June 15, 2023

Novo estudo sobre jogos de azar online encontra ligação entre condições de saúde e tempo excessivo de tela

Pesquisa abrangente destaca o impacto do tempo excessivo de tela no bem-estar.

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LONDRES, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A marca líder de iGaming, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), realizou um estudo abrangente com um mês de duração analisando preocupações de saúde ligadas aos jogos de azar online e ao uso excessivo de telas/dispositivos. O objetivo do estudo está alinhado com a crescente conscientização e ajuda a reforçar as intervenções para promover e incentivar práticas responsáveis de jogos de azar online. Uma das principais descobertas foi que 41% dos jogadores online entrevistados experimentaram ansiedade ou depressão.

O foco da pesquisa de maio de 2023 – decorrente do uso excessivo de telas – está relacionado a condições de saúde como estresse, ansiedade, dores de cabeça, depressão, dores no pescoço e nas costas, distúrbios do sono e insônia. Centenas de jogadores online foram entrevistados em quatro países – Canadá, Nova Zelândia, Reino Unido e Estados Unidos. A Minimum Deposit Casinos encontrou ideias que revolucionam a conexão entre os hábitos de jogo online e estas questões de saúde. Isso será usado para criar abordagens mais sustentáveis que visam melhorar e ajudar os usuários online a limitar o tempo de tela para seu bem-estar geral no futuro.

Principais Conclusões

As principais descobertas do estudo revelaram tendências significativas em todos os quatro países. Observou-se que uma proporção substancial de jogadores sofreu estresse ou ansiedade, com os dispositivos móveis sendo a plataforma preferida para jogos de azar online. Também descreveu a prevalência de dores de cabeça e enxaquecas entre os jogadores, o que indica uma ligação entre a frequência de jogos de azar online e a ocorrência dessas condições.

O estudo revelou ainda a presença generalizada de depressão, distúrbios do sono e insônia entre os jogadores em todas as quatro nações. Essas preocupações com a saúde foram mais prevalentes entre aqueles que gastaram grande parte de seu tempo de tela em jogos de azar.

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June 15, 2023

Une nouvelle étude sur les jeux d’argent en ligne révèle l’existence d’un lien entre les problèmes de santé et le fait de passer trop de temps devant les écrans

Une enquête complète met en évidence l’impact sur le bien-être d’une utilisation excessive des écrans.

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LONDRES, 15 juin 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La marque leader des jeux en ligne, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a mené une étude approfondie d’un mois pour analyser les problèmes de santé liés aux jeux d’argent en ligne et à l’utilisation excessive des écrans/appareils. L’objectif de l’étude s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une opération de sensibilisation et de renforcement des interventions visant à promouvoir et à encourager les pratiques responsables concernant les jeux d’argent en ligne. L’une des principales conclusions de l’étude indique que 41 % des joueurs en ligne interrogés souffraient d’anxiété ou de dépression.

L’objet de la recherche effectuée en mai 2023, résultant de l’utilisation excessive des écrans, était lié à des problèmes de santé tels que le stress, l’anxiété, les maux de tête, la dépression, les douleurs au cou et au dos, les troubles du sommeil et l’insomnie. Des centaines de joueurs en ligne ont été interrogés dans quatre pays : au Canada, en Nouvelle-Zélande, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis. En étudiant le lien entre les habitudes associées aux jeux d’argent en ligne et ces problèmes de santé, Minimum Deposit Casinos a tiré plusieurs enseignements clés susceptibles de changer la vie des utilisateurs en ligne. Ces enseignements seront utilisés afin de créer des approches plus durables qui aideront les utilisateurs en ligne à limiter leur temps d’écran et qui amélioreront leur bien-être général à l’avenir.

Principales conclusions

Les principales conclusions de l’étude ont révélé des tendances significatives dans les quatre pays. Il a ainsi été observé qu’une proportion importante de joueurs ressentaient du stress ou de l’anxiété, les appareils mobiles représentant leur plateforme préférée pour les jeux d’argent en ligne. Les résultats de cette étude ont également souligné la prévalence des maux de tête et des migraines chez les joueurs, ce qui indique un lien entre la fréquence du jeu en ligne et la survenue de ces affections.

L’étude a en outre révélé la présence généralisée de la dépression, des troubles du sommeil et de l’insomnie chez les joueurs des quatre pays. Ces problèmes de santé étaient plus fréquents chez les personnes interrogées qui consacraient une grande partie de leur temps d’écran à des jeux d’argent.

