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Debunking MythsFACTSAntibiotics only work against bacteria not virusesNo specific medicine recommended for treatment, according to WHOPeople of all ages can be infected by the virusNo evidence to suggest that pets can be infected with the new virus
MYTHSAntibiotics are very effective in treating the new coronavirusHerbal remedies and other drugs can help treat the new virusNew Coronavirus only affects older peoplePets can spread the new coronavirus
Miners to return to work gradually – Rantšo
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…WIFI and operations’ budget figures too
unreasonable
PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE
SCRAPS COVID-19 BUDGET
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Lesotho remains sole African country free of COVID-19Lesotho was on May 1 reported as the only country in Africa with no reported case of COVID-19 after the Comoros reported its first case. According to information released this week by the African Union (AU) Commission, 53 African states have since confirmed a total of 39 018 Coronavirus cases with 1 640 deaths and 12 750 recoveries. www.maserumetro.com
Moleleki denied access into parliament
Deputy Prime Minister Monyane Moleleki was on Monday denied access into the National Assembly after he arrived in Lesotho from South Africa where he had attended bilateral negotiations between the two countries.www.maserumetro.com
Govt loosens lockdownTMASERU – In a bid to protect the country’s flailing economy, Prime Minister Motsoahae Thabane has relaxed the nationwide lockdown by allowing non-essential businesses to resume operations. Addressing the nation on Tuesday, Thabane urged the businesses in question to abide by both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Ministry of Health regulations in respect of the Coronavirus pandemic.www.maserumetro.com
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Coronavirus test kits used in Tanzania were dismissed as faulty by President John Magufuli recently, because he said they had returned positive results on samples taken from a goat and a pawpaw.
Mr Magufuli, whose
government has already drawn criticism for being secretive about the coronavirus outbreak and has previously asked Tanzanians to pray the coronavirus away, said the kits had “technical errors”.
The COVID-19 testing kits had been imported from abroad,
Mr Magufuli said during an event in Chato in the north west of Tanzania, although he did not give further details.
The president said he had instructed Tanzanian security forces to check the quality of the kits. They had randomly obtained several non-human samples, including from a pawpaw, a goat and a sheep, but had assigned them human names and ages.
These samples were then submitted to Tanzania’s laboratory to test for the coronavirus, with the lab technicians left deliberately unaware of their origins.
Samples from the pawpaw and the goat tested positive for COVID-19, the president said, adding this meant it was likely that some people were being tested positive when in fact they were not infected by the coronavirus.
“There is something happening. I said before we should not accept that every aid is meant
to be good for this nation,” Mr Magufuli said, adding the kits should be investigated.
Tanzania had recorded 480 cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths but unlike most other African countries, Dar es Salaam sometimes goes for days without offering updates, with the last bulletin on cases last week Wednesday.
Mr Magufuli also said that he was sending a plane to collect a cure being promoted by Madagascar’s president. The herbal mix has not yet undergone internationally recognised scientific testing.
“I’m communicating with Madagascar,” he said during a speech, adding: “They have got a medicine. We will send a flight there and the medicine will be brought in the country so that Tanzanians too can benefit.”
COVID-19 infections and fatalities reported across Africa have been relatively low compared with the United States, parts of Asia and Europe. But Africa also has extremely low levels of testing, with rates of only around 500 per million people.
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Parliament Committee scraps COVID-19 budget
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MASERU - The Portfolio Committee on the Economic and Development Cluster has cut the budget for the Command Centre for installation of Wi-Fi from a staggering M8.4 million to M300 000, saying the earlier figures raised too many question marks.
This happened on Tuesday during the tabling of the report on the budget and estimates for the Financial Year 2020/2021.
The 22-member committee chaired by Samuel Rapapa discovered that the command centre has to install Wi-Fi at its main station at ’Manthabiseng Convention and in the 10 district command centres.
This means 11 centres have to be connected in all.
Rapapa said they were stunned by the shocking figures of installing the WIFI so that internet could be used to search for information by the centre which was established to coordinate and command national operations in the fight against the Corona virus.
He said each centre could only cost M5 000 per month and not the bloated figure presented by the command centre officials.
So the cost could add up to M300 000 per month not M8.4 million, he said, noting that the budget presented was for the centres to run for six months.
The government said it has put aside M698 million for the COVID-19 budget, and this money was never passed by the Parliament.
Speaking on other budget items, Rapapa said capital budget for other projects in
…WIFI and operations’ budget figures too unreasonable
Agriculture, Road construction, Water, electricity and HIV/AIDS amongst others, would be cut because the money would be taken to the COVID-19 emergency budget which was never budgeted for before.
As it emerged from the parliamentary debates, now these other projects would be left a very limited budget as the priority would be shifted to the pandemic that is continuing to wreak havoc globally.
Since the command centre has already authorised the returned WIFI budget, Rapapa said they have advised the Minister of Finance Dr Moeketsi Majoro to divert the money to the Ministry of Health so that it could be used for medical supply, transportation of COVID-19 patients and other necessities.
Fortunately, the country has not yet recorded any COVID-19 case.
Rapapa stressed that all the monies used for the COVID-19 should be audited adding his committee should also be informed of all financial transactions that have taken place.
He also said they have been reliably informed that there is M40 million from donors, adding that the number of donors has increased to six including Jack Ma, a Chinese business man.
Jack Ma, through his Alibaba Foundation has donated face masks in large quantities to Lesotho in the fight against the pandemic.
Rapapa further said the cluster committee has recommended that the procurement issues around COVID-19 related purchases and procurement of services should be taken seriously and operations should follows set rules and standards and the government’s policy to help the Lesotho private sector.
