Bold to Defend, a non-governmental organization, has reached out to school children in Mepe in the Volta Region, presenting teaching and learning materials. The gesture was part of efforts to support victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023. The spillage resulted in the loss of properties and the displacement of many. Figures from the […] The post ‘Bold to Defend’
The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) has supported five communities affected by the recent dam spillage in the Lower Volta region. In collaboration with its member operators, GHASBO organized a donation drive to provide much-needed relief items to those impacted by the environmental disaster. The donation drive, on February 20, 2024, saw GHASBO […] The post Sports
The Ministry of Finance has taken swift action to accelerate the construction of the Kumasi International Airport by releasing €7 million out of the remaining €9 million needed for Read More... The post Finance
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
Alexei Navalny’s mother has said she has been shown his body, but added that the Russian authorities were pressuring her to allow a “secret” burial. In a video address, Lyudmila Navalnaya said she had been brought to a morgue where she signed a death certificate. Kira Yamysh, the former opposition leader’s press secretary, said the […] The post Alexei
The Zambian government has imposed restrictions on maize and mealies meal (maize flour) exports in response to an extended dry spell endangering the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri announced the measure on Tuesday, stating that export limitations will remain until a thorough evaluation of the upcoming harvest is conducted. “Owing to the prevailing situation, […] The post Zambia
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. “Those responsible for […] The post Alexei
The German economy is in “troubled waters,” according to country’s economy minister. Robert Habeck said the German government’s forecast for economic growth for 2024 had been revised down from 1.3% to 0.2%. This means that Europe’s largest economy has effectively stalled – although it has avoided entering a full-blown recession. Mr Habeck previously called Germany’s […] The post German
The test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine has failed, for the second time in a row. The latest test of the UK’s nuclear deterrent was from HMS Vanguard and was seen by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. The missile’s booster rockets failed and it landed in the sea close to the […] The post Trident missile test fails for second time in a row
Tinder is introducing enhanced identity checks for UK users, involving a passport or driving licence being checked against a video selfie. Anyone who signs up to the voluntary scheme will get an icon on their profile, verifying their age and likeness are authentic. The dating app has been repeatedly targeted by fraudsters. The charity Victim […] The post Tinder introduces
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The Art of Leadership The leadership of Jesus had turned non-entities into great achievers! Through the influence of Jesus, they laid the foundations of the Christian Church with their Read More... The post Leaders Help Others
The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa
The military in Guinea, which seized power more than two years ago, has dissolved the interim government in the West African nation and said it will appoint a new administration. Military leaders released a video statement late on Monday to say that directors of cabinet, secretary generals and their deputies would be in charge until […] The post Military leaders dissolve government
Two police officers and a paramedic have reportedly been killed in a shooting at a family home in Minnesota. The gunman, who was barricaded inside his Burnsville home with seven children, opened fire as officers tried to negotiate with him. The dead officers were named as Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, both 27, and the […] The post Minnesota shooting: Two police and a
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023. Stakeholders questioned the data-sharing system between the GMA and VRA; however, the Director-General of […] The post We
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