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Nigerian Universities - the Dire Necessity of Standards, Not Quantity

[Premium Times] It is time to rethink university education to make it fit for purpose and a tool to help Nigeria leap-frog development.

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Ethiopia's Abiy tells AU he stands by Tigray military campaign | News24

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told African Union envoys Friday he will continue military operations in the restive northern Tigray region, resisting calls for dialogue as his army prepared for what he called a final offensive against regional f

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Kenya: KCB Signs Deal to Buy Two Banks in Rwanda, Tanzania

[East African] KCB Group has signed a deal with London-listed financial services firm Atlas Mara Limited to buy stakes in it's banking units in Rwanda and Tanzania, its chief executive Joshua Oigara announced on Thursday.

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'Lovers Rock'—The Story Behind The Music In Steve McQueen's Tribute To Reggae

Steve McQueen's new film 'Lovers Rock' has awed audiences, so dub-reggae legend Dennis Bovell talks about the music behind the beauty.

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Kenya: Tourism Expected to Lose Sh72 Billion

[Nation] Tourism will lose Sh72 billion due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic this year, a new government report says.

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Source: allAfrica.com

We need more time: Mapeza

FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza has pleaded for time and patience as he tries to establish combinations from a squad that he recently inherited from Heindrikus Pieter de Jongh ahead of their preliminary round clash of the Caf Champions League against Mozambican side Costa dol Sol this afternoon. BY

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Nigeria: Boko Haram: One Can Travel 300km Without Seeing Human Activity in Borno North - Senator

[Premium Times] Abubakar Kyari says the Borno development plan will succeed because it has the backing of the people of the state.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Nigeria: Despite Covid-19, Nigeria's Company Income Tax Increased in 3rd Quarter 2020 - NBS

[Premium Times] Nigeria generated N416.01 billion from Company Income Tax (CIT) in the third quarter of 2020

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South Africa: Managing HIV and Diabetes Together - South African Patients Tell Their Stories

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa faces a quadruple burden of disease: HIV, tuberculosis (TB), noncommunicable diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and injuries. South Africa has more people living with HIV than anywhere else in the world. Around 13.5% of the country's total population has HIV.

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50-something Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. hungry to fight again : TheGrio

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Chui: 'Should you quarantine after Thanksgiving? | The Atlanta Voice

Thanksgiving is over. Many people celebrated with just their household unit, but many others did not. In fact, up to 50 million Americans are traveling over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the American Automobile Association, or AAA. The comings and goings of US travelers belie the fact that

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

SA calls for calm in Middle East after assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist | News24

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has condemned the assassination and called for calm in the region.

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Africa: PM Abiy Briefs AU Special Envoys On Law Enforcement Operation in Tigray Region

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion today with AU special envoys and briefed them about the current law enforcement operation underway in Tigary Regional State against the TPLF clique, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.

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Move fast on Land Bank and Eskom or risk a credibility crisis, Agri SA warns government

The umbrella body of South African agricultural organisations say a lack of credibility will inevitably result in further liquidity challenges that South Africa can ill-afford.

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

This is no time to rest – Florida Courier

Now that the 2020 election is over, people have been celebrating in the streets across America. But as we survey the rubble that is left of an America battered by the last four years under a Trump administration, we see there is a lot of work to be done. Children are still in cages along

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Source: Florida Courier

Zim needs a new ZBC

THE awarding of licences to six national free-to-air commercial television broadcasting stations last week was received with mixed feelings by Zimbabweans. Many hailed the momentous occasion as unparalled developed since 1890, some simply as an incremental gain and a significant group remained

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Appeal court rules NW 'sunflower murder' pair not guilty

In reaction, the EFF said they will approach the Constitutional Court to fight the Supreme Court of Appeal's decision.

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

South Africa records 89 more coronavirus deaths, 3 370 cases | News24

An additional 89 deaths have been reported in South Africa, bringing the total recorded death toll to 21 378.

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The Auditorium Theatre presents a Holiday Concert with Alfreda Burke & Rodrick Dixon! | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J. Featuring the Jo Ann Daugherty Trio Filmed in front of a small audience at Roosevelt University's stunning Ganz Hall, this intimate 60-minute virtual performance features married couple Soprano Burke and Tenor Dixon performing their favorite Christmas

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India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk - Black News Channel

By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital on Saturday pressed on with their protest against agricultural legislation they said could devastate crop prices, while the government sought talks with their leaders. Some protesters burned an

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Kenya: Construction of Lanet Airstrip Set to Begin

[Nation] The proposed construction of Lanet Airstrip phase one project will commence after the government closed the bids and gave a go ahead of the commencement of the multi-billion project.

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Minneapolis family survives Covid-19, vows to raise awareness

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Africa: Pfizer, Moderna, Astrazeneca - Which Covid-19 Vaccine Could Reach Developing Countries First?

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines could be rolled out early next year. We asked experts to explain the key differences, and which could be the first to reach low-income countries

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Jamaican couple launches project to help black graduates

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Kenya: Paul Ngei's Family Appeals for Funds for Great Grandchild's Heart Surgery

[Nation] The family of freedom hero Paul Ngei is in urgent need of funds to enable a great granddaughter of the former Cabinet minister to undergo a heart surgery in India.

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What Are We Gonna Do Now To Save Our Democracy?

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Employee motivation: Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation

IN holding trainings at companies, one thing I get from leaders or managers is that their employees are not motivated. So they ask for the best tips on how to motivate them. There are two levels of motivation — intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is from within. For example, an employee

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Nigeria: ASUU Strike - End in Sight As Lecturers Consider New Govt Proposal

[Premium Times] ASUU leaders say they are taking the new proposals from the government to union members for consideration.

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Africa: Communique on the Visit of the African Union Envoys To Ethiopia

[African Union] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Envoys to the Democratic Federal Republic of Ethiopia, His Excellency Joaquim Alberto Chissano, former President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, former President of the Republic of South Africa, and Her

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Lotto and Lotto Plus results for Saturday, 28 November 2020

Could tonight be your lucky night? Over R70 million is on the line. It's the winning Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 numbers for 28 November 2020.

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Weather forecast, alerts and UVB index for all South African provinces, 28 November 2020

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