He said, for instance, COVID-19 operations require bottled water for command services and the government should assist to boost the local water sector.
Meanwhile, MP Tšepang Tšita-Mosena, a member of the committee seconded the report also reminding the government that the Finance Ministry had pledged to seek money to pay outstanding balances for businesses and service providers all over the country.
The command centre has recently come under heavy criticism from the public as a corridor for corruption and diversion of public funds.
Many Basotho have labeled the centre as a waste of time and a further perpetuation of poor service delivery to the citizens of the country.
each centre could only cost M5 000 per month and not the bloated figure presented by the command centre officials.
Chairman of Portfolio Committee on Economic and Development Cluster Sam Rapapa
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Minister of Finance, Dr Moeketsi Majoro
MP for Qalabane, Motlalentoa Letsosa
Central & local govt lack financial capacity – MajoroMASERU – The Minister of Finance, Dr Moeketsi Majoro says at both the central and local governments there is lack of financial capacity hence capital budgets allocated for developmental projects end up not being fully utilised and as per the financial regulations, such funds end up being returned into the consolidated fund at the end of the financial year.
Majoro was responding to a motion moved by Member of Parliament for Berea Motlatsi Maqelepo who urged that the government must review and amend all legal provisions that provide for lapse of unused funds at the end of each financial year in relation to the capital budget of district councils only.
This Maqelepo said is in order to enable councils to continue with their capital projects until the next release of the capital budget in the following financial year for the benefit of meaningful developmental progress.
Speaking in support of the motion, Majoro said the main challenge is the lack of financial capacity in both the central and local governments to make thorough preparations which will enable the allocated funds to be fully utilised.
He also warned that there are financial regulations which need to be adhered to which stipulate that unused capital funds be returned into the consolidated fund.
However, MP for Qalabane Motlalentoa Letsosa argued that capital funds aimed to carryout projects such as roads, water supply and provision of electricity in the communities
are usually released late and not at the beginning of the financial year.
“There was one time when capital funds meant to undertake a certain project in 2018 were released in January, just a few months prior to the end of the financial year,” Letsosa said.
He noted that only meant that the project intended to be completed within 12 months, had to be done in three months which was impossible.
He therefore contended that Majoro’s response that such capital funds which are unused be returned to the consolidated fund due to lack of financial capacity is not convincing.
Maqelepo showed that in the previous financial year, each district was allocated M13 million for roads construction but in Berea, only a few roads were completed.
He was quick to note that most of the roads were either left unfinished after the funds were returned to the consolidated budget or not carried out at all.
Maqelepo believed that other reasons could be lack of decentralisation processes at the district councils, saying this hampers the process of development in the districts.
MP for Qacha's Nek, Dr ’Matumelo Sekatle said the only solution to the challenge is for the Ministry of Local Government to be autonomous.
She said each district should have an engineer whose duty will be to evaluate roads at district level to ensure that they are in good condition. LeNA
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Miners to return to work gradually – Rantšo
OPTIMISTIC: Minister of Labour and employment Keketso Rantšo
MASERU – The Minister of Labour and Employment, Keketso Rantšo says the mines in South Africa are allowed to take workers gradually until they get to the 50 percent of the workforce with specialised skills only.
The Minister made the announcement in the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Rantšo said such specialised skills include machine operators, drillers, team leaders, occupational health and safety personnel in order to control dust during the operation.
“These specialised skills are found in abundance among Basotho mine workers from Lesotho,” she said.
She showed that the South African mine workers are reluctant to work in the mines, especially underground thus Basotho miners have excelled in these areas.
She said the issue of Basotho mine
workers from Lesotho who are needed was emphathised by the mines management themselves.
She said her ministry has a list of Basotho mine workers needed by the Sibanye countrywide.
“The total number of Basotho miners needed at the Sibanye Mine is 835,” she explained.
She said with the assistance of The Employment Bureau of Africa (TEBA) in Lesotho, they have 15, 040 Basotho who are locked down at home due to the travel restrictions and border closures.
She said the statistics stand as follows per district, Maseru (4391), Berea (1333), Leribe (2774), Botha Bothe (1514), Mokhotlong (238), Quthing (695), Mohale's Hoek (1265) and Mafeteng (2861).
Rantšo further showed that these statistics have already been forwarded to the South African High Commission. Above all she said her office has already approached its SA counterpart on how to approach the whole issue.
The minister, however, warned that if Basotho mineworkers will not be able to return back to work, the consequences will be sour.
She said the total number of Basotho mineworkers in South Africa stands at 23 881, adding that if there are 15 000 miners who are locked down at home that could spell disaster.
Rantšo stated that during the lock down,
the money which is estimated to have been used in the country is 59 million Maloti based on the statistics from TEBA.
She appealed to all to take care of themselves and others against contracting the COVID-19, adding that Basotho should maintain good hygiene at all times based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines.
She said until South Africa uplifts its lockdown, Basotho are not allowed to cross into that country as the borders remain closed. But she said they need to open up talks with their SA counterparts in order for Basotho migrant workers who returned home during the lockdown to be allowed to go back to work.
South Africa on May 1 began level four of its lock down.
The mineworkers’ management has reportedly promised to transport all workers from their respective home countries to return to South Africa if the ban is temporarily lift to facilitate their movement back to work.
LeNA
Thursday, May 7 2020
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Innovation Hub calls for Coronavirus contact tracing AppSo we still have no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lesotho? That's great. So is it time to relax? By no means. If anything, this provides a breathing space for us to prepare. Who knows? If every other country has this disease, there are high chances that we won't be spared for too long.
