Alan Rice, University of Central Lancashire and Jack Hepworth, University of Oxford
From the earliest arrivals of what would become Preston’s “Windrush generation”, the status of the Caribbean diaspora was hotly contested in this post-industrial Lancashire town, as elsewhere. Discrimination and prejudice dogged the daily lives of people from the Caribbean who made their home here.
June 5, 2023 /Environment/ — The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ordered Mwembeshi Resources Limited to cease all mining and construction activities in Lower Zambezi National Park on May 31, 2023. The order was made after ZEMA found that the company had violated a number of environmental conditions pertaining to the Kangaluwi copper mine.
The Kangaluwi copper mine is a proposed open-pit mine located in Lower Zambezi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mine has been controversial since its inception, with environmental groups and local communities raising concerns about the potential impact of the mine on the environment and the local economy. Continue reading
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived today at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. The delivery also marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier. Continue reading
SHEIN, the leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is set to host an extravagant fashion show in the heart of Paris on June 8th. Renowned for its vibrant fashion scene and trendsetting aesthetics, the city serves as the perfect backdrop to celebrate the fusion of creativity and innovation that SHEIN X embodies. The event will feature 25 talented designers who have been selected through the esteemed SHEIN X program, presenting a total of 78 stunning looks under the captivating theme of “Endless Summer.” Continue reading
BioCatch, the pioneer of behavioral biometric intelligence and a leader in digital fraud detection, today announced the findings of a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of BioCatch: “Improve Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Operations With A Proactive And Unified Approach.” The research reveals the reality about the concern and readiness of the world’s largest banks’ ability to effectively respond to the changing fraud and financial crime landscape. This research comes on the heels of increasing media and regulatory body reports that money laundering scams are increasing at alarming rates. Continue reading
Belinda CZ s.r.o., with 25 years of IT experience, today announced the availability of SQL Express on Windows Server 2022 in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Belinda CZ s.r.o customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. Continue reading
25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. Continue reading
50 Best, the organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, today announces its Champions of Change 2023 – heroes of hospitality who are driving meaningful change for their communities and creating blueprints for a better food and drink sector. Continue reading