Essential tips for first-time pet owners

Rwanda: Undergraduate Student Recycling Plastic Bottles Into Bricks

[New Times] Awoke Ogbo, a university graduate in Global Challenges at Africa Leadership University based in Rwanda is preserving the environment by recycling plastic bottles into bricks and pavers.

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Krugersdorp: Beloved vet shot and killed on her way to work

The body of a 43-year-old Krugersdorp vet was found inside her vehicle on Saturday morning. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Plastics: People dying of hunger, while billions are left in dumpsites, By 'Tope Fasua

Let us look at how much money Nigerians have left on the street. Just walking down an average street in any urban Nigerian city, you could see with your eyes without trying, as much as 100 kilogrammes to 1,000 kilogrammes of PET and plastics of all sorts.. at a price of say N30 per kilo, that

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Dog ownership has soared in Egypt in the past decade | Africanews

Traditionally viewed within Islam as unclean, the dog's role within Egyptian society is changing. This gradual shift in attitudes has allowed businesses specialising in pet care to attend to this growing market.

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Nigeria: Experts Decry Prevalence of Cancer in Nigeria

[Leadership] Chairman, Me Cure Healthcare Limited, Samir Udani has decried the prevalence of cancer disease and poor attention being given to it in Nigeria.

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How to Train Your Dog! | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2020

Once your pet dog has arrived in your home, you should immediately start training him or her as per your needs and liking. You might think about hiring a trainer or joining classes to train your dog, however, in all circumstances, there are some tips that you must adhere to. Read More

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E-Customs HC Project Ltd faces compulsory winding up as notice urges public to stop transactions - Premium Times Nigeria

“The entire public is therefore enjoined to take note and desist from entering any dealing, transaction, arrangement or negotiation with any persons or corporate entity purporting to act for or on behalf of the said

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Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations

Supermarkets championing gov't's eco-friendly plastic project

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Local supermarkets have joined the fight against poor plastic waste management by partnering with the Government through the 'Supermarket Plastic Recycling Scheme'.These are among the most popular establishments where consumers purchase products packaged in single-use

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Here’s why your cat does 8 quirky things that delight, frustrate and confuse you | L.A. Focus News

If you follow me on social media (@jackhagerman), you’ll really only see one thing: fun animal memes and videos. I suppose I could use social media to push out my opinions on politics, post pictures of food I’m about to eat, or share edited selfies that make me look way thinner and younger than

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Rwanda: Local Investor Setting $3m Factory to Recycle Plastic Waste Into Pavers

[New Times] A local investor, Prosper Muhirwa, is set to construct a $3 million plant to recycle single-use plastics into construction materials including pavers.

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Plastic bottle separation project going well in St James

The plastic bottle separation pilot project has been enjoying success since its launch in St James earlier this year, says community relations officer at the NSWMA/Western Parks and Markets (WMP) Waste Management Limited, Sharnon Williams. The...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Zimbabwe: Delta Records Growth Across Key Segments

[The Herald] DELTA Beverages says volumes for the interim period to September 30, 2021 grew across all segments with the soft drinks segment leading the volumes growth driven by improved consumer disposable incomes and relaxed trading conditions.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Uganda: Government Tasked to Procure Cancer Equipment

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister of Health to report to the House within two months on the progress of acquisition of a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner.

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Sri Lanka To Ban All Single-Use Plastic Items, Boost Market for Eco-Friendly Products – Dallas Post Tribune

As Sri Lanka ranks near the top of the heap of the worst plastic-waste polluters in the world, the island nation is taking steps to reduce non-biodegradable waste and help preserve the environment. A proposal before the Cabinet of Ministers to ban single-use plastics, such as bags, straws and

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Tanzania: New Rules on Plastic Bottles on the Cards

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- The government is preparing new regulations which are expected to restrict use of plastic bottles that are not easily recycled and environmentally unfriendly.

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Africa: Nigeria Gets 1st Ever PET-CT for Cancer Diagnosis in West Africa

[Vanguard] On this year's World Cancer Day, experts have urged oncologists to treat cancer scientifically in order to increase the survival rate and reduce mortality from the disease.

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Florida Veterinarian Introduces Absolutely Gorgeous Wolf-Hybrid Puppy

You won’t believe how much he weighs! Get ready for one of the most beautiful puppies you will ever see because this giant baby posted below is just too perfect for words. And he’s HUGE for his age! When you consider he isn’t even close to being done growing, it’s going to make for an

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Earth Today | NEPA, Lee’s Food Fair bring recycling project to the public

RESIDENTS OF Kingston and St Andrew now have an additional option for the sustainable disposal of their plastic waste, with the establishment of a new drop-off point for plastics at Lee’s Food Fair supermarket on Red Hills Road. The eight-week...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Black Woman Opens Factory That Produces 1,500 Bricks a Day, Made From Plastic ⋆ The Toledo Journal

Black News - Meet Nzambi Matee, an entrepreneur from Kenya who is the founder and owner of Gjenge Makers, an innovative company that transforms plastic waste into bricks that are more durable than concrete! Matee, a materials engineer, founded the company in 2018 out of frustration with what the

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Source: The Toledo Journal

Become Masterful In Pet-Training With This Pet Learning Bundle

Owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding things a person can experience. No matter your preference of animal, the companionship and sense of comfort a pet provides… The post Become Masterful In Pet-Training With This Pet Learning Bundle appeared first on The Black Chronicle.

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Pet ownership in SA rose during the pandemic, and it’s fuelling the R7.1 billion pet goods sector

As people return to the office, demand for calming and anxiety-related products is growing, more so in the dog category.

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Source: Business Insider South Africa

Recycling of Plastics Begins on St. John

Island Green Living Association has good news for people who hate to throw a single-use plastic container in the trash, knowing it's one more object that it could take decades – if not centuries– to break down in the Bovoni Landfill. Or worse, wind up in the ocean.

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Spend a night cuddling with shelter dogs and cats at the Tears Sleepathon

Here's what you need to know about the 2020 Tears Sleepathon where you can cuddle with shelter dogs and cats.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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ZEPHYR CHISOM CARTER (1891-1976) ATTENDED DOUGLASS SCHOOL AND WAS AMONG THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN EL PASO TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE On the...

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New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits – News-Herald

By MAYSOON KHAN (Associated Press/Report for America) ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York on Thursday became the latest state to ban the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet stores in an attempt to target commercial breeding operations decried by critics as “puppy mills.” The new law, which was signed by

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Raccoon in pet store for nail trim euthanized due to rabies risk after customers kiss it news

Auburn, Maine — A raccoon in Maine was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed… The post Raccoon in pet store for nail trim euthanized due to rabies risk after customers kiss it appeared first on The Black Chronicle.

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Former BET Host Ananda Lewis Bravely Reveals She Has Breast Cancer

“I have been fighting to get cancer out of my body."

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Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

Division of Personnel Explains Precertification Process for High-Tech Medical Imaging

Precertification is a review process that determines whether a procedure, treatment or service is medically appropriate.

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Deposit Refund Scheme for plastic bottles now in place

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Pearnel Charles Jr, says that the much-anticipated Deposit Refund Scheme for plastic bottles is now in place. He noted that the scheme, which will provide a cash refund to...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Prickly Pear Cactus Supplies Eco-Friendly Option For Solar Backpack - New Orleans Data News Weekly

Students in rural areas can provide their schools with power and Internet connection using the invention by

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