What have we learnt from countries that dealt relatively successfully with the outbreak such as South Korea?
1. Speed, Speed, Speed: This is not only necessary AFTER confirmed cases but BEFORE. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. So getting everything ready, materials, equipment, training you name it, is key.
2. Test, Test, Test: so that you can have access to Data, Data, Data. There is nothing more dangerous than fighting the enemy you don't know. Some people can carry the disease and pass it to others without them showing any symptoms, so it's better to test even people without symptoms if possible, while giving priority to those with symptoms.
3. Trace, Trace, Trace and Trace contacts. You can't trace if you haven't tested. And tracing contacts is KEY. This is where YOU, the coders, are invited to assist. More on this later.
4. Treat, Quarantine, Quarantine, Quarantine. Once we know who are infected, social distancing is next. It may be better to give priority to treating those who show severe symptoms and quarantining mostly those with mild symptoms while keeping an eye on ALL of them.
Now you know where you, the coders, fit in the large scheme of things. Hence the COMPETITION.
1. We need Lesotho coders to develop a CONTACT TRACING app that is quick, effective and allows health workers to have important information about people who may have had contact with the person carrying the disease. The data should be updated in real-time and be able to be shared countrywide and instantly among health workers all over the country. It may even trace and
map movements of infected individuals. It may identify areas that are seen as hotspots, where there are more people with the disease.
While we advise that you learn from contact tracing apps that are being developed in other countries (e.g. Google and Apple have been working on one, South Korea was super) it is absolutely important to make sure that the app takes into consideration, Lesotho's unique position in terms of technology and societal practices.
2. The winning apps will be voted for in the NUL Incubation Hub Facebook platform. All information about the apps will be posted at the same time on this Facebook page until a given deadline. The first three apps with the most likes by then will be the winning apps and they will be announced as such. The first winner will be interviewed to give more details about how his app works.
Information about the three winning apps will be forwarded to relevant authorities in Lesotho provided they are willing to help the coders develop the apps further for use. It will be up to the relevant authorities to decide if they are interested in any of the three apps and how they will engage the developers if they are.
3. There is NO funding for the development of the app and the winners are not promised any monetary reward by the NUL Innovation Hub. This is the initiative of the NUL Innovation Hub only. We are not working with any organisation on this initiative.
4. To join, send the following details:(a) Your full names and a clear half-body
picture.(b) A maximum of three hundred words
information about your app.(c) A screenshot of your app.Send them to [email protected] on or
before Tuesday the 28th of April at 12:00 pm.The apps will be screened. Not all submitted
apps may be posted.
… a worthwhile investment solution?
NICHOLAS RIEMER
Unit trusts can be a fantastic instrument for the beginner investor, looking for access to the markets but through a professional fund.
However, post any emergency or crisis, unit trusts can be used by a variety of long-term investors regardless of their market knowledge. The markets have experienced extreme volatility on the back of the Covid-19 virus and we have seen companies take the necessary and drastic steps to try and stabilise if not bring it back to some sort of normality.
South Africa and the rest of the world are in an economic crisis. Companies have seen huge pull backs in share prices as a result of the virus concerns. However, looking back at market data, the JSE has been able to recover from previous events in a much shorter time frame. The 2008 financial crisis saw the JSE Alsi lose 41% towards the end of 2008. However, one year later and the Alsi was up 48%, 3 years 101% and 5 years post the crisis up 194.4%. A well-diversified portfolio can serve a long-term investor well post a crisis as seen looking back at the 2008 crash.
Exposure to the correct shares and assets can yield very attractive returns post a crisis, but diversification is key.
Diversification is that one word heard repeatedly in times of extreme volatility. Reason being, that diversification can reduce potential losses when done correctly.
Diversification however is not an exact science and it requires market and financial knowledge.
Portfolio risk can be reduced through diversification, however investments in different stocks is only effective to a certain point. Beyond that point additional increases in instruments provides no benefit in spreading portfolio risk. Thus, multiple asset class selection (equities, property, bonds and cash), geographic locations, sector differentiation, market caps and growth phases must all be considered when diversifying a portfolio correctly.
How well a portfolio is diversified comes to light in times of volatility. Any cracks in asset selection will only come to light when markets are down. Current market unrest due to Covid-19 concerns has seen many portfolios liquidated and cash removed from the market. A typical cycle sees investors investing in the market during the good times and removing funds from the market in times of difficulty. Unfortunately, this results in many investors investing in times when prices are high and exiting when prices are low.
The main reason is attributed to investors being fearful that further losses will be incurred. Long term investing is only effective when invested funds are given long enough to ride out market fluctuations.
Nicholas Riemer is the Investment Education Head at FNB Wealth and Investments. Personal Finance
Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Recipe Of The Week
Homemade Chicken TeriyakiIngredients
2 tbs rice wine1 cup of soy sauce low sodium1/4 cup of honey1 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger3 garlic cloves pressed or grated1 lb of chicken thighs3 tbs oil1/2 medium yellow onionServe over Jasmine riceTop with some fresh diced green onionInstructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice wine, soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. Whisk well and set side.Preheat the oil in a large pan on medium heat. Chop the chicken thighs into about 1/2inch chunks.
Add the chicken to the cooking pan and cook until almost done. Stir frequently but let the chicken get some golden color. Slice the yellow onion thin and add to the chicken about half way through.(If you have too much liquid from the chicken, you can pour some of it out, but don't drain all the juice out. Chicken juice will add some nice flavor to the sauce.)Stir the sauce and slowly add it to the pan with chicken. Stir and make sure that the chicken is spread out evenly in the pan so that the sauce covers it evenly.Cook, stirring often, for about 10-15 more minutes, still on medium heat. Serve over some Jasmine rice and sprinkle some green onion over it.
