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Apr172021 by TUMUTEGYEREIZE WILBERNo Comments

Today’s Stock markets

AFRICA, Asia, EUROPEAN UNION, WORLD, World Bank

Europe, Middle East & Africa NameValueNet Change% Change1 Month1 YearTime (EDT)SX5E:IND Euro Stoxx 50 Pr4,032.99+39.56+0.99%+5.11%+39.63%4/16/2021UKX:IND FTSE 100 INDEX7,019.53+36.03+0.52%+4.63%+21.30%4/16/2021DAX:IND DAX INDEX15,459.75+204.42+1.34%+5.74%+45.49%4/16/2021CAC:IND CAC 40 INDEX6,287.07+52.93+0.85%+4.82%+39.74%4/16/2021IBEX:IND IBEX 35 INDEX8,613.50+41.90+0.49%+1.42%+25.27%4/16/2021 Asia Pacific NameValueNet Change% Change1 Month1 YearTime (EDT)NKY:IND NIKKEI 22529,683.37+40.68+0.14%-0.36%+49.18%4/16/2021TPX:IND TOPIX INDEX (TOKYO)1,960.87+1.74+0.09%-2.55%+35.93%4/16/2021HSI:IND HANG SENG INDEX28,969.71+176.57+0.61%-0.07%+18.83%4/16/2021SHSZ300:IND CSI 300 INDEX4,966.18+17.21+0.35%-0.82%+29.34%4/16/2021AS51:IND S&P/ASX 200 INDEX7,063.45+4.83+0.07%+5.30%+28.72%...

Jun62020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

WORLD: Facebook CEO promises policy review.

WORLD

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on Friday promised to review the social network's policies that led to its decision to not moderate controversial messages posted by US President Donald Trump.The announcement, which came in the form of a letter to employees, appeared aimed at quelling anger inside the company that was so severe it prompted some to quit.The outrage was sparked when Zuckerberg said Facebook would not remove or flag Trump's recent posts that appeared to encourage violence against those protesting police racism. Zuckerberg's message Friday seemed to attempt to mollify that anger: "We're going to review our policies allowing discussion and threats of state use of force to see if there are any amendments we should adopt," Zuckerberg wrote.This, he said, includes "exc...

Mar62020 by ShafiqNo Comments

HEALTH: Reducing Ebola risk through voluntary isolation.

HEALTH, WORLD

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 4, 2020/ -- In the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, in the city of Beni in North Kivu, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Democratic of the Republic of the Congo’s Health Ministry adopted a strategy once used during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to simplify vital work of monitoring contacts of patients. Since December 2019, high-risk contacts, who are most likely to become infected and potentially pass on the illness, have the option of staying in community-based accommodation for the entire 21-day incubation period. On the site, specially adapted for contacts, all meals are provided and volunteers have several medical checks a day, reducing both their own risk, through early detection, and the risk to the community, by limiting the p...

Mar32020 by ShafiqNo Comments

HEALTH: Is Milk as healthful as we think?

HEALTH

Many people include milk in their diet, but few meet the daily recommended quantities. Experts now urge us to rethink these recommendations and explain why milk may not be as healthful as we think. Dairy milk’s image has taken a bit of a beating, with the likes of oat, almond, and soy milk being hailed as environmentally friendly alternatives. But for many people of all ages, cow’s milk remains a firm favorite —sloshed over cereal, as a frothy companion to coffee, or enjoyed as a bedtime drink. The United States 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend that individuals aged 9 years and over consume 3 cup-equivalents of fat-free and low-fat (1%) dairy products. According to the guideline, put together by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Dep...

Feb292020 by ShafiqNo Comments

HEALTH: Physiotherapy could be done at home using virtual reality

HEALTH

Currently prescribed physiotherapy often requires patients to complete regular exercises at home. Outside of the clinic, patients rarely receive any guidance other than a leaflet of sketches or static photographs to instruct them how to complete their exercises. This leads to poor adherence, with patients becoming anxious about not getting the exercise right, or simply getting bored by the repetitiveness of the movements. The advent of consumer virtual reality technology combined with 3D motion capture allows real movements to be accurately translated onto an avatar that can be viewed in a virtual environment. Researchers at the Institute of Digital Healthcare, WMG, University of Warwick are investigating whether this technology can be used to provide guidance to physiothera...

Feb242020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: Euro hit as Coronavirus spread widens, investors opt for Dollars.

Business, WORLD

Asian currencies slid on Monday as the rapid spread of the coronavirus outside China drove fears of a pandemic and sent investors to the safety of gold, dollars and the Swiss franc. Italy, South Korea and Iran posted sharp rises in infections over the weekend. South Korea now has more than 760 cases, Italy more than 150 and Iran 43 cases. The World Health Organization is now worried about the growing number of cases that have no clear link to the epicentre of the outbreak in China. “The omens are not particularly good today,” said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank in Sydney. “The presumption was that we would see intermediate supply chains quickly reconnected and I think the market’s had to go through a period of questioning that logic.” ...

Feb212020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: Uganda to Host this years G77 summit in April.

