South Africa: 55 murders, 109 rapes every day as black crime wave continues to sour, plus full crime statistics for 2017/2018

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]