Girls back to school after lockdowns. Campaign with Sofonie Dala. Webisode 10

This is a very uncertain time and although it would be great if we could make COVID disappear- we can’t (not yet anyway). Children, like us adults, must learn to tolerate some uncertainty!

You may be wondering whether to send your child back to school soon. You may have good reasons for wanting to keep your child at home for longer. This campaign will give you an insight of how are things going in schools.

Our today's guest is Delcania, she will give her feedback about school.

1. Introduction 

Hi! My name and Delcania, I am 11 years old and studying in the sixth grade. 

2. How has covid - 19 affected your student life? 

The coronavirus pandemic affected me negatively, I stopped studying, I lost contacts with my colleagues and this made me very sad, but I still have forces to study. In the time I stayed at home, I took my notebooks and started studying, even my sister was teaching me at home. I didn't lose my strength.

3. Now that schools have reopened, have you gone back to school?

Yes. Thanks God, the schools have already reopened. I'm very happy.

4. Has your school distributed any biosecurity materials?

Unfortunately my school did not distribute any biosecurity materials. They just put taps for hand washing and the school guard with the thermometer to measure our temperatures. This is not enough to guarantee our safety, the school should invest more in bio-security equipment.

5. What are the prevention measures against covid - 19 you saw that the government/ school created to ensure your safety?

We should bring a cloth with water and bleach to disinfect the desks, alcohol, gloves and always use masks.

6. How do you feel? Are you enjoying going to class or you are scared?

I am very happy because God is protecting us from this disease. I am not afraid of COVID-19 because I know that God is with me.

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Covid-19: Judge in Angola wants change of mentality

 The presiding judge of the Cuando Cubango Provincial Court, Jones Paulo, Wednesday, here defended the change in mentality regarding the strict compliance with the preventive measures against Covid-19, aimed at stopping the spread of the new coronavirus.

"We are in a difficult and troubled moment from the point of view of public health, because we are witnessing, on a daily basis, the steep rise of positive cases of Covid-19, which leads us, once again, to call for a change of mentality, in order to prevent the spread," the magistrate pointed out.

 The judge of law made these specific considerations when speaking at the opening of the 3rd ordinary meeting of the Provincial Commission for Judicial Coordination, which covers the third quarter of 2020 and discusses, among other issues, the criminal situation in the territory of Cuando Cubango.

 It should be noted that the Multi-sectoral Commission for Combating and Preventing Covid-19 in Cuando Cubango carried out a survey last weekend in Menongue, the provincial capital, of the health fences in the Futungo, Azul, 45 Casas and 23 de Março neighbourhoods, without, however, any positive cases.

Mirko Macai, spokesman for the Provincial Multi-sectoral Commission for Combating and Preventing Covid19 in Cuando Cubango, said Tuesday that the three new positive cases, reported in Luanda on Saturday, were epidemiologically linked to the first case registered in the province, which ended in death.

BNA and WB present financial survey results

 The National Bank of Angola (BNA) in partnership with the World Bank (WB) will present Thursday the results of the survey on inclusion and financial capacity, as part of the Financial System Development project for 2018/2020.

The event, which will take place via webinar, is included in the Annual Cycle of Central Bank Conferences, according to the note that Angop had access to on Wednesday.

In the first panel, World Bank experts will present the main conclusions and recommendations of the Survey based on three pillars: "Financial Inclusion", "Financial Capacity" and "Consumer Financial Protection".

The second panel reserves the right to approach the theme, "How the result of the survey may contribute to future Financial Inclusion policies," a topic that will have experts from the National Bank of Angola, the Angolan Banking Association and the National Statistics Institute as speakers, moderated by the Executive Secretary of the National Financial Stability Council.

The purpose of this video-conference is to address the results of the above-mentioned survey and collect contributions to help the financial system regulators and stakeholders in the continued implementation of the national financial inclusion strategy.

Jay-Z to venture into America’s $130bn cannabis industry with his own brand

The marijuana industry in the U.S. is booming and attracting some of the world’s renowned celebrities and business owners. The industry is estimated to pomp up to $130 billion on an annual basis into the U.S. economy by 2024, according to Marijuana Business Factbook.

Marijuana Business Factbook further estimates legal cannabis sales increased from $38 billion-$46 billion in 2019 to $106 billion-$130 billion by 2024 – a 181% increase. And according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the $130 billion figure is similar to the 2019 gross domestic product of Nebraska’s $129 billion.

The profitable nature of the cannabis business has caught the attention of billionaire rapper Jay-Z. Born Shawn Carter, the 22-time Grammy award winner and business mogul recently launched his own cannabis brand, Monogram, in collaboration with the largest vertically-integrated cannabis company in California, Caliva. Prior to launching his own cannabis brand, the African American had served as Chief Brand Strategist for Caliva since July of 2019.

A press statement from the brand says Monogram seeks to “redefine what cannabis means to consumers today. In an effort to provide a more tailored customer experience, the brand will also launch through a best in class e-commerce platform dedicated exclusively to its singular product line.”

According to Monogram’s website, the flower is grown in small batches, “allowing for every plant to receive personalized attention from our expert growers.” It adds that “Our batch-by-batch approach and unique potency designation allow us to highlight the nuances in between harvests and tell you the story of every flower.”

