5 important things happening in South Africa today

If you get mingled up in the criminality of illegal cigarettes, the law must take its course, says Dlamini-Zuma; the Eastern Cape is facing a massive coronovirus problem; and the tourism industry is on its knees, lobbying government to open up at level 3.

Blast furnace workers produce hot metal amid pandemic

Even in the difficult times of the Covid-19 epidemic, there has been no let down in the spirit & enthusiasm of BSL blast furnace personnel. This team, which plays an important role in making hot metal in the steel production process is still playing crucial role in production by taking care of

ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

The online classes will begin from June 1. The CS Executive exam will now be held on July 17

‘I stand by my words’ – Defiant Mornah after CID invitation

PNC National Chairman Bernard Mornah has refused to back down on his alleged threats to resist plans by the Electoral Commission to create a new electoral roll for the December polls.

[People Talk] COVID-19: Should FG reopen churches, mosques? (2)

"If FG can open markets and ease lockdown, why can’t they open churches? Is FG telling us the crowd of churches and mosque."

Royal Malaysian Navy to look into expanding base in Sabah east coast

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is looking into the expansion of its base to accommodate the asset requirements of RMN especially in the east coast of Sabah. RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany however said the matter is still at discussion stage with the Sabah...

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.

DRDO Is Recruiting Engineers & Postgraduates: Check How to Apply For 167 Jobs

All the candidates will be selected through GATE and NET scores. The closing date for DRDO job applications is 10 July 2020

McGahon believes €10m funding can support tourism in Louth post Covid-19 - Talk of the Town

Local Senator John McGahon has said €10 million in funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for 2020 will support tourism and community wellbeing in Louth post COVID-19 recovery. The Fine Gael representative said in a statement that the scheme provides funding for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas...Read More→

DC Appeals Court Dumps Lawsuit Claiming Multiple Tech Companies Are Engaged In An Anti-Conservative Conspiracy

Early last year, a federal court dumped a lawsuit filed by alt-right figureheads Laura Loomer and Freedom Watch (Larry Klayman's...

F1 teams may bring a maximum of 80 people to the tracks

Because of the pandemic, teams with significantly fewer personnel will be present on the tracks, in order to limit the chance of spread as much as possible. The FIA has now determined how many men each team is allowed to bring and there are fewer than before. The paddock will therefore be a quiet environment for the coming season.

City of San Miguel de Allende enters 'Phase 0' of reactivation

NY - San Miguel de Allende, a city known as the "Heart of Mexico" and located in the Bajio region, will enter Phase 0 of its Covid-19 Reactivation plan - activation of the local economy for the local residents - starting June 1. During this initial phase of the plan, San Miguel will see most of the business infrastructure that affects local residents reopen, including restaurants, shopping centers, markets, public transportation, offices and more. At this point, hotels, bars, cantinas, clubs,

Gov't issues tough guidelines for public transpot

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Emission Reduction Credits

An appeals court in California reversed a determination that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Hearing Board applied the wrong standard of review when it upheld a calculation awarding Valero fewer emission reduction credits than it had anticipated after upgrading a refinery. 

MPIC aid to help fight Covid-19 hits P348 Million

Infra conglomerate shows compassion via “Tulong-Kapatid”  Makati, Philippines, 26th May 2020 - Donations of key anti-Covid 19 goods and initiatives, namely, food, water, medicines and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its subsidiaries, reached P348 million this week. 

J&K gears up to rollout Padhna Likhna Abhiyan to educate adults

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has launched a new centrally sponsored scheme, Padhna Likhna Abhiyan to impart education to elderly

$7.6m fund for city events and initiatives after lockdown

Press Release – Wellington City Council The Wellington City Council has adopted a framework to manage the new Tipu Toa: Build back better City Recovery Fund. The Fund was established at the Council meeting of 9 April as part of the Pandemic Response Plan. Its purpose is to support initiatives that will contribute to Wellington’s post Covid-19 economic recovery.

Central Otago council axes two iSites

The axe has fallen on two Central Otago iSites and seven jobs as the district's council grapples with cutting costs in the wake of Covid-19. One job...

Comment: Cooper’s ‘damsel in distress’ act has sorry history

The claim that white women needed protection has been used to justify lynchings and bigoted laws.

Support regional production and trade of essential supplies- CBC Chairperson

In light of the various disruptions to business and supply chains across the region due to COVID-19, it is crucial that we support regional production and trade of essential supplies such as masks and sanitizers; furthermore, address the challenges regarding air cargo logistics within COMESA, Marday Venkatasamy, the COMESA Business Council Chairperson has said. Venkatasamy, during the 14th meeting of the COMESA Business Council(CBC) Board of Directors, held virtually, called for strengthened growth and sustainability, considering the institution’s consolidated income of US$1,825,492 for the year and a surplus of US$510,395.00 at year-end. He reiterated the commitment of the private sector to ensure constant participation in the regional integration agenda and influence policy to the interests of businesses in COMESA. COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe  Kapwepwe, recognized the need for increased partnership between COMESA and the CBC in the fulfilment of the objectives of the COMESA Treaty to support private…

Authorities asked to provide relief: Guv

 Shillong: Governor Tathagata Roy on Thursday said the state government has asked the authorities to provide relief to people in the flood-affected districts of Garo Hills and Jaintia Hills."Carefully watching the flood situation in Meghalaya. G

Bernard Mornah's comments very ‘useless & treasonable’ - Atik Mohammed

PNC General Secretary, Atik Mohammed, has labelled recent comments by the party's Chairman, Bernard Mornah, as "useless and treasonable".

Mbombela residents up in arms about exorbitant increases in electricity bills

The fact that many are not receiving their full salaries, while others have not received salaries at all, adds to the pressure that many ratepayers are already experiencing.

