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Pilot project for electronic queue management system begins on Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan border
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — A pilot project to introduce an electronic queue management system for cargo transportation at the "Kyzyl-Kiya-Autodorozhny" border checkpoint between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has been launched, according to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan.
Berlin: These drones will soon fly laboratory samples through the city
Enlarge image Drone from Matternet: Soon they will also fly around in Berlin Photo: Mike Blake / REUTERS A new drone delivery network is to be launched in Berlin next year. In the long term, the infrastructure should make it possible for 13 Berlin hospitals to send samples to the central laboratory at the Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, which is operated by Labor Berlin.
Towards deep learning based smart farming for intelligent weeds management in crops
Muhammad Ali Saqib1 Muhammad Aqib1,2* Muhammad Naveed Tahir3,4 Yaser Hafeez1 1University Institute of Information Technology (UIIT), Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS)-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan 2National Center of Industrial Biotechnology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS)-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan 3Department of Agronomy, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS)-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan 4Pilot...
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Tourism revival begins
Mattala Airport employees greet the first two tourists entering Sri Lanka after a lapse of nine months yesterday. A SkyUp Airlines flight from Ukraine carrying 185 tourists landed at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, marking the revival of tourism in the island under a pilot project. All tourists arriving in the island have to adhere to strict health guidelines formulated jointly by the Ministries of Health and Tourism.
Africa: It Takes a Crisis to Raise a Community - Makers Valley Partnership Grows With Public Support
Earlier this year, the Covid-19 hard lockdown brought hunger and hardship to poor communities everywhere. But active citizens stood up in solidarity and empathy with their neighbours, starting food kitchens, food gardens and other activities to build community cohesion. Six months later, we look back on the progress made by one of them.
South Africa: WPRFU Deal With Americans On Brink of Collapse
After four months of broken deadlines, moving of goalposts and obfuscation by the Western Province Rugby Football Union hierarchy, an American consortium that made a serious offer to inject R100-million into the union has lost patience. "Everything Zelt Marais has done through this process is indicative of self-serving interests.
West Africa: Reinstate Ja'neh
-ECOWAS Court orders GoL Justices sitting at the ECOWAS court in Abuja, Nigeria have ordered the Liberian Government to reinstate former Associate Justice Kabineh M. Ja'neh or grant him the right to retire with full pension. And not only that but also pay him USD200, 000 (two hundred thousand dollars) in reparation for the moral prejudice he suffered for the violation of his rights.
Namibia: Fishing Company Employees Fight for Minimum Wage
Employees of Seaflower Pelagic Processing (SPP) at Walvis Bay on Monday staged a demonstration at the company premises to demand a minimum wage if SPP starts processing a temporary quota of 4 000 metric tons of horse mackerel. The quota was awarded to the company in August as part of the government's efforts to maintain 600 jobs until the end of the fishing season on 31 December.
Nigeria: Woman Can Succeed Buhari, Says UN Deputy Secretary-General
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, has challenged women to take over leadership from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Mohammed, who is leading a delegation of UN senior officials on a visit to Nigeria, stated this yesterday while speaking on a television programme in Abuja. Mohammed said all Nigerians must come together to rebuild the country, regardless of ethnic or political affiliations.
Malawi's President Chakwera to Visit South Africa Amid Bushiri Problems
President Lazarus Chakwera in continuing his "solidarity visits" will be on a two-day visit to South Africa for talks with his counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa amidst a background of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's problematic stay in Pretoria. Both Foreign Minister Eisenhower Mkaka and State House director of communication and executive assistant to the President, Sean Kampondeni have confirmed what they call "working visit".
Kenya: Shock as Chemelil Sugar Disbanded
Just a few months after their 24-year stay in the top-flight league came to an end, Chemelil Sugar FC has been disbanded. Club chairman Collins Agayi confirmed to Nation Sport that the team has been disbanded and all members of technical bench and players released. "It is true the club has been disbanded and we have released all the players and the technical bench.
Nigeria: How Nigeria Spends Billions On Coconut Importation
Despite its huge coconut consumption record, Nigeria buys the bulk of its coconuts from Ghana and Ivory Coast, and ranks 19th on the list of producers in the world. Nigeria's expenditure on coconut importation annually cannot be described as anything short of outrageous, as shown by data from the United Nations Statistical Office.
Nigerian Govt to Launch Electricity Scheme for 5 Million Households Not On National Grid - Minister
The 'Energy for All' scheme aims to provide five million solar connections to locations throughout Nigeria The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the establishment of an Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) as part of a plan to provide electricity for 25 million citizens who lack access to the national grid, a statement from the Ministry of Power said.
