Archive For: The Crunch
5th Feb 2015 Earlier this year, we shared with you that women in Ghana have been encouraged to stand up and pick the political mantle. We’re glad to report that one woman at least is heeding the call. Miss Becky Hesse Lartey, a 49 year old hairdresser, will be running in the March 3 District ... Read More
5th Feb 2015 A dentist’s contributions to his field, has prompted the international society of computerized dentistry to recognize him for his use of modern technology in the field of dental healthcare. Dr Tom Mutyabule is now the first dentist in, and from East Africa who will be inducted and certified by the prestigious society, ... Read More
4th Feb 2015 And still on news out of Nigeria, Nigerians now have till the 8th of February to collect their permanent voting cards, also known as PVC. The announcement came from the Chief press secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Kayode Idowu who says the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards ... Read More
4th Feb 2015 In a bid to improve and promote technical education in the country, Uganda’s minister of education, Dr. Twaha Kaawaase, has announced government’s plans to build more vocational centers and technical institutions across the nation. The minister made the announcement at the 9th graduation ceremony of Buganda’s Royal Institute of Business and technical ... Read More
4th Feb 2015 A traditional leader in Nigeria has used the occasion of his birthday to give free eye tests and optical wear to members of his community, and others who joined in the celebrations. Oba Olatunde Falabi, The Akire of Ikire who turned eighty also used the occasion to urge wealthy Nigerians to be ... Read More
3rd Feb 2015 Last week, we shared some long awaited news about the recession of Ebola in the worst hit regions of West Africa, particularly Liberia which announced that it was down to only five cases. In yet more encouraging news, the infamous ELWA-3 treatment center in the country, the biggest housing facility for treating ... Read More
3rd Feb 2015 Ghana recently played host to Chief Executive Officer of General Electric, Mr. Jeffery Immelt when he visited the country to finalize discussions and negotiations on the $560 million Ghana thousand megawatts gas powered plant in the country. The first phase of the electrical project is expected to commence and complete in 2016 ... Read More
3rd Feb 2015 As provisions towards the upkeep of orphans, disabled persons, vulnerable children and the elderly, Kenya’s government has set aside about 29 billion shillings, for more than 400,000 Kenyans who fall into these categories. The funds will help to improve their living standards. The project which is spearheaded by Kenya Commercial Bank, will ... Read More
It is never too late to do the right thing and make a turn around, as shown in the case of Zakariya Ismail Ahmed Hersi a former top commander from Somalia’s Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, Shabab rebels. He has quit from his past life of violence and has embraced peace. In his first public interview since surrendering ... Read More
A television station, MTC has launched a new television programme, ‘The Masters Of Success’ which aims to inspire Namibians from different backgrounds and fields to achieve their dreams and aspirations. The show which is planned to start airing on Namibia’s Broadcasting Corporation’s television service from February 13 is a monthly talk show with inspiring personalities ... Read More
