[ad_1] FIFI STONES: Capitec released its first half results today and they saw a phenomenal change in fortunes, with profits in the six months to June up over 500% and the group resuming its interim dividends. This is after dividends were frozen last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie […]
It is early in the morning and tourists are looking over a wooden balcony to observe a small bird. The crescent-headed antpitta, a tennis ball-sized bird with large eyes and a small beak, hops among the ferns and leaves of the forest floor. Bird watchers love this species because it is very difficult to spot, […]
[ad_1] DGAP-News: ADM Energy PLC / Keyword (s): Half-year results ADM Energy PLC: Half-year results 2021-09-30 / 18:39 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ————————————————– ————————————————– ——————- THIS AD CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF EU REGULATION 596/2014 (WHICH IS PART OF UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL LAW […]
[ad_1] AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Zoo is monitoring its five African lions after each tests presumably positive for COVID-19. “Our lion care team recently noticed a mild cough, sneezing and decreased appetite in a few lions,†Akron Zoo officials said in a Facebook post Thursday morning. “After symptoms appeared, stool samples were taken and […]
FIFTEEN Scottish farms and estates – representing over 211,000 acres – have received international accreditation to recognize their ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation. The award of accreditation from Wildlife Estates Scotland was awarded to the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, with HRH the Princess Royal and Dr Mike Cantlay OBE, President of NatureScot, presenting […]
[ad_1] The African nation of Kenya has reopened its borders to Indian travelers. Here’s what you need to know Great news for lovers of the wildlife experience. The African nation of Kenya, known for its almost unrivaled Maasai Mara safari experiences, has reopened its borders to travelers from India. The temporary ban on passenger flights […]
[ad_1] Allow us to introduce you this week Pet of the week of the Vanderburgh Humane Society. Hi, I am Jeanne. I am almost 2 years old and I am an American Pit Bull Terrier mix. As you can see I am a very active girl looking for an active family. I would just like […]
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today, September 29, a comprehensive package of investments to address the challenges facing U.S. agricultural producers. These include assistance in addressing the challenges and costs associated with drought, animal health, disruptions in the agricultural commodity market, and problems in the school food supply chain. Secretary Vilsack also described […]
[ad_1] The federal government has pledged to increase local demand for new Nigeria-made automobiles by 40% over the next five years, to enhance the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Francis Anatogu, Senior Special Assistant to the President for Public Sector Issues and Executive Secretary of the AfCFTA National Action Committee, said […]
Presentations from Wildlife Estates Scotland by HRH The Princess Royal with (left to right) Edward Douglas Miller of Bavelaw Estate, Joanna MacPherson Attadale Estate; Mark Tennant, President, Scottish Land & Estates; Dee Ward, Rottal Estate. Photo by Ian Jacobs. Bavelaw Estate received accreditation from Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, with […]
[ad_1] ATTLEBORO – Everyone knows the coronavirus is a danger to humans, but animals can also suffer from it. As a result, many zoos across the country are vaccinating animals most at risk of contracting the disease, and the Capron Park Zoo will soon be one of them. Deputy zoo director Brenda Young said on […]
[ad_1] Frankfurt: While acknowledging the inevitable advance in alternative energy sources and technology, OPEC has said oil will be the main source of energy for decades to come as crude prices hit record highs in three years Tuesday. In its annual World Oil Outlook, OPEC acknowledged that more electric vehicles on the road and the […]
[ad_1] I will not lie. This kid almost fooled me. A video recently went viral on Tik Tok of a kid named @ryster_cooper very convincingly telling his followers about a native frog which is super rare and only exists in central Jersey. He calls it the clam frog. In his video, Cooper gives a big […]
Submitted by County of Thurston TThe hurston county government’s plan to locally manage three federally protected Mazama waffle subspecies and other federally protected species is nearing finalization. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and Thurston County have completed an environmental report on the Thurston County Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The publication of this draft […]
[ad_1] The Democratic Republic of the Congo has started considering a $ 6.2 billion minerals-for-infrastructure deal with China, which has come under increasing criticism since President Felix Tshisekedi took office nearly three years. The Congolese council of ministers agreed to create a commission to investigate “the major legal, technical and financial problems observed in the […]
[ad_1] For 40 years, the Indianapolis Zoo has brought Halloween to visitors in their own way with ZooBoo and this year is super special. When most people think of Halloween, they imagine haunted houses and a lot of scares. If you’re the parent of a little one, that’s too much and you want something they […]