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June 15, 2023

Bridge International Academies celebrates potential of all African children on Day of the African Child

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bridge International Academies is marking the Day of the African Child by celebrating the potential of each and every child in Africa.

The school network, which includes Bridge Kenya, Bridge Nigeria and Bridge Uganda, supports children and parents in underprivileged communities through quality education.

The day, commemorating a series of demonstrations and protests in 1976 led by thousands of South African school children, is synonymous with taking action in education, and 2023 marks a historic opportunity that if missed will be a great loss for Africa and the world.

2023 is the year when Sub-Saharan Africa leads the world as the region with the most young people (0-14) – the size and acceleration of this age cohort are historically unprecedented. Additionally, 60% of the region’s population is under 25 years of age.

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Bridge Kenya pupil reads to class

Reuben Wambugu, Bridge Group Managing Director, said, “This demographic tipping point marks a historic moment of opportunity. With effective education, a skilled and energised future labour force could emerge from Africa and drive transformation both on the continent and around the world. Crippling rates of learning poverty threaten to derail this prospect however. Only 10% of children in sub-Saharan Africa are able to read a simple sentence by the age of 10.”

A recent study in Kenya of Bridge International Academies pedagogies, led by Nobel Prize winning economist Professor Michael Kremer, confirmed its “highly standardised education has the potential to produce dramatic learning gains at scale.”

Speaking on the success of Bridge’s methods, Bridge Nigeria Managing Director, Foyinsola Akinjayeju, said, “Bridge Nigeria schools produce some of the top students in the Nigeria National Common Entrance Exam. 80% perform above the average sample for literacy compared to just 18% in public schools. For eight years now Bridge Kenya pupils too have exceeded the national average in their primary school exit exam. With results like these it is clear that all African children can and must benefit from access to a quality education which drives learning. Their potential is unlimited. All African parents want their children to learn. Bridge International Academies is supporting thousands of them to do so.”

To learn more about the Bridge methodology – visit their website here.

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June 15, 2023

Hitachi Energy wins order for first subsea electricity interconnection between France and Spain

HVDC link improves the security and quality of power in the region, advancing the integration of emission-free energy

Zurich, Switzerland, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it won an order from Electricity Interconnection France-Spain (Inelfe), the joint venture bringing together operators of the Spanish (Red Eléctrica) and French (RTE) electricity transmission networks, in charge of the construction and commissioning of all cross-border connections between both countries, to supply four high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to interconnect France and Spain via a subsea cable across the Biscay Gulf.

The Biscay Gulf interconnection, labeled as project of common interest (PCI) at the European level, will consist of two HVDC links, with a converter station at each end of both systems. Combined, the links will efficiently supply a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity at 400 kilovolts (kV) over 400 kilometers (km). Providing the equivalent of the power consumption of more than two million households¹, the links will improve the safety, stability, and quality of the electricity supply between the two countries. It will advance the integration of emission-free electricity and create a more efficient system to generate savings that benefit consumers and the rest of Europe.² Most of the link will be underwater, but a short section of the link cable route will return to land to avoid the deep Capbreton Canyon.

“Cross border, and often subsea, interconnections are vital to Europe’s increasingly interconnected grid,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Through our pioneering HVDC technology, we enable Inelfe to accelerate the two countries’ sustainability goals, improving the safety, stability, and quality of electricity supply between France and Spain and the rest of Europe.”

Inelfe (Interconexión Eléctrica Francia-España or Electricity Interconnection France-Spain) was set up following the 2008 Zaragoza Agreement, between the governments of Spain and France, with the mission to enhance the exchange of electricity between the two countries. The resulting infrastructure doubled the interconnection capacity between France and Spain from 1,400 MW to 2,800 MW today. With the Biscay Gulf interconnection, the capacity to exchange power will soon reach 5,000 MW.³

In line with its Purpose to champion the urgency of a clean energy transition through innovation and collaboration, Hitachi Energy is collaborating with VINCI, an industry leader in energy and construction. Together the two companies will provide an advanced solution for the Biscay Gulf project by delivering the engineering and power technologies and the construction of the converter stations. The collaboration with VINCI will leverage the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution for the project.

