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Ramaphosa Eases Restrictions, Warns of Increased Infections

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that beginning June 1 more restrictions will be eased to allow the country’s economy to run. However, he also warned the coronavirus situation is still going to get worse amid the easing of some of the lockdown measures. “The risk of a massive increase in infections is now greater than ever,” the President said.

Almost Every Global Language and Country Now Has Access to Low Cost Freelance Gigs

Editor's Pick May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 All-Star Reviews Leave a comment

FGG Low Cost Marketplace have been around for about a year with very strong (almost exponential) growth in visitors, posts, and global penetration. With their low cost and global market, FGG Low Cost Marketplace allows a growing number of freelance gig Buyer and Sellers to save and make more money.

Coronavirus — Africa Records Nearly 76,000 Cases, 2,700 Deaths

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The death toll from COVID-19 in Africa has soared to 2,556 today, with more than 75,000 infections in 54 countries across the continent. The data is thanks to the latest pandemic statistics on the continent by the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

How to Ship Perishables and Keep Them Fresh During Transport

May 15, 2020May 14, 2020 Tatiana Higgins Leave a comment

Shipping perishable foods is an emerging market. Those working from home are ordering more frozen foods because they are easier to handle and cook. Here’s how to ship perishables if you’re thinking about starting this business.

Before you ship a perishable product, you have to ensure that the packaging is well-insulated. The package has to keep heat away from the product to prevent it from going bad. Here are a few shipping solutions for temperature-sensitive products:

Coronavirus — WHO Warns Over 150,000 in Africa Could Die Within First Year

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

The Covid-19 pandemic could kill over 180,000 people in Africa within the first year. Moreover, between 29 million and 44 million Africans could be infected within the first year, especially in the event that containment measures fail. This is according to the latest warning from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Coronavirus— South Africa Begins Easing Lockdown

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The South African government has officially begun a gradual lift of the restriction measures against the COVID-19 pandemic today. However, the use of masks, as well as other measures to curb the spread, remain in place. South Africa’s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, made the announcement last Saturday.

Coronavirus: Dominicans Die of Drinking Liquor, Cuba Sends More Doctors to Africa

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

At least 109 people have died in the Dominican Republic as a result of drinking clerén, a drink made from sugar cane and fermented fruits. Experts have explained that the drink has got a high methanol content, which can lead to subsequent contamination. The victims ingested the drink believing that it is an effective remedy against the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Sub-Saharan Africa to Fall in to Recession

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has been significantly affected by the outbreak of the new coronavirus and is expected to drop dramatically, from 2.4 percent in 2019 to between less than 2.1 percent and down 5.1 percent this year. This would be the first recession in the region in 25 years, according to the latest “Africa Pulse” (Report for Africa), which is a biannual economic update by the World Bank for the region.

Faithful Celebrate Good Friday, Easter Amid Coronavirus

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Joyce Davis Leave a comment

Mіllіоnѕ оf Chrіѕtіаnѕ соnfіnеd оn thе fіvе continents will сеlеbrаtе Good Frіdау аnd Easter Sundау іn unрrесеdеntеd сіrсumѕtаnсеѕ. Wіthоut bеlіеvеrѕ, Pope Francis celebrated Hоlу Thursday Mаѕѕ аt thе Vаtісаn yesterday, іn whісh thе Lаѕt Suрреr was rеmеmbеrеd. Duе to COVID-19, thе Argentine pontiff dіd not сеlеbrаtе thе fооt-wаѕhіng rіtuаl.

Coronavirus: 12 Dead in South Africa, South Sudan Records First Death

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

South Africa reported 11 deaths and 1,655 positive cases of infection with the new coronavirus yesterday. Elsewhere, South Sudan recorded its first death due to the disease. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s province situated along the country’s coastline, is the province with the highest number of deaths, with seven out of the eleven recorded in the country.

Coronavirus: Death Toll Reaches 134, More than 4,000 Cases, in Africa

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The number of deaths in Africa from covid-19 infection has risen from 117 to 134 in the last 24 hours, with the number of infections cases rising from 3,924 to 4,282, as per the latest statistics. In total, 46 African Union countries have registered at least one cases of coronavirus. Of these, 19 have recorded at least one death from COVID-19.

