Monday, September 21, 2020

South Africa moves to lowest lockdown level

South Africa has been under Covid-19 lockdown for almost six months. On Monday, relaxed regulations came into effect. Some activities remain prohibited, while others have attendance limits. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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AUSTRALIA: Victoria Covid cases continue to fall under stage 4 lockdown

Australia's south east state of Victoria is looking to the light at the end of the covid-19 lockdown tunnel.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Uganda Reopens Schools, Airports and Borders.

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Uganda has announced the reopening of school for finalist students despite a spike in cases of COVID-19.

Uganda had maintained strict lockdown measures and low cases at the beginning of the pandemic but there has been a recent increase in cases as restrictions are eased.


Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Building collapses near Mumbai, at least 10 killed

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At least ten people, including children, have been killed following a building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai, according to local reports.

It's feared that several others may be trapped following the collapse of the three-storey residential property.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months

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India's Taj Mahal is reopening after six months.

The historic monument was closed in March in the first phase of the nationwide lockdown…

But now tourists are once again permitted, although with precautions.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Seoul area students return to classrooms as COVID-19 cases drop

Students in the greater Seoul area have resumed in-person learning after a spike in COVID-19 cases shut down schools last month. But health authorities warn an outbreak at even a single school could lead to a return of online classes.

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HSBC faces pressure over leaked regulatory documents

HSBC is denying any legal wrongdoing in relation to the processing of payments linked to a suspected fraud.

It's accused of allowing international payments to its accounts, despite raising concerns that the payments were suspicious.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Sunday, September 20, 2020

Tanzania lauds move to shut camp blocking wildlife route



Tanzania has commended a move by Kenyan authorities to indefinitely close a tourist camp that was blocking wildebeest migration between the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya.
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Fire Guts Uganda's Top Makerere University

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In Uganda, fire has destroyed the main building of the country's top Makerere University.

 

The blaze, which started in the early hours of Sunday morning, collapsed the roof and cracked the walls of the 80-year-old university landmark…

 

The ravaged building also known as the Ivory Tower is a unique 20th Century British Architecture, constructed in 1938 and completed in 1941…


Michael Baleke has more in this report

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Burundi President arrives in Tanzania on first foreign visit


Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has visited Kigoma, Northwestern Tanzania, his first official visit outside Burundi since taking office in June. 


Isaac Lukando reports.


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Friday, September 18, 2020

US MARKETS PREVIEW: Data expected on US home sales during the pandemic

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New home sale figures due out this week are expected to reveal how the
pandemic is reshaping where and how Americans want to live.

Meanwhile the Federal Reserve has ordered new tests to make sure banks
can survive a recession.

Sarah Walton reports

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US President Trump: COVID-19 vaccine doses for every American ready by April 2021


US President Donald Trump says the government will have enough doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine for every American by April next year.

This week, a top US health official told Congress that a vaccine wouldn't be widely available until the second or third quarter of 2021...but President Trump says it will be much earlier.

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22 year old Tanzanian Entrepreneur makes it to the top of Africa’s Top 20

David Denis, a 22-year-old Tanzanian entrepreneur has been listed among the 'Top 20 Very Young African Entrepreneurs' by the Anzisha Prize delivered by African Leadership Academy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.  


Daniel Kijo from Dar es salaam reports. 


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LONDON CANCELS NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says the annual New Year's Eve fireworks display will be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He believes London "cannot afford" to have people congregating as normal due to the risk of infection.

But says they will arrange something instead.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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US to ban TikTok and WeChat from Sunday

The Trump administration intends to ban TikTok and WeChat on Sunday.

The long threatened move against the Chinese social media apps comes
after a deal to take over US operations of them fell through -
although a reprieve is still possible.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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COVID-19: Nigerian airlines struggling after two months of resumption




Nigerian airlines say they are running at a loss two months after flight operations resumed across the country.

The operators say the government may need to intensify its efforts to ensure local airlines remain in business during the global pandemic.

The country has recorded over 56,000 cases of the virus and more than 1,000 deaths so far.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital.



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Rapid coronavirus test can give results in less than 2 hours

A rapid new COVID-19 test which can diagnose a coronavirus infection within just 90 minutes is showing accurate results, according to a scientific review in the UK. 


The test doesn't need a specialist laboratory, and can be used by anyone who's able to take a swab of their nose or throat.


With the details, Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Belgium coronavirus case average rises to nearly 1000 per day

The average number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Belgium has risen by 74% over the last week.

Health experts in the country are warning that the epidemic is accelerating. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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ENGLAND CONSIDERING NEW NATIONWIDE RESTRICTIONS

New national restrictions could soon be introduced in England to curb a rise in coronavirus cases. 
The UK government is said to be considering a shorter period of tighter measures which would include shutting pubs and restaurants early. Holly Hudson has more.

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UK GOVT 'WANTS TO AVOID' NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

The UK government is considering tightening restrictions nationwide to slow the accelerating spread of coronavirus.

It's reported the government's scientific advisers are suggesting a two week national 'circut-breaker' - although schools and workplaces would remain open.

It comes with a growing number of UK regions under local lockdown measures.

And UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government wants to avoid a national lockdown if possible.

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