Shameful

Dear Editor, It was disturbing that a cop in Uttarakhand allegedly tried to rape a woman at a quarantine centre. The Surajmal Institute located in Pulbhatta has been turned into a quarantine centre, where people coming to the area, are being asked to stay. Among the inmates of the quarantine centre is a newly-wed couple. Allegedly, the policeman went to the newly-wed couple's room located on the second floor. After reaching there, the accused grabbed the woman's hand and started taking her to a room located on the first floor. As per the police complaint, the accused was inebriated when the incident took place. However, it is an obvious misbehaviour of policeman. It is extremely condemnable, specially when it was committed by a person, who is responsible for safety of people. His misbehaviour not only stigmatized his family, but also defamed the group of security forces. Culprit must be punished. --M N Musaeed Jogeshwari Mumbai

Sathuppalli farmers told to grow sugarcane in large extent

Farmers in Sathupalli Assembly constituency were advised to cultivate sugarcane crop in large extent of land this Vanakalam season

CoCT urges Dlamini-Zuma to consider opening parks, beaches

Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato said that there'd been calls by residents to open recreational areas.

Aeroflot introduces changes to service procedures

MOSCOW - Aeroflot has introduced changes to its service procedures. These changes are being temporary introduced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are in line with sanitary and epidemiologic regulations issued in a resolution of Russia’s Chief Sanitary Physician as well as guidelines of the Federal Air Transport Agency and consumer watchdog Rospotrebnadzor. Passengers will be required to board the plane wearing facemasks and gloves and must wear them for the duration of the flight; Passengers must replace masks with

OPINION | Africa is not just who we are; it is also our politics

The idea that Africans are people who must be contained within what is circumscribed as a proper place or their natural habitat is revolting and deeply problematic, writes Divine Fuh.

State action on dams is good news, but more action needed

In response to the recent editorial (“State gains keener watch of dams to protect salmon,” The Herald, May 19,) the Herald editorial board is correct: This is an important new opportunity and a historic step to address the negative impacts of dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers. Scientists agree that hot water is killing cold-water fish. However, much more needs to be done.

Sircilla cops link drones with patrol cars

For the first time, drone cameras were linked with patrol cars to enhance enforcement and surveillance in the district. Acer, with the support of T-Hub, has taken up it as a pilot project in the district.

COVID-19 crisis management: Issues & concerns

DURING the course of our Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) and Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), Atty. Howard M. Calleja (legal luminary and PPCRV colleague) spoke on various Issues and Concerns relating to the management of this infectious disease. I spoke to Atty. Howie, and here are some of his significant insights which is worth sharing:

Missing Dundalk teen located safe and well - Talk of the Town

Maria Nicole, the 18-year-old who had been reported missing in Dundalk last week has been located safe and well. Concern was raised for Maria’s whereabouts last weekend after she had not returned home to her house in Oaklawns since being seen there on Friday morning. Thankfully Maria has now been found safe and sound according...Read More→

Three Motherwell hillwalkers rescued after getting lost up mountain

The walkers were also slapped with fines by Police Scotland once they were brought to safety from The Cobbler at the weekend.

$1.4m to help Queenstown workers who have lost jobs

The hard-hit Queenstown Lakes District has been given $1.4 million in Government funding to help redeploy workers who have lost their jobs because...

Netherlands using more renewable energy, mostly biomass

In 2019 the Netherlands' energy consumption from renewable sources grew by 16 percent compared to the year before. A total of 181 petajoules of the country's energy came from renewable sources. More

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

Zoo keeper left fighting for life in NSW

A zoo keeper in NSW is fighting for life after she was attacked by a lion. The 34-year-old has undergone an emergency blood transfusion. Emergency services were called to reports of an attack at Sh…

Reopening Schools: First look inside a school with partitions

Many parents are wondering how schools could look different if they reopen in the fall.

Peddapalli: Experts committee assesses locust movement

Experts committee constituted by the State government to monitor the movement of locust swarms held a meeting at the NTPC guest house on Friday.

7 pangolin smugglers held in S’pur

Forest officials busted a racket of pangolin (Bajrakapta) smugglers by arresting seven persons, including former Sarapanch Jadumani Patra (40) of Goudpada GP, at Redhakhole on Wednesday. The arrested were identified as Sushil Sethi, Laxman Sethi, Sriram Sabar, Sira Sabar, Khiju Sabar and Nepal

EC sacks Odike from IPAC Meeting

The founder of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai, was turned away from partaking in the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Wednesday.

Malta and Libya to create anti-migrant 'units'

Malta and Libya are to open anti-migration "coordination units" in each other's countries to help stop the 800,000 irregular migrants said to be in Libya from coming to Europe, Maltese prime minister Robert Abela said after meeting with Fayez al-Sarraj, t...

Eric Bloch estate insolvent: lawyer

A BULAWAYO lawyer has approached the High Court seeking a provisional order for liquidation of the estate of the late economist and former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) adviser Dr Eric Walter Bloch. Mr Pineas Madzivire of Joel Pincus, Konson and Wolhuter Legal Practitioners, filed an application at the Bulawayo High Court seeking an order declaring H & E Bloch and Company Chartered Accountants insolvent in terms of section 48 0f the Administration of Estates Act as read with Section 4 of the Insolvency Act. The estate has no immovable assets. However, there is $78 000 which is an inheritance from his wife Baileh Thelma Bloch who is also late.

N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday

The N.C. Transportation Museum opened to the public on Thursday with a new outdoor-only self-guided tour, the Transportation Trail.

Cypriot Cabinet approves bill on EastMed Pipeline

Cyprus' government has approved the bill on the EastMed pipeline project, the country’s Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis said in a statement.

Punjab Private Schools allowed to open Administrative Offices

All Private Schools of Punjab will be allowed to open their Administrative Offices on Monday & Tuesday of each week in June 2020 with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

UP: Yogi Govt To Develop 800-KM Herbal Belt With Medicinal, Herbal Trees Along Both Sides Of The Road

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will develop 800 km roads as Herbal belt with medicinal and herbal trees along both sides of the road.

Venture Kapitalist Karen loses his lease after complaining that black men were in an office building gym

Tom Austin, AKA “Venture Kapitalist Karen,” had his office lease terminated after a video showed him calling the building manager to complain about a group of black men in the office gy…

Fast Train Varna-Sofia Derails, No Passenger Injured

The fast train № 2602 from Varna to Sofia derailed in the section between Levski and Pordim after a motorist made an attempt to go though railway level crossing when it was closed and crashed into the first carriage of the train. No passenger or train staff have been injured.

