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NAIROBI, Kenya - Controversial exiled Zimbabwean politician Jonathan Moyo says that there is incontrovertible evidence that some Civil Society Organisations, also known as Non-Governmental Organisations, are paying young people aged 18 to 25 to register as voters for the 2023 elections even though some of them are already registered. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission accused CSOs…

Violent crime falls sharply during Covid lockdown - study By Steve Swann Published image copyrightGetty Images Covid-19 restrictions led to the sharpest fall in violent crime for at least 20 years, a report suggests. Violence was down by a third in England and Wales in 2020 compared with the previous year, according to research by Cardiff University. "From a violence perspective, 2020 was the safest year on record," said co-author Prof Jonathan Shepherd. But the report also found that the ...

Big fall in violent crime during lockdown - study © Getty Images Covid-19 restrictions led to the sharpest fall in violent crime for at least 20 years, a report suggests. Violence was down by a third in England and Wales in 2020 compared with the previous year, according to research by Cardiff University. "From a violence perspective, 2020 was the safest year on record," said co-author Prof Jonathan Shepherd. But the report also found that the easing of restrictions was "accompanied by ra...

Covid-19: NHS England boss to quit and India elections go ahead despite deaths Published 1. NHS England boss Stevens to leave job in summer Sir Simon Stevens is to step down as head of NHS England in the summer, and will take up a place in the House of Lords. He spent seven years in the job and arguably became much more widely recognised when he joined the podium at some of the coronavirus briefings in Downing Street. Sir Simon had intended to leave the post sooner but agreed to stay on through...

Coronavirus: Evening update Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. Well have another update for you on Friday morning. 1. NHS England boss Stevens to leave job in summer Sir Simon Stevens is to step down as head of NHS England in the summer, and will take up a place in the House of Lords. He spent seven years in the job and arguably became much more widely recognised when he joined the podium at some of the coronavirus briefings in Downing S...

Youre Dead To Me - LGBTQ History - BBC Sounds Youre Dead To Me - LGBTQ History - BBC Sounds Available for over a year From Molly Houses to Section 28, Greg Jenner explores the history of the LGBT community. Read more

A HEREFORD doctor is refusing to have the coronavirus vaccination, despite being involved in the rollout in the city where almost 3,000 people have been jabbed. Wargrave House Surgery GP Clare Jones sent a letter to Hereford and South Herefordshire MP Jesse Norman saying she would use her "free will and conscience" after weighing up the pros and cons. The letter, which was also sent to the Lockdown Sceptics website, said: "Like most other people who decline the vaccine, I’m not an anti-...

Will you still wear a mask once the pandemic is over? Will face masks remain a cultural norm in the UK even after the immediate danger of Covid-19 has passed? Scientists are quick to point out that Covid-19 is not going away any time soon: the most likely scenario is that the virus becomes endemic but, through a combination of vaccination and natural evolution in the virus, it will become much less harmful and disruptive, giving symptoms similar to the common cold. And, at that point, will we s...

Zimbabwe opposition cries foul over targeted anti-graft arrests Tuesday December 22 2020 Zimbabweans demonstrate in Harare. Critics say the fight against corruption has been politicised by Mnangagwas administration. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Summary Advertisement Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of using an anti-corruption crusade to dismantle the opposition, and create a one-party state. President Mnangagwa, who succeeded long time ruler Robert Mugabe following a military coup t...

Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa HARARE – Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of using an anti-corruption crusade to dismantle the opposition, and create a one-party state. President Mnangagwa, who succeeded long time ruler Robert Mugabe following a military coup three years ago, says fighting corruption and reviving the moribund economy will be the main preoccupation during his first term. Critics, however, say while the fight against corruption should be prioritised,...