Note to editors:
Hitachi Energy’s HVDC solution combines world-leading expertise in HVDC converter valves; the MACH digital control platform⁴, converter power transformers and high-voltage switchgear; as well as system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

HVDC Light^® is a voltage source converter technology developed by Hitachi Energy, which was launched over 25 years ago. It is the preferred technology for many grid applications, including interconnecting countries, integrating renewables and “power-from-shore” connections to offshore production facilities. HVDC Light’s defining features include uniquely compact converter stations and exceptionally low electrical losses.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

1 https://www.odyssee-mure.eu/publications/efficiency-by-sector/households/electricity-consumption-dwelling.html
2 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/projects/bay-biscay
3 https://www.inelfe.eu/en/about-inelfe
4 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH)

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https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc

About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
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June 15, 2023

Ugandan president backs out of Ukraine peace mission

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced on Wednesday that he will not join other African leaders on an upcoming peace mission to Kiev and St. Petersburg due to ill health.

Museveni, who tested positive for Covid-19 on June 7, said he was still in self-isolation because tests this week revealed he had not yet recovered.

Seven African heads of state seeking an end to the Ukraine conflict have agreed to meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the two leaders' respective countries on Friday and Saturday. With Museveni absent, the delegation will consist of the leaders of the Comoros, Egypt, South Africa, Senegal, Congo, and Zambia, while a deputy will represent Uganda.

Museveni said his six counterparts are due to arrive in Poland on Thursday where they will board a train to Kiev to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

“I have now sent an official message that, on account of my continued corona status, I cannot join the group,” he tweeted.

While wishing the mission success, Museveni added that his envoy for special duties, Ruhakana Rugunda, has been designated to represent Kampala.

The African peace initiative, dubbed ‘The Road to Peace’, was announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa last month.

Both Ukraine and Russia agreed to host and listen to the delegation from a continent that has been hit hard by the crisis’s spillover effects.

Ramaphosa has decried the “devastating” conflict, saying the African continent “is also suffering a great deal” from it.

The South African leader has insisted that Pretoria will not be drawn into a global power struggle and that it has adopted a neutral stance in line with its longstanding independent foreign policy.

Investment firm Stanlib Asset Management has warned that South Africa could lose up to $32.4 billion in export revenue as a result of its refusal to take a stand against Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers is urging the White House to punish Pretoria by depriving it of trade benefits under Washington’s African Growth and Opportunity Act program.

Source: Russia Today

June 15, 2023

Museveni jokes he’s now a ‘veteran of corona’

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has addressed the country’s parliament virtually, and continued to challenge social media reports that he was seriously ill and in intensive care.

The president, who was diagnosed with Covid-19 last week, tweeted on Wednesday that he was free of symptoms, although he has continued to test positive over several days.

He thanked Ugandans who have been praying for him and sending messages for his quick recovery.

He joked that he was now a “veteran of corona”.

His virtual address was a first, because if he was Covid-free, the president would have physically addressed parliament during the reading of the national budget.

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, who delivered the budget speech, told parliament that the country’s economy is expected to continue recovering from the effects of the pandemic.

The size of the economy is now estimated at about $50bn (£39bn) and is projected to grow at a rate of 5.5% in this financial year.

The government aims to create 2.5 million jobs in the next five years, according to the budget speech.

Mr Museveni said that the strategy would continue to focus on infrastructure, industrialisation and value addition to agricultural products for economic growth.

Source: BBC

June 15, 2023

2 Seychelles’ islands open for new hotel development, says IDC

The Islands Development Company (IDC) has launched expressions of interest for both foreign and local investors to present plans for tourism establishments on the Seychelles' islands of Coetivy and Assumption.

The state-owned company's chief executive, Glenny Savy, told reporters on Wednesday afternoon that the time is right as "IDC has now acquired a lease from the government and as it is developing the island that there would be a symbiotic relationship between tourism development and the agricultural development that will take place on Coetivy."

"Coetivy is a wonderful place, a great site for a tourism development, something similar to Desroches island, so this is primarily the reason why we would like to develop something on Coetivy in tourism at the same time that we are doing agriculture," he explained.

IDC is anticipating for a 50-bedroom to a 100-bedroom hotel to be built on the island.

Meanwhile, IDC has relaunched prawn production on Coetivy Island, which is expected to become one of the leading local contributors to the Seychelles' blue growth agenda.

For the tourism project on Assumption Island, he said was that is to serve the Aldabra Atoll, one of the Seychelles' UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as the atoll's policy does not permit for such a development to take place there.

"Aldabra would not survive without the operations on Assumption where there is a base where planes land, among the many activities carried out by IDC. The idea is to try and develop a small centre on Assumption, which will be able to receive guests, who can then transit to Aldabra," said Savy.

