By Peterking Quaye – The Lakeside Marina – Happy Sports 5 km Run event has been launched for the second time after successful run last .At a short launching ceremony in Accra during the week, organizers of the event explained the rationale behind the run and the process for individuals and corporate organizations to be part of it . The ‘ 5 KM Run’ is slated for Independence Day, Sunday 6th March,2010 at ,this year’s event has been describe as a ‘celebration of life by the event organizers will mark the second in the series runs for the organizers. Speaking... Continue Reading
A leading Indian organic agricultural input manufacturer is exploring the Ghanaian market as a gateway to reaching the entire African continent. Credent Organics is the only company in the world which produces liquid organic fertilizer and other inputs. The company hopes to assist Ghanaian farmers increase production and reduce the health risk associated with chemical fertilizers. Officials of the company are currently in Ghana to introduce local farmers to its range of zero residue products for agricultural sustainability and environmental impact reduction. The Credent Organics delegation is in the country at the invitation of the Afigya Kwabre District Assembly in... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Kampala Uganda – Police in Uganda has reported that Nsubuga Enock who confessed to murdering gay rights activist David Kato, was forced into sodomy by his victim. The Uganda police on Wednesday arrested Enock after an advocacy officer for Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) David Kato was beaten to death with a hammer at his home in Mukono District last week. Rolling Stone magazine published personal information about leading gay activists under the headline “Hang them.” which accusations say brought threats to gays’ life in Uganda According to the Daily Monitor, an anonymous police source said that... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – World food prices rose to a record high in January, according to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) becoming a factor in recent political unrest in both Algeria and Tunisia in the form of anti-government demonstrations, protests which have spread to neighbouring Egypt and Jordan. World Bank President Robert Zoellick has asked global leaders to “put food first” and tackle the problem of price volatility. “We are going to be facing a broader trend of increasing commodity prices, including food commodity prices,” he said. Commodities prices have been on the rise generally with copper hitting... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has said state of emergency will be lifted in the “very near future.” quoted as saying by local media. The announcement comes after growing pressure from the country’s opposition groups, some of whom have been inspired by popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia. The opposition has reportedly been planning to hold a protest march in Algiers next week. Algeria President Abdelaziz Bouteflika During Thursday’s meeting, Mr Bouteflika also reportedly urged the cabinet to adopt measures to promote job creation and said Algeria’s TV and radio should give airtime to all political parties. According... Continue Reading
