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The 247km Gent-Wevelgem got off to a blustery start, with strong winds blowing from the gun in Ypres. Initially 4 riders rode clear of the peloton, building a lead of over 9 minutes in the first 40km. However, with a change in route direction, there was a big attack in the peloton, in the crosswinds.

25 riders went clear with more than 180km to go! Giacomo Nizzolo was attentive as ever and made the front split for Team Qhubeka ASSOS (www.TeamQhubeka.com). The early escapees were caught in no time at all and the lead group pressed on ahead of the chasing peloton.
The gap hovered between 30 &#8211; 50 seconds for what seemed like an eternity, as the riders battled the wind and hills in the Flanders fields. It was only really after the final ascent of the famous Kemmelberg, with 35km to go, that it seemed the Nizzolo&#39;s front group would go all the way.
The lead group had whittled down significantly though, leaving only the strongest 7 riders in the race to do battle in the final 15km, Nizzolo being one of them. Coming into the finale, Nizzolo was 7th wheel when the sprint launched and our Italian &#038; European champ came from behind with speed, to pass all but Van Aert, who took a good win.
Giacomo Nizzolo &#8211; Team Qhubeka ASSOS
“It was a crazy race today with the bunch splitting really early. We found really collaboration among the front group from the beginning of the action. In the end it was a really hard race, and the legs were tired, so it was a strange sprint, with a tailwind. I decided to take the sprint from last position, I don’t know if it was the right decision but that’s what I did and I did my best, so I am happy. This is an important result for our team and the Qhubeka Charity. Bicycles change lives, and it is so important for us to bring this message to such an important race as today.”
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Media Contact: Jean Smyth (Head of Communications) Email: jean@ryder.co.za Mobile: +27 63 4701 1710 or +31 625 739 033
About Team Qhubeka ASSOS: Team Qhubeka ASSOS is a purpose-led, high-performance team, fighting to win on the world&#39;s biggest stage, to inspire hope and create opportunity. Founded in 2007, Team Qhubeka ASSOS (formerly NTT Pro Cycling) became the first-ever African cycling team to gain a UCI WorldTour license, in 2016.
We achieved our first major win in 2013 when Gerald Ciolek won Milan-San Remo, one of the five Monuments of cycling. We have competed in six Tour de France’s and notched up 7 stage wins, with Mark Cavendish wearing the coveted Yellow Jersey at the 2016 Tour de France.
We are a multicultural, diverse team with bases in South Africa, the Netherlands and Italy. There are 19 nationalities represented across our World Tour and continental feeder team rosters. Our focus on developing African cycling has resulted in more than 55 riders from the African continent be given the opportunity to race on the world stage, since the team&#39;s inception.
We race to help people to move forward with bicycles through our relationship with Qhubeka Charity. Through our work with Qhubeka, we have contributed to the distribution of over 30 000 bicycles in communities in South Africa.
About Qhubeka: Qhubeka is a charity that moves people forward with bicycles. People earn bicycles through our programmes, improving their access to schools, clinics and jobs.
A bicycle is a tool that helps people to travel faster and further, and to carry more. In the face of extreme and persistent poverty, bicycles can change lives by helping to address socioeconomic challenges at the most basic level – helping people to get where they need to go. 
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Giacomo Nizzolo races to a strong 2nd place at Gent-Wevelgem

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Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) hosted its fourth annual Service Conference virtually on March 18th, 2021 bringing together Canon partners and distributors from more than 30 African countries and senior Canon experts on service, sales and marketing.

The annual Service Conference is an opportunity for Canon’s Service partners to get up-to-date on the Business and Service direction of CCNA. The theme ‘Building Resilient Service’ focused on how partners can strengthen their customer Service and offerings  and be ready to face any challenging situations like the current situation.

“We are committed to helping our partners provide resilient, innovative services so that they flourish, even in these ever-changing and challenging times,” said Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon CNA. “People have higher and different expectations than before. We provide the skills, tools and superior imaging products so that our partners can surpass their customers’ needs and expectations,”

Canon has continued to expand its support in the rapidly evolving African market.
In line with our Closer to Customer approach, an enhanced Canon service team has been appointed in Nigeria,Morocco,Kenya and Egypt to be more closer to our partners and Customers.Besides managing the major countries the in country service team will also be responsible for the neighbouring countries too. Canon Contact Centre is established in Nigeria with further implementation plans in Egypt,Morocco and Kenya. “In keeping with Canon’s corporate philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good – we are working even more closely with our partners. We encourage collaboration and open communication,” said Adukia. “We listen and share our insights to enable our partners across the continent to build even better businesses.”

