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African community targeted in China virus crackdown

April 11, 2020

24matins.uk Africans in southern China’s largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and mass coronavirus testing as the country steps up its fight against imported infections. China says it has largely curbed its COVID-19 outbreak but a recent cluster of cases linked to the Nigerian community in Guangzhou sparked the alleged discrimination by locals and virus prevention officials. Local authorities in the industrial centre of 15 million said at least…

MultiChoice, Mindset Network launch new primary school pop up channel

April 7, 2020

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Maravi Express MultiChoice, in conjunction with the Mindset Network that was initiated by former South Africa President, late Nelson Mandela in 2003, have launched a Mindset Pop — a dedicated channel for primary school learners effective on April 1, 2020. This is a response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown that has forced government to close school and the Mindset Pop DStv channel 317 aims to be prepare them until when schools re-open. The channel will feature educational programming…

Olympic qualification period suspended until December 1, 2020

April 7, 2020

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Worldathletics.org World Athletics announced on Tuesday the suspension of qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games effective from April 6, 2020 until November 30, 2020 following consultation with its Athletes’ Commission, Area Presidents and Council. During this period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended. Results will continue to be recorded for statistical purposes, including for world records, subject to…

African Union predicts continental recession due to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

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Voice of America With the African Union now predicting the continent’s economy will contract by 0.8 percent this year, African finance ministers are scheduled to meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss ways countries can mitigate a looming economic disaster. Researchers at the AU now believe the continent will slip into a recession this year due to the impact the coronavirus is currently having on trade, remittances, tourism and a huge fall in global oil prices. An AU…

Total COVID-19 infections in SA now at 1,749; one more dead

April 7, 2020

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Maravi Express South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announcer on Tuesday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stood at 1,749, an increase of 63 and has just recorded another death, bringing the total to 13. The latest victim, according to citizen.co.za, is a male, who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. “We are concerned about developments at St Augustine’s Hospital in Kwazulu Natal where 66 tested positive over the past few days,”…

Eto’o, Drogba disapproves doctors call to test COVID-19 vaccine in Africa

April 6, 2020

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By Muambo Edward, kick442.com African football legends, Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba have not hidden their disgruntlement by angrily hitting back at “racist and contemptuous” calls made by two doctors on French television, calling for the tests on the potential Coronavirus vaccine to be carried out in Africa. A video of the doctors’ comments was posted on Twitter by Senegalese forward Demba Ba. “Welcome to the west, where white people believe themselves to be so superior that racism and…

If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous

April 6, 2020

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Maravi Express Traveling by yacht is an experience that not many can afford, let alone owning one. Having a yacht lets people know that you’re doing a little better than ‘just great’ in life. However, you can bump it up a notch and have a yacht equipped with a range of different amenities including a swimming pool, elevator, and even a smaller boat! If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous. Check out…

Ghana legend Abedi Pele pays moving tribute former Marseille president late Pape Diouf

April 3, 2020

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Ghanasoccernet.com Ghana legend Abedi Ayew Pele has paid a glowing tribute to former Olympique Marseille president late Pape Diouf, revealing how the Senegalese shaped his career and that of his superstar children Andre and Jordan Ayew to become some of the recognizable names in world football. Diouf, a former journalist who rose to become an agent and then the leader Marseille, passed away on Tuesday from the Coronavirus disease in his hometown Dakar. Diouf was the first black man to chair an…

MultiChoice Talent Factory launches free online masterclasses

April 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), which is aimed at supporting and encouraging excellence in filmmaking at the post school education level, has launched a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal. The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa. In the last physical presence course held in Zambia, Malawi by two young…

Former Marseille FC president Pape Diouf dies of Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

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Ghanasoccernet.com Former Olympique Marseille President Pape Diouf, the man who mentored Ghanaian international stars, Andre and Jordan Ayew, died in his native Senegal on Tuesday night after being infected with the Coronavirus, Senegalese national television and his relatives confirmed. After contracting the virus, Diouf (68) was to be flown to France on Tuesday night for treatment but he could not stay long for the journey. He is still the only African to be the president of a major club…