There were 55 murders, 109 rapes, 137 sexual offences, 878 assaults, 44 carjackings, and 819 burglaries every day in South Africa in the 2017 to 2018 year – and at least 5 farm murders every month, according to official figures released by the South African Police Services (SAPS). The SAPS “Crime Statistics 2017/2018” were released […]
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Asia: China to increase its military presence in Africa
For decades, China’s presence in Africa has largely focused on economic, commercial and peacekeeping activities. Now, Beijing is building on that by establishing greater military links to protect its national assets on the continent and gain greater geopolitical influence. The People’s Liberation Army conducts regular joint training exercises across the region and, in certain countries […]
Double-Track: teacher applicants to pay 40 cedis exam fee and write aptitude test on Sept 28
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that persons who applied for teaching appointment online with respect to the Double-Track system would have to write an aptitude test on September 28, 2018 Statement dated September 21, 2018, signed and issued by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of Public Relations at the GES said areas to be […]
If I were abroad, I would have been a president by now-John Boadu
General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party NPP) John Boadu says had he been living abroad, he would have become a president by now. According him, many people in the country believes he is a small boy who occupies a big position (general secretary) of the ruling New Patriotic Party. According to Mr. Boadu […]
Cedi depreciation: Frances Essiam advocates national debate to find lasting solution
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company, Frances Essiam is advocating a national dialogue that will help proffer a clear cut solution to dealing with the country’s depreciating currency and also push government’s industrialization agenda. According to her, the country must institute measures that will promote manufacturing and discourage imports. Speaking on Accra […]
Californian woman sues her own parents for 2 million dollars because she blames them for her “ugly genes”.
Annabelle Jefferson, 44, believes her parents are fully responsible for her unpleasant physical features which have led to her three divorces and a succession of depressions and psychological troubles. ‘’Both of my parents are so damn ugly, it is simply cruel to have had kids. There is no way they should have been allowed to […]
USA: ex-police chief in Florida pleads guilty to framing innocent black Men
The Miami Herald reports that a former police chief in Biscayne Park, Florida, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge of depriving three innocent black men of their civil rights by framing them. Raimundo Atesiano admitted to directing police officers to frame innocent men in cases of unsolved burglaries and break-ins to benefit his department’s crimes […]
Kortibortor like you, mind your own business-Joyce Dzidzor Mensah to Root Eye
Controversial Joyce Dzidzor Mensah seems to have extended her incessant attacks on perceived enemies to the camp of radio personality and musician Root Eye. In a post on her Facebook page and sited by BestNewsGH.com, Ms. Dzidzor Mensah seems to suggest that Mr. Root Eye has been sniffing up on her and discrediting her to […]
Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin-check out a brief profile of the young African who defends his titles tonight
British born Nigerian boxer Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua OBE is currently a unified heavy weight world champion and holds three of the four major championships in sport. The IBF title since 2016, the WBA title since 2017 and the WBO title since March 2018. Born on October 15 1989, the boxer has a total of […]
World Bank approves 30 million dollar IDA credit to help strengthen financial sector stability
The World Bank has approved a 30 million dollar International Development Association (IDA) credit to support the Government of Ghana strengthen its financial sector stability. The support is also to improve inclusiveness for users of formal financial services and the financially excluded, particularly women, rural communities and farmers. Commenting on the gesture, the World Bank […]
PHOTOS: see rare photos of Rihana in a village in Africa and what she has been up to
Robyn Rihana is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, diplomat and businesswoman. Recently she landed in one of the African countries and has been up to some stuff. In one of the villages in Africa, Rihanna gets into the skin of African women who do hard work to survive and tries to understand their daily pain. […]
UW/R: Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia arrives in Wa to support flood victims with relief items
Vice President of the republic of Ghana Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has arrived in the upper west regional capital to donate relief items to the flood victims, emanating from the torrential rains that have hit the region and the capital in particular in the last few days. The second gentleman of the land arrived in the […]