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Most visitors wanting to see big game in Africa jet in from faraway places, so when the new coronavirus grounded flights and put the world into lockdown, the legendary African safari died.
But for South African company WildEarth -- which brings virtual safaris to your living room via a camera that their guides drive around in an open top vehicle -- it is boom time.
"We've seen a dramatic rise in our viewership of our live safaris," founder Graham Wallington told Reuters. "A fivefold increase in the first two weeks in March."
Wallington said they are
currently attracting up to 3 million viewers a month, with an individual virtual safari hooking in as many as 200,000 at their most watched.
Twice a day, viewers can watch whatever animals the guides spot as they zoom around game reserves -- they've filmed 200 spots across east and southern Africa since founding it in 2006. A 24-hour camera perched over a watering hole in South Africa's Djuma Game Reserve also shows live images of whatever comes there to drink. Highlights include a pack of jackals and African wild dogs fighting over a kudu carcass, a leopard cub jumping out of a tree, a mother cheetah playing with her kids and close encounters with elephants, hippos, lions, baboons and giraffes.
In all, the guides narrate the trials of the animals as they follow them
around.The footage is free to access.
WildEarth makes revenue from selling premium video to broadcasters, from merchandise and a small amount of advertising, Wallington said, declining to give figures on turnover.
The main benefit for conservation efforts is that the videos are "making people fall in love with nature," he said.
"They start seeing those animals as individual beings. That is the moment that the viewer empathises," he said.
Whether it is commutes to work, long-haul business travel or sightseeing, the COVID-19 shutdown has a lot of people thinking about whether they need to always rush from place to place, or whether a virtual interaction would sometimes do just fine.
Wallington said the crisis had created "a real opportunity for people to generate money by creating virtual experiences."
From an environmental point of view, it also cuts back on carbon emitted by flights, and could help popular spots, like East Africa's Serengeti, recover from over-tourism.
"If our mission was just to bring more and more tourists, we would destroy the thing we want to save," he said.
In the coming weeks, they plan to start paid-for private tours with currently out-of-work guides via a Zoom video call.
(Editing by Alexandra Hudson)
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Use soap and water or a hand sanitizer when you:• Get home or into work• Blow your nose, sneeze or cough• Eat or handle food
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There have been some reports of people who'd recovered from the disease testing positive for the virus again.
People all over the globe who've recovered from the new Coronavirus want to know the same thing: Am I immune, at least for a while? A new study of common Coronaviruses is not exactly reassuring.
Researchers found it was "not uncommon" for people with run-of-the-mill coronaviruses (not the one that causes Covid-19) to have a repeat infection within a year. Of 86 New York City residents infected with those coronaviruses, 12 tested positive for the same bug again.
A big caveat is, the study looked only at the four Coronaviruses that are endemic in humans – the kinds that cause nothing worse than cold symptoms.
"They're kind of wimpy," said researcher Jeffrey Shaman, a professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. "People rarely have to go to the doctor for these infections."
It's not the same as other virusesSo it's hard to know, Shaman said,
whether our experiences with endemic Coronaviruses will translate to SARS-CoV-2 – the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
"It's not the same as these endemic viruses," Shaman said. "But obviously, we can't look at repeat infections with [SARS-CoV-2], because it's new."
In lieu of that, he said, analysing the patterns of regular coronaviruses – how often reinfections occur, and in what time frame – may at least give a sense of what could happen with the new virus.
For the study, Shaman and colleague Marta Galanti looked at data on 191 healthy adults and children living in New York City. Between fall 2016 and spring 2018, the participants regularly gave nasal swab samples and reported on any respiratory symptoms they were having.
Overall, 86 tested positive for a coronavirus infection at some point. Of those people, 12 – or about 14% – tested positive for the same virus within a year.
And there was no evidence that people's symptoms were any different – either milder or worse – the second time around.
Some open questionsThe findings have not, however, been
published in a scientific journal yet. According to Shaman, they are undergoing peer review – the process by which journals decide whether a study is strong enough for publication.
For now, they leave some open questions. It's not clear, for example, that those 12 repeat positives were all actually repeat infections, Shaman said. That's particularly true in cases where the "new" positive result came within weeks of the first, he noted. There, the test may simply have detected the original virus again.
A similar issue is playing out right now with COVID-19, said Dr Bruce Y. Lee, professor of health policy management at City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health.
There have been some reports of people who'd recovered from the disease testing positive for the virus again.
But, Lee said, those cases seem to reflect issues with the tests – including detection of "dead fragments" of the virus, rather than a new infection.
However, in the current study, many of the repeat positives happened months after the first infection, Shaman said – as far out as 48 weeks. It's more likely those would be repeat infections.
Antibodies don't equal immunityShaman said genetic analyses are being
carried out to help confirm which cases are true reinfections.
The study also raises the question of who, exactly, is prone to reinfection – at least with common coronaviruses. Nine of the 12 repeat positives were in children between the ages of one and nine years. It's not clear why, but Shaman speculated that their immature immune systems could have something to do with it.
Beyond that, all of the study participants lived in densely populated New York City, and some were healthcare workers. Shaman said the rate and speed of reinfections in the group might not be seen elsewhere.
Lee, who was not involved in the study, agreed it's hard to know what kind of relevance these findings have to the current pandemic. "The challenge with this new Coronavirus is that it behaves differently," he said.
The closest comparison that could be made, Lee said, is with SARS-CoV – the virus that caused the multi-country SARS outbreak in 2003. Studies have found that people who recovered from SARS maintained antibodies to it for an average of two years.