Assumption Island, located southwest of Mahe, is part of the Aldabra group and is managed by the Islands Development Company.

IDC launched an expression of interest for the construction of a 10-bedroom to a 40-bedroom hotel to cater for up to 90 persons for day trips to Aldabra and to return to the semi deserted island to sleep over.

"Assumption Island is very far away from here (Mahe) and it is costing us a significant amount of money every year to maintain the island and the upkeeping of the island," said Savy.

It costs IDC SCR 10 million ($768,000) to maintain Assumption annually, he revealed.

The project on Assumption will allow IDC to reduce its operating overheads and cost on the island and "it will open Aldabra to a lot more people than there are today and bring in more revenue," said Savy.

It was also revealed that the development plans on Coetivy will be comprehensive with farms and vanilla productions, in view that Astove and Cosmoledo islands are also not too far for the clients on the prospective hotel on Assumption to visit.

Now that the expression of interest has been launched, investors will have six months to submit their initial plans, while Savy predicted that it may take 24 to 30 months to complete the project – including its construction.

Source: Seychelles News Agency

June 15, 2023

Seychelles to create law to domesticate 3 codes under JMA with Mauritius

Seychelles is seeking to establish a law that will domesticate three codes set up under the Joint Management Area, which the island nation shares equal jurisdiction with Mauritius, said a top government official.

The statement was made by the Minister for Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Jean Francois Ferrari, on Tuesday, during his presentation on the Joint Management Area.

The JMA is the mechanism of joint jurisdiction between Seychelles and Mauritius over an area of the seabed and its underlying subsoil in the Mascarene Plateau Region. It excludes the water and living organisms above the shelf.

Two treaties were signed in 2012 and the two island nations secured rights to additional seabed covering around 400,000 square kilometres in the Indian Ocean.

The first treaty proclaims the extended continental shelf outer limits in order to provide for its recognition under the respective national laws and the second treaty provides an overarching framework for the establishment of a joint management of the extended continental shelf, which is to be proclaimed under the first treaty.

Ferrari said that under the JMA, Seychelles and Mauritius have established three legal codes - marine research, joint fiscal and taxation, and environmental codes of practice.

"There is now a necessity to domesticate the three legal codes and integrate them with the two international treaties. This will create one legal document that will address all concerns relating to the JMA," he explained.

The minister said that these codes need to be incorporated into the laws of both Seychelles and Mauritius.

"For this, we will need the support of the National Assembly to facilitate and complete this process otherwise the codes will remain without the force of the law," said Ferrari.

He added that "for Seychelles to have a continental zone outside of its Exclusive Economic Zone is a big advantage because it creates a new source for the diversification of our economy and presents and offers several opportunities from which the country can reap some benefits."

He gave the example of the cucumber fish research Seychelles has launched at Saya de Malha.

"There is also the opportunity for studying and employment in areas like marine science, ocean management, and geology. There is also the potential for projects like marine biotechnology and specialist in marine conservation," he added.

Ferrari said that at this point "it is necessary for us to work on a marine spatial plan framework that will guide the activities that will be practiced and also reinforce the scientific practices that deal with the preservation of our marine ecosystem and development in the JMA."

The members of the National Assembly had the opportunity to seek clarification and additional information on the proposed Bill that is expected to come before them for approval.

Source: Seychelles News Agency

June 15, 2023

Burkina: Judicial actors want to abandon imported costumes for others in traditional cotton fabrics

Ouagadougou, June 15, 2023 (AIB) - Judicial actors in Burkina Faso are thinking about changing their imported costumes into others that promote traditional cotton fabrics and Burkinabè and African values, the AIB learned on Thursday.

“I asked everyone to come, we will share the idea together, discuss how can we best implement it, so that we have an audience costume that reflects our values African values, our Burkinabè values", indicated the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, in charge of Relations with Institutions, Keeper of the Seals, Bibata Nébié/Ouédraogo.

Bibata Nébié spoke on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Ouagadougou, on the sidelines of a reflection workshop on the use of Faso Danfani and other local cotton fabrics for making courtroom costumes for judicial actors.

According to her, this day of reflection is part of the promotion of "local consumption", advocated by the Transition. This will make it possible to no longer use imported materials for the making of costumes and gowns for justice actors, said Ms. Nébié.

According to him, the impact of Faso Danfani's option for the making of costumes for judicial actors may seem somewhat derisory, both economically, but the expected social impact exceeds simple economic profit.

She indicated that she expects from this workshop, recommendations from these actors for the implementation of the initiative.

