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Africa: The Emergence of Jn.1 Is an Evolutionary ‘Step Change’ in the Covid Pandemic. Why Is This Significant?

[ad_1] Since it was detected in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has spread widely. It has become dominant in Australia and around the world, driving the biggest COVID wave seen in many jurisdictions for at least the past year. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified JN.1 as a "variant of interest" in December 2023 and in January strongly stated COVID was a continuing global health threat causing "far too much" preventable disease with worrying potential for long-term health […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

Africa

Africa: Will the War in Gaza Become a Breaking Point for the Rules-Based International Order?

[ad_1] The scale of death and destruction in Gaza is increasingly viewed as an indictment of a system facing perhaps its most daunting and most stubborn challenge - global perceptions of hypocrisy. As South Africa presents a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza - claims it rejects - also on trial is the so-called 'rules-based international order'. This global set of rules, norms and institutions - the ICJ itself being […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: Young Chevrons Smashed By Australia

[ad_1] Zimbabwe under 19 men's cricket team suffered a humiliating 225 runs defeat against Sri Lanka at the ongoing World Cup in South Africa on Thursday. This marked the team's second successive defeat in the group following a 39 runs defeat against Sri Lanka in Sunday's opening match. Australia posted 296 runs for 7 in 50 overs, a margin which Zimbabwe poorly chased as it was bowled out with 71 runs in 23.2 overs. Zimbabwe's struggle with the bat was […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

Japan

Japan aims to direct Asian tourists to places less traveled

[ad_1] As inbound tourism from East and Southeast Asia continues to rise, Japan is attempting to direct visitors to places outside Tokyo in order to prevent over-tourism, specifically by appealing to “light repeaters” who have visited Japan more than twice.The popularity of Japan as a travel destination among East and Southeast Asian tourists is very high, with a survey conducted by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) showing that in […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Top Female Celebrities for Colour Purple Première

[ad_1] All is set for the première of the movie "Colour Purple" at the Joina City Ster Kinekor tonight which will run under the theme, #ZimPurple. The première which according to organisers, will be led by top local female celebrities on the day including songstress Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana, comedienne Madam Boss, actress Jesesi Mungoshi and Shingai Shoniwa. In an interview with The Herald Arts, organisers of the event, Ruvimbo Zhewe said the première is a red carpet show and guests are […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

News

Angolan Athlete Wins Bronze at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Championship

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan athlete Elizandra Gourgel Wassuca won, on Thursday, in Paris (France), two bronze medals at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Championship. Elizandra Gourgel Wassuca, 33 years old, purple belt and athlete from the Gracie Barra Angola Academy, won bronze medals in the up to 69 kg and absolute categories (all weights) at the European Championship of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (BJJF) , which takes place between January 19th and 27th in Paris. The IBJJF European Championship is […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

News

Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Eyes Olympics, World Cross Glory in 2024

[ad_1] Nairobi — Reigning Commonwealth Games Champion Beatrice Chebet says her biggest ambitions in 2024 include battling to defend her World Cross Country Championships title as well as competing for a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. Chebet has been off to a flier in the new year, and at the turn of 2024, earned her first career record, breaking the world mark in the 5km road running. She ran14:13 to smash the women's world 5km record at […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024

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