But, Shaman said, the mere presence of antibodies does not equal immunity: They need to be effective antibodies, in sufficient numbers.
No guarantee of protection
Those questions are important not only to individuals but also to public policy. Some governments have proposed giving "immunity passports" to people who test positive for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 – allowing them to return to work or to travel, under the assumption they won't get infected again.
But the World Health Organisation has cautioned against the notion, saying there is no evidence that having antibodies to the new Coronavirus guarantees protection from reinfection.
Lee underscored that point. "It's helpful to be tested for antibodies," he said. "If you have them, you might have immunity. But that cannot be assumed."
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Metro-ScopeAQUARIUS: 21 Jan. - 19 Feb.
With Venus in your leisure zone linking to Mars in your sign, a relationship may be coming on wonderfully well. The more you talk, the more you'll want to get to know each other further Aquarius. Good things might arise from this developing bond. From the weekend your home zone is illuminated by the Sun, encouraging you to take a step back from life to relax and recharge.
PISCES: 20 Feb. - 20 Mar.
Want to impress someone? Don't feel you have to spend a fortune. Besides, there is always the chance that they won't notice. A tense angle might find you eager to splurge in the hope that you can gain their admiration, but it is much better to be your natural self. As the Sun livens up your communication zone from the weekend, connecting with an old friend can be fairly delightful.
ARIES 21 Mar. - 20 Apr.
As the week gets underway, you could feel at odds with someone in authority and perhaps wondering what to do about it. If it concerns an opportunity that you're uncertain about, discussing your options can pave the way for a compromise. With Mercury linking to Venus and Mars, key encounters can sparkle whether they are romantic or more platonic Aries.
TAURUS: 21 Apr. - 21 May
You could be in a quandary early on Taurus, and wondering whether to grasp an opportunity or forget it. It may be a fear of moving out of your comfort zone is causing you to hold back. With potential for exciting developments in the offing, it's worth exploring this further. Ready to advance your goals? The sun in your sign can give you the energy to accomplish them soon.
GEMINI: 22 May - 21 Jun.
You may wonder about someone's motives, particularly early on when you could experience some friction with them. Be assured this is temporary Gemini, but the way you handle it could either make or break this relationship. Even so, more positive ties suggest that keeping the conversation going can heal any rifts. Need to recharge? Make it a part of your daily schedule.
CANCER: 22 Jun. - 23 Jul.
This week's Quarter Moon in a prominent zone can coincide with a decision about whether to go your own way or get more involved with someone else's plan or project. You'll need to weigh up the pros and cons on this or find a way to compromise. If you play things the right way, you could have an advantage. Keen to connect? From the weekend your on-line social life can pick up.
LEO: 24 Jul. - 23 Aug.
If you want something badly enough, then you'll likely feel justified in going for it. Consider your motives though Leo, as well as the consequences. If it would jeopardize a current plan, then reconsider. On a social note, you may be keen to move in new virtual circles which might be very rewarding. Ready to embrace the spotlight? It's time to shine and showcase your best side.
VIRGO: 24 Aug. - 23 Sept.
Feelings about a romance could be intense around the start of the week, when you may be tempted to push hard to get what you want. If you try to micromanage the outcome the opposite might happen. Even so, a focused approach can work regarding career plans, as zeroing in on the right people can result in positive gains. Keen to expand? It's time to reach for golden opportunities.
LIBRA: 24 Sept. - 23 Oct.
The Quarter Moon in your home zone early on, suggests making a point of sharing your feelings if you aren't happy about something. Doing so can help avoid a major difference of opinion and might even encourage a solution. There is also a delightful blend of energies involving lively Mercury that can coincide with a positive encounter. This might lead to friendship or a romance.
SCORPIO: 24 Oct. - 22 Nov.
The start of the week can be perfect for liaising with others to get a project completed. This is a good time to tie up those loose ends so you can sail towards a successful conclusion. Want to get better organized Scorpio? With Mercury assisting, it's possible to get finances and household tasks streamlined. In addition, the Sun's move into Taurus might add extra shimmer to key bonds.
SAGITTARIUS: 23 Nov. - 21 Dec.
As the Sun angles towards Pluto then Jupiter, it can ramp-up a powerful desire for something and common sense could go out of the window. What is it you want Archer? Be sure it is worth having and that there won't be any consequences. As Mercury links to Venus and Mars, a conversation might get the ball rolling regarding a close collaboration or a budding romance.
CAPRICORN: 22 Dec. - 20 Jan.
If a decision needs to be made at the start of the week that concerns the family, then it's best to consult them. There could be some heated exchanges if it is a major issue, but this can lead to solutions that work for all. It is better to engage than not to. Ready to enjoy hobbies? The Sun's move into your leisure sector from the weekend makes this a good time to relax.
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Metro-ScopeAQUARIUS: 21 Jan. - 19 Feb.
There may be a subtle but powerful transformation going on within you, that could result in a change of direction or even a change of heart. Through conversations held this week, much that was difficult may be resolved, although it might also involve processing through issues that aren't easy to discuss. The upshot could be that positive communication is now restored.
PISCES: 20 Feb. - 20 Mar.
This can be a time of progress, when keeping in touch could mean vital information is exchanged that leads to interesting developments. And your own imaginative ideas might be key in encouraging others to get involved. This week's Supermoon in an expansive zone brings an opportunity to let go of beliefs that are preventing you from moving out of your comfort zone.
ARIES 21 Mar. - 20 Apr.
Before you make any decisions, be sure that you have the facts at your fingertips and that you're not simply hoping for the best. With nebulous influences on the go, it's essential to keep your feet on the ground and not be carried away by someone's hyped up explanation. Plus, with a potent Supermoon, it can be easier to let go of whatever no longer serves and embrace the new Aries.
