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Kagame denounced the injustice that conflicts inflict on innocent people, taking as an example the migration crisis that drives refugees to undertake dangerous journeys every year in search of a better future
\t While no one claimed responsibility for the attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif pointed the finger at Israel, calling the killing an act of ``\"state terror.''
\t ``Terrorists murdered an eminent Iranian scientist today. This cowardice _ with serious indications of Israeli role _ shows desperate warmongering of perpetrators,'' Zarif wrote on Twitter.
… Representative Marcia L. Fudge, an African-American Democrat from Ohio. Mr. Clyburn …
By NICOLE WINFIELD and TRISHA THOMAS Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican's Santa Marta hotel was built to sequester cardinals during papal elections. It's now sequestering soon-to-be cardinals in town for this weekend's ceremony to get their red hats: A handful are in protective coronavirus quarantine, confined to their rooms on Vatican orders and getting meals delivered to their doors. The 10-day quarantines, with COVID-19 tests administered at the start and finish, are just one example of how Saturday's ceremony to elevate new cardinals is like nothing the Holy See has ever seen. 'They told me it would be […]
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Gauteng Premier David Makhura has warned residents to be wary of a possible second Covid-19 surge in January, when people return home from the festive season.
The newly elected leader of the main opposition National Democratic Party (NDP), Franka Bernardine, has resigned.
Policy inconsistencies Statutory instruments and judgments have been passed to favour policies that support political agendas. This selective application of law means that there is disregard for the rule of law and this hinders investor confidence. The inconsistencies around mining laws (EPOs, permits and licences), land tenure and property rights has inhibited foreign investment in Zimbabwe. The farm invasions and land seizures discourage investors from investing in an uncertain business environment for fear or arbitrary acquisition of land without compensation. The red tape and bureaucracy in government There is over-regulation around trade policies particularly the importation of goods. There is no independent oversight to avoid corrupt and biased negotiations regarding which investors are approved. For instance the renewal of import and export licences must be done every three months and there are a lot of agencies which must be consulted before a business can begin operating. The corruption, delay and frustration behind establishing a business becomes a determinant in whether a company decides to invest. The cost of doing business in comparison to regional peers will fare much higher. This will push the potential investors to more favourable climates. Conclusion and recommendations There must clear regulatory and policy changes that shift to a decentralized system away from an overregulated, centralised state-system, to allow for private contractors and competitors. Long-term economic policies (i.e. 10-20 years) are required, which are fair, favourable and transparent and not subject to change as based on the political leader governing the country. This must be overseen by an independent judiciary and legal framework that protects investors’ returns over a long stretch and period of time such as the Zimbabwe Investment Authority established to oversee licensing in terms of Section 7 of the Zimbabwe Investment Authority Act and the Zimbabwe Investment code sections 25 and 39. This will guarantee the security of foreign investment and allow for investor confidence, predictability and certainty. An open, transparent and accountable regulatory system is required to create an attractive business climate. The factors responsible for low foreign direct investment inflows in Zimbabwe are inflation, a lack of trade openness, and gross capital formation. Policies reducing the impact of institutional factors like corruption, weak governance and perceived political risk need to be implemented. Policy inconsistencies and credibility must be considered in policy formulation. Zimbabwe should create a “hospitable investment climate by reducing corruption, uncertainties, poor governance and policy inconsistencies.” These variables affect foreign investment and make Zimbabwe risky to foreign investors. Zimbabwe should vigorously pursue further opening of its economy in order to create global linkages and synergies that are a prerequisite for foreign direct investment attraction. Its policies and regulatory framework should foster
[Cameroon Tribune] Following is the government's economic, financial, social and cultural programme for the 2021 financial year presented at the National Assembly yesterday November 25, 2020.
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Madagascar has affirmed its decision not to participate in the Covax global initiative for the access to Covid-19 vaccine once they have been approved and licensed.
The government spokesperson confirmed the island will resort to its traditions concoction that its own scientist discovered earlier this year to stem out the virus.
He further said that they were waiting to see the effectiveness of the vaccine first in the countries that will first use it.
The tonic, based on the plant Artemisia annua which has anti-malarial properties, was not proven by the World Health Organization but had put it on sale to several African countries.