Canon has continued to improve its Remote Service capabilities. Partners are encouraged and trained to operate and implement Services such as e-Service and e-Maintenance so as to offer Pro-Active service to the customers.

The Service Conference unpacked new learning opportunities for partners with better understanding of using the Canon Development Hub and launching the Professional Print certification programme.

The Canon Extended warranty programme and the Service theme of Peace of Mind for the Customers was emphasised.

Awards for outstanding work

Outstanding work was celebrated. Algerian imaging-solutions company Sabi Systems (https://sabisystems.com) received the President Award as Canon Best Service Partner 2020. “Sabi Systems have continuously improved their services and demonstrated great resilience with their remote service offering in response to the pandemic. They also significantly grew their genuine Canon spares division and has invested on state-of-the-art photo and video repair facility,” said Anil Nambiar, Service Manager, Canon CNA. “We applaud the Sabi team on this win and look forward to a long, rewarding relationship.”

Special recognition awards went to Ensure Services &#8211; Kenya (www.ensureservices.com), an independent Service provider, Gabon Meca &#8211; Gabon (https://gabonmeca.com) Delta Trading Co &#8211; Egypt from Egypt, a service company that became a Canon partner just over a year ago.

In closing, Adukia pledged Canon’s commitment to their partners’ success in the year ahead. “Through technology, innovation and service excellence together we will drive excellence, growth and prosperity.”

Speakers – Canon CNA annual Service Conference Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon CNA Micheal Clothier, Service &#038; Support Director, Canon Europe Amine Djouhara, Director of Sales &#038; Marketing, Canon EMEA Benjamin Gossage, Sales &#038; Marketing Director, Canon CNA Anil Nambiar, Service Manager, Canon CNA
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About Canon Central and North Africa: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2015 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region &#8211; by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.
Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.
Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei – ‘living and working together for the common good’. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better.
For more information: www.Canon-CNA.com.
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Building Resilient Service

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Africa Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (4,167,350), deaths (111,561) and recoveries (3,735,535) by region:

Central (125,002 cases; 2,067 deaths; 106,559 recoveries): Burundi (2,657; 6; 1,155), Cameroon (47,669; 721; 38,820), CAR (5,170; 68; 4,957), Chad (4,465; 158; 4,092), Congo (9,681; 135; 7,898), DRC (27,887; 734; 25,398), Equatorial Guinea (6,851; 102; 6,335), Gabon (18,426; 109; 15,863), Sao Tome and Principe (2,196; 34; 2,041)

Eastern (482,023; 8,756; 355,094): Comoros (3,689; 146; 3,494), Djibouti (7,169; 66; 6,235), Eritrea (3,208; 9; 2,970), Ethiopia (196,621; 2,769; 152,508), Kenya (128,178; 2,098; 91,513), Madagascar (23,358; 375; 21,424), Mauritius (900; 10; 629), Rwanda (21,309; 300; 19,657), Seychelles (3,996; 20; 3,324), Somalia (10,664; 471; 4,634), South Sudan (10,079; 108; 9,391), Sudan (31,409; 2,028; 23,990), Tanzania** (509; 21; 178), Uganda (40,934; 335; 15,147)

Northern (1,231,848; 35,413; 1,090,609): Algeria (116,565; 3,074; 81,171), Egypt (198,681; 11,804; 152,198), Libya (156,116; 2,602; 143,697), Mauritania (17,745; 448; 16,976), Morocco (493,867; 8,793; 481,597), Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (92; 8; 54), Tunisia (248,782; 8,684; 214,916)

Southern (1,899,365; 59,711; 1,788,949): Angola (21,961; 532; 20,250), Botswana (38,466; 506; 33,903), Eswatini  (17,312; 666; 16,313), Lesotho (10,686; 315; 4,438), Malawi (33,415; 1,112; 29,417), Mozambique (66,879; 758; 55,074), Namibia (43,179; 504; 41,153), South Africa (1,543,079; 52,602; 1,469,565), Zambia (87,583; 1,198; 84,264), Zimbabwe (36,805; 1,518; 34,572)