TAURUS: 21 Apr. - 21 May
Extra care may be needed around money matters early on, as something that seems a good deal might not be. Check details and keep receipts just in case. Yet this can also be a week of decisions regarding aspects of your future. A step in the right direction could leave you uplifted. Need to clear the air regarding a relationship issue? A sensitive approach might help heal a rift.
GEMINI: 22 May - 21 Jun.
You may do better trusting your intuition early on rather than trying to figure something out, especially if it's important. Neptune's influence suggests your judgement could be skewed, so wait until later in the week before making a move. A potent lunar phase can find you rearranging your routine, and it may be a case of out with whatever no longer works and in with the new.
CANCER: 22 Jun. - 23 Jul.
Friends continue to be a support and an inspiration, and going to them for guidance can assist you in knowing what to do over this week. Belief in yourself could temporarily falter and their words may uplift you. A Supermoon in a dynamic zone could highlight your abilities and emphasize your creativity. This might be a good time to promote your work and let others see it in the best light.
LEO: 24 Jul. - 23 Aug.
A misunderstanding at the start of the week could prove expensive, so don't commit to anything before you've had a chance to look at it thoroughly. At the same time, you can make progress, and this may be inspired by someone's insights. A chat could prove fruitful and see you taking on board new ideas. On the family front, it might be time for everyone to air their feelings Leo.
VIRGO: 24 Aug. - 23 Sept.
If someone seems determined to undermine your efforts early on, don't let them Virgo. This week, you have ample opportunity to prove yourself and to make positive strides forward. Talking with the right people can boost your efforts and provide practical assistance. Still, one issue may evoke plenty of feeling, and addressing this with care could keep a friendship intact.
LIBRA: 24 Sept. - 23 Oct.
A yearning for something could waste energy needed to accomplish other things Libra. If there are key issues to deal with then it's best to dive in and tackle them, even though indulging in escapism might appeal. A financial issue could come to a head and may sync with this week's Supermoon. Sorting this out sooner rather than later might help keep things on an even keel.
SCORPIO: 24 Oct. - 22 Nov.
This week's Supermoon in your sign Scorpio can leave you a tad restless, especially around midweek. As it takes place across your relationship axis, you may be moved to discuss an issue that has been pushed under the carpet. A gentle approach might be wise, as venting could cause bad feeling to linger. Co-operation is possible on this and other matters if you can be flexible and adaptable.
SAGITTARIUS: 23 Nov. - 21 Dec.
An inspired idea could find you eager to get into action, but as practical energies are involved, planning and research can be essential to success. It might help to simplify your schedule though, as the Supermoon could coincide with minor dramas that might divert attention. An opportunity to boost your income may show up, and you can be heartened by the opportunities it presents.
CAPRICORN: 22 Dec. - 20 Jan.
A lack of communication could lead to a misunderstanding early on, so be sure to check if any instructions seem unclear. In general though, conversation with others can bring intuitive insights that might give certain projects added sparkle. A potent lunar phase across your friendship axis could see an attraction building, and find you reaching out to break the ice.
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Personal hygiene and good health practices are becoming even more significant in present day public health challenges, especially with the advent of Covid-19 since December last year.
“Some serious infections that are outcomes of dirty hands include hepatitis and food poisoning,” says a local health care provider, Tiisetso Masitsa.
She adds: “Ever since we were young children, we have always been told to keep our hands clean and wash them regularly, before and after eating, after using the bathroom or when entering the house.”
Although hand hygiene is not a new concept, she says it has since assumed more significance owing to the current health crisis.
The global consensus is that washing hands regularly with soap and running water is the best way to prevent the spread of the Corona virus, and many other communicable diseases.
Celebrated every year on May 5, the Hand Hygiene Day mobilises people around the world to increase adherence to hand hygiene in health care facilities, thus protecting health care workers and patients from infections.
Masitsa says the main goal of the hand hygiene campaign is to recognise that hand washing is one of the most effective actions one can take to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19.
She says health workers and community members alike can play
a role in preventing infections by practicing regular and frequent hand washing.
World Health Organisation has marked May 5 as the World Hygiene Day recognising the role clean and safe hands play in warding off many serious infections.
Masitsa adds that dirty hands can also lead to other health issues, such as touching the face with unclean hands can transfer germs to the skin leading to breakouts.
She says hygiene is also essential in reducing the use of
antibiotics and bringing down resistance to them - a common issue today.
This she shows is because rise in infections can lead to increased consumption of antibiotics and further contribute to antibiotic resistance. Apart from that, she says it also makes a call to action to policy-makers to provide safe work environments for nurses and improving staffing levels.
For the right way to wash hands, she encourages people to use soap and running water, as
recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to fight the Corona virus.
UNESCO regional office for Southern Africa has also joined the world in commemorating hand hygiene day, to ensure that all make hand hygiene a habit in their daily lives.
In line with the WHO proclamation, UNESCO in its message salutes health care workers and supports that they be protected from infections through good hand hygiene.
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A numismatist decides to divide his coin collection between his children.
The oldest gets 1/2 of the collection, the next gets 1/4, the next gets 1/5,
and the youngest gets the remaining 49 coins. How many coins are in the
collection?
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This is the Quick Sudoku for the solver in a hurr: target time, ten minutes.
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New Corolla Sedan – Has it All
The world’s best-selling automotive nameplate, is quite some accolade and no mean feat either. Toyota’s ubiquitous compact city car - first launched in 1966 - has captured the global automotive market and gone on to become a household name the world over.
