African countries should be drilling for oil and investing massively in oil and natural gas, not signing up for the ‘mania’ surrounding ESG, a set of environmental, social, and governance criteria for financial investments that is being ‘weaponised’ to impose green energy on African nations that desperately need cheap, reliable energy. NJ Ayuk, executive chair of the African Energy Chamber, has been thumping this message home to politicians and bureaucrats across the world, and again at the recent African Energy Week in Cape Town. “Many today believe the era of colonialism in Africa is over. They’re wrong. The era of…
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Poverty is a prevalent and persistent risk factor for health inequities in the US.1 The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the nation’s largest poverty alleviation program for families with children, disbursing more than $60 billion annually to more than twenty-five million recipients.2 With an average benefit of nearly $2,500 per family and a maximum exceeding $6,000, the EITC raises millions of families out of poverty each year.3 The EITC, created in 1975, has generally garnered bipartisan support,4 especially because it increases labor-market participation, particularly for single mothers with low incomes.5 Moreover, EITC receipt is associated with improvements in birth…
Something endearing about the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is that since its inception, there seems to be a new iteration for every generation of kids. Whether it be when Jaleel White (best known for playing Steve Urkel on Family Matters) was voicing the Blue Blur in the 90s Sonic the Hedgehog series or the “Sonic boom” of Roger Craig Smith in the 2010s, the hedgehog has always been there. With the upcoming release of Netflix’s Sonic Prime, now seems as good of a time as ever to look back on each animated version of Sonic the Hedgehog and what made…
Looking to spread your wings in local theatre? French-language theatre group La troupe des non-coupables (The Not Guilty Troop) is looking someone to play the part of a detective in its upcoming rendition of La Dernière Pendaison (The Last Hanging). The play about the last two hangings at the L’Orignal Jail has been performed annually by the troupe since 2009 – with the exception of the last two years. All of the ticket money from the performances is given back to the community. La troupe des non-coupables has raised a total $69,500 for local charity groups. As members of the…
Despite the emergence of e-books, good old-fashioned physical copies are still a go-to for book worms. And while big box stores and Amazon dominate the market, there are a surprising number of great independent bookstores scattered around metro Detroit.Build up your reading list with a trip to these local favorites.BooksweetOwners Truly and Shaun took over the old Bookbound location in 2021. Today, the shop caters to readers of all ages and preferences with shelves lined with recent releases, graphic novels, fiction novels, non-fiction reads, and community favorites. Join their Banned Book Club to read books currently experiencing contemporary bans or challenges…
The new BDO Fintech In Africa report provides short bites of fintech news related to North, South, East and West Africa to give an overview of what is happening and to provide some clarity on an evolving and growing industry. Here are the top 5 fintech trends & predictions for Africa in 2023. Given that a large portion of African people are still unbanked, there is a large market to tap into, and many fintechs and banks are trying to solve this problem and tap into this market. Fintechs in Africa will continue to provide solutions to the continent to…
When Morocco face Spain for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, they will be able to count not only on the support of thousands of traveling fans from the north-western tip of Africa, but indeed of millions across the entire continent. Because, after African champions Senegal were knocked out by England on Sunday, and with Tunisia, Ghana and Cameroon having failed to make it past the group stage, the Atlas Lions are the only African representatives left in Qatar. “I’m Egyptian but I’m here to support Morocco,” confirms Gamal, a supporter DW encounters at Souq Waqif, one of…
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 5 (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed court papers challenging a report by a panel of experts that found preliminary evidence he may have violated the constitution and committed misconduct, Ramaphosa’s spokesman said on Monday.Reporting by Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf; Editing by James Macharia ChegeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Source link
Cover art for Charm Words Español: Afirmaciones Diarias Para Niños “Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and Latine is the fastest growing group in the U.S. So, we knew we had to launch Charm Words Español to reach more children and parents” NEWARK, N.J. (PRWEB) December 05, 2022 Audio tech content start-up ABF Creative is launching Charm Words Español, the first-ever Spanish-language daily affirmations podcast for children. Charm Words Español–which starts streaming December 5th, 2022–is an iteration of Charm Words, ABF’s award-winning daily affirmations children’s podcast. Charm Words was ABF Creative’s inaugural release in the…
Image via KFPL.The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is offering free “jolly programs” for families this holiday season. “Sing, read and be merry”, the library said in a media release, noting that they have programs for all ages.“All of our activities are free and fun, something we know families appreciate in the hustle and bustle of December,” said Brianne Peters, Librarian, Children’s Services. “Join in and make memories you’ll be talking about years from now!”Join the jingle bell swing on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, as KFPL rings up “bushels of fun” in a special play-based Saturday Storytime event, Jingle Play. According…