PPP's General Secretary writes: 10 NDC lies against Electoral Commission of Ghana

1. Voter Suppression

Traders clarify on broomstick procurement

 SHILLONG: Meghalaya Brooms and Tezpatta Traders Association has informed that they did not stop the procurement of broomsticks from farmers/producers at the Mawiong Regulated Market at any point of time due to unavoidable circumstances arising

Address challenges of PWDs – Group tells EC

A group of persons with disability has raised red flags over the “persistent stance” of the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register ahead of the 2020 general elections.

Political Biases in Academia

A list of mostly peer-reviewed articles and academic books and chapters addressing the problem of political bias in academia.

Moses Kuria Takes on Kanini Kega as Ethiopian Imports Hurt Farmers

The issue was raised in a local radio station this morning and his constituents called me to have it...

Govt employees asked to donate one-day salary

SHILLONG: After the state government restored the deferment of salary for May, the Meghalaya State Government Employees Federation, has urged its members to contribute one-day salary to help the government in the fight against COVID-19.Earlier, the F

Tulip Time Festival needs to raise $1M after pandemic losses

The Tulip Time Festival in western Michigan needs to raise $1 million to stem losses from this year's canceled event due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Olu Kosoko's large heart - The Nation Nigeria

Prince Olu Kosoko, a Principal Consultant of Alpha Gravida Consulting Limited, is an expert in brand management and destination branding....

Tsenengamu seek police clearance to protest

Godfrey Tsenengamu, the leader of the newly-established Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe, yesterday wrote to police seeking clearance to protest at t...

EC wants to rig election 2020 to keep Akufo-Addo in power - Victor Smith

Ghana's Former Ambassador to the UK, Victor Smith, has said the obstinate nature of the NPP government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Electoral Commission (EC) to go on with the compilation of a new voters' register is simply to rig the 2020 elections.

Two more positive cases in Mandya

Two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Mandya district on Friday, taking the district’s total figure to 257.The new patients, P-2548 and P-2549, a 10-year-old boy and a 50-year-old

Andhra govt releases funds to Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru of Krishna district

The government of Andhra Pradesh headed by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has reportedly sanctioned Rs. 93,46,782 / - for the development of the Zilla Parishad School in Nidamanuru village of...

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MANUU extends last date for online applications to June 10

Online applications for entrance based regular courses of Maulana Azad National Urdu University are open till June 10.

Drop power privatisation plan: Puducherry MP

N. Gokulakrishnan says Centre’s move will affect farmers and the poor

N. Korea slams US over cybercrime accusation

North Korea on Friday lashed out at the United States for issuing an advisory last month over the communist regime's cyber threats. "To put it clearly, our state has nothing to do at all with what is claimed by the US to be a cyber threat," Pyongyang's foreign ministry said in an English statement on its website. "The US should be clearly aware that worthless and worn-out plots and fabrications inve...

EC ignored us when we attended the IPAC meeting – Ako Gunn

Deputy Communication Director of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ako Gunn has said the Electoral Commission (EC) did not attend to them when they went for the IPAC meeting on Wednesday.

Tracking for Ads

The state of Arizona sued Google on Thursday, claiming the tech giant takes users’ location data and “exploits it for its lucrative advertising business,” according to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

Chamisa replaces Mwonzora, Komichi

OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday made several changes within his executive and replaced Douglas Mwonzora, Morgen Komichi and Elias Mudzur...

Nongpoh lad rescues cubs

Nongpoh: In a commendable job, a young boy hailing from Nongjri Village in Ri Bhoi District rescued five cubs of Small Indian Civet from a nearby forest on May 26.Narrating the story of the rescue, 15-year-old Lumlang Thangkhiew said that on May 26 a

Telangana focused on holistic women empowerment: Jayesh Ranjan

 Women’s empowerment needs a full-360 degree approach that starts from school and guides them through their work life.

School districts struggle with student food insecurity

SACRAMENTO – (INT) - Food insecurity—either concerns around having enough food or outright hunger—has increased sharply across California. Nationally, among children age 12 and under, the rate is up 14 points—from about 3% in 2018 to 17% in April 2020. During the ongoing COVID-19 school closures, even large districts appear to be serving fewer free and low-cost meals than before the pandemic, while rural or small districts face their own challenges in reaching students. Typically about 3.7 million California students, or 60%, qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a number that likely shot up under shelter-in-place orders. When classes are in session, these students may receive most of their food at school. Since schools closed in March, districts have set up more than 4,700 grab-and-go sites to continue providing meals to students, the Public Policy Institute of California found. Many districts provide meals to everyone under the age of 18. San Diego Unified is distributing one extra breakfast and lunch to…

Pentecost, All Nations University receive presidential charters

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, 28th May, 2020, presented presidential charters to the Pentecost University College, Accra, and All Nations University College, Koforidua, at a ceremony at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency.

Multi-use trail touted for E&N line

Developing a multi-use trail along the length of the old E&N corridor would benefit cycling commuters, boost tourism and small business and cost far less than reviving a defunct rail service, . . .

Elephant poachers arrested at Vamboi

Elephants form part of the endangered species in Ghana, despite several efforts by the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission to protect these animals, activities of poachers continue to prevail in some parts of the country.

Swedish banks join forces to fight money laundering

The five largest banks in Sweden have teamed up with the country's police to launch an anti-money laundering initiative.

Will Zimbocash Succeed Where Others Failed As Alternative Currency?

Zimbabwe’s crypto community got lit up when it was reported that Zimbocash, a local cryptocurrency was listed on Bithumb. Whether Zimbocash will suceed.

Vulnerable Workers World Suffering

Millions who were already struggling to get by on the economic margins have had their lives made even harder by pandemic lockdowns, layoffs and the loss of a chance to earn from a day's work.VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.

Body calls for proper medical care at quarantine centres

GUWAHATI: Sur U Paidbah Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep (SUPH), a local organisation of Meghalaya, has requested the state government to ensure proper medical attendance to people at the quarantine centres.Referring to an incident at Mawryngkneng last Monday wh

Defence Force To Fire 21-gun Salutes In Wellington To Mark Royal Occasions

New Zealand Army personnel will fire 21-gun salutes in Wellington at midday on 1, 2 and 10 June.

