that Western countries were aware of this and, therefore, want him to fall. Zanu PF is preparing to erect Mbuya Nehanda's statue at a venue Mnangagwa claimed was where she would drink water and rest. Mbuya Nehanda was allegedly beheaded by the British imperialists for leading resistance against white settler rule. Chinamasa said the humiliation suffered by Nehanda, was the same as that being visited upon Mnangagwa through relentless social media demonisation sponsored by Western countries. “Sanctions against Zimbabwe and the orchestrated social media attacks against our President and First Family are the modern-day equivalents of public beheading and lynching in colonial times,” Chinamasa said. Chinamasa called on the nation to back Mnangagwa against the white colonialists as the party prepares for the 2023 general elections. “Zanu PF exhorts the population to remain steadfast and resilient and to continue marching solidly behind our President along the path that will lead us to the attainment of Vision 2030 to become an upper-middle income economy,” he said. This was not the first tim
(Reuters) - England’s Dawid Malan has notched up the highest-ever rating for a batsman in the men’s Twenty20 International rankings after topping the scoring charts against South Africa, the International Cricket Council said yesterday.
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BLACK HEALTHCARE professionals are backing a major new campaign urging anyone concerned about cancer to...
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s motion of no confidence vote hangs in the balance as the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has approached the High Court in Cape Town to compel Parliamentary Speaker Thandi Modise to conduct it via secret ballot
CANBERRA, (Reuters) - India all-rounder Hardik Pandya scored his highest one-day international score of 92 to set up a thrilling 13-run win for his team against Australia in the third match at the Manuka Oval yesterday and avoid a clean sweep in the series.
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In a recent Instagram Live, a woman named Latisha, the ex of popular Caribbean comedian Majah Hype accused him of being physically abusive during their relationship.
A watch and ring are giving the military advance warning of potential coronavirus infections. The wearable devices from Garmin and Oura, with the help of an algorithm from Philips Healthcare, are alerting troops if they’re going to get sick in the next day or so. The system — developed by Philips, the Defense Innovation Unit […]
The Western Cape health department says the Garden Route's Covid-19 second wave is exceeding its first peak, while active cases across the province increase.
The coronavirus pandemic killed more than 2,800 people Wednesday and is pushing hospital systems and employees to the brink
The Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department, Alejandro Werner, will join two CARICOM prime ministers in discussing strategies for re-positioning the economies of regional countries.
President-Elect Joe Biden Makes Cabinet Appointments NNPA NEWSWIIRE — Alejandro Mayorkas, a former Deputy Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, will become the first Latino and immigrant nominated to serve as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President-Elect Joe Biden has continued to fill […]
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A ZIMBABWE Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA 2020) survey has shown that Zimbabwe is making good progress towards achieving HIV epidemic control by 2030. BY SHARON SIBINDI The report was released on Tuesday when the country joined the global community in commemorating World Aids Day. ZIMPHIA 2020 found that 86.8 % of adults living with HIV were aware of their status and of those aware of their status, 97% were on anti-retroviral treatment. In a statement, ZIMPHIA 2020 said among those on treatment, 90,3% achieved viral load suppression. “According to the survey, the rate of annual new HIV infections among adults in Zimbabwe is 0,38% (0,54% among women and 0,20% among men) or approximately 31 000 persons over a year. “The prevalence of HIV among adults was 12,9%, which corresponds to approximately 1,23 million adults in Zimbabwe living with HIV in 2020,” the statement read. ZIMPHIA said the survey found that HIV prevalence was higher among women than men, constituting 15,3% in men as compared to 10,2 % in women. The survey was led by the government of Zimbabwe through the Health ministry and conducted between November 2019 and March 2020. The US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR), technical assistance from and in partnership with the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported the survey implemented by ICAP at Columbia University and national institutions. Health secretary Air Commodore Jasper Chimedza said the ZIMPHIA 2020 findings demonstrated how Zimbabwe’s national HIV policies and programmes had contributed to increased access to treatment and viral load suppression among adults living with HIV. “This survey has helped us understand where we have made great progress and which areas we need to focus on in the future. With these data, we can strengthen our programmes on HIV prevention, including testing, especially for young men and women,” he said. CDC Zimbabwe country director Michael Melchior said the results of the ZIMPHIA 2020 survey were encouraging and demonstrated remarkable progress towards the global goal to control the HIV epidemic. “Over 90% of people on life-saving anti-retroviral treatment in Zimbabwe are virally suppressed, which keeps them healthy and effectively eliminates the possibility of sexually transmitting HIV to their partners,” he said. ICAP in Zimbabwe country director Godfrey Musuka said the survey showed that ongoing prevention efforts should focus on young men and women. “This survey provides critical insights into accomplishments based on the strategic hard work over the last five years, such as in anti-retroviral therapy uptake and viral load suppression.” Follow Sharon on Twitter @SibindiSharon
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, also known as rapper Cardi B, has just been named Billboard magazine's 2020 Woman of the Year.
Fills out Staff with Women of Color; Black Men Nominated for Key Posts (NNPA) - It isn’t often a politician running for office keeps his campaign promise. Since defeating Donald Trump, Joe Biden has so far lived up to his promise of a diverse senior staff and cabinet. The Democrat, who openly has recognized the […]
Following the reveal of the year's top music and podcasts on the service, today Spotify announced a more personal experience for users around the globe. This year's wrapped experience will deliver the insights on artists, songs, genres, and podcasts that you enjoyed throughout the year in a new stories-like feature.