Western (429,112; 5,614; 394,324): Benin (7,100; 90; 6,452), Burkina Faso (12,650; 145; 12,314), Cabo Verde (16,911; 165; 16,011), Côte d&#39;Ivoire (42,468; 229; 38,246), Gambia (5,365; 163; 4,990), Ghana (90,287; 740; 87,137), Guinea (19,501; 116; 16,350), Guinea Bissau (3,615; 61; 2,921), Liberia (2,042; 85; 1,899), Mali (9,719; 376; 6,751), Niger (4,972; 185; 4,578), Nigeria (162,388; 2,039; 149,986), Senegal (38,456; 1,034; 36,322), Sierra Leone (3,962; 79; 2,800), Togo (9,676; 107; 7,567)
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Coronavirus: African Union Member States reporting COVID-19 cases as of 27 March 2021, 9 am EAT

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New cases: 43 Cumulative confirmed cases: 33,458 Active cases: 2,626 Total recovered: 29,585 (168 new) Currently admitted in treatment units: 33 (8 new) New discharges from treatment units: 2 Total tests conducted: 216,348 (494 new) Total deaths: 1,113 (1 new) Total vaccinated to date: 109,526 (19,419 new)
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Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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Daily: Laboratory test: 8,665 Severe cases: 780 New recovered: 728 New deaths: 15 New cases: 2,142

Total: Laboratory test: 2,325,485 Active cases: 42,772 Total recovered: 153,236 Total deaths: 2,784 Total cases: 198,794
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Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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Total cases: 21,370 (+61) Recovered: 19,741 (+84) | 92.3% Active cases: 1,328 In critical condition: 7 Tests: 1,113,323 (+6,416) Test positivity rate: 1% Vaccinated: 348,926 (+0) Deaths: 301 (+1) | 1.4%
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Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi&#39;s COVID-19 update on 27 March 2021:

New cases: 6 Total cases: 17 318
Active cases: 257
New recoveries: 76 Total recoveries: 16 389
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Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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As at 27 March 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 818 confirmed cases, including 34 575 recoveries and 1 519 deaths. To date, a total of 65 466 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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1,152 people have tested positive to the disease, from a sample size of 8,397. Total confirmed positive cases are now 129,330 and cumulative tests so far conducted are 1,463,458.

Nairobi has 458 cases, Nakuru 139, Kiambu 93, Machakos 50, Kajiado 48, Mombasa 47, Turkana 43, Kisumu 27, Garissa 22, Kericho 22, Kilifi 21, Bungoma 20, Laikipia 18, Nyandarua 16, Tharaka Nithi 16, Kitui 13, Siaya 13, Nyamira 12, Meru 12, Narok 11, Uasin Gishu 8, Bomet 8, Busia 6, Taita Taveta 6, Nyeri 5, Kakamega 5, Kisii 4, Makueni 2, Murang’a 2, Mandera 1, Samburu 1, West Pokot 1, Homa Bay 1 and Isiolo 1.

152 patients have recovered from the disease. 59 are from the Home Based and Isolation Care, &#038; 93 are from various health facilities. Total recoveries now stand at 91,665.

6 deaths have been reported all of which are late death reports from facility record audits that occurred on diverse dates. This now pushes our cumulative fatalities to 2,104.

A total of 1,212 patients are admitted in various health facilities countrywide, while 3,885 patients are on Home Based Isolation and Care.  124 patients are in the ICU, 32 of whom are on ventilatory support and 85 on supplemental oxygen. 7 patients are on observation.

Another 86 patients are separately on supplementary oxygen with 76 of them in the general wards and 10 in the High Dependency Unit (HDU).

COVID vaccination update: The exercise continues smoothly across the country. MOH Kenya officials are conducting trainings for vaccinators in different parts of the country, to extend the exercise to more facilities. Training will continue through the weekend as more people are expected to turn up for vaccination following up on the expansion of priority list to those who are 58 years old and above.

Vaccines are safe and they have been used for years to prevent diseases. The benefits of vaccination greatly outweigh the risks, and many more illnesses and deaths would occur without vaccines. Like any medicine, vaccines can cause mild side effects, such as a low-grade fever, or pain or redness at the injection site. Mild reactions go away within a few days on their own.  Severe or long-lasting side effects are extremely rare. Vaccines are continually monitored for safety, to detect rare adverse events.
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Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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101 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria;

Lagos-32 Abia-16 Ebonyi-14 FCT-10 Bayelsa-6 Rivers-6 Bauchi-5 Jigawa-4 Oyo-3 Akwa Ibom-3 Osun-2

162,489 confirmed 150,205 discharged 2,041 deaths
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Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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As of 27th March 2021, we recorded 144 new cases out of 5,339 tests (3% positivity), 246 recoveries and 4 deaths, MTSRIP.
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Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (www.ITFC-IDB.org) organized a virtual Roundtable with high-level speakers from the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Arab Republic of Egypt and the Kingdom of Spain, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the International Trade Center, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on the impact of COVID-19 on trade in the Arab region and new business opportunities in the post-Covid era.