US: more than 40m job losses due to coronavirus

The number of Americans who lost their jobs in the past 10 weeks soared to more than 40 million, with unemployment claims continuing to rise, the Guardian writes. Earlier this month, department of labor reported that more than 20 million Americans lost th...

Okudzeto Ablakwa sends 'MoMo' to 659 private school staff in constituency

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided some relief to 659 teaching and non-teaching staff of 45 private schools and 89 volunteer teachers in public basic schools who are not on government payroll.

[VIDEO] COVID-19: Lagos commuters cry out over outrageous bus fare hike

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Class opening

VARIOUS quarters support the view that if the country’s public schools are allowed to open as scheduled, the government ought to ensure the health, safety and welfare of students and teachers.

Coronavirus Briefs: Red Cross volunteers step up

The Namibia Red Cross Society currently has 230 volunteers who have been trained on both Covid-19 prevention measures and psychological support. These volunteers are involved in risk communication

A message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios on National Reconciliation Week

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, has issued a message for National Reconciliation Week, which you can read

Committees on tourism put transformation high on the agenda of the South African tourism

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - The Portfolio Committee on Tourism and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour  received a briefing from the South African Tourism (SAT) on their five-year strategic and annual performance plans.   The report was well received as the committees were reassured by SAT that the target of 21 million tourist arrivals will be met by 2030. The committees welcomed the assurance to achieve that target after COVID-19 as

CS Kagwe: First Born Son's Plum Job at the African Union

CS Mutahi Kagwe's eldest son has followed in the father's footsteps as his brilliant career portray a man who has...

Students in Bunyangabu decry low accessibility to learning materials

Bunyangabu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students in Bunyangabu district have failed to access learning materials being distributed by the Ministry of Education. The materials were distributed by the Ministry of Education and Sports to maintain learning even as schools remain closed as a result of coronavirus disease – COVID-19. Moses Sunday Rubalema, the Bunyangabu District …

Now, SIs can file COVID cases

 Shillong: The state government has allowed sub-inspectors to file complaint under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, besides the Deputy Superintendent of Police.The order from the Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Political Department,

Ghanaian landlords threatening health workers with ejection over virus fears

Landlords at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District are threatening to eject health workers from their houses for fear of being infected with the deadly Coronavirus.

Bulgaria Lifts 14-Day Quarantine, It Remains for 8 Countries Only

"We are removing the 14-day quarantine from 1st of June for the arriving Bulgarian and foreign citizens from the European Union, including Serbia and Northern Macedonia. However, for the eight countries in Europe with the highest number of COVID-19 patients, the imposition of a 14-day quarantine will remain, explained Assoc.

EU agency: tracing apps must respect fundamental rights

A report on Thursday by the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) urges EU governments to respect fundamental rights when using contact-tracing apps to curb the spread of the coronavirus. It also calls for open-source solutions to enhance transparency and confi...

Supreme Ventures, PSOJ team up to assist Gregory Park residents

SUPREME VENTURES Group (SVG) Executive Chairman Gary Peart led a team through the streets of Gregory Park, St Catherine, as part of COVID-19 relief efforts orchestrated by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) to support struggling...

Virus forces transfer of Chino prison inmates

CHINO – (INT) – Officials at the California Institute for Men (CIM) are preparing to transfer more than 600 inmates to other state prisons in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. None of the CIM prisoners to be transferred have tested positive to the virus and will be sent to lock-ups where there have been no coronavirus cases. Nine CIM inmates have died. o There are 923 incarcerated persons with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. o There are currently 130 active CDCR/CCHCS employee COVID-19 cases statewide (272 cumulative; 142 returned to work).

Octogenarian stays hungry with mentally-challanged son, daughter

At the twilight of age, when parents want their children would take care of them, an octogenarian person, here, was forced to shoulder the burden of his family members as his two children were insane. Nrusingha Charan Behera of Ekalapur village under Kansar BadadaunduaGP of Mahakalapada

COVID-19 positive cases cross 1000 mark in Assam

GUWAHATI : With detection of 89 new cases of COVID-19 positive cases including 30 in Kamrup, 17 in Tinsukia, 14 in Guwahati, 14 in Dhubri, 10 in Cachar and four in Dhemaji, the number of cases in Assam has increased to 1024 at 9.40 tonight.

IIT BBS serves stranded migrants

The IIT Bhubaneswar upon the initiative of Director, IIT Bhubaneswar Prof RV Raja Kumar, served 1,008 packets of cooked and packed food to stranded migrant workers. Besides, water bottles were provided by the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)of the Ministry of HRD. This apart, 2022 migrant workers

Chamisa Accused Of Marginalizing Ndebele People With Latest Party Appointments

Chamisa Accused Of Marginalizing Ndebeles With Latest Appointments. MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has made several changes in the party’s structures

Petey the Gargoyle returned to Nanaimo home

Petey the gargoyle is back on his perch at a Nanaimo home. The 45-kilogram concrete figure had been taken overnight Wednesday from his spot on the corner of a deck on Nicol Street. Nanaimo RCMP. . .

P1.3M shabu seized from Nigerian, 3 Pinoys in Bacoor

CALABARZON policemen yesterday arrested a Nigerian national and his three Filipino cohorts after they conspired to sell an estimated P1.3 million worth of shabu to an undercover officer in Bacoor City, Cavite, Police Regional Office 4-A director, Brigadier General Vicente D. Danao Jr. said.

Dinkel’s colours shine through on ERC The Stage

Dominik Dinkel used his appearance on Wednesday’s latest instalment of ERC The Stage to show a graphic design of how his ŠKODA Fabia R5 will look when he mounts his first FIA European Rally Championship campaign.

CACOVID’s hospital equipment for Nasarawa, Gombe

Governments of Nasarawa and Gombe States have inaugurated three new isolation centres  equipped by the Private Sector-led ...

Poland: NBP surprising cut leaves room for the zloty to weaken – TDS

The NBP has again surprised the consensus by cutting rates by 40bps to 0.1%, economists at TD Securities apprise. EUR/PLN trades at 4.4563 after risin

As nadaswaram and thavil fall silent, artistes find themselves in dire straits

M. Neelakantan remembers a time not too long ago, when there weren’t enough nadaswaram and thavil musicians available to render the ‘mangala isai’ at weddings and temple festivals.“With just around 50

Rene Hospital distributes anti-Covid materials to cops

Rene Hospital, one of the leading hospitals in Karimangar, supplied anti-Covid material to Ramagundam commissionerate police.