Business, UGANDA, WORLD

Uganda has been confirmed as the host country for G77 Summit to be held in Aprl 2020. The South Summit is the supreme decision-making body of the Group of 77. The First and the Second South Summit were held in Havana, Cuba, on 10 – 14 April 2000 and in Doha, Qatar, on 12 – 16 June 2005, respectively. In accordance with the principle of geographical rotation, the Third South Summit is due to be held in Uganda. About G77 The Group of 77 (G-77) was established on 15 June 1964 by seventy-seven developing countries signatories of the “Joint Declaration of the Seventy-Seven Developing Countries” issued at the end of the first session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva. Beginning with the first “Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 in...

Feb202020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: Standard Chartered commits USD75bn towards Sustainable Development Goals.

Business, WORLD

Bank also commits to net zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2030DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 20, 2020/ -- Standard Chartered (www.SC.com) has today announced new business targets for supporting its clients as they transition to a low carbon economy as part of its Sustainability Aspirations. By the end of 2024, the Bank commits to:providing USD40 billion of project financing services for infrastructure that promotes sustainable developmentproviding USD35 billion of project financing services, M&A advisory and debt structuring services for renewables and clean tech projects (solar and wind) Underpinning the aspirations, Standard Chartered also intends to reduce its emissions across its global properties by 2030. With an office footprint spanning 60 countries,...

Feb192020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: Global Modernisation of Land Administration: Making Your Land Information System (LIS) a Success.

Business, WORLD

In 2015 the World Bank selected IGN FI to roll out an efficient, reliable and transparent Land Information System nationallyPARIS, France, February 19, 2020/ -- Between 2010 and 2014 IGN FI (www.IGNFI.com) carried out the design, supply and installation of a Land Information System (LIS) for 6 decentralised offices of the Ugandan ministry responsible for land administration affairs, and at the same time created a National Land Information Centre.In 2015 the World Bank selected IGN FI to roll out an efficient, reliable and transparent Land Information System nationally. The two phases involved in total:Roll-out in 22 districts,More than 800,000 property titles scanned and then indexed,More than 90,000 existing paper maps restored, scanned and then geo-referenced,Approximate...

Feb192020 by ShafiqNo Comments

CYBER CRIME: Head’s up Africa. You’ve Been Phished.

AFRICA, Business, WORLD

Of all the countries surveyed, Kenyans (75%) and South Africans (74%) were the most concerned about the risk of cyber crimeJOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 19, 2020/ -- Key findings:53% of Africans surveyed think that trusting emails from people they know is good enough; 28% have fallen for a phishing email and 50% have had a malware infection; 64% don’t know what ransomware is and yet believe they can easily identify a security threat; 52% don’t know what multi-factor authentication is.The 2019 KnowBe4 (http://www.KnowBe4.com) African Report across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius and Botswana has found that people living on the continent are not prepared for the cyber threat. 65% of respondents across all eight countries are concerned about cyb...

Feb192020 by ShafiqNo Comments

WORLD: ‘2020 Commonwealth youth awards’ – Galabuzi Kakembo from Uganda among 16 finalists for prestigious.

Business, EDUCATION, WORLD

Four Africans are among sixteen innovators, activists and entrepreneurs from 12 countries that have been shortlisted for this year’s Commonwealth youth awards, organisers said. The awards recognise young people whose innovative projects have made a real impact in helping their countries achieve the United Nations' sustainable development goals and received more than 500 entries from 40 countries. All 16 finalists will each receive a trophy, a certificate and £1 000 to expand the scope of their projects. The winners in each of the award’s four regional categories will earn a trip to London to attend a ceremony on March 11 and receive another £3 000. The overall pan-Commonwealth winner will take home a total of £5 000. “With now only 10 years remaining to implement the ...

Feb192020 by ShafiqNo Comments

HEALTH: WHO urges calm as China virus death toll reaches 2,000

HEALTH, WORLD

The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,000 on Wednesday, as Chinese and international health officials warned against excessive measures to contain the epidemic. More than 74,000 people have now been infected by the virus in China, with hundreds more cases in some 25 countries. The situation remains serious at the epicentre, with the director of a hospital in the central city of Wuhan becoming the seventh medical worker to succumb to the COVID-19 illness. But Chinese officials released a study showing most patients have mild cases of the infection, and World Health Organization officials said the mortality rate was relatively low. The outbreak is threatening to put a dent in the global economy, with China paralysed by vast quarantine measures and...

Feb172020 by ShafiqNo Comments

WORLD: ‘Under pressure’, Iran will never hold talks with US says President Rouhani

WORLD

Iran will never hold talks with the United States under pressure, President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, adding that Tehran's help was essential in establishing security in the Middle East. Relations between Tehran and Washington reached crisis point in 2018 after US President Donald Trump abandoned a 2015 pact between Iran and world powers under which Tehran accepted curbs to its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions. Tensions spiked further following the killing of Iran's most prominent military commander Qassem Suleimani on January 3 by US drone attacks at Baghdad airport. In retaliation, Iran attacked US targets in Iraq in January. Mr Trump has adopted a policy of "maximum pressure" to force Tehran to negotiate a broader deal that further curbs I...

