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Conservation group urges monitoring of Botswana’s Big Tusk elephants
Gaborone, Botswana — The Botswana Wildlife Producers Association, a group that focuses on the conservation and management of the country’s wildlife, says placing electronic tracking collars on large tusked elephants could help prevent indiscriminate hunts. The idea follows the recent killing of a so-called big tusker during a sanctioned hunt, which sparked outrage from conservationists. …
Yukon Party flags potential conflict of interest as ex-minister becomes director of Ketza Construction – Yukon News
The Yukon Party is accusing the territorial government and a former health minister of potentially violating conflict of interest law regarding the Old Crow Health and Wellness Center. Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon raised the allegation about former Health and Human Services Minister Pauline Frost during Question Period April 25 after learning of the matter …
Commerce is added to the management team
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington Department of Commerce Director Lisa Brown recently announced two new appointments to key leadership positions at the growing state agency. veteran journalist Liz Roca joins the Commerce leadership team as Director of Communications. At the Ministry’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, former Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman holds the …
PURC begins stakeholder engagement in Tamale on installation of new split smart meters
The Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC0) has initiated contacts with key stakeholders in Metropolitan Tamale to ensure smooth installation of the split smart meters by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). Residents of Tamale, especially Koblimahagu, are currently resisting the installation of these meters, resulting in clashes and in some cases assaults on staff. But according …
South Africa’s latest COVID surge blamed on omicron mutant
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is seeing a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases due to another version of the coronavirus, health experts say. Cases had been declining in the country since February. But a new subvariant of omicron that scientists call BA.4 started increasing cases last week and they have been increasing rapidly since, said …
UK launches work on new trade deal with Switzerland
UK moves to negotiate new, beefed-up free trade deal with fellow ‘services superpower’ Switzerland Government launches eight-week consultation on new UK-Switzerland FTA to gather feedback from UK businesses and public and set negotiating objectives The new agreement will take our relationship to the next level in industries of the future such as digital commerce and …
Chattanooga apartment rental rates are up nearly 15% from a year ago and other business news
Apartment rental rates in Chattanooga increased 14.9% last year The median price of a two-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga jumped last month to $1,310 a month, up 14.9% from a year ago, according to a new Zumper rental rate report. in the USA. Last month, Chattanooga’s median rental rate for a 2-bedroom apartment was still 35.3% …
Virtual Stakeholder Workshop: Gaps and Opportunities for Real World Data
On May 4, 2022, the NIA is hosting an exploratory workshop to discover what gaps exist in the current Real World Data (RWD) infrastructure and what opportunities lie in expanding the availability of RWD sources for aging and research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Specifically, researchers will highlight gaps and opportunities to: Securely access …
Botswana: Namibian stars invade Gaborone
Saara Shikongo, 17, is beside herself. The young middle-distance pioneer will take part in the Gaborone International Meet in Botswana alongside her idols and compatriots Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi this weekend. “It’s so good,” she exclaimed shyly. Unassuming and shy of the track, Shikongo is slowly carving out a reputation as a beast. She …
A $50 million NPO bill will be presented to Congress
A $50 million NPO bill will be presented to Congress A bill is expected to be introduced in Congress today that, if passed by both houses and signed by the President, could alter the relationship between the nonprofit sector and the federal government. A bill obtained by The Nonprofit Timesentitled The Nonprofit Sector Strength and …
JU Graduate Leads Innovation Initiatives at Smart North Florida
Clayton Levins once expected after graduating from the University of Jacksonville that his path would lead him to the pulpit. He’s proven himself to be a different kind of evangelist, spreading the word in the Jacksonville area about how local governments can use technology to help solve the most pressing issues they face. . Levins, …
Stakeholders call for repositioning college games
Key players in the university system, including a professor from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Clement Fasan, spoke of the need for Nigeria to reposition university sports and games for national development. Fasan, professor of physical activity, sports and health education and former dean of the Faculty of Education, who said the time to …
