11-year old boat ‘pilot/captain?’

Brig. Gen. Dan Frimpong (Rtd) Opinion Oct - 24 - 2025 , 12:07 6 minutes read Week two of September 2025 was eventful both at home and internationally. “ Pink October,” previously dedicated to breast cancer education, was upgraded to education on...

Business News | BIRC 2025: India Set for Mega Global Rice Conference Eyeing Rs 1.8 Lakh Crore New Markets, Rs 25,000 Crore Worth MoUs

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The mega rice conference -- Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 - is set to be held at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital this October 30-31, in close partnership with the Department of...

Business News | India Eyes Bigger Share in Global Rice Market, BIRC 2025 to Drive Export Push: IREF's Prem Garg

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): India is setting its sights on expanding its dominance in the global rice trade, aiming to capture up to 55-60 per cent of the world market share, Prem Garg, Chairman of Shri Lal Mahal Group and National...

Business News | BIRC 2025: India Set for Mega Global Rice Conference Eyeing Rs 1.8 Lakh Crore New Markets, Rs 25,000 Worth MoUs

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The mega rice conference -- Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 - is set to be held at Bharat Mandapam here in the national capital this October 30-31, in close partnership with the Department of...

Experts call for crackdown on exotic animal trade at conservation congress

Tighter regulations are needed to tackle the illegal wildlife trade, environmental experts said at a major conservation congress in Abu Dhabi. A trade that fuels organised crime and terrorism, while risking the spread of zoonotic disease, came...

Ghana make it to World Cup for fifth time

Agencies Accra (Ghana) Ghana qualified for a men’s World Cup for the fifth time on Sunday after a 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium secured top spot in Group I. Tottenham Hotspur winger Mohammed Kudus netted on 47 minutes after...

How Mwinyi polishes the shining tourism star

ZANZIBAR: TOURISM industry, undeniably the pillar of Zanzibar’s economy, was already severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic when the then President-elect Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi assumed office in November 2020. But, five years later, the...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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Ghana's Black Stars: Building a World Cup squad with fresh blood—but not those two

The eternal debate surrounding Ghana's Black Stars is fueled by passion, pride, and a healthy dose of scrutiny—especially when it comes to squad selection. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers wrapped up on a high note, Ghana officially punched...

Bautista plans to shake up bantamweight division by knocking Nurmagomedov out

Mario Bautista is determined to shake up the UFC bantamweight division when he faces Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 321 on Saturday, confident he can silence the hype surrounding the Dagestani contender with an early finish. "Yeah, a first-round...

South Africa hit back with convincing win in Rawalpindi Test

World champions South Africa eased to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on Day 4 of the second Test on Thursday, claiming victory before lunch to level the two-match series. The home side were dismissed cheaply in the opening hour, collapsing from...

KEMRI Announces Major Partnership With US Billionaire Bill Gates

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced a Ksh516 million flagship project that aims to elevate women's health research on the continent. In a statement on Saturday, September 11, the institute said that the three-year Gates...

Inaki Williams picks up fresh in Athletic Bilbao's Champions League win over

Ghana forward Inaki Williams suffered another injury setback during Athletic Club’s UEFA Champions League victory over Qarabag FK at San Mamés on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old was forced off in the 38th minute after picking up a knock, cutting...

Axian Telecom Plans 5G Rollout Across Madagascar and Ghana

Hassan Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Axian Telecom Group, announced plans to introduce 5G technology across Madagascar and Ghana during the Mobile World Congress in Kigali, signaling a major expansion of next-generation connectivity in Africa....

Ghana’s Parliament Ranks Second in Africa for Transparency

Ghana’s Parliament has emerged as Africa’s second most transparent legislative body, according to the 2025 Africa Open Parliament Index released by the Africa Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network. The achievement reflects significant...

New university branches to target region’s skills gaps

EGYPT The Egyptian higher education sector is expanding regionally with the establishment of several new branch campuses across Africa, adding to its existing three, while it also has plans to venture into the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,...

Samia praised for touching hearts of Anjouan citizens

COMORO: THE Governor of Anjouan, Dr Zaidou Youssouf has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and The Comorian President Azali Assoumani for their exemplary collaboration that enabled a team of Tanzanian medical...

Bravo medics, but aim to shape continent

IN a world often defined by borderlines and bureaucracies, Tanzania is proving that compassion travels well and that was precisely marked by last week’s medical outreach in Anjouan, Comoros. It was more than just a healthcare camp. It was a...

Ghana-Mali Gate Proceeds was 1.4 Million Cedis; amount expected to increase for Sunday Game

Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team, the Black Stars, will play its final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Sunday, October 12 against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium at 19:00 GMT. Ahead of the big game, the National Sports Authority (NSA)...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...