Oklahoma County marriage, divorce records for May 29, 2020

MARRIAGES Brenda Ann Allen and Charles Darren Harrison Kalli McKee Knox and Nicholas James Rohleder Alexandra Marie Wileman and Troy Landon Hutchens Caitlin Heather Sauer and Cody Russell Kellogg Nancy R.

Far Too Close by Shrushti Dhoke wins Nagpur Police’s “Digital Short Film Fest”

Nagpur: Under an innovative scheme to involve the public in spreading wider awareness about measures to be taken to counter novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), Nagpur Police had organised a film festival for Nagpurians, seeking entries for the best “Digital Short Film On Social Distancing” to ward off COVID-19 from May 16 to May 22. The […]

Five Corps Members To Repeat Service Year In Ondo State

Akpabio said the two categories of offenders committed violations, which included failure to report for service after documentation, absenteeism, truancy at places of primary assignments and dereliction of duty.

Final speech of the last Byzantine emperor: “Present your shield and sword descendants of Greeks”

Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Christendom during the Middle Ages, the seat of the Byzantine emperor and the centre of a predominately

Women empowerment foundation boosted

FINANCIAL services provider Alexander Forbes has for the second consecutive year pledged to support the Lidar Community Foundation in Windhoek with *N$72 000.

Man in critical condition after Police car crushes him

A 40-year-old man Salom Seshie is battling for his life after a Police Patrol car from Kasoa Division knocked him down.

Crystal-encrusted Lamborghini parked outside Glasgow Nando’s draws attention of cops

The driver of this swanky super car is used to catching the eye of passers-by but got more than he bargained for when he parked up in the middle of a pavement outside Nando's .

Outer Ring Road: Pop-up cycle lanes on ORR?

The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), which reports to the Urban Development Department of the State Government, is examining the possibility of creating pop-up cycle lane along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Central Silk Board and KR Puram.

St Bess ready to confront COVID-19, hurricane season

WESTERN BUREAU: DESPITE DECLARING itself as being in an advanced state of readiness as it relates to handling both COVID-19 and the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation says it will need additional funding to be...

Penalties imposed on shop owners in Hyderabad for not wearing masks

The Pedda Amberpet Municipal authorities imposed penalties on ten shop owners for not wearing masks.

Woman, 60, crushed dead by vehicle

A 60-year-old woman has died after she was crushed by a private vehicle at Abirem Market junction in the Birirm North District of the Eastern Region.

CORONAVIRUS LIVE: Your key updates on May 29

Keep up with the latest updates as the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact across the country. Reporters from across the DCT Media titles will keep you up to date with the latest closures, cancellations, health information and more.

Free distribution of nose masks will be waste of resources – Pius Hadzide

The Deputy Minister of Information, Pius Enan Hadzide has asserted that it will not be a sound decision by the government to distribute free face masks for the Ghanaian populace.

KCR's Chandi Yagam begins at Siddipet temple

As part of inauguration of one of the largest reservoirs Kondapochamma Sagar under Kaleshwaram Project, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is performing Chandi Yagam at the famous goddess...

Madhya Pradesh launches ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme for skilled workers

State is the first to devise such a work plan for those who returned, says CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Fulani man at Busunu arrested for inflicting cutlass wounds on farmer

A 25-year-old Fulani man Abdul Rahman Yahaya is in the grips of the Damongo Police for allegedly conspiring with his brother to inflict deep cutlass wounds the body of a 27-year-old farmer Mr Ibrahim Habib who is a resident of Sumpini near Busunu in West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

YSR Congress MLA and Sakshi Senior Journalist in Trouble

Notices were also given to 40 supporters of the party and two other journalists.

CT neighbourhood watches to help ensure lockdown compliance

Forty members were handed permits to assist in disaster risk management operations.

Daily Guide: Ghana will not burn

Ghana will not witness the kind of strife the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and her assigns are wishing for her.

No funds to pay green scheme workers

PETRUS Uugwanga, managing director of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (Agribusdev), on Tuesday said the agency cannot pay workers' overdue salaries at green schemes countrywide.

Bocaue's Mayor Joni passes away

Mayor Joni is the daughter of House Deputy Speaker Bro. Eddie Villanueva who is also the founder of JIL and a younger sister of Senator Joel Villanueva. Her husband is former Citizens Battle Against Corruption (Cibac) Rep. Sherwin Tugna.

Governor Waiguru, PS Kibicho Fight Over Recognition for County Projects [VIDEO]

PS Kibicho burst out into laughter after being sent to return Waiguru's dowry by...

Pandemic Voting

The League of Women Voters sued Alabama in Montgomery County Court for better access to mail-in voting during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday Briefing: Covid-19 and the trajectory of the Ramaphosa presidency

Fund managed by Latvian minister’s wife provides money to suspended Ventspils mayor’s mouthpiece Ventas Balss

The Social Integration Fund (SIF) managed by Zaiga Pūce, who is the wife of Latvian Environment Protection and Regional Development Minister (VARAM) Juris Pūce, has allocated financial support to reduce negative consequences from COVID-19 to the so-called Aivars Lembergs’ controlled newspaper Ventspils Balss.

Six districts in UE restricted from fertilizer distribution this year

Six districts in the Upper East Region have been restrained from dealing with sales and distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers due to incessant reported cases of smuggling.

Audacity is necessary in Ecuador

In Ecuador the time has come to undertake audacious changes, collectively, amid grief, uncertainty and fear brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore: Extra measures to support the economy – UOB

Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan gives his views on the recently announced extra stimulus measures to support the economy in Singapore. Key Quotes

Bulgaia's PM: Entirely New Bilding for a National Children's Hospital Will Be Build

An entirely new building for a national children's hospital will be built, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said. The unfinished building, which began construction more than 40 years ago, will be demolished.