Bushmen anger as beloved elder refused to be buried in Botswana game reserve
Identity card of Pitseng Gaoberekwe, who lived in the CKGR all his life, left the reservation to be near his children towards the end of his life, and who is now forbidden by the family to bury him again in the CKGRin accordance with his last wish. © Survival A judge in Botswana has refused …
Surfing the Airwaves: George and Jess Go to the Daily Podcast | Lifestyles
In the end, it was the right time to move on. After 11 years as the morning crew at Alpha Radio in Mankato, George and Jess Blais felt the need to go out on their own and explore various media possibilities. In a way, their George and Jess podcast just continues the path they’ve been …
SDC to hold stakeholder consultation to formulate Delhi’s Cloud Kitchen policy
The Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC), in collaboration with the Department of Industries, will convene a stakeholder consultation on April 26 at the Delhi Secretariat to solicit inputs from representatives of various cloud kitchen operators for the delhi cloud kitchen policy development. The proposal to boost cloud kitchens was part of the Delhi government’s …
The big debate: is it time to kill trophy hunting? | Travel
Proponents of trophy hunting like to claim that the funds raised are vital for conservation. Yet the image of a growling businessman with his foot on a prostrate elephant sends such an anti-conservation message that it could practically double as a logo. Optics matter, as those who publish their trophies understand; it doesn’t matter that …
IMF says it had ‘fruitful’ technical talks with Sri Lanka over loan request
The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday that its staff had had “fruitful technical discussions” with Sri Lankan authorities over the crisis-ridden country’s request for an IMF-backed loan program this week. The Fund said in a statement that the discussions included the need for Sri Lanka to implement “a credible and coherent …
Border Expert Advisory Group – GOV.UK
The UK Border Expert Advisory Group (BEAG), established in September 2021, was set up to provide an external challenge to the government on border design, acting as a ‘critical friend’ with unique insight the impact of the proposals on users. Goal The UK Border Expert Advisory Group is a group of experts who provide input …
Consumers Energy and key stakeholders reach agreement to reduce coal by 2025
Jackson’s Consumers Energy and key state stakeholders have agreed to reduce coal for power generation by 2025, among other environment-focused initiatives. // Image bank Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan’s largest energy supplier, and key stakeholders across Michigan have agreed to a settlement tied to the company’s clean energy plan, a sweeping proposal to stop use …
No one is safe until…: Johns Hopkins scientist explains 3 ways the Covid pandemic may evolve
No one is safe until everyone is vaccinated, said Johns Hopkins scientist Amita Gupta, while stressing that more new variants are likely to emerge if everyone does not have access to the vaccine. “Vaccine inequality remains a problem both in India,” she said, adding that 56 countries are unable to vaccinate even 10% of their …
California set to extend pandemic workplace rules through 2022 as businesses resist
SACRAMENTO— California workplace regulators are set to extend mandatory wages for coronavirus-affected workers through the end of 2022, more than two months after state lawmakers reinstated similar benefits until september. The decision expected on Thursday again pits management against unions as the seven-member Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board renews revised workplace safety rules that …
Live Nation, Believe, ASM Global, Voly, More
In one of many recent jobs in the music industry, Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda (pictured) became Warner Recorded Music’s Community Innovation Advisor. Photo credit: Frank Maddocks Here’s a recap of recent jobs in the music industry — including internal hires and promotions — as of April 20, 2022. If you have a job shuffle …
Consumers Energy and key stakeholders reach historic agreement to create a cleaner energy future for Michigan
JACKSON, Mich., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers Energy and key stakeholders across Michigan agreed to a settlement tied to the company’s clean energy plan, a sweeping proposal to stop using coal as a fuel source for power generation by 2025, making the company the one of the first in the country to go without …
Murder victim’s niece sees her aunt’s killer sentenced after tracking him online in South Africa
A Zimbabwean man who raped and murdered a British woman in 2014 was only arrested after the victim’s niece spent years working to avenge her aunt’s death. Lehanne Sergison, now 51, spent years writing to her aunt’s killer online and trying to set up an undercover operation, after being frustrated by the lack of progress …
China’s real estate sector could improve; will not be a high-growth market: analysts