Eng. Sonbol, ITFC CEO: “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown more clearly the importance of AfTIAS 2.0”, calling on donor countries and international development organizations to join AfTIAS 2.0 and contribute to the formidable task of supporting the most vulnerable and fragile countries in the Arab region. 

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), on the 25th March 2021, organized a virtual roundtable on the second phase of the Aid for Trade Initiative for the Arab States Programme (AfTIAS 2.0) themed “Contribution to the economic recovery post COVID-19 through inclusive job creation.”. The speakers and contributors at the roundtable highlighted various aspects of AfTIAS 2.0’s expected interventions, namely, poverty alleviation, inclusive job creation, enhancing stability in fragile states, and curbing migration.

The rountable was chaired by Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, CEO of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Chairman of the AfTIAS Programme Board and with opening remarks from Mr. Frederick Agah Yonov, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO). The series of discussions and contributions kickstarted with keynote addresses by Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Trade, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT), Dr. Nevin Gamea, Minister of Trade and Industry, Arab Republic of Egypt and Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director (Arab Countries), International Monetary Fund (IMF), followed by a brief presentation on the AfTIAS Program by ITFC.

In his opening speech, H.E. Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, Minister of Trade and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, reviewed the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in establishing the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab States (AfTIAS) in its first phase, reiterating the importance of promoting trade in the Arab world. His Excellency also added, &#8220;The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking forward to optimising the second phase of the AfTIAS program, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, to increase the sector’s GDP contribution from 20% to 35% in line with the strategic goal of the Kingdom&#39;s 2030 Vision.&#8221;

Dr. Nevin Gamea, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt, also announced Egypt&#39;s continuing support for the Program in its second phase, stressing that all efforts will be made to ensure the success of the program in promoting trade in the Arab world, which is still at low levels compared to other regional trading blocs across the globe.

Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director (Arab Countries), International Monetary Fund (IMF),  spoke on how AfTIAS 2.0 could enhance stability in fragile Arab countries. Providing an overview of the economic and market landscape of the Arab region,  he emphasized that trade can lead to improving future prospects through food security, employment, domestic revenue and resilience.

Speaking at the roundtable, Ms Rola Dashti Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) provided an assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on trade globally and in the Arab region in particular, highlighting the challenges being faced. Heraddress was followed by D.r Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade (ITC), who presented on business creation and ways to fast track internationalization for young entrepreneurs in Arab states in a post-COVID context. Ms. Maria Molina, Head of the Department of Cooperation with the Arab World and Asia, Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)highlighted the need to curb migration through creation of decent jobs in Arab countries.

Commenting on the importance of the Roundtable, Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, ITFC CEO, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has shown more clearly than anything before that today’s global challenges do not stop at borders, and that cooperation is the key to overcoming them. The design of AfTIAS 2.0 as a regional program directly corresponds to this vital need for cooperation”.  The CEO called on donor countries and international development organizations to join AfTIAS 2.0 and contribute to the formidable task of supporting the most vulnerable and fragile countries in the Arab region.

The AfTIAS 2.0 Program was designed by ITFC in 2020 in consultation with beneficiary countries, regional and international organisations, following the successful completion of the 1st phase of the programme in 2018. AfTIAS 2.0 puts emphasis on inclusivity. A specific focus of AfTIAS 2.0 is to create jobs for youth and women, thereby alleviating the negative impact of COVID-19 in the Arab region, contributing to stability and mitigating migration challenges. The programme will be formally launched in June 2021 and will run for five years.
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About the International Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC): The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. It was set up with the primary goal of advancing trade among OIC member countries, which would ultimately contribute to the principal goal of improving the socio-economic conditions of the people across the world. Commencing operations in January 2008, ITFC has supplied more than US$55 billion of financing to OIC member countries, making it the leading provider of trade solutions for these member countries’ needs. With a mission to become a catalyst for trade development for OIC member countries and beyond, the Corporation helps entities in member countries gain better access to trade finance and provides them with the necessary trade-related capacity-building tools, which would enable them to successfully compete in the global market.
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Total cases: 21,309 (+99) Recovered: 19,657 (+117) | 92.2% Active cases: 1,352 In critical condition: 6 Tests: 1,106,907 (+4,179) Test positivity rate: 2.4% Vaccinated: 348,926 (+0) Deaths: 300 (+2) | 1.4%
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Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (26 March 2021)

