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Month: April 2020

Sirikwa Travel

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Our long experience specializing in Tanzania means that we know our beautiful country inside out, and offer our clients the most enticing selection of hand picked safaris and adventures. Sirikwa Travel is proud to be your host for the duration of your unforgettable African Travel. As passionate ambassadors of our beautiful land, we strive to meet your every need so… Read More
Human Rights 

Coronavirus and human rights: New guidance highlights support for persons with disabilities

Village Reporter
As Michelle Bachelet explained, not only are people with disabilities at higher risk because of the crisis, they also are disproportionately affected by response measures such as lockdowns. I am disturbed by reports that the lives of people with disabilities may be given different weight than others during #COVID19. Medical decisions need to be based on individualized clinical assessments &… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Greta Thunberg launches campaign to support UNICEF protection efforts against COVID-19

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“The time is now, there isn’t a day to lose. We must unite together in this fight.” Thank you @GretaThunberg and Human Act for supporting our COVID-19 response. Join Greta and help vulnerable children and families today. ? — UNICEF (@UNICEF) April 30, 2020 “The coronavirus pandemic is the greatest struggle the world has seen in generations”, said UNICEF Executive… Read More
Investments 

COVID-19 crisis provides impetus to accelerate African regional integration – panellists, ADI webinar

Elwin Mandowa,
The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic must be coordinated and targeted at livelihoods to prevent an upsurge in inequality, delegates at an African Development Institute (ADI) webinar urged on Wednesday. “This is an opportunity to re-think macro-economic policy in Africa. We should not go back to our old ways. The sense of urgency that is coming from the crisis… Read More
Africa 

Rwandair slashes salaries as it faces closure [Business Africa]

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Rwandair has employed drastic measures including reduction of the salaries of employees as the company battles covid-19 crises. Up to 65% of employees salaries to be cut in an attempt to avoid layoffs. The company has also put on hold, contracts of some pilots and non-essential staff until further notice.In a related development, Ethiopian Airlines has also employed alternative solutions… Read More
Africa 

South African Airways suffer financial losses [Business Africa]

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South African Airways suffer heavy financial losses as the ramifications of the covid -19 pandemic hits hard.The South African airline, which has been denied further funding from the government to support its operations, has suspended all international flights until May 31 as the country battles covid 19. Authorities say, the company is facing serious financial crises, and fear closure. Civil… Read More
Africa 

Ugandan court orders MPs to refund coronavirus cash

Village Reporter,
A Ugandan court on Wednesday ordered lawmakers to pay back money they had awarded themselves to combat coronavirus. Meanwhile, in Malawi, President Peter Mutharika announced Covid-19 cash packages for the poor to help them survive the pandemic over the next three-months. The high court in Uganda has ruled that MPs must pay back any money they received as part of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Nigeria’s Proposed Infectious Disease Act: Plagarised And Dangerous

Elwin Mandowa,
Yesterday April 28, 2020, a piece of draft legislation that could permanently change the experience of Nigeria as we know it was quietly transmitted to members of the House of Representatives for consideration. On the surface, it is a somewhat innocuous bill – possibly even praiseworthy and necessary, but as has become the case in recent times, a closer examination… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Unlocking The Economy And Plight Of Private School Owners By Olabisi Deji-Folutile

Elwin Mandowa,
President Muhammadu Buhari was presented with two difficult choices early this week as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on – a choice to continue the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory to further curtail the spread of the pandemic or a decision to relax lockdown in these states and the FCT for businesses to reopen. Each of the… Read More