The goal of the partnership is to protect an important wildlife corridor, support cattle ranching, provide historical and Indigenous interpretive activities, and mitigate climate impacts. Information provided by The Trust for Public Land The public land trust announced its acquisition of part of the iconic and historic Nyland property located across Highway 156 from the […]
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s economy is reeling from a foreign currency crisis during pandemic economic turmoil. A long-standing dependence on imports has finally caught up to drain foreign exchange reserves, already strained by large debt repayments in the absence of US $ 5 billion in tourism and influx of sovereign bonds. Despite the apocalyptic predictions of […]
[ad_1] New Delhi: The Delhi Zoo on Monday received three lions from Gujarat for breeding as part of an animal exchange program, officials said. A lion and two lionesses were brought from Kevadia and Sakkarbaug in Gujarat, an official said. In exchange, Delhi will offer two hippos to the Western State. Delhi Zoo has also […]
Trang Nguyen, the 31-year-old Vietnamese founder and executive director of WildAct, travels the world as wildlife conservation scientist. Vietnam has emerged as one of the world’s hotspots for the illegal wildlife trade, with some of the world’s most endangered species, such as the pangolin, tiger, and elephant, being targeted. Vietnam has been at the center […]
[ad_1] [Shenzhen, China, September 27, 2021] At the Huawei TECH4ALL summit, Huawei called on global partners to join the TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative, which aims to build a more inclusive and intelligent world that leaves no one behind. Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative focuses on four areas: fostering equity and quality in education, preserving nature through technology, […]
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Zoo will soon have new attractions in the form of three lions arriving in the capital from Gujarat on Sunday. Zoo officials said the animal swap was carried out for breeding purposes, with only one young lioness and one old male lion remaining at the zoo at the moment. The exchange […]
A South African-based nonprofit conservation group that manages 19 protected areas on the continent has secured a donation of $ 100,000,000. Gorillas in Odzala-Kokoua National Park in Congo will benefit from the donation. © Andrew Beck and African Parks Rob and Melani Walton Foundation grant pledged to African Parks, which manages parks in eleven African […]
[ad_1] This week, as around 100 world leaders gather to attend the 76e session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 76), a call to rich countries to urgently step up their aid to help Africa meet the twin challenges of the climate catastrophe and the impact of the COVID pandemic -19 is required. With […]
[ad_1] Pork prices in the world’s largest market have fallen more than 56% since January, after two years in which many Chinese pig farmers struggled to control the spread of African swine fever. The disease is not harmful to humans, but it is highly contagious and fatal to pigs. At one point, the country’s pig […]
[ad_1] Some of the big cats that tested positive for COVID-19 last week at the Washington, DC National Zoo struggled with poor appetites, so zookeepers had to get creative. “We’ve seen a real decrease in interest in appetite, so this week they’ve done more to stimulate their appetite,” spokeswoman Pamela Baker-Masson told the Washington Post. […]
An administrative law judge recommended that a Native American tribe in Washington state be allowed to hunt gray whales – a major step in its decades-long effort to resume the old practice. “This is a testament to what we’ve been saying all these years: that we are doing everything we can to show that we […]
[ad_1] A combination of specific inflationary shocks and vulnerabilities could seriously threaten the stability and prosperity of developing economies. Although part of the political response to these risks lies in the hands of the poorest countries themselves, the international community can and must help. Rabah Arezki & Jean-Pierre Landau; Project union September 25, 2021, 12:10 […]
[ad_1] Few games boil down to the last game. Friday’s District opener between Minneapolis and Norton did. Minneapolis (2-2 overall; 1-0 District 2A-8) used a strong defensive performance on their homecoming night to shut the door on Norton and win 15-7. Norton had the ball with just under a minute to go with no downtime […]
CAMP PENDLETON – The US Fish and Wildlife Service and United States Marine Corps facilities west of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton have developed a Recovery Credit System (RCS) for the Gnatcatcher. California (Polioptila californica californica) threatened by the federal government on non-federal lands in southern California. The Service classified the Gnatcatcher as Threatened in […]
[ad_1] Three African lions at the Smithsonian National Zoo in DC are still battling their COVID-19 infections a week after encountering the disease for the first time. Three African lions at DC’s Smithsonian National Zoo are still battling their COVID-19 infections, while the other six big cats that have contracted the virus are on the […]
[ad_1] But a narrowing price gap between gasoline and diesel, and a shift of consumers to personal vehicles instead of diesel public transport since the onset of the coronavirus, are helping to increase gasoline consumption. New Delhi: Indian refiners are preparing to shift their import mix of crude oil in favor of lighter grades that […]