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Team Qhubeka ASSOS (TeamQhubeka.com) will be taking on Gent-Wevelgem, the Belgian UCI World Tour classic, this Sunday. It will be the 83rd edition of the event, covering 254km across the famous fields in West Flanders.

Gent-Wevelgem, traditionally seen as a classic for the sprinters despite a tougher parcour in recent editions, will see the European and Italian champion, Giacomo Nizzolo return to action for Team Qhubeka ASSOS.
After placing 4th at Wednesday&#39;s Oxyclean Classic Brugge-De Panne, Nizzolo sat out the E3 Saxo Bank Classic, readying himself for Sunday&#39;s challenge. Max Walscheid &#038; Lukas Wisniowski, who also featured prominently on Wednesday, also return into the fold for Sunday&#39;s race.
Dimitri Claeys, Michael Gogl, Emil Vinjebo and Andreas Stokbro will complete our lineup for Gent-Wevelgem.
 Thank you to JB Lagnie for providing a unique video announcement (https://bit.ly/2Pz8IZw) of our Gent-Wevelgem team.
Max Walscheid
The team and I are really looking forward to Gent-Wevelgem, which will basically start from kilometer zero with crosswinds expected from even before the Kemmelberg. We then have some very hard loops through the hills before we go again on the flat, where it will probably be windy, to Gent. We have the European champion, Giacomo Nizzolo, as our leader for the race and we will look to support him as best as possible.
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Media Contact: Jean Smyth (Head of Communications) Email: jean@ryder.co.za Mobile: +27 63 4701 1710 or +31 625 739 033
About Team Qhubeka ASSOS: Team Qhubeka ASSOS is a purpose-led, high-performance team, fighting to win on the world&#39;s biggest stage, to inspire hope and create opportunity. Founded in 2007, Team Qhubeka ASSOS (formerly NTT Pro Cycling) became the first-ever African cycling team to gain a UCI WorldTour license, in 2016.
We achieved our first major win in 2013 when Gerald Ciolek won Milan-San Remo, one of the five Monuments of cycling. We have competed in six Tour de France’s and notched up 7 stage wins, with Mark Cavendish wearing the coveted Yellow Jersey at the 2016 Tour de France.
We are a multicultural, diverse team with bases in South Africa, the Netherlands and Italy. There are 19 nationalities represented across our World Tour and continental feeder team rosters. Our focus on developing African cycling has resulted in more than 55 riders from the African continent be given the opportunity to race on the world stage, since the team&#39;s inception.
We race to help people to move forward with bicycles through our relationship with Qhubeka Charity. Through our work with Qhubeka, we have contributed to the distribution of over 30 000 bicycles in communities in South Africa.
About Qhubeka: Qhubeka (Qhubeka.org) is a charity that moves people forward with bicycles. People earn bicycles through our programmes, improving their access to schools, clinics and jobs.
A bicycle is a tool that helps people to travel faster and further, and to carry more. In the face of extreme and persistent poverty, bicycles can change lives by helping to address socioeconomic challenges at the most basic level – helping people to get where they need to go. 
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Team Qhubeka ASSOS highly motivated ahead of Gent-Wevelgem

Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (26 March 2021)

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Daily: Laboratory test: 8,171 Severe cases: 769 New recovered: 1,336 New deaths: 28 New cases: 2,097

Total: Laboratory test: 2,316,739 Active cases: 41,342 Total recovered: 152,508 Total deaths: 2,769 Total cases: 196,621
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Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (26 March 2021)

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As at 26 March 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 805 confirmed cases, including 34 572 recoveries and 1 518 deaths. To date, a total of 61 093 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Giacomo Nizzolo races to a strong 2nd place at Gent-Wevelgem

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Coronavirus – Malawi: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Ethiopia: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Eswatini: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Zimbabwe: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Kenya: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Nigeria: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 update (27 March 2021)

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