Employers say the interpretation of state of emergency regulations a threat to businesses

-Senior Council Raymond Heathcote arguing on behalf of the group of employers says there's no doubt that President Hage Geingob declared the COVID-19 State of Emergency with good intentions but was ill-advised ending up making irrational decisions.

Cannabis Farming

A federal court in Washington dismissed a cannabis farming business’ claims against Chelan County relating to its moratorium on siting new cannabis businesses. Grandpa Bud, the cannabis farm, has not shown that the county did not have a legitimate interest in regulating cannabis production. 

Latin America is inching slowly towards a change for the better

Authors: Ash Narain Roy and Shimone Jaini* Every utopia sooner or later turns into a dystopia. Why, then, do Latin Americans fancy themselves constructing alternative utopias? What good is utopia? Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano seems to have the answer, “it is good for walk.”  Latin America hasn’t stopped imagining and dreaming. It may not have […]

KCR pitches for new scheme for farmers in Telangana

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao who garnered country's attention with the Rythu Bandhu and Rythu Bhima schemes has announced that the government is planning to launch a special scheme for farmers...

Close call as north Louth forest fire put out by passing walkers

North Louth

Australia’s CCP apologists burn

“Australia” has had a near-death experience, at The Australian:

Woman killed in wall collapse near Srivilliputtur

SrivilliputturA 78-year-old woman P. Ellammal was killed when a wall collapsed at Vanniyampatti on Friday. The police said following an overnight rainfall, the wall of an old house collapsed and fell

Build, Build. Build projects resume

THE Department of Public Works and Highways announced that infrastructure projects under the government’s Build, Build, Build Program in various places nationwide have recommenced, which will fuel government’s bounce back plan to help the economy recover quickly.

Allow EC to work according to the laws – Kabila charges

The Acting General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh, has stated that political parties, the media and other individuals should allow the Electoral Commission to exercise their mandate without intimidation.

Flag day

Navy men unfurl the Philippine tricolor during a flag-raising ceremony in Imus, Cavite on May 28, 2020 as the nation celebrates Flag Day. The occasion also marks the Battle of Alapan that took place on May 28, 1898 led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, who displayed the Filipino flag for the first time. Flag Day is celebrated from May 28 to June 12 each year and Filipinos are encouraged to display the flag in all government offices, schools, private homes and business establishments.

Mamponteng residents worried about abandoned road projects

Residents at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality have expressed concern over the continued delay in completing the road networks in the community.

Taiwan 1Q20 economic growth rate estimated at 1.59%, says DGBAS

Taiwan's economic growth rate for the first quarter of 2020 is estimated at 1.59%, 0.05pp higher than the preliminary estimation of 1.54% made in April 2020 and the lowest quarterly level since the second quarter of 2016, according to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) on May 28.

Only 8 Newly Infected with COVID-19 in Bulgaria on May 29

Only 8 new cases of coronavirus were proven for the day, 3 of them were admitted to hospital. They were found in the districts of Sofia (5 cases), Vidin (1 case), Pazardzhik (2 cases).

US pledges $2.9 million for unaccompanied refugee children in Greece

The United States has pledged $2.9 million to Greece to improve the living conditions of unaccompanied refugee children and support the islands against the

Q&A with Department of Health psychologist Lesley Slavin | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

May marks National Foster Care Month. How does the state system work, generally?

Local Mall Uses PAC-MAN and More To Keep Shoppers Entertained While Social Distancing

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Japan’s Aso: Fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax revenue will likely decline

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said that the country’s fiscal situation will deteriorate further ahead as tax rev

A samathuvapuram that lacks proper toilet facility

At around 4 a.m. every morning, G. Pavithra, a 20-year-old girl from Narthamalai, makes it a point to wake up and then wakes up her sister and mother after which they head to a nearby quarry to urinat

Deaths

ADA Vice, Roger D.: 70, U.S. Navy and counselor for Department of Human Services, died May 26. Graveside services 2 p.m. Saturday, Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha (Kiesau-Lee, Clinton). DEL CITY Venegas, Crystal: 58, died May 27. Services noon Saturday, Bah-Kho-Je Chena Center, Perkins (Strode, Stillwater). EDMOND Cassar, Neil: 54, died May 4. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday (Matthews, Edmond). MUTUAL Bruce, Chancery Lanee: 21, technician for Great Plains Vision Center, died May 26. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Mutual High School Gym (Shaw, Vici). OKLAHOMA CITY Peter, Stephen Baird: 76, died May 22. Graveside services 3 p.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Burial Park

Santa Barbara Police Department to Expand Services with Phased Re-Opening

As the City of Santa Barbara moves to a gradual re-opening based on State and Federal guidelines, the Santa Barbara Police Department is also expanding our limited in-person service model to accommodate the changing environment in the community.  

EU extends sanctions against Syrian regime

The EU Council on Thursday extended restrictive measures against the Syrian regime. "The EU remains committed to using every tool at its disposal to push for a political solution to the conflict that would benefit all Syrians and put an end to the ongoing...

Tivoli incursion - Ten Years On | Rudolph Brown: Gunshots whistling past us

I can remember when the Tivoli incursion start ... . I went down by Ocean Boulevard. We heard that the soldiers were taking up positions to enter Tivoli. ... After they went in, I start to hear a lot of explosions, like bombs dropping. Soldiers...

Fulani herdsmen 'butcher' farmer for interrupting their bush orgy

A 25- year-old man, Abdul Rahman Yahaya, has been arrested by the police for inflicting machete wounds on a farmer at Sumpini near Busunu in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

My GH¢ 3 plantain comment misconstrued – Afriyie-Akoto

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, has clarified that his comments about low prices of foodstuff in the markets were completely taken out of context.

Latvian television channel LTV7 plans to drop national minority content

As of 1 January 2021 Latvian television channel LTV7 will no longer broadcast national minority content, as chairman of the National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) Ivars Āboliņš explained at an online discussion on 29 May.

Yuluwirri Kids educator announced as 2020 NSW Trainee of the Year finalist

Marshandra Naden, familiar to readers of The Sector from a recent piece announcing her as the recipient of a Pat Dixon Scholarship, has progressed to he finals of the 2020 NSW Trainee of the Year Awards for the New England Region. ​​

Chiraa fights for president’s 88 hospitals

The Chief and people of Chiraa in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region have appealed to President Akufo-Addo and his government through the Bono Regional Coordinating Council to allow the district’s share of the 88 hospitals to be built across the country to be sited at Chiraa.