Feb152020 by ShafiqNo Comments

HEALTH: Cannabis could make people more prone to false memories

HEALTH, WORLD

Lilian Kloft, Ph.D. — of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands — and colleagues set out to investigate the effects of cannabis consumption on memory formation. Cannabis is known to affect memory. Earlier studies have shown that “acute and chronic exposure to cannabis” impairs verbal memory, learning, and attention. The impact of cannabis on memory, explain the researchers, is a particularly important issue that has attracted a lot of interest, including from a legal perspective. Convictions often rely on the testimonies and memories of eyewitnesses, but memories are sometimes false. “Malleability” of memory refers to the fact that are we able to create memories of events that did not take place, alter details of past ex...

Feb152020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: How To Create A Buying Experience Your Customer Will Love.

Business, WORLD

Have you ever received a product you ordered and it came with another related gift? Something that totally resonated and made your experience that much better? Think about the feeling associated with this experience: you got what you ordered, but with an extra cherry on top. This surprise and delight is something smart brands are doing to show love to their customers and create a unique and memorable brand experience. This product experience is becoming more and more prevalent and smart brands are starting to incorporate it because they know it leads to marketing gold: word of mouth. Delightful experiences are more likely to be gushed about by happy customers. When thinking about how to create a beloved customer experience, think about what will delight them or...

Feb152020 by ShafiqNo Comments

BUSINESS: Tips to help you boost your spa business.

Business, WORLD

The spa business is one of the most profitable businesses that you can run today. With the many tough and stressful moments that there are in the world today, there is a need for stress removal services, in places such as spas. However, like any other business, marketing the spa business is a must for you to make it successful. Additionally, unlike other businesses, you need to use different advertising techniques to help keep up with the current trends and keep your customers happy. Below are some of the ways through which you can promote your spa business and keep it running for long. Work On Your Online Presence More often than not, most of the target customers that you are looking for will been found online. When a customer is trying to get a new spa around, they ar...

Feb152020 by ShafiqNo Comments

CELEBRITY GOSSIP: Kylie Jenner Unveils a Long Brunette Wig for Valentine’s Day After Hair Stylist ‘Cut Off All’ Her Hair

Entertainment, WORLD

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 22, debuted yet another hairstyle on Valentine’s Day — hours after she revealed that her hairstylist cut off “all” her natural locks. Kylie shared a selfie video on her Instagram Story on Friday from her Galentine’s Day painting lunch, showing off a long brunette wig with blonde highlights to accessorize her all-pink outfit. Earlier in the day, the makeup mogul shared a black-and-white video of her newly-cut short hair, which is now a bob that ends above her shoulders. Over the video, she wrote, ““@jesushair said he was giving me a trim and cut off all my hair,” tagging Jesus Guerrero. The stylist shared Kylie’s story to his own Instagram, writing back, “@kyliejenner is trying to play me.”

Feb152020 by ShafiqNo Comments

SPORTS: Manchester City banned for two seasons from UEFA Champions League.

Sports, WORLD

Manchester City have been banned from the UEFA Champions League for two seasons, and ordered to pay a fine of £25million (€30m), after they were found to have broken Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. A UEFA statement read: “UEFA takes note of the decision of the independent Adjudicatory Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), issued today, which included the following summary of its content and effect to be announced as required by the Procedural Rules governing the CFCB: “Following a hearing held on 22 January 2020 the Adjudicatory Chamber of the UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), chaired by José da Cunha Rodrigues, has today notified Manchester City Football Club of the final decision on the case which was referred by the CFCB Chief Investigator. “The ...

Feb142020 by ShafiqNo Comments

SPORTS: Manny Pacquiao to have next fight in July.

Sports, WORLD

There were bodyguards and masseurs who were at his beck and call, but Senator Manny Pacquiao, wearing a suit and leather shoes, chose to do the work himself at the changing room of the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, February 13. Sitting and holding a jigsaw massage gun, Pacquiao was gently rotating it on his left calf, hoping the rapid constant pulse it emits would do magic – relieve the throbbing pain instantly so that he can participate in the Executive Game of the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Lakan Season All-Stars Extravaganza. Pacquiao even sprang up sometimes, shaking his legs, muttering he thinks he can play for the South division team executives going up against their counterparts from the South. But ultimately, the eight-division boxing world champion got convinced it w...

Feb142020 by ShafiqNo Comments

SPORTS: Record – 19 International Players from 15 Countries highlight Global Reach of NBA All-Star 2020

Sports, WORLD

NBA All-Star 2020 Will Reach Fans in 215 Countries and Territories in 47 LanguagesCHICAGO, United States of America, February 14, 2020/ -- All-Star Starters Antetokounmpo, Dončić, Embiid and Siakam Headline Record Eight International All-Stars; NBA All-Star 2020 Will Reach Fans in 215 Countries and Territories in 47 LanguagesA record 19 international players from 15 countries will participate in NBA All-Star 2020 (NBA.com/AllStar), which will reach fans in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile phones and tablets. This includes NBA Rising Stars on Friday, Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. ET, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET, the 69th NBA AllStar Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET, as well as behind-the-scen...