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‘The locusts are a moving target and we are racing against time’

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Photo: WFP/Peter Louis By Peyvand Khorsandi “For the first time we’re seeing the potential for peace to bring prosperity,” says Matthew Hollingsworth, the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Country director in South Sudan. Vast swarms of desert locust are devouring crops and threatening food supplies and livelihoods in the country.

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South Africa – COVID-19 Lockdown Situation Update – 25.04.2020

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Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding

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Spurring innovation, food safety and quality capacity strengthening and economic resilience This year’s Africa Day of School Feeding comes at the heels of the first ever Future of Food Safety Conference held at the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nutritious food enjoyed at school feeds the bodies and minds of children.

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Against the odds

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Against all the odds: Reaching those in need in South Sudan Negotiating for humanitarian space to save and improve lives in South Sudan Villagers help offload food from a WFP-contracted truck in Karam, Ayod county. So how did WFP deliver 320,000 metric tons of food to 5.3 sometimes a devilish puzzle?—?so

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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]

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Bonus Tip : The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits anyone under 18 years old from operating forklifts in non-agricultural environments. This portion of training must consist of “demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee” [OSHA standard 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) ]. Formal instruction.

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Cargo movement during South Africa lockdown – What is allowed and not allowed

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