Investor confidence in China’s property market appears to be boosted by the government’s pledge to support the sector and some policy easing. But analysts say China’s booming property market could be a thing of the past. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images The tide may be turning in China’s struggling real estate …
Rock Steady Boxing Honored During Parkinson’s Awareness Month
HealthWorks Fitness Center, an agency of the SHARE Foundation, hosted a community-open Rock Steady Boxing class on April 1 to help raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Offered at HealthWorks since 2018, Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact program “based on the workout used by boxing pros and suitable for people with Parkinson’s disease,” said Amanda …
2023: PDP stakeholders put down roots for Wike
After observing the botched response of the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to several challenges plaguing the nation and threatening its unity, chief among them insecurity, the clerics, the political elite and other stakeholders called on the President to put an end to his trance and stem the slide. in anomie.On the occasion of …
Southern Africa: Mozambique to export electricity to Botswana
Maputo — Mozambique’s state-owned electricity company, EDM, will supply 100 megawatts of non-firm power to Botswana under a one-year contract signed on Thursday between EDM and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC). ). The capacity agreed under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) aims to meet the growing demand for electricity in Botswana. But the supply of …
Steve Bannon asks judge to dismiss his contempt of Congress case ahead of July trial
Originally Posted: Apr 15 22 5:03 PM ET Updated: 16 APR 22 09:22 ET By Tierney Sneed and Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — Steve Bannon, the former adviser to former President Donald Trump who has been charged with contempt of Congress, on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss his criminal case. Among the host …
Sound Pathways Launches Flower Basket Fundraiser for Mother’s Day
Sound Pathways, which serves people in Snohomish County struggling with homelessness and addiction, has launched its annual Mother’s Day flower basket fundraiser. Last year, the organization – formerly known as Pacific Treatment Alternatives – sold 300 baskets and raised $10,000. This year, the goal is to sell 500 baskets. “Through our work with at-risk mothers …
Nigerians want PDP back in power, support me, Anyim woos stakeholders – The Whistler Nigeria
Former Senate Speaker, Mr. Pius Anyim, called on the leaders of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to join him in putting the country back on the path of peace and progress. Anyim who is trying to win the PDP presidential ticket for the 2023 elections also advised PDP stakeholders to avoid the mistakes made in …
New effective short-term treatment for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis
A new, short-course treatment is effective for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis with fewer serious side effects and has the potential to reduce the length and cost of hospitalizations, a study finds. According to estimates produced by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, cryptococcal meningitis, a fungal infection that invades the lining of the brain, …
Former Alan Tudge staffer releases Commonwealth from confidentiality obligations
Former Alan Tudge employee Rachelle Miller has released the Commonwealth and Prime Minister Scott Morrison from any confidentiality obligations they have in relation to a complaint she filed against the government for its handling. Miller, who had an affair with Tudge, filed a lawsuit over allegations of intimidation, harassment and discrimination while working for him …
Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Promotes April Arias, Barry Pound and Robert Tharp to Director of Public Relations
“This important step will add depth to our leadership team and allow us to be even more strategic as we grow,” said mike androtet, President and CEO of Androvett Legal Media & Marketing. “It’s exciting because April, Barry and Robert each bring something unique to the table, and the combination is a win for our …
Stakeholders poke holes in Nigeria’s push for hydrocarbon maximization | The Guardian Nigeria News
• Insisting on investing in pioneering exploration can backfire Stakeholders from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) are concerned about Nigeria’s reliance on the oil and gas sector, warning that the federation’s current efforts to continue exploring oil and gas resources against the abandonment of fossil fuels remain imperfect. NRGI, in a new report entitled …
How many variants of coronavirus are there in the world
New Delhi: Another variant of Covid has emerged, creating panic around the world over a fourth wave of infections and prompting nations to step up screening at airports. The XE Covid variant, which is said to be highly transmissible, is blamed for an increase in cases in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United Kingdom …