Now in its 12th-generation, the new Corolla combines Toyota’s exciting new design direction, with the tried-and-tested virtues of the Corolla brand. The adoption of the TNGA (GA-C) platform provides an innovative base on which to build the latest iteration of the company’s compact sedan.
The new Corolla sedan features a highly expressive design, adopting the same front-end treatment as the Corolla Hatch (with minor variation) and featuring a prominent lower apron, sculpted headlights and flowing three-box design.
Dimensionally the new Corolla is 20mm lower, with the bonnet edge sitting 35mm lower and the front overhang registering 25mm shorter. In order to promote a powerful stance, front and rear tread have been increased by 11 and 22mm respectively.
Eight exterior colours are on offer, six of them being new. Celestite Grey, Crimson Red, Moonlight Ocean, Scarlet and Dark Blue metallic offer buyers an expressive choice. Pearl White, Glacier White and Satin Silver remain the neutral tones on offer.
Aluminium, high-tensile strength steel and hot-stamped materials have been extensively used, and the panel thickness of the doors and roof panel reduced. This has resulted in a considerable weight reduction for the body, helping to improve overall fuel efficiency.
At the same time, the addition of adhesives throughout the new bodyshell, an increase in the use of spot welding, and the use of fully closed cross-sections and structural rings, combine to increase body rigidity by some 60% over the outgoing models, promoting a marked increase in handling agility, responsiveness to steering inputs and high-speed stability.
The GA-C platform itself contributes to the suppression of transmission vibration. The steering wheel pad functions as a dynamic damper to suppress steering vibration, and even the tool box functions as a dynamic damper to reduce rear floor panel vibration. The generous application of sound absorbing and insulating material in the engine bay combines with a triple-layered dashboard inner silencer to minimise the penetration of engine and transmission noise into the cabin. An integral floor silencer has also been adopted, increased body sealer has been applied to gaps between panels, and foam material has been installed within the body frame in numerous locations to reduce the penetration of wind and road noise into the cabin. Two engines options are employed in the new Corolla. The 1.8-litre mill is carried over from the previous generation, delivering 103kW and 171Nm. This unit is mated to a ‘7-speed’ Shiftmatic CVT transmission with 7 pre-programmed steps.
Next up is the new 2.0-litre ‘Dynamic Force’ TNGA engine (as first seen on RAV4) which ups the ante to 125kW and 200Nm – with a strong focus on fuel efficiency. Two transaxle options exist here, a 6-speed manual or ‘10-speed’ Shiftmatic CVT.
Fuel consumption for the 1.8-litre is listed as 6.2 l/100 km, the 2.0-litre manual at 6.5 and finally the 2.0-litre CVT at 6.0 l/100 km.
Two grade options are offered, XS and XR. The XR model serves as the flagship and is available exclusively with the new 2.0-litre Dynamic Force engine with a choice of 6-speed manual or 10-speed Shiftmatic CVT. The 1.8 XS serves as the entry point to the range.
Rolling StockThe XS rolls on 16” alloy wheels shod
with 205-55-R16 tyres. XR models receive ultra-stylish turbine-shaped 18” alloy wheels outfitted with 225-40-R18 tyres.
On the safety front the Corolla certainly delivers. All models feature seven airbags, ISOFIX, active electronic safety aids (ABS,
EBD, BAS, VSC, HAC) and an impact absorbing bodyshell. The flagship XR grade receives Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) – a full complement of active driver aids. The XR also receives an upgrade to Bi-LED headlamps.Model Line-up and PricingCorolla 1.8 XS CVT – R 380 200Corolla 2.0 XR 6MT – R 420 500Corolla 2.0 XR CVT – R 433 700Warranty & Service
All Corolla models include a 6-services/90 000 km service plan with service intervals pegged at 15 000 km/12-months. A 3 year/100 000 km warranty is also included.roadworthy condition. Take five minutes to walk around your car and inspect some safety critical items while time is on your side. Look at the tyres and check for uneven wear or bubbles in the sidewall. Make sure headlights, indicators, brake lights and tail lights all work properly. Have a peek at the condition of your wiper blades, and while you’re at it leave the wiper arms in the extended position so they aren’t contacting the glass for the prolonged period. Make a note of anything you discover and get it sorted out as soon as possible after lockdown.
Getting the wheels in motionThe moment we’re all waiting for!
Lockdown is lifted and it’s time to get back in action. But is your car ready? Again, the planned lockdown isn’t long enough to have any majorly adverse effects on your car, but a quick pre-flight inspection, so-to-speak, is advisable. Tyres have a habit of losing air when unused so check your pressures as a priority. If you don’t have a gauge then make a service station your first stop. Pop the bonnet and make sure no fluids, such as oil, water or brake fluid have leaked out. Do a quick inspection to ensure no animals have moved in and made homes in the engine bay. Once you’re ready, fire up the engine and give it some time to reach operating temperature ahead of tearing off down the road. A car likes to get its juices flowing before being put to the test.
Inspect and replace Serpentine BeltsThoroughly inspect your Serpentine Belts and check for wear. If these belts fail, they can cause damage to the engine parts, making a small priced item that needs to be replaced turn into a huge bill.
If you get regular maintenance, your car dealer service centre should let you know when it's time to replace the belt. It is recommended to get it checked every 60,000 miles but you should look at the owner's manual to get the best information for your car. Replacing a belt is usually easy with a few tools.
Like a tyre, the friction between the belt and pulleys wears away at the belt, usually on the tops and walls of the ribs. Eventually the grooves of the pulleys will bottom out on the grooves of the belt, and then the belt will start to slip.