Transport pass sales indicate recovery

Passes sold in May in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML) indicate a significant recovery in relation to April, although they correspond to only 30 percent of the average of passes acquired during the first quarter of this year.

Seoul court sentences Ahn Joon Young PD & Kim Yong Bum CP to ~2 years in prison for manipulation of 'Produce' series

On May 29, Seoul's Central District Court announced the criminal sentencing of Ahn Joon Young PD, Kim Yong Bum CP, as well as several other broadcas…

EU wants more money to hedge against hard Brexit

The EU needed higher financial guarantees from states over the next seven years in order to hedge against the cost of a potential no-deal Brexit in 2021, Johannes Hahn, the EU' budget commissioner said Thursday. "Our proposal is to increase the [budget] c...

Pentecost University poised for a brighter future – Rector

Rector of Pentecost University, Apostle Dr. Daniel Walker says the university is poised for a brighter future with the attainment of its presidential charter.

Chag Sameach and Shabbat Shalom! - Jewish World

Arutz Sheva will be offline until Saturday night in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, followed by Shabbat.

Habitual offender detained under Goondas Act

The Neyveli Township police on Thursday detained a habitual offender under the provisions of the Goondas Act.Acting on recommendations of the Superintendent of Police, M. Sree Abhinav, Collector V. An

Riverside County hospitals accepting COVID-19 patients from Imperial County

RIVERSIDE – (INT) – Riverside County hospitals have begun accepting coronavirus patients from neighboring Imperial County. There are only two hospitals in Imperial County and both have reached their capacity of COVID-19 patients. As a result, 51 patients have been transferred. Another twelve patients walked into Riverside County hospitals. Other hospitals in neighboring counties have also received Imperial’s patients.

Minimum Wage Requirement Indicates Hamilton City Council Is Out Of Touch

Responding to Hamilton City Council's move to a minimum wage of $20 per hour for employees of its contractors, the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union is labelling the decision tone-deaf.

‘Use CSR initiative to help needy people in Kollidam’

A public welfare organisation has approached the Nagapattinam district administration seeking utilisation of the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation for

UK’s Eustice: We can't keep people on furlough scheme indefinitely

UK Environment Minister George Eustice said in a statement on Friday, “we can't keep people on furlough scheme indefinitely.” Additional comments “We

We will challenge compilation of new voters register – NDC

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the Party will challenge the Electoral Commission’s decision to compile a new voters register.

Teacher Aides’ Pay Rise Helps Value Educating Disabled Students

The milestone pay settlement for teacher aides is both good news for gender pay equity and for valuing the education of disabled children, says Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero.

EU's De Rynck: No appetite on EU side to revise mandate on fisheries

"It is a tall order to get an agreement on fisheries by the deadline," Stefaan De Rynck, senior advisor of Michel Barnier, Chief EU Negotiator for Bre

Reopen Koyambedu market, other shops, traders urge govt.

Association says alternative site affected business, farmers’ livelihood

Albufeira tops for blue flag beaches

Albufeira continues to be the municipality with the most blue flag beaches in Portugal,

4 ‘Reds’ get tired of armed struggle, surrender in Ecija

CABANATUAN CITY -- After getting tired of the armed struggle, four alleged active members of the communist New People's Army rebels gave themselves up to authorities in separate areas in Nueva Ecija on Wednesday.

DA 'integrity circles' for graft-free agri-fishery

The Department of Agriculture has created "integrity circles," dubbed as “Agriculture Dialogue and Information Network Groups” to ensure efficient, effective, and graft-free use of limited public funds.

Vasan requests Tamil Nadu government to expedite desilting of canals

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan requested the Tamil Nadu government to expedite the process of desilting canals in the seven Cauvery delta districts ahead of the opening of Mettur dam on J

Lax reporting of wage subsidy audits will encourage fraud

The Government’s lax approach to monitoring wrongful wage subsidy claims sends a dangerous message, says the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.

Liberia: Scholars, Peace & Rights Activists Proffer Road Map to National Unification

Monrovia – An array of distinguished Liberian educators, peace-building and civil society activists have stressed the need for Liberians to foster genuine national reconciliation, peace, unification and inclusive governance in the country. By Alaskai Moore Johnson, alaskaijohnson@gmail.com 0777889870 Sister Mary Laurene Browne (OSF), President of the Catholic-owned Stella Maris Polytechnic University; Atty. Batholomew B. Colley, […]

National Marker Company (NMC): High-quality custom signs endorsed by Carroll

National Marker Company (NMC) has been providing high-quality safety identification products and custom signs for more than 80 years.

Fire accident in Hyderabad after LPG cylinder blast - Telugu News - IndiaGlitz.com

A fire accident was on Friday afternoon reported from Hyderabad's Bapuji Nagar in Bowenpally after an LPG leakage.

Couple commits suicide

Frustrated by constant harassment from man’s parents

Alumni association seizes chance to help amid crisis

WITH many areas in the country seemingly  set  to graduate or  have  graduated  from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the ongoing pandemic gave light as to how people reacted during a crisis.

Grand Anicut gets a fresh of lick of paint ahead of water release

The Grand Anicut (Kallanai), the ancient water regulator from where water is distributed for irrigation in the core delta districts, is being spruced up ahead of its opening next month.The Public Work

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jai White Knew Snoop's Judge During Murder Trial, Evidence Vanished

Part 18: Michael Jai White: Rick James was Way Funnier than Eddie Murphy in PersonPart 16: Michael Jai White: 2Pac Wasn't Gangster, Staying in Char...

No. 2 HVI caught with shabu in Tondo

THE Manila Police District-Station 1 arrested a male suspect tagged as the ‘Number 2 High Value Individual (HVI)’ and said to be a drug pusher, in Tondo, Manila.

Tiruvarur to get 405 solar-powered farm pumpsets

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has allocated 405 solar-powered farm pumpset connections to Tiruvarur district under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PMKUSUM) Sc

Young men urged to use COVID-19 to educate and create

THE ECONOMIC fallout resulting from COVID-19 has left many people jobless and is affecting the ability of men living in inner-city communities who are constrained from their daily ‘hustle’ to provide for their families and loved ones. Jerome...

