By Columbus Mavhunga Zimbabwe’s government said Thursday it is considering a proposal to cull its elephant population to address food shortages and reduce the effects of an El Nino-induced drought. “Zimbabwe has more elephants than our forests can accommodate,” said Sithembiso Nyoni, Zimbabwe’s minister of environment, climate, and wildlife. “We are having a discussion with ZimParks [Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife ...

Jewel Kiriungi in Nairobi & Wedaeli Chibelushi in London Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at Kenya’s main airport after workers went on strike in protest at a planned takeover by an Indian business group. Large queues formed outside Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday morning as flights were delayed and cancelled. Union leaders on Wednesday evening said ...

Anne Okumu & Ashley Lime A small-scale farmer in northern Malawi, Emily Nkhana used to discard over-ripe bananas or just let them rot, but she has now found a profitable use for them – banana wine. Extreme heat was causing bananas to ripen too quickly, resulting in heavy losses for Ms Nkhana and many other farmers who live in Karonga ...

By: Nutifafa Bequine Former Black Stars player, Asamoah Gyan disassociated himself from partisan politics following a backlash on social media concerning his alleged affiliation to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The former Sunderland striker in a statement issued on 11th September, 2024 stated that he is independent from political influence “This is not ...

The Chief of Wamanafuo-Sabikrom in the Dormaa East District of the Brong-Ahafo Region, Nana Sabi Ababio, has called on former President John Mahama to prioritise youth employment if elected in the December 7 general elections. According to Nana Sabi Ababio, the youth of Wamanafuo are in desperate need of jobs, and since they are showing their support for him, he ...

By: Roland Yao Mensah True Future Foundation and Cervellati Dari have donated a wheelchair to a physically challenged young man at Wortikpo in the Volta Region on Saturday September 6, 2024. The foundation on their visit presented a wheelchair and food stuffs to Mr. Habia Promise to aid his movements and feeding. Founder of True Future Foundation, Mr. Ezeh Komla ...

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued an ultimatum to government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September 2024 if a total ban on illegal mining aka “galamsey,” is not imposed. In a strongly worded statement, UTAG criticised state-led efforts to combat illegal mining, or “galamsey,” describing them as “failed and corruption-infested militarized battles.” The Association ...

In the heart of Ho, a bustling shop has emerged as the go-to destination for all things beads and bridal wears. Debbie’s Beads And Bridal, a treasure trove of affordable luxury, is redefining the shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts and brides-to-be. Deborah, passionate about her craft, takes pride in curating unique pieces that showcases the best of African styles. CONTACT ...

Michael Sheils McNamee At least 48 people have been killed in the central Nigerian state of Niger, after a fuel tanker collided with a lorry carrying passengers and cattle, the country’s disaster agency said. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency said the collision happened at about 00:30 local time (01:30 GMT) on Sunday, and caused an explosion which engulfed both ...

Source: Mavis Sekyibea Addo As part of his tour of the Bono East Region, the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his party’s pledge to abolish the controversial betting tax if elected into office. Speaking to supporters at Nkwabeng in the Nkoranza South Constituency, Mr Mahama emphasized the need for financial discipline among ...