By Adewale T Akande – Driving is a very demanding activity that requires a serious responsibility, attitudes with physical and mental abilities for safety. The most important steps to be taken in order to stay out of trouble on the road are to; continously observe the roads around you, anticipate what may happen that could be a risk to you and other road users, and respond by taking appropriate quick step or action before the risk increases. Driver’s attitudes on the road determines his safety and others around. Alcohol and drugs are among the most causes of fatal road accident... Continue Reading
A Canada-based Zimbabwean student, Lisa Marovanidza has been named Miss July in the ongoing Face of Zimbabwe (FOZ) online beauty contest. Lisa Marovanidza Lisa Marovanidza Lisa Marovanidza FOZ is an international online beauty pageant for Zimbabweans residing all over the world and the competition, which is experiencing a surge in popularity, is organised by a London-based firm, KMG Media that is run by Zimbabweans. “The objectives of the pageant are to market the country abroad by choosing a face that represents the beauty of Zimbabwean ladies while using that platform to market our tourist destinations,” said FOZ administrator, Lazarus Nyekese.... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – The International friendly between Ghana and Nigeria wass in serious doubt after riots in London spread to various cities of the English capital and has had to be called off. The Black Stars of Ghana were scheduled to renew their rivalry with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly to be played at Vicarage Road, Watford, London. However, rioting has spread across London on a third night of violence, with unrest flaring in other English cities. Nevertheless, Randy Abbey, a member of the Black Stars Management Committee had insisted there was no cause for... Continue Reading
….As Red Cross Donates Relief Items to disabled Communities – By: Augustine N. Myers: The Liberian leader, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has dedicated chapter offices of the Liberian Red Cross in Voinjama and two sub-branch offices including a guest house in Zorzor and Kolahun in Lofa County. Speaking at the dedicatory ceremony which was part of the July 26, 2011 independence celebrations in Lofa County recently, Johnson-Sirleaf lauded the Liberian Red Cross for transforming its humanitarian programs into actual development intended to buttress the Poverty Reduction Program in the Country. The President further praised the Liberian Red Cross for being visible... Continue Reading
By Chinyere Ogbonna – Shout-Africa Nigerian Correspondent – Ivorian President, Mr. Alassane Ouattara has arrived Nigeria to attract investors to his country. Mr. Ouattara said the Ivorian economy would contract by seