Month October 2024

Why Real Madrid ‘regret’ Signing Mbappe

REAL Madrid are reportedly “regretting” their decision to sign Kylian Mbappe last summer and are “gutted” at his performance levels since arriving at the club. Mbappe signed for the LaLiga giants as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Since…

Op-ed: Time Management in the Digital Age For The Global South

IN the rapidly evolving digital world, effectively managing time has become increasingly essential, particularly for individuals in Global South nations facing unique challenges. As technology reshapes the future of work and daily life, distractions and challenges continue to grow. To…

Media Reports On President Biya’s Health Sparks Tension in Cameroon

JOURNALISTS in Cameroon are grappling with a new government directive that prohibits public discourse or media coverage of President Paul Biya’s health. The ban, issued on  October 9 by Minister of Territorial Administration Paul Atanga Nji, follows growing speculation surrounding the 91-year-old…

Ghana to Repeal Pro-mining Law After Protests, Strike Threat

  THE Ghanaian government has announced plans to repeal its contentious pro-mining legislation, Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, following a series of nationwide protests and the looming threat of a labour strike. The law, introduced in November 2022, permitted mining activities…

Report Reveals Toxic Impact of Fast Fashion Waste on Ghana

A NEW report from Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has laid bare the environmental and public health damage caused by the massive influx of second-hand clothing to Ghana, primarily originating from the Global North. The report, titled Fast Fashion, Slow Poison:…

Senegal Performs First-ever eye Transplant in Historic Surgery

SENEGAL reached a significant medical milestone on Thursday, successfully performing its first-ever eye transplant. This landmark surgery is seen as a major breakthrough for the country’s healthcare sector, with hopes it will pave the way for improved eye health services…

Japan Boosts African Development Fund With $421m Loan

THE African Development Bank Group and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have formalised a pivotal agreement, with Japan committing a ¥51.67bn (approximately $421 million) concessional loan to the African Development Fund (ADF). This major boost, announced during a signing ceremony on…

2027: Labour Party Not Working APC

… Accuses NLC, others of falsehood, demarketing LP to favour rival parties It has become imperative for the leadership of the Labour Party to quickly respond to the handwork of our adversaries and those who want to desperately frustrate the…