While several African countries swiftly implemented measures to curb the spread of the outbreak, the report identified "several factors that pose challenges to the containment and mitigation measures, in particular the large and densely populated urban informal settlements, poor access to safe water and sanitation facilities, and fragile health systems." … [Read more...] about Sub-Saharan Africa to fall into its first recession in 25 years due to coronavirus, says World Bank
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This South African took on a man’s world of dirtbike racing and made it her own
"I had severed the pancreas of my small intestine," she said. "(Treatment within) eight hours is critical...and I had been sitting for 36 hours with all that gunk in my stomach. They opened me up and all my organs had gone septic. I was put onto life support." … [Read more...] about This South African took on a man’s world of dirtbike racing and made it her own
From slum life to Disney film: Ugandan teen chess star ‘the ultimate underdog’
"That she's from Africa makes her an underdog in the world. The fact that she's from Uganda makes her sort of an underdog in Africa, because it's one of the poorer countries in Africa. The fact that she's in Katwe makes her an underdog in Uganda because it's the most impoverished slum in the entire country. And then to be a girl in Katwe -- girls are not treated as equals to the boys," said Crothers. … [Read more...] about From slum life to Disney film: Ugandan teen chess star ‘the ultimate underdog’
Americans trapped by South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown return home
“With the initial charter flights, some of the logistical challenges for our evacuation were daunting for DC to work out -- with issues like FAA-mandated crew rest, landing rights on the ground, restrictions being placed here and around the globe on entry of foreign flight crews, as well as on the ground restrictions due to the risk of exposures and infections of this terrible pandemic, we have faced obstacle after obstacle,” the letter continued. … [Read more...] about Americans trapped by South Africa’s coronavirus lockdown return home
Sony Paying $400 Million for Stake in Bilibili, Chinese Online Platform
The all cash transaction is to be conducted through Sony Corporation of America and sees SCA buy 17.3 million Bilibili shares, or just under 5% of Bilibili’s capital. Bilibili stock is traded in ADR form in the U.S. on the NASDAQ exchange, at $23.1 per share. Prior to the announcement Bilibili ADR shares, finished trading on Wednesday at $26.20 apiece. … [Read more...] about Sony Paying $400 Million for Stake in Bilibili, Chinese Online Platform