Nigeria: UNILAG Crisis - Govt to Make Important Announcement Wednesday, Suspended VC May Be Reinstated
If Mr Ogundipe is reinstated on Wednesday, Folasade Ogunsola will have to vacate the seat as acting vice-chancellor and return to her position as a deputy vice-chancellor. The federal government has said it will make an important announcement on the crisis rocking the University of Lagos (UNILAG)), on Wednesday.
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Petitioners Abandon Cases in Ekiti, Policemen Demand Compensation for Damaged Vehicles
The chairperson of the panel appealed to the petitioners and lawyers not to abandon the cases. The chairperson of the Ekiti State judicial panel on police brutality, Cornelius Akintayo, has raised fresh concerns over abandonment of cases by petitioners. He raised the concerns at the panel's sitting on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti after the first two cases were called, but the petitioners were absent. The petitioners also did not send any representatives at the panel's hearing.
Nigeria: Border Closure - BUA Explains 'Limited' Concession Gotten for Cement Export
The company said it was only granted a limited approval to export some cement to Niger Republic, which is 100kms from its plant, and this was disclosed in the company's half year results. BUA Cement, on Tuesday, said it never received any blanket approval to export cement through the Nigerian land borders at a time the borders were closed.
Liberia: Council of Churches Joins Call to Have Referendum Postponed
By Joaquin M. Sendolo The Liberia Council of Churches, a conglomeration of Christian denominations in Liberia, has added its voice to the need for postponement of the national referendum that is planned to be held concomitantly with the December 8 Senatorial Election.
Nigeria: Be Fair-Minded in Assessing Public Figures, Buhari Tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians "to be just and fair-minded in their assessment of public figures" such as his close ally, Mamman Daura.
Malawi: Minister Kachale to Intervene in Nkhotakota Cooperative Land Dispute
Minister of Industry, Roy Kachale has assured communities in Nkhotakota he will look into the issue where a community Rice Cooperative Society was sold to former minister of Information and Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota Central, Clement Stambuli. The minister made the pledge on Monday when he visited land and assets alleged to originally belong to Nkhotakota Rice Cooperative Society but now lying idle and in ruins in Traditional Authority (TA) Malengachanzi in the district.
Kenya: How 32-Year-Old Journalist Became a Radio Station Owner
At only 32 years, Mr David Bondo already owns a radio station. He has employed 12 journalists at his station based in Siaya town. However, his journey has been rough and tough. The journalist-turned-media owner sold firewood in his Kandere Village in Homa Bay County to sponsor himself through high school. "My parents were too poor to afford my education.
Nigeria: Imperative of a National Census
A reliable census is desirable for proper national planning The United Nations (UN) recommends a national census enumeration at least once every 10 years. Nigeria's case is a marked departure from that prescription. It is against this background that we commend the recent approval of N10 billion to enable the National Population Commission (NPC) continue its Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD) in 546 local government areas across the country. But this is just the beginning of a long process.
Nigeria: UNILAG Postpones 2020/2021 Post-Utme Screening to Nov 30
The management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka, has postponed 2020/2021 post-UTME screening scheduled to start on November 18 to 30. The new schedule was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the management. The statement read: "Post-UTME screening exercise earlier slated for Wednesday, November 18 to Thursday, December 3, 2020, has been rescheduled to hold from Monday, November 30 to Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 - AfDB Postpones Investment Forum to 2021
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has postponed to 2021 this year's Africa Investment Forum that was slated for Johannesburg, South Africa this month. The forum has been rescheduled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, AfDB said the decision follows a careful evaluation of the impact and evolution of the deadly viral infection.
Nigeria: INEC to Resume Voter Registration in Q1 2021 - Muazu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has planned to resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2021, the acting Chairman of the commission, Ahmed Mu'azu, has stated this in Abuja yesterday. He made the disclosure at the electoral commission's quarterly meeting with political parties, where he solicited their collaboration and support for a successful takeoff of the exercise.
Sudan: Sovereignty Council Eulogizes Dr. Saeb Erekat
Khartoum — The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lieutenant General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, and members of the council eulogized the Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Dr. Saeb Erekat, who passed away today.