The wildlife festival will take place this weekend. (Photo file) Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:00 AM Outdoor event featuring wildlife shows, STEM tent, family activities, interactive exhibits and complimentary rides from Niagara Falls to Lewiston on Discover Niagara Shuttle After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildlife Festival returns to the vicinity […]
[ad_1] Batanai Matsika Financial Analyst The 43rd Insurers’ Conference of the Organization of Insurers in Eastern and Southern Africa (OESAI) held in Kenya reiterated the need to act on the part of insurance players through product innovation in relevant areas such as crop insurance. New business models combined with new digital technologies can improve many […]
[ad_1] Good news for Indians: Kenya has included India among the countries exempt from the quarantine list. Indians can now apply for a visa online at www.ecitizen.go.ke for around $ 50 and fly direct from Mumbai to Nairobi three times a week to the beautiful country. Kenya in July 2020, was awarded by the World […]
[ad_1] The Utica Zoo will bid farewell to its California sea lion pair, the zoo said on Tuesday. The reason? The sea lion’s current habitat is too small to exercise freely, zoo officials said. Porter, a 19-year-old male sea lion, weighs 685 pounds. Her more delicate female counterpart, Munchkin, 23, weighs 240 pounds. With a […]
Yellow Warbler. Photo: Catherine Harris / Audubon Photography Prize On September 20, 2021, Haley Paul, Policy Director of Audubon Southwest, testified before the West Mohave County Basin Water User Review Committee, in support of strengthening groundwater management that would allow local communities located outside of the most populated areas of Arizona to develop their own […]
[ad_1] Image: Society of Petroleum Engineers Among the different countries that make up the MSGBC basin – an area made up of Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Guinea-Conakry – Mauritania is undoubtedly one of the most promising for investors, but also one of the lesser known. Mauritania is located at a strategic crossroads between […]
[ad_1] Te HUB is a daily newsletter designed for what you want: to stay up to date with the most interesting and important news in 5 minutes or less. It’s a bit of this, a bit of that, but if there’s anything you want more or less, email me at [email protected] Today is Thursday, September […]
Skinner Mountain originates on the Cumberland Plateau near the headwaters of the Obey River. Its sides are flanked by white oak and yellow poplar. Its crown is topped with shortleaf pine. Tiny golden-crowned wren and spectacular azure warblers nest in the trees. And deep below the surface, the mountain is riddled with caves. More than […]
[ad_1] Staff at two Boston-area zoos have started administering COVID-19 vaccines to animals in their facilities that are at risk of contracting the coronavirus. Officials from the New England Zoo, which manages the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo and Stoneham, say There have been no cases of COVID-19 among animal populations […]
[ad_1] Amanda Mosholder, agricultural loan officer for the USDA Farm Service Agency serving Westmoreland County, reminds growers that the FSA has funds earmarked specifically for the use of target underserved groups and loans to beginning farmers. These loan programs are designed to help farmers buy and operate family farms. “With these loan programs, the FSA […]
[ad_1] A photo of workers in a warehouse loading boxes of goods onto a machine Apapa, the city of Lagos which is home to Nigeria’s largest and busiest port, is synonym of bottling. The roads to the port are lined with dozens of trucks waiting for days or weeks to be cleared into the terminals […]
[ad_1] India’s exports of non-basmati rice have slowed in the current quarter, particularly to the Far East and Southeast Asia, as the region sees new arrivals of paddy. In addition, payment issues with Vietnamese buyers, high freight charges, and current market volatility are impacting shipments. On the other hand, shipments to Africa, especially parboiled rice, […]
[ad_1] To combat the 9 lions and tigers showing signs of SARS-CoV-2, zoo officials are keeping a close eye on cats by managing their access to outdoor habitats, providing anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications, and more. Officials at the Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in Washington, DC, announced that 6 African lions, 2 Amur […]
LINCOLN – Nebraska Gambling and Parks Commission Director Jim Douglas received the National Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies‘ highest honor on September 13: the Seth Gordon Award. Since 1970, the award has been presented to those who have contributed a lifetime to the conservation of North America’s natural resources in the interest of the […]
[ad_1] The federal government’s plan to issue Eurobonds on the International Capital Market (ICM) has been described as a step in the right direction. Ecobank Nigeria Managing Director Patrick Akinwuntan praised it, pointing out that the fundamentals and potential of the country’s economy are strong with the ability to meet its debt obligations. Akinwuntan, who […]
[ad_1] By CONSTANT MUNDA Kenya plans to use International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserves to offset Chinese loans it repaid after the Treasury dropped an earlier request to defer debt payments. The National Treasury said it could use its additional allocation of IMF reserves in Special Drawing Right (SDR) assets, which can be converted into government-backed […]