Monogram says it has assembled a board of cannabis experts who grade and select every flower by hand. “These luminaries have developed a program of extended humidity control, post-harvest care, trimming and flushing that guarantees our finished product is the best it can be,” it says.

Customers are encouraged to sign up by email to be “first in line for the drop” on the website.

Monogram is the latest of Jay-Z’s businesses. The musician first ventured into business when he launched his clothing line called Rocawear in 1999 and later founded a sports bar chain called the 40/40 Club in 2013. In 2015, he acquired the tech company called Aspiro and also launched Tidal, a music streaming services.

Jay-Z also has a stake in French audio tech firm Devialet. The tech firm recently launched wireless earbuds, called Gemini, to rival Apple and Samsung’s dominance in the wireless earphones market.

The rapper is not the only famous name to venture into the cannabis industry with it being legalized in several US states. Others include Snoop Dogg, Whoopi Goldberg and Martha Stewart.

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UK Govt scientists predicts second Covid wave could be more deadly than first

UK government scientists have predicted that, the second Covid-19 wave could be even deadlier than the first with a “lower but longer peak.”

Downing Street is supposedly working on the assumption that the death toll during the second wave this winter is going to be worse than that experienced by Britain in the spring.

The death rate is set to peak at a lower overall number than seen earlier in 2020.

However, deaths are set to stay at the same level for weeks or even months on end.

If the analysis of the second wave is correct, it will mean that the coronavirus death toll could stay steady for longer than it did in March and April.

And gloomy scientists say all of England will need to be under severe tier three Covid restrictions by mid-December.

It has dashed Boris Johnson’s hopes of a Christmas reprieve from lockdown rules.

Meanwhile, a police chief has warned cops will be able to burst in on festive family gatherings if Covid rules are being broken.

A source told the Telegraph: “It’s going to be worse this time, more deaths.

“That is the projection that has been put in front of the Prime Minister, and he is now being put under a lot of pressure to lockdown again.”

The analysis from Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has caused government advisors to push Boris Johnson to take more drastic measures to control the virus.

The Sun has also revealed that the ­latest government modelling overseen by chief scientist Sir Patrick Vallance shows more than 25,000 will be in hospital with the virus by the end of November.

This comes as Britain has suffered its highest daily Covid death toll for more than five months yesterday – after 367 more people lost their lives to the virus.

Yesterday was the darkest day for fatalities since May

Covid-19: Governor calls for greater individual responsibility

Sumbe - The governor of Cuanza Sul province, Job Capapinha, Wednesday in Sumbe adviced the population in the region to a greater individual responsibility in order to minimize the transmission of Covid-19.

The advice of the governor, who was speaking at the meeting of the Provincial Commission for Response to Covid-19, comes as a result of the fact that in the period 14 to 26 October the province has diagnosed four new cases, two in the municipality of Sumbe and the same number in Porto Amboim, with one dead.

"We cannot underestimate the guidelines given by the Government for the preservation of more lives, for this reason we must continue to raise awareness among politicians, churches, scholars, traditional authorities, youth (...) that the disease is real and can decimate millions of people", he said.

Job Capapinha stressed that the measures are well known and can be within the reach of every citizen, because "death is imminent, it does not choose anyone and if we do not respect it, we will continue to bury many citizens".

He urged the raising of the conscience of each of the citizens to, once again and with sacrifice, stop the Covid-19.

He praised the United Revolutionary Youth (JURA), the youth arm of Unita, for the speeches and the awareness campaign that it has carried out to protect itself more and more.

Covid-19 : Angolan health minister discourages trips

Angolan Health minister Sílvia Lutucuta Tuesday advised people to refrain from unnecessary travels both locally and abroad on account of the prevailing dangerous epidemiological situation.

The minister was speaking in Dundo city, at the end of a working visit to northeastern Lunda Norte province.

According to Silvia Lutucuta, the positive cases of Covid-19 have been on the rise, representing a high public health danger, hence the need for people to stay at home.

"Don’t travel unnecessarily. You should only travel in situations of health, extreme need and pressing service trip as recommended by the Presidential Decree,” said the minister.

She appealed to the media organs to continue promoting contents that help raise awareness among citizens, encouraging them to strictly abide by announced prevention measures.

Lunda Norte province has 71 people in home quarantine, having reported one positive case since recovered.

Covid-19: Angola with 203 new infections, 46 recoveries

Luanda - At least 203 new positive cases of Covid-19, four deaths and 46 recoveries have been recorded in Angola in the last 24 hours, the Health authorities announced.

The information was delivered Wednesday evening in Luanda by the secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda.

According to the official, Luanda has recorded 167 cases, central Benguela province has reported 25, northern Uíge with 10 and one in northeastern Lunda Norte.

The list of the newly infected includes 117 males and 86 females, with ages from five months to 84 years, the official stated.

The deaths, according to the secretary of State, involve two Angolan male and two female citizens with ages from 60 to 86 years.

Those recovered include 43 Luanda residents and three based in Benguela.

Angola’s Covid-19 figures include 10.074 positive cases, 275 deaths, 3.693 recoveries and 5.106 active patients.