Zimbabwe: First Lady's Feeding Scheme Targets Urbanites
CHILDREN in urban areas deserve to benefit from the ongoing nationwide school feeding programmes since food challenges brought by successive droughts affected the whole country, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has said. In an interview on the sidelines of her feeding programme here yesterday, the First Lady said it was her role to ensure that children were well-nourished. "We all know that the Government is doing all in its capacity to assist people in both rural and urban areas.
Gambia: Ali Sowe Guides CSKA Sofia to Win in Montana
By Arfang M.S. Camara Gambian international striker, Ali Sowe scored his Bulgarian side (CSKA Sofia's) winning goal during their 2-1 away win over Montana in their week-twelve fixtures of the Bulgarian First Division League plated at the Stadion Ogosta on Sunday.
Gambia: Saintfiet Forced to Change Squad Outlook
A few players have recently pulled out due to the new FIFA rule, injuries they sustained in their weekend matches and thus has forced the Belgian tactician to make frantic changes to the squad that is about to travel from Brussels to Libreville on Monday 9 November 2020. Forward Assan Cessay and Lamin Jallow (Beck) are reported sick and thus would not be able to make the trip to Gabon while Muhammed Badamosi sustained injury.
Sudan: Covid-19 Cases On the Rise in Sudan As Second Wave Continues
Khartoum / El Gezira — Sudan has seen a fivefold increase in COVID-19 infections as the country's second wave of infections continues. Following the University of Khartoum earlier this week, the University of El Gezira now also confirmed its first case among university students. The Sudanese Ministry of Health reported 65 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and one death on Sunday, an increase of eight cases from November 7 when 57 cases were confirmed.
Eritrea: Desert Locust Control Continues Throughout the Country
Eritrea is making continuous effort to control Desert locust swarms coming from Ethiopia and those breeding locally starting from the end of, August 2020. According to the Migratory Pests Control Unit of the Ministry, this time Desert locust infestation and swarms are spread almost in all regions of the country.
Gambia: Counting On the Spot Is the Best Way to Prevent Electoral Dispute
When The Elections Act introduced counting at each polling station under section 75 of the Elections act, it became clear that disputes regarding results would be minimized.
Nigeria: I Think I'm Cursed When It Comes to Men - BBNaija's Ifu Ennada
Due to her past unpleasant relationship experiences, Big Brother Naija star, Ifu Ennada has stated that she may be cursed when it comes to men. The reality TV star and entrepreneur, in a series of Instagram stories tagged "Me and Useless Men", lamented about how unlucky she has been in relationships. She recounted an experience with a man she almost dated back in 2018. According to her, she found out he was struggling to pay a debt of N150k when she paid him a visit.
Nigeria: 9m More Nigerians Now Have Access to Basic Water Supply - Minister
Mr. Suileman Adamu, Minister of Water Resources, has said that an additional nine million Nigerians now have access to potable water. He stated this at the official launch of the 2019 Water supply, Sanitation, and hygiene, national outcome routing mapping (WASH-NORM) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the percentage of the population with access to basic water supply services has steadily increased from 68 percent in 2018 to 70 percent in 2019.
Kenya: Ex-Kenya International Linked With Wazito Coaching Job
Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Nicholas Muyoti has clarified that he is just in talks with Wazito over the possibility of taking over as their new tactician, but denied any concrete deal had been struck. Speaking on phone from Kakamega Monday, Muyoti said he has advised Wazito officials to put on hold any negotiations until he is done with his father's funeral. Wazito on Monday fired their entire technical bench led by coach Fred Ambani.
Kenya: Boat Ride on Lake Victoria Not for the Faint-Hearted
It is 2pm and a passenger boat plying Lake Victoria is just about to pull off for a journey to Mageta Island. There are 41 passengers already on board the 70-seater boat -- all cramped in the middle of the vessel -- sandwiched by huge loads of luggage. A quick scan of the luggage picks out some 10 bags of cement, tens of bundles of maize flour, iron sheets, charcoal, solar panels, crates of soda and water bottles. For a first-time boat user, the huge load aboard the vessel leaves one scared.
Sudan: Author Awarded By Institut Du Monde Arabe
Paris — The Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) in Paris, in cooperation with the Jean-Luc Lagarde Foundation, has awarded Sudanese author Abdulaziz Baraka Sakin the 2020 Arab Literature Prize. Baraka Sakin will receive the prize of €10,000 for his novel 'El Jango, Stakes of the Earth', that deals with the conditions in a women's prison. It was published in Arabic, and translated into French by Xavier Louvain.