Vaccines in Madagascar have never been popular among the general population. The island in 2018 was among the last four countries in the world registering polio cases from its stance on vaccines.
[New Times] ARC Power, a British startup, said on Thursday, November 26, it will set up new 'Solar Business Parks' - a collection of solar-powered buildings - in rural Rwanda in its latest initiative.
ZIMBABWE is risking sanctions from the football governing body, Fifa if it deems that the government is interfering in Zifa’s affairs following the suspension of the association’s secretary-general Joseph Mamutse by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) over unauthorised foreign trips by national teams. BY HENRY MHARA A Fifa suspension would mean all national teams and local clubs would be banned from playing in international competitions, and funding would cease until government actions are reversed. SRC, a government body that regulates sports in the country, on Thursday announced that it had suspended its director-general Prince Mupazviriho and Mamutse “from all forms of football administration pending an investigation”. Zifa yesterday said they have not received any correspondence from SRC and will only act when they get communication. “We have not received any correspondence from SRC. We have read about it (the suspension) in the media,” Zifa spokesperson Xolisani Gwesela said. The duo, according to a SRC statement, is being accused of violating guidelines relating to the trips by Mighty Warriors and Young Warriors to South Africa for Cosafa tournaments this year. However, Fifa does not take lightly to government interference and is very vigilant in enforcing its statutes. Article 14 of the Fifa statutes oblige all member association to manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from any third party. Failure to meet the obligations may lead to sanctions, even if the third party influence was not the fault of the member association concerned. A number of countries have previously either got themselves banned or suspended for violating this statute, including Sierra Leone who were two years ago suspended after the country’s anti-corruption commission barred two officials from the governing body’s offices. This is not the first time that SRC has run into trouble with Fifa. They were last year cautioned by the world football governing body after they tried to remove the current Zifa executive. The same SRC last year also got their fingers burnt when they tried unsuccessfully to remove the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) board. SRC suspended the Tavengwa Mukuhlani-led ZC board and replaced it with an interim committee with Dave Ellman Brown as the chairman. However, they were left with an egg on their face when the International Cricket Council demanded that the government should unconditionally reinstate the ZC board or face a permanent exile from international competitions. Below are some examples of countries that have come under scrutiny by Fifa for perceived governmental interference: Spain Back in late 2017, the Euro giants were threatened with being booted out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Fifa warned their footballing body that the government’s involvement in the election of the federation’s new president could cause their expulsion. The threat arose after the Spanish Sport ministry called for the election of a new association president. The call came after long-time president Angel Maria Vi
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It looks like for this particular release, Nike smartened up and made some extra kicks becuase there was a lot more Ws than Ls being celebrated this time around when it came to copping a pair of Air Jordan 4 \"Fire Red\" sneakers on the SNKRS app.
By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fans of Bad Bunny are used to expecting something different each time he releases new music. He's done it since his first studio album, 2018's 'X 100pre' ('Forever'); then with 'Oasis', his collaboration with J Balvin in 2019, and last February with his award-winning 'YHLQMDLG,' a 20-track project which explored love and loss through a combination of trap and reggaetón. Now he is surprising fans with 'El Último Tour del Mundo' ('The Last Tour of the World'), a 16-song collection written during the pandemic and released Friday in which he plays […]
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Police Friday said that they had detained four people after intercepting two vessels that were seeking to enter the island illegally from the neighbouring French island of Martinique.
Dinkins was viewed as a compromise candidate during a time of turmoil in New York. Elected a year after the infamous 1989 “Central Park jogger” incident that led to the wrongful convictions of five Black and Hispanic boys, Dinkins proved to be a cautious and stoic figure who was a competent caretaker of the city, including its many fiscal, social and political challenges. Dinkins’ administration followed that of one of New York City’s most storied politicians, Ed Koch.
Catholic Archbishop of Washington DC Wilton Gregory, 72, was elevated to cardinal on Saturday in a formal ceremony in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican presided over by Pope Francis.
[New Times] Urban planners have disclosed that a storm water management plan being devised could be the sustainable solution to manage floods that have ravaged the different suburbs of the City of Kigali.