According to one belt supplier, as little as 5% of rib material loss and surface wear can affect how the belt performs, and just 10% belt slippage can affect the overall drivability of a vehicle.
Belt manufacturers have simple gauges that can measure groove depth, overall thickness and cracks to quantify wear. Some manufacturers even have apps for your smartphone that can measure wear from a picture.
The Serpentine Belt is part of a system and is not the only component susceptible to wear. The tensioner, idler pulley and, on some vehicles, the decoupler pulley all wear over time and need periodic inspection and replacement. If you are replacing just the belt without looking at the other components, you could be sending a new belt to a premature death.
The leading cause of alternator failure is the front and rear bearings that carry the armature, and the health of these bearings is directly connected to the belt. If the belt is too tight, it will cause excessive side loads and overheat the bearings. This in turn causes noise, decreased output and even the seizing of the alternator. If the belt is too loose, it will cause the alternator to slip. This slipping can cause the alternator and the battery to work harder.
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Kenya international Patrick Matasi is disappointed he cannot lead his team St George to win the league after Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) annulled the season. The competition was suspended on March 25 after the Coronavirus pandemic and on May 5, the Federation confirmed the league had been ended. According to EFF, there is no team which will be crowned nor relegated. Furthermore, there will be no team which will represent the country in Confederation of African Football (Caf) assignments. "Any professional could not wish for the annulment and I am not an exception," Matasi told Goal media on Tuesday.
According to Angola Press Agency, the Interclube Football Club has declined the invitation of the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) to compete in the Confederation Cup 2020/21 edition, due to the consequences of the Covid-19 disease that continues to plague the world. According to the president of that sport organization, Alves Simões, who provided the information to ANGOP last Friday, in Luanda, the decision aims to prevent possible situations even after the end of the pandemic. Without going into further details, he denied any financial difficulty for the decision of the 8th placed team, with 31 points, of the cancelled National Championship (Girabola 2019/ 20)".
In addition to Interclube, FAF also indicated FC Bravos do Maquis (3rd/40 pts) and Sagrada Esperança da Luanda Norte (6th/34), with the two representatives of Angola in this African
competition to come out from the mentioned three squads, depending on their financial situation. It is the second time that the police team (Interclube) have declined an invitation to participate in the African cup competitions, when not earned on merit, after what happened in 2017/18. The club competed in this same event in 2008 and 2011. Petro de Luanda and 1º de Agosto will represent the country in the Champion's League.
High Altitude Summer Marathon 2019 winners have not yet received their prize money for the competition which was held in December last year. Normally, athletes receive payments after three months upon getting their doping results from the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA). But this year the athletes complain that the money is delayed as they have been waiting for the past five months
for their monies.
Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) on Tuesday made a resolution to postpone CUCSA 2020 Games to the winter
of 2021 due to the prevailing Coronavirus pandemic. The resolution was reached in an online meeting held by CUCSA executive committee
that day. The other reason for the postponement is that CUCSA would use the games as qualifiers for Federation of
International Sports in Universities (FISU) Games to be held in China in August 2021. Initially, CUCSA Games were scheduled for July 27 to August 2 in Maseru but were postponed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Mokhotho to retire after 2022 Commonwealth Games TEBOHO JAFETA
MASERU - international boxing hopeful Moroke Mokhotho plans to retire from the ring immediately after the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The 30-year-old boxer had initially intended to hang up his gloves after the Tokyo Olympics Games that were scheduled for July 2020 but his plans changed when the games were rescheduled to 2021 due to the prevailing Coronavirus pandemic.
“I have since reviewed that plan and I think it is wise hang up my boxing gloves after the 2022 Commonwealth Games,” he said.
Mokhotho says what prompted him to consider retirement is the fact that he is not able to generate an income from boxing.
“I would like to focus on a fulltime career that I would be able to survive on,” he said.
Although he not interested in
playing a leading role in boxing after his retirement, he is however, prepared to guide any young boxers who would need his assistance every now and again.
He says he has already informed both his colleagues and coach about his plan to retire.
He describes his mentor, Sebusiso Keketsi as one of the best coaches he has ever worked with.
“He is a determined and focused person who masters time management and carries out training sessions through thorough preparation,” he said.
Keketsi has led the Lesotho boxing squad to several international campaigns including the All Africa Games held in Rabat, Morocco in 2019 and the African Boxing Olympic qualifiers held in Senegal in February.
For his part, Keketsi applauded Mokhotho’s brave decision to quit boxing, saying he has achieved a lot as a boxer.
“He is a disciplined boxer who always encourages other young boxers. Young boxers look up to him because he leads by example,” he said about his protégé.
Mokhotho is the third Mosotho boxer to win a medal at the All Africa Games after Mosolesa Tsie and Keketsi who both won bronze medals in 1999 at the games held in Johannesburg in South Africa.
“Mokhotho is the first Mosotho boxer to win two consecutive All Africa Games medals, during the 2011 and 2015 editions,” Keketsi proudly said.
The XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will be held in Birmingham, England from July 27 – August 7, 2022.
England has already hosted the games twice before – the London 1934 Games and the Manchester edition in 2002.
So far Mokhotho’s medal tally comprises six medals which include four bronze, one silver and one gold medal.
He won two bronze medals in 2011, one at the Zone 6 Games and the other at the All Africa Games.
In 2014, he won silver at the Elite Africa Cup Championships and was a Commonwealth Games quarterfinalist.
He also won a bronze medal at the All Africa Games in 2015 and another at the Olympic Games qualifiers in 2016.
One of his best achievements was winning a gold medal at the Zone 4 Games in 2018 before he reached the quarterfinals at that year’s Commonwealth Games.