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Month: August 2020

Africa Investments 

Post COVID-19: Rebuilding Africa and strengthening its resilience against future economic shocks

Elwin Mandowa,
After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. The good news is that the continent has entered this crisis in reasonably good shape following decades of progression in health, education and economic outcomes. As of early 2020,… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank 2020 Annual meetings: Building Africa back better after the COVID-19 pandemic

Elwin Mandowa,
For the first time in the history of the African Development Bank, its Annual Meetings will be held virtually to comply with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social-distancing guidelines.  The Governors’ Dialogue and the election of a president will be top of the agenda of the upcoming Meetings scheduled for 26-27 August 2020.  This year, which marks the 55th meeting of the… Read More
Pacific 

First Person: Fighting anti-vaccination rumours in Pakistan

Village Reporter
Dennis Chimenya In an interview with UN News, Mr. Chimenya, who leads UNICEF’s communications activities, outlines the problems that he and his colleagues face in raising awareness of the crucial health benefits of polio vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a young boy growing up in Malawi, I remember being impressed by the positive impact and influence that radio had… Read More

Maldini-inspired Chand eyes new heights with Nepal 

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Rohit Chand is the second most-capped player of the current Nepal squad Based at Indonesia giants Persija Jakarta, he is one of few overseas-based Nepalese Chand is hoping for improved performances in remaining Qatar 2022 qualifiers Stop a Nepalese fan to ask him who the national team’s most established star is and the answer will almost certainly be Rohit Chand.… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Towards A True Dismantling Of The Petroleum Subsidy Regime By Alex Otti

Elwin Mandowa,
“Government Subsidy systems promote inefficiency in production and efficiency in coercion and subservience while penalizing efficiency in production and inefficiency in predation” – Murray Rothbard (1926-1995) “You either get free stuff or you get freedom. You cannot have both and you need to make a choice.” – Sarah Palin Sometime ago, the former Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

American Musician, Timbaland Announces Collaboration With Niniola

Village Reporter,
Timbaland Grammy award winning music producer, Timbaland has announced a collaboration with Nigerian Afro-house/beats singer, Niniola. The American entertainer, whose real names are Timothy Zachary Mosley, took to his official Twitter page to share a short video of himself as he danced to Niniola’s yet-to-be-released song. Showing off his creative dance steps in the video, Timbaland wrote as caption: “when… Read More

Messi and Argentina grab gold in Beijing

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Argentina sent Riquelme, Di Maria, Messi and Aguero to the Beijing Olympics They beat Nigeria to make it back-to-back golds on 23 August 2008 “Doing it together with friends like Leo is something I can’t put into words,” said Aguero Sergio Romero, Pablo Zabaleta, Ezequiel Garay, Javier Mascherano, Fernando Gago, Juan Roman Riquelme, Angel Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Lavezzi… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

The Role Of Youths In Nigeria’s Current Democratic Experience By Ifemosu Michael Adewale

Elwin Mandowa,
Nigeria has celebrated 13 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in year 2012.  That Democratic license was not received on a platter of Gold, but through resilient struggles and undaunted patriotic commitments of Nigerians, particularly the unsung youths. The historic contributions of individuals, organizations, press, civil societies, labour and Pro-democratic movements like STUDENT UNIONS, NADECO, CDHR, and CLO in sending the… Read More

Tsedenbal: Football will reach the traditional Mongolian sports

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Norjmoo Tsedenbal scored the first goal worldwide in Qatar 2022 qualifying He captained Mongolia to maiden progression into the second round The set-piece specialist is on the verge of a national milestone Had it not been for his football passion, Norjmoo Tsedenbal would probably have made a name for himself in anohter sport. As a young boy, indeed, Tsedenbal excelled… Read More