Foreign Affairs Chronicle: Aid Workers Killed in Ethiopia Reportedly Shot by Government Forces 
Jordan Davis/THE REVIEW BY KIARA CRONIN Senior Reporter In June 2021, three aid workers from Doctors Without Borders (DWB) traveled across the conflict-scarred country of Ethiopia in search of people injured in fighting between the Ethiopian central government and the People’s Liberation Front of Ethiopia. Tigray (TPLF), a rebel group representing the Tigrayan ethnic minority. …
Scania appeals EU General Court judgment in case of alleged breaches of EU antitrust rules
SÖDERTALJE, Sweden, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In a judgment delivered earlier this year, the EU General Court ruled in favor of the European Commission that Scania had breached EU antitrust rules. Scania appealed this judgment to the European Court of Justice. On September 27, 2017the European Commission has adopted a decision finding Scania liable …
NNPC Weekly: Company Mobilizes Stakeholders to Fight Crude Oil Theft
By Edith Ike-Eboh and Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) kicked off its activities for the week with a call for support from oil and gas sector players to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Stakeholders included the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and …
COVID-19 vaccination in the WHO African Region – Monthly bulletin, March 2022 – Algeria
Summary Since the deployment of the multi-partner country support teams in January 2022, good progress has been made in the uptake and uptake of vaccines in the African Region.Of the countries that reported an increase in vaccination coverage in February and/or March, Mozambique, Ethiopia,Uganda, Kenya and Ghana recorded the highest increase in vaccination coverage. In …
Election season is here and Vote Compass is back
A lot has happened since the last federal election, with a global pandemic, floods, war in Europe and the rising cost of living. As Australians prepare to return to the polls after a massive few years, Vote Compass is here to help you show how your opinions align with the policy positions of our political …
New summer travel cheat sheet to help US travelers buy cheap flights
Share the article Last update 38 minutes ago Have you been looking for the best flight prices for your summer vacation? US online travel giant Expedia analyzed recent data on its web search and found that US travelers were planning their summer vacations even before spring break and Easter break. According to information shared by …
Stakeholders concerned about new revenue sharing formula | The Guardian Nigeria News
Some stakeholders have warned states and local councils against complacency in the new revenue sharing formula proposed by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Taxation Commission (RMAFC). Welcoming the revenue increases accruing to states and local councils, they were however unanimous in calling on both levels of government not to sit and wait for Abuja’s allocation. …
‘I feel it in my bones.’ What could be the next step with COVID when the number of cases is almost stable | MUSK
After hitting a pandemic peak in January, COVID cases in the Charleston tri-county area have slipped into a welcome spring slump. “The numbers are really low. It’s at least as low as it was a year ago in the summer when everyone thought the virus was gone,” said Michael Sweat, Ph.D., project manager for the …
US Officials Investigate Activision Blizzard; Elon Musk becomes Twitter’s biggest actor
In this weekly segment, ExchangeWire summarizes key industry updates in media, marketing and trade from around the world. In this issue: US officials investigate potential insider trading at Activation Blizzard; Elon Musk becomes Twitter’s largest shareholder and is appointed to the company’s board of directors; India bans 22 YouTube channels for violating country’s IT rules; …
Affordable housing crisis attacked with $250 million in federal relief funds
Amid soaring rent and house prices and a relentless shortage of supply, advocates hope an infusion of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal relief can finally make a dent in the affordable housing crisis. in Nevada. The state legislature’s interim finance committee voted on Thursday to allocate the first half of a $500 million …
Call for Nominations for FSRA’s Health Service Provider Stakeholder Advisory Committee
TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ – The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) encourages health service providers to apply to its Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The individuals selected will provide advice to the FSRA Board and management on priorities, budget and other matters that the Board deems appropriate. FSRA is seeking fourteen Advocate-Members for a …
Killer T talks about no-shows in Botswana – ZimEye
Killer T talks about Botswana’s no-show By-Zimdancehall musician Killer T has apologized to his fans for not traveling to Botswana for a scheduled show last Saturday despite prepaying US$2,000 for the show. In a Facebook post, the Zimdancehall chanted that he was unable to travel to Botswana for the show due to circumstances beyond his …