Sudan: Influx of Ethiopian Refugees Fleeing Conflict Increases
Khartoum — The number of the Ethiopian refugees who fled the ongoing conflict in the Ethiopian Tigri region and arrived the Sudanese borders amounted to 6,000. SUNA indicates that the numbers of those stranded on the eastern bank of the river waiting to cross to enter the safe lands inside the Sudanese territories are increasing.
Malawi: MCP Retain Lilongwe, Karonga Parliamentary Seats - UDF Wins Chikwawa By-Elections
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has retained its two parliamentary seats in in Lilongwe North West and Karonga Central Constituencies while opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has been victorious in Makhawira Ward in Chikwawa District during the Tuesday by-elections.
South Africa: Zapiro's 2020 - South Africa's Top Cartoonist Reflects On the Year
It's universally agreed that 2020 has been a crazy year - and for that reason, something of a gift to the world's cartoonists. With the release of his 2020 annual, Zapiro took webinar audiences on a cartoon tour of the past 12 months. The cover of Zapiro's 2020 annual - Do the Macorona - features ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule, drawn taking possession of a swag bag labelled "Covid-19 funds".
West Africa: Lessons From Mali As Burkina and Niger Head for the Polls
Elections in Burkina Faso and Niger take place amidst insecurity and COVID-19, as happened in Mali earlier this year. Burkina Faso's first round of presidential and legislative elections will be on 22 November, and Niger's on 27 December. Niger's local elections are scheduled for 13 December, and Burkina Faso's for next year. These polls will take place amidst insecurity and COVID-19, as was the case with Mali's legislative elections in March and April this year.
Kenya: Panic As Man Collapses, Dies in Nairobi CBD
A man collapsed and died along Kimathi Street in the Nairobi central business district on Tuesday, causing panic. The man, the Nation learnt, was a patient on his way to the Kenyatta National Hospital for an appointment with a doctor. His cousin, a building contractor in the area, said he had been waiting for his sister. "She is a businesswoman around here. They had told me to tag along," he said.
Uganda: Sexual Offences Top Fort Portal Court Session
Aggravated defilement and murder cases are topping the list of cases to be handled during a criminal appeals session, which kicked off yesterday at Fort Portal High Court. According to the cause list issued by the Court of Appeal deputy registrar, Mr Ayebare Tumwebaze, the session will listen to 40 appeals before returning to the headquarters in Kampala to write judgments. Justices Kenneth Kakuru, Christopher Madrama and Irene Mulyagonja are hearing the appeals.
Uganda: Teargas As Amuriat Heads to Soroti for Campaign Launch
By Simon Peter Emwamu By Philip Wafula Police fired teargas at supporters of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat as he made various stopovers on his way to Soroti District to launch his campaign. Teargas was also fired at Fika Salama on the border of Mbale and Bukedea districts to disperse FDC supporters who were waiting to cheer their presidential flag bearer who was en route to Soroti.
Africa: From Asia to Africa, Refugees Hope Biden Win Could Help Rebuild Lives
Kuala Lumpur/Nairobi — Joe Biden has promised to raise the quota of refugees the U.S. accepts after numbers plummeted under Trump Joe Biden's U.S. presidential election win has raised hopes of resettlement for refugees from Asia to Africa, many in countries where they are denied work and education and have no formal status.
Botswana: Clash Leaves Four Poachers Dead
Gaborone — Four poachers were recently killed in the Sedudu area along Chobe River. A press statement from the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), says that the incident between BDF and poachers resulted in four poachers being killed. The statement states that the incident involved contact with a syndicate of poachers believed to be part of a network responsible for cross border organised poaching. Further, the release says the matter has been handed to the relevant investigating agencies. Source : BOPA
Malawi: Stress Test for Tonse Alliance - By-Elections Fight Reveals Deep-Seated Hostility Between MCP and Utm
In the beginning there was Malawi Congress Party (MCP)andUTM--two different political parties, sharply divided in philosophy and agenda, the likelihood of having the two in an alliance was unarguably negligible. On the campaign trail to the botched 2019 tri-partite elections, MCPandUTM traded scary barbs that a slight dream of having the two together, one day, would have seen millions demanding they help you to a mental hospital.
Nigeria: More Youth Inclusion in Modern Agriculture Will Bolster Economy - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged agencies involved in agriculture to include youths in driving modern methods of farming. The president stated this in Abuja on Tuesday when he inaugurated the National Young Farmers Scheme designed by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to elicit more youth interest in farming. He assured all those interested that an enabling environment would be created for full participation.
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