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#BTSpeakingOut – Let’s get real, please - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today Inc. by Patrick Gittens I wonder why your newspaper or The Nation often seeks to get political opinions on the Democratic Labour Party from the likes of
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Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Taylor calls for an African industrial revolution
Kingsley Ighobor: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 May 2021: Jewel Cianeh Taylor is one of few women in top political leadership positions in Africa. In this interview with Africa Renewal’s Kingsley Ighobor, she discusses Liberia’s COVID-19 response, post-pandemic priorities, women’s empowerment in
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Police files: Man bust with almost R2 million in luggage
The man who was travelling to Dubai from Cape Town International Airport was stopped in his tracks when police found US dollars in his bags.
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Child kidnapping being used as warfare tactic in Mozambique, aid groups say | News24
Armed groups in Mozambique are increasingly kidnapping children as a warfare tactic, putting victims at risk of sexual violence, early marriage and being used as fighters in the country's worsening conflict, aid groups said on Wednesday.
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Apollo Launches Apollo HBCUNet, career portal designed for HBCU students and alumni | The Atlanta Voice
Tuesday, Apollo Global Management announced the launch of Apollo HBCUNet, a new platform powered by CareerBuilder that aims to connect students and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with career opportunities at Apollo and across its private equity funds’ portfolio
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E-Cigarette: Kenya’s ban of oral nicotine increased smoking-survey
Most smokers considered pouches safer and a healthier alternative to cigarettes.
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Don’t rule out online voting - Barbados Today
Fabian Jones, one of the challengers to Akanni McDowall for the presidency of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) in the upcoming elections, has accused the union president of not looking out for the best interests of members. Jones, who lost to McDowall by 62 votes in the 2019
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Trinidad records six COVID deaths in 24 hours - Stabroek News
(Trinidad Guardian) T&T yesterday recorded its second deadliest day since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with six deaths in 24 hours. The article Trinidad records six COVID deaths in 24 hours appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Rwanda: Food Rations for Refugees in Rwanda Slashed
[New Times] The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have started rolling out a new mechanism in Rwanda to prioritise general food assistance to the most vulnerable refugees.
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Uganda Short of Staff to Run Icus, Experts Warn
[Monitor] Up to 75 per cent of specialists are lacking in hospitals, and some designated Covid-19 treatment centres do not have intensive care units (ICU), health experts have warned.
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Uganda: Covid-19 Shocks Push Banks Into Emergency Borrowing
[Monitor] Money borrowed by commercial banks from Bank of Uganda (BoU) to shore up operations and shortages caused by Covid-19, has increased by Shs45b in the quarter ended April, according to details from the Central Bank.
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Americans' familiarity with Juneteenth still limited - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… . The picture looked different among African-American respondents, where 37 per cent … only 18 per cent of African-Americans - said that they were …
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Nigeria: Beer, Beverage Makers Generate Nigeria's Highest Company Tax - NBS
[Premium Times] The government generated N392.77 billion in the first quarter.
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Uganda: Govt to Construct Factory for School Pads
[Monitor] Education minister Janet Museveni has said government is considering setting up a factory to manufacture and supply sanitary towels to all schools as a means to support the girl-child through school.
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Nigeria: Price of Bread May Increase By 30% in Abuja - Bakers
[Premium Times] Bakers lament high cost of raw materials for bread production
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Africa's Agenda for Children - Progress, but Still a Long Way to Go
[The Conversation Africa] A new report has been released that assesses the progress made in the implementation of Africa's Agenda for Children 2040 (Agenda 2040).
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Tanzania: Govt Hints On Special Taxes for Small Scale Miners
[Daily News] THE government on Thursday proposed to introduce special modalities of taxing individuals engaging in small mining operations, whose annual turnover does not exceed 100m/- per year.
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Mozambique: Employers Want Continued Wage Freeze
[AIM] Maputo -- The Confederation of Mozambican Business Associations (CTA) on Wednesday said there should be no rise in the minimum wages, because of the negative consequences of the restrictive measures imposed to halt the spread of the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
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Uganda: Only 1 Million Ugandans Are Paying Taxes, Says Ura
[Monitor] Uganda Revenue Authority statistics reveal that only one million people in Uganda are paying taxes despite the large population engaged in economic activities.
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Non-communicable diseases put a strain on GDP - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Non-communicable diseases. Lifestyle diseases. Co-morbidities. These aren’t just words; covid19 has put these serious, sometimes deadly issues on the front burner. Epidemiologist Dr Avery Hinds recently confirmed that hypertension and diabetes are the most common co-morbidities observed in peopl
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Uganda: Why Is Govt Borrowing?
[Monitor] The government will continue borrowing to bankroll what a minister says are flagship projects essential to spur the growth of Uganda's economy, presently hamstrung by Covid-19 disruptions, potentially worsening the debt situation.
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Tanzania: Weekly Turnover Drops Significantly, Indices Gain
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Halle Berry Talks Being Name-Dropped In Songs: I'm 'Flattered' I'm Still Remembered
The Oscar winner recently resurfaced an interview where she discussed her reaction to hearing her name referenced in songs.
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Mozambique: Three More Covid-19 Deaths and 24 New Cases
[AIM] Maputo -- After three days in which no deaths from the Covid-19 respiratory disease were registered, the Mozambican health authorities reported on Friday that three people had fallen victim to the disease in the previous 24 hours.
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Wedding bells!
Weeks after ratcheting up pressure on the Government about perceived inequity in the domestic wedding market, planners on Tuesday welcomed the more than tripling of attendance quotas for June, a traditional high-traffic month for nuptials. Prime...
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Human smuggling suspected after juveniles found at Skeldon hotel - Stabroek News
Police found ten juveniles claiming to be Haitians at a hotel in Skeldon, in Region Six last Thursday, prompting the government to alert international agencies that deal with human trafficking and to impose immigration
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Africa: Govt - AfCTA to Boost Africa's Exports By U.S.$560 Billion
[This Day] When fully operational, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement will boost exports in the continent by at least $560 billion, the federal government has said.
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Kenya: Equity Goes Green, Plants 7,000 Trees at UON Campuses
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Equity Group Foundation and Kenya Forest Service have today joined University of Nairobi in their annual tree planting exercise at a drive to plant 7,000 trees at various campuses as they enhance efforts to mitigate against adverse effects of climate change.
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Childhood immunisations at Brandford Taitt on Saturday - Barbados Today
The Branford Taitt Polyclinic, at Black Rock, St. Michael, will open on Saturday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to bring children within the catchment area up to date with their immunisations.  Senior Health Sister, Julyette Serrano, said parents may bring children from two months old and
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Tanzania: National Milk Production Set to Increase
[Daily News] MILK production in the country is set to increase in the near future following measures being taken to promote supply of high-quality inputs and artificial insemination to smallholder dairy farmers.
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