By Nangayi Guyson in Kampala Uganda – Tripoli – Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi who has ruled the country for over 42 years and facing an uprising , on Tuesday vowed to fight to his “last drop of blood”and ordered his forces, supporters to strike back against Libyan protesters to defend his embattled regime, warning armed protesters will be executed. Gaddafi added he will remain in Libya as head of its revolution and die as a martyr in the land of his ancestors. Proclaiming the support of the people, Gaddafi ordered the army and police to crush the popular uprising against... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – Ghana is stepping up efforts to convince Sunderland striker Danny Welbeck to commit his international future to the Black Stars. The 20-year old Manchester United product is also eligible to represent England but Ghana football officials are hoping they can convince him that his international prospects will be better served with the Black Stars. Welbeck has looked impressive upfront for Sunderland this season where he also plays alongside the Ghana trio of John Mensah, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan. We have spoken to Welbeck but we are nowhere with it, Nyantekyie said. “He is a young... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – The first ever Ghana Apparel and Textile Exposition 2011 will come off in September 2011. This is expected to bring together manufacturer of local garment and textiles. Ahead of the event a sensitization workshop has been held in Accra during the week to bring stakeholders, the government and the media to help in promoting the industry . The theme for this year edition is “Promoting the Textile & Garment industry in Ghana” Looking at the present state of the Ghanaian textile industry, one will clear see that it is lagging behind as a result of neglect... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa’s Novell Zwange had an exclusive interview with the President of Embratur – Brazilian Tourism Board, Jeanine Pires, who was recently in Johannesburg, South Africa ahead of FIFA 2014 World Cup™ to be hosted in Brazil. Below is the Q&A session: NOVELL ZWANGE (NZ) : What challenges do the hosting of FIFA 2014 World Cup™ present to Brazil? JEANINE PIRES (JP) We have a few challenges here and there, but we have organised in Brazil a strategy beyond 2010 expectations. NZ : Could you please give estimate figures or a percentage of African tourist arrivals to Brazil over say the... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – President Yahya Jammeh last Friday made yet another change in the cabinet, news monitored over GRTS radio revealed. The latest executive exercise saw Ms Fatim Badjie, former minister of Communications, Information and Information Technology coming in as the new minister of Health and Social Welfare. She replaces the late Dr Abubacarr Gaye, former minister of Health and Social Welfare who passed away on 2nd December 2010. Until her appointment as health minister, Fatim Badjie, who was removed as communications minister on 5th February 2009, was the Managing Director of Ace Communication Executive, an outsource destination for... Continue Reading