“The working gown is generally black for lower courts and courts of appeal. The red togas are ceremonial outfits. And other colors for ceremonial wear,” she quoted.

“For the affirmation of our identity and to encourage local production, craftsmen and creators, a decree relating to the port of Faso Danfani and the Kokodonda was adopted during the Council of Ministers of Bobo-Dioulasso on April 28th. It supervises and stimulates the use of local cotton in the manufacture of clothing. All bodies of society are concerned”, recalled Bibata Nébié, quoting the Prime Minister before the Transitional Legislative Assembly on May 30, 2023.

Source: Burkina Information Agency

June 15, 2023

CAN2023 qualifiers: Bertrand Traoré promises a victory against the Blue Sharks

The captain of the Etalons du Burkina Faso promised Thursday in Praia during the first session of the team's training, a victory against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde which they meet on Sunday (3 p.m. local and 4 p.m. UT) in a high-end match, counting for the 5th day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers.

The Stallions group reassured that they did not come to Praia to dance the “Morna” (in popular Cape Verdean), “we come with a different approach to this match because we qualified after 4 days. We are a little quieter in the head. But as a competitor, we are aware that we come to represent all of Burkina Faso here. We're not just going to come on vacation here. We come to look for a result to consolidate our position as leader. We are professionals and we come to play and win,” promised team captain Bertrand Traoré.

Coach Hubert Velud and his staff quickly set to work to achieve the objectives in the Cape Verdean capital. He mentions that this first team training is very important because it is “under the conditions of the match. It's a synthetic and you have to adapt to all that. These are excellent preparation conditions. We worked on a system in Ouagadougou and today we are going to prepare another. At the end of the week we will choose in which system we will play.

The relief of Praia is hilly and could be a disadvantage for the Stallions: the match stadium is at altitude and therefore windier. But that could be settled with the three days of acclimatization and the last training session which will take place at the match stadium.

An open match in perspective

The training of the day was particularly intense

While the Stallions play for the leadership of Group B, the Blue Sharks play their qualification. This looks like an unclosed match. The French technician said that “we will attack the match to try to score a goal to cause them problems. They are forced to surrender because they need a victory. But I can't see us closing the game. We're going to play forward because we have the team for it. So it could be a very open game”.

But caution is in order because a lot of things have evolved in this Sharks team who have revenge to take with the Stallions who beat them in these playoffs and during CAN 2021.

And for the Velud “we analyzed well and they are a good team. They drew against Morocco (recent 4th in the world football championship) and that's no coincidence”. Will he only rely on his executives for the victory or will he make a turnover? The French technician replied that “we are going to have a small turnover but it will be a natural turnover because there were a lot of absentees in the team and it will also allow us to see other players”.

Captain Bertrand mentioned that in these kinds of matches “the most difficult thing is the agreement, the motivation, the desire that we will put into it. We will try to motivate each other as it should.

The young Mahamady Alex Bangré from Quevilly Rouen Métropole (France), very well integrated into the group, is delighted to play for his country, Burkina Faso. “It is always a pride and an honor. So I'm very happy every time I come back, always in a group that lives well. We always come with the same desire. It's a golden group with good people. I feel very comfortable with everyone. We want to win every game and secure first place. I always prepare for matches in the same way, whether I am a starter or a substitute. It's important to always wet the jersey for the country,” he said.

The Stallions group for today's practice has been split into two. A group that seems to be the typical team made up of Hervé Koffi (if he is recovering from his injury or Kylian Nikiéma), Edmond Tapsoba, Issoufou Dayo, Steeve Yago and Cédric Badolo (or Cheich Ouédraogo) in defense. In the middle Adama Guira, Blati Touré and Gustavo Sangaré. In attack we find Bertrand Traoré, Fessal Tapsoba and Dango Ouattara. The other group is on the lookout to compensate for absences.

The first training session took place in a secondary field in Praia, Cape Verde. The whole group was there and very motivated. Hervé Koffi (tip of the bone at the wrist), Sacha Bancé (dehydrated) and Trova Boni (sprained foot) did not take part in training but additional examinations this Friday may or may not confirm their unavailability for the game according to team doctor Alain Traoré.

The Stallions arrived in Praia on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. and lingered a bit at the airport to complete the formalities. A wait of around an hour which looked a bit like provocation. Fortunately, the staff and all the players were able to manage these moments of tension.

The Stallions will face the Sharks on Sunday at 3 p.m. (local) and 4 p.m. GMT.

Source: Burkina Information Agency