Coronavirus: South Africa Confirms First Death, Uganda Bans Transit

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

South Africa has announced its first death caused by coronavirus as the nation began to ban travelers from foreign countries. The nation has more than 1,000 cases so far. South Africa’s defense and security forces have begun today to urge the implementation of lockdown measures on people to stay in their homes to combat the spread of Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: South Africa Records First Two Deaths, Goes Under Lockdown

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

South Africa recorded its first two deaths from coronavirus on Friday. “This morning, we wake South Africans up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement. On Friday, South Africa started three weeks of general confinement across the country.

Mozambique Discovers 64 Dead Ethiopians in Cargo Truck

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

Sixty-four people, believed to be undocumented immigrants from Ethiopia, were found dead in a cargo truck in the northwestern Mozambican province of Tete, a senior hospital official confirmed. The victims were discovered in a blue cargo container loaded truck, and they were surrounded by survivors.

Coronavirus: Africa Must “Wake Up,” and “Prepare for the Worst”

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand 1 Comment

Today saw the number of infections by the new coronavirus in Africa exceed by 1,000 in 40 countries across the continent, with records of 30 deaths, according to the latest statistics on the covid-19 pandemic. In total, 1,107 cases of infection have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. The very first case on the continent was reported on February 14, in Egypt.

Coronavirus: South Africa Bans Covid-19 Fake News, Pandemic Spreading Rapidly Through Africa

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The South African government on Thursday put into place a new law that provides for up to six months’ imprisonment for any citizen found guilty of spreading false information regarding the new Coronavirus pandemic. South Africa has 202 cases of people infected with Coronavirus and it is the most affected country in sub-Saharan Africa.

SADC Approves $94.9 Million Budget for 2021

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has passed resolutions including an annual budget of US $94.9 million for 2020/2021, and calls for a joint drug procurement system by the Medical Stores Department Tanzania to be used to quickly control the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Italy Announces Emergency Fund, Cases Rise in South Africa

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The Italian Government has announced that it would provide €25 billion to fight the epidemic caused by the new coronavirus (Covid-19), which has already left more than 600 dead in the country. The announcement was made today by the Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte. Of the amount, approximately half will be used for emergencies, while the other half would be used for possible future needs in the country.

Sisi Speaks at AU Summit as Egypt Hands Over Presidency

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

The leaders of the African Union countries, at the beginning of their 3-day summit in Addis Ababa, sought to enhance their participation in mediations in a number of armed conflicts that are tearing the continent apart. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi announced his country’s readiness to host an African summit devoted to discussing the formation of a joint African force to combat terrorism.

African Union Summit Seeks Greater Role in Libyan Crisis

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 George Mtimba Leave a comment

The 33rd African Union Summit will be launched Sunday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, under the slogan “Silencing the guns to create conditions for Africa’s development.” The presidency of the summit will move from Egypt to South Africa, and to President Cyril Ramaphosa from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Today, Ramaphosa presides over a closed session to present the challenges that stand in the way of Africa’s progress.

Communal News Now Writes, Submits and Publishes Articles and News for Facebook News

Editor's Pick January 11, 2020May 14, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

Communal News (CN) has notched another milestone achievement. It is now being published on Facebook News. For the thousands of CN contributors, this is another venue in which your contributions to CN can be read. For Facebook readers, we have our new service at your Facebook News fingertips. Facebook News joins Communal News and Google News in delivering CN’s global fact-based news, often written by you the public. Along with the news service, CN is being published in over 100 global languages, on social media, and often finds advanced placement in organic search engines such as Google, Bing, Baidu, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo.

Can a Global Freelance Gig Revolution Save the Expected Nigeria Extreme Poverty Explosion ?

December 29, 2019May 18, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

Nigeria is working hard to transform itself from one of the world’s poorest commodity-based economies, where the per capita GDP is just above $2,000 per year, into a high skilled information-based economy. Nigeria, unlike Ukraine and other Asia countries, does not have a bordering country where the young and highly educated can easily migrate and dramatically improve their financial situation. Nigeria has more of its population in poverty (by definition under $1.90 a day) than even India. It is estimated that over 87 million people, about half of Nigeria, currently live in poverty.