EC to adopt 'cluster system' during voters' registration exercise

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says it will be adopting a 'cluster system' to ensure a smooth running of the upcoming voters' registration exercise.

:mentalKLINIK

In January, Viktor Kiš, a sculptor and festival organizer with little museum experience, was installed by the Serbian prime minister as acting director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Belgrade (MoCAB). Although it might not allay local professionals’ concerns about favoritism and expertise, the first project under the new directorship—the ephemeral takeover of one of the museum’s spaces by the Turkish collective :mentalKLINIK—nonetheless serves as a choice metaphor for the hollowing out of public institutions laid bare by the Covid-19 crisis.The site of this installation is likewise fraught.

State Street Changes in Place Until Labor Day

In a matter of a couple of days, the heart of downtown Santa Barbara went from a crisis zone to a festival-like scene during an ongoing pandemic.

[WATCH] DBKL raids, seals illegal shops run by foreigners

THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) raided illegal businesses operated by foreigners in and around the federal capital and...

Bulgaria’s Business Proposes a Package of 54 additional Anti-crisis Measures

Bulgaria’s business and syndicates are proposing a package of 54 additional anti-crisis measures to this country’s cabinet. 

High-risk Walvis Bay under total lockdown

Walvis Bay Urban constituency councillor Knowledge Ipinge yesterday welcomed President Hage Geingob’s decision to place the coastal town under tighter Covid-19 restrictions with immediate effect, saying it was a proactive and applaudable move by government. Geingob yesterday announced Walvis Bay will revert to stage one lockdown, meaning individuals will not be allowed to leave their homes except under strictly controlled circumstances, such as seeking medical care, food and medicine for seven days to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Schools will remain closed, while public gatherings should not exceed more than ten people. 

Tummies filled by Mdluli Safari Lodge

Mdluli Safari Lodge staff members handed out food parcels to needy families at Bhekiswayo Secondary School  last week.

Bole District: Hot rush for Brazilian grown mango that cure sicknesses

The Bole District Chief Farmer Alhaji Abdulai Allahkabo has grown a mango variety called “Pama” on his farm at Bole and there is a rush for the mango he is currently harvesting with people from all walks of life who heard of the mango moving to Bole to buy the mango, said to be medicinal.

Jang Geun Suk relieved of his mandatory public service duties today

Actor Jang Geun Suk will be officially relieved of his mandatory public service duties today, May 29!In light of the public's social distancing ad…

Weekly takeaway with Lawrence Kamwi - Reflecting on controls, restrictions, and adaptations(1)

Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi’s theme for Budget Day 2020, “together defeating Covid-19, together thriving again”, resonates beyond Namibia’s borders.  It is a call, indeed, a prayer that informs and shapes the entire world as it charts new directions following a public health emergency.   The current health situation has led to a loss of normality in daily life. 

Shanghala’s lackey offers N$5 000 bail

A man, who was arrested last year for allegedly attempting to obstruct the course of justice in the ongoing investigations of the multi-million-dollar fisheries bribery case, has denied any wrongdoing, citing that he was merely doing his job. 

Covid-19 has moved fiscal policy

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the direction of government’s fiscal policy from fiscal consolidation to mitigation of the spread and impacts of the virus in the country. Additional expenditure has been considered to provide for the fight against Covid-19, increasing the already high government spending, while revenue is expected to fall to the lowest level. 

Govt eases virus restrictions … health minister urges citizens to stick to rules

The authorities yesterday warned the coronavirus pandemic remains a threat even though the country is moving towards easing Covid-19 restrictions next week. 

National Assembly hosts virtual budget review 

As is customary every year, the Speaker of National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, yesterday officiated at the opening of a budget review meeting that is intended to scrutinise the responsiveness of the more than N$72 billion national budget that was tabled by Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday. 

Kawana spews venom at newspaper report

Fisheries minister Albert Kawana yesterday dismissed, as untrue, a newspaper article claiming the ministry has already issued fishing rights to the same old holders at the expense of new applicants. An angry Kawana said the article, which carried in a weekly newspaper, was “political propaganda that emitted elsewhere”.  “There is no truth in the article. The same newspaper wrote about me a few weeks back that I was chased out of Cabinet meeting. That was a lie and this again is blatant lies. 

Letter - Prioritising mental health for learners amid and post-Covid-19

Learners, teachers, parents and the government cannot wait for education to return to its traditional classroom setting. The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be under control in Namibia and some education stakeholders have agreed that schools should commence on 3 June 2020, for pupils in critical grades, especially in grade 11 and 12. However, this should be conducted in a strategic manner, taking all impacts of Covid-19 into consideration, to ensure that when school starts, teaching and learning is carried out effectively.

Coastal rapists lurk in dunes

Police in Erongo region have cautioned women to consider their overall safety, especially when alone and seeking solitude in high-risk areas. This comes in the wake of an incident in which a 29-year-old resident of Kuisebmund was brutally raped on Monday morning while praying in the dunes at Walvis Bay.

Windhoek Mayor Fransina Kahungu offers disgruntled resident food for work

-Windhoek City Mayor Fransina Kahungu visited the Hakahana informal settlement to assess the city's COVID-19 water distribution programme. This comes after resident Kenneth Mareka complained about a host of issues affecting them.

Suspected thief tastes his own medicine

In a strange twist of irony, a 58-year-old-man initially wanted by the police for the alleged theft of N$130 000 tasted his own medicine when he was swindled of N$70 000.

Wedding organisers violate state of emergency

Omusati regional police commander Commissioner Titus Shikongo is concerned some residents of the region are not adhering to state of emergency measures and regulations, specifically regarding the mass gathering and social distancing that help to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Salaries take bulk of education budget

The basic education ministry, which received the largest allocation of N $14.2 billion of the national budget, will spend about N$10.9 billion on personnel expenditure. 

From the Cabinet chambers

Government has resolved to allocate N$500 000 from the National Emergency Disaster Fund to assist with the purchase of construction material for the shelter of the San community in Kavango West.