Member of Boehly bid wants current Chelsea man at club for years
Barbara Charone, who is a member of Todd Boehly’s takeover bid to buy Chelsea, has explained that she hopes Blues manager Thomas Tuchel stays at Stamford Bridge for a long time. American businessman Boehly is one of four shortlisted candidates to buy the London club. In fact, it was reported a week ago that rival …
Superintendent Search: School District Stakeholder Feedback Survey Now Open
By Randi Pierce | Personal editor The online survey to gather stakeholder feedback for the Archuleta School District School Board Superintendent Search is now live. The district is working with a consultant from McPherson and Jacobson, a national search firm, to help identify and screen candidates. As part of this process, the district and the …
Dix Noonan Webb will hold a special banknote auction featuring 500 portraits of the Queen to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
The first banknote with a portrait of the Queen was a five shilling issued in Bermuda and is dated October 20, 1952, the year of her accession. The note has an estimated value of £500, while a 10-shilling note from the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, now Zimbabwe and Botswana, dated 27 May 1957 carries …
Human Rights Commissioner questions WA’s continued use of emergency powers
As Prime Minister Mark McGowan confirms Western Australia’s state of emergency is likely to continue beyond July, Australia’s human rights commissioner is among those questioning the use continues powers that have been used to close borders, impose quarantine and require mandatory mask-wearing. Key points: WA has been in a state of emergency since March 2020 …
Names of victims revealed, 7 injured released from hospital
The six victims killed in a weekend shooting in downtown Sacramento were identified on Monday. The identities of the six individuals – three women and three men – have been confirmed by the coroner’s office, according to a news release. Their names are: Johntaya Alexander, a 21-year-old woman; Melinda Davis, a 57-year-old woman; Yamile Martinez-Andrade, …
Flipkart Launches ‘Foundation’ to Support Stakeholder Ecosystem
The country’s leading e-commerce company, Flipkart, has launched the Flipkart Foundation with the aim of supporting the diverse ecosystem of stakeholders. The Bangalore-based group said today that the foundation will carry out transformational work by collaborating with various stakeholders in government organisations, NGOs and community leaders. The foundation’s work will focus on four key areas: …
Projects in local prisons excite Botswana delegation
the herald Bulawayo Office Botswana Prison Service (BPS) Guest Commissioner Dinah Marathe was impressed yesterday by the many revenue-generating projects being undertaken in correctional and rehabilitation facilities across the country and vowed to replicate them in her country. She was speaking shortly after visiting Khami Prisons in Bulawayo and Anju Prison Farm in Umguza District, …
Inside multi-billion coffee deal government signed with UVCC
Details of how the government handed over the country’s entire coffee sector to a controversial Italian investor have emerged following a leaked February 10 legal document signed by both parties. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija signed on behalf of the government, while Ms. Enrica Pinetti signed on behalf of Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited (UVCC). Mr. …
Senator Klobuchar’s Outreach Staff Holds Workforce Listening Session with DL Stakeholders – Detroit Lakes Tribune
DETROIT LAKES — Members of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s outreach staff hosted a one-hour listening session with Detroit Lakes stakeholders and organizations on Wednesday, March 30. Klobuchar kicked off the event at M State with a pre-recorded video that was played for attendees, highlighting measures the senator supports such as: apprenticeship programs; education savings accounts that …
Study finds simpler, less toxic diet for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis
April 01, 2022 4 minute read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Boulware reports receiving grants from EDCTP and NIHR and other support from Gilead Sciences during the study. Jarvis reports receiving grants from EDCTP and NIHR during the study. Lessells and Moosa do not report any relevant financial information. Please see the study for …
Blackout since 2019, NBA games are back on public television in China
With the exception of one game in the 2020 Finals, NBA games have not been shown on China Central Television since Daryl Morey tweeted in support of Hong Kong protesters in 2019. That changed recently and NBA games are back on the air, signaling improved relations between the league and the Chinese government, Sopan Deb …
Uber faces new competition in Egypt
The bustling and bustling streets of Cairo and other major cities in Egypt are becoming the scene of a subtle but increasingly fierce competition that is contributing to a shift in transportation networks along the way: from hubs of Local and foreign carpoolers are vying for a slice of the Arab world’s largest market for …