Jeff Hyer’s recent trip to Kenya inspired him to tell the story of the northern white rhinos. He visited the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where he had the opportunity to meet the world’s last two northern white rhinos – Najin and Fatu. Living under guard to protect against the threat of poachers, scientists are working diligently […]
[ad_1] BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Colombia and Nicaragua appeared before the International Court of Justice on Monday to present their arguments in a long-standing dispute over what the Nicaraguan government alleges are violations of its sovereignty in the Western Caribbean. The case was initiated by Nicaragua in 2013 and is now reaching its public hearing […]
[ad_1] The Washington DC National Zoo announced Friday that all of its lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19. “Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19,” said a press release from the zoo. “Over the past weekend, animal keepers observed decreased appetite, […]
[ad_1] Experts disagree. Some say that the protection that has already been provided is sufficient. Others say a booster is needed. Covid19? Yes. But also monetary policy. Let me explain the parallel between medical science and economics … well, let’s call it science. The Federal Reserve has attempted to immunize the US economy from the […]
Editor’s Note: Conservation and environmental information is released daily, but some may go unnoticed. In a recurring article, Conservation News shares three stories from the past week that you should know about. The story: Cow urine is an environmental problem; it releases nitrate – a toxin that can pollute land and waterways – as well […]
[ad_1] A contract providing a springboard for a new master plan for the Abilene Zoo is on the agenda of the Abilene City Council on Thursday. The zoo’s old master plan came to fruition last spring with the opening of the Madagascar exhibit, said Jesse Pottebaum, director of the Abilene zoo. If approved, the zoo […]
[ad_1] By Alassane Dramane Ouattara President of Côte d’Ivoire. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented global health, social and economic crisis. In 2020, sub-Saharan Africa experienced the worst underperformance on record, with a growth rate of -1.9%, coupled with an increase of 32 million people living in extreme poverty. Health systems, education and […]
[ad_1] Alhaji Tanimu Yakubu was Special Advisor on Economic Affairs to President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Before becoming one of Nigeria’s best presidents in our leadership-plagued country, Yar’Adua was Governor of Katsina State and TY, as Yakubu is affectionately called, was a member of his cabinet for three years from 1999. When TY was preparing the […]
[ad_1] The world needs collective action to meet Africa’s financing needs and to support an inclusive and sustainable recovery of African economies from the COVID-19 pandemic. The world community has the opportunity to bring about the 20th replenishment of a 60-year-old World Bank program known as the International Development Association. The goal is an IDA20 […]
Representation image. (IANS) Sikkim government declared endangered Neolissochilus hexagonolepis, commonly known as Chocolate or Copper Mahseer and locally referred to as Katley, as the “State Fish”. The name Chocolate Mahseer was given due to the morphological color of the body of this fish. The ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBGR), Lucknow, had classified Katley […]
[ad_1] Researchers “rediscovered” a bee lost for years In an unfortunate blow to the endangered African penguins (Spheniscus demersus), 63 birds of the species were reportedly killed by a swarm of bees on a beach outside the South African capital of Cape Town. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Coastal Bird Conservation Foundation […]
Agra Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan visited Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital and Elephant Conservation and Care Center in Mathura on Saturday to raise awareness of the plight of captive elephants. Returning for the third time, the cricketer star and animal enthusiast spent time interacting with Wildlife SOS staff over lunch before moving to the Elephant Hospital […]
[ad_1] (Image credit: MEA) by Ambassador Anil Trigunayat Amid regional developments in West Asia and the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan, the world’s attention has turned only in this direction. However, North Africa continued to roll with various rather difficult situations. Tunisia – the fountain of Arab Spring 1.0 saw the dissolution of government and […]
Photo courtesy of Nation Today Shortly after the dust settled in the wake of the government’s long war on Tamil separatism and terror, news leaked about the abduction of baby elephants from the wild. Some national parks in drylands and other wilderness areas that were home to herds of wild elephants had been targeted by […]
[ad_1] Animal keepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, are keeping a close watch on their lions and tigers after the big cats test positive for Covid-19. Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers are being treated with anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medication to relieve their discomfort and loss of appetite, […]
[ad_1] (CNN) – Animal keepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, are keeping a close watch on their lions and tigers after the big cats test positive for COVID-19. Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers are being treated with anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medication to relieve their discomfort and loss […]
[ad_1] (CNN) – Animal keepers at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, are keeping a close watch on their lions and tigers after the big cats test positive for COVID-19. Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger and two Amur tigers are being treated with anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medication to relieve their discomfort and loss […]
During her many years as Director of Animal Ambassador Programs for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, Julie Scardina was the favorite guest on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and “Today”. Thanks to her high notoriety on television, the energetic animal lover has brought adorable baby penguins, a baby gibbon wrapped in a blanket and a […]
[ad_1] Jevans Nyabiage China has ordered its companies that have violated the Democratic Republic of Congo’s environmental laws and standards to cease operations and leave the country – at a time when the African nation’s government aims to renegotiate agreements on ” infrastructure for minerals â€with Beijing. It came after South Kivu province suspended the […]
[ad_1] Published on: 09/18/2021 – 10:00Amended: 09/18/2021 – 09:58 Kabul (AFP) Taliban soldiers cradling AK-47s and M16 assault rifles mingle with families at the Kabul Zoo, an unprecedented experience for many young fighters in rural Afghanistan. As visitors set up picnic areas in the shady gardens, enjoying ice cream and salted pomegranate seeds, heavily armed […]
What there is to know Sea Otter Awareness Week is September 19-25, 2021 Monterey Bay Aquarium has several otter enrichment events planned Defenders of Wildlife to present conservation focused livestream on September 21 LET’S DEAL WITH THE FUR FACTS: Even if you’ve never said the word “aww” in your life at the sight of something […]
[ad_1] When the Hon. John Briceño took over Belize last year, he had no difficult act to follow regarding: our economic prosperity; he was not in new territory, as no Belize prime minister has ever resumed a robust economy. Belize’s second prime minister Manuel Esquivel of the UDP took over from George Price and a […]
[ad_1] Lions and other big cats are returning to Lincoln Park Zoo after a hiatus of almost two years, and predator lovers at the top will be able to see them in the zoo’s newly renovated state-of-the-art habitat. This habitat, named the Pepper Family Wildlife Center, will open to the public next month and feature […]
[ad_1] Much has stopped during the coronavirus pandemic, but not the Sino-Congolese friendship march. At least that’s what the Chinese embassy in Kinshasa is keen to show, as Beijing’s activities in this mineral-rich country are increasingly monitored. On Boulevard Triomphal in Kinshasa, opposite the Palais du Peuple, work on the future gigantic Central African Cultural […]
[ad_1] Lions watch visitors from their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, in July 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle legend Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images Lions watch visitors from their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, in July 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds […]
[ad_1] Friday, September 17, 2021 / 3:00 p.m. / United Capital Research / Header image credit: EFT Trends Anglophone West Africa Nigeria According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), headline inflation in Nigeria reached 17.01% year-on-year in August-2021, below inflation estimates for July-2021 (17.38%), this which implies that the rate of price change has […]
[ad_1] Vanessa Pugh has a message for small businesses affected by COVID: When it comes to accessing finance amid the pandemic, which has particularly affected some of the black and brown communities, there is help. “My best hope is that people understand that there are resources,” said Pugh, an independent contractor with the National Council, […]
These stunning photos show how some animals glow in vivid shades of red, blue and green under ultraviolet light. The show is known as bioluminescence and it occurs when high energy wavelengths of light are absorbed and returned at a lower wavelength. This is what makes certain parts of their body shine. There are hundreds […]
[ad_1] By BRIAN NGUGI More than 80% of Kenya’s estimated 2.85 billion barrel oil reservoir remains inaccessible for commercial exploitation due to limitations in extraction technology, UK oil company Tullow said in a program update exploration in Turkana County. The company said a new audit of the Turkana oil fields revealed a larger reservoir – […]
[ad_1] DIDBS – Audited Annual Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 Development Bank of Southern Africa Limited(reconstituted and incorporated in terms of section 2 of the Development Bank of Southern Africa Act, 1997)Registration number: 1600157FNJSE company code: DIDBSLEI code: 25490071AZ4HOFUNIH94(“DBSA†or the “Bankâ€) AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 […]
[ad_1] KAYSERÄ° This year’s excavation at the ancient site of Kültepe, located in the province of Kayseri in central Anatolia, uncovered a lion’s jaw dating back 4,000 years. The head of the excavation, Professor Fikri KulakoÄŸlu, professor in the Archeology Department at Ankara University, said he found many animal bones and large logs in the […]
[ad_1] Every investor wants a sure return – this is the way to make money in the markets, after all. With the major indices all posting strong gains for the year (19% on the S&P 500 and 18% on the NASDAQ), these returns are clearly on the table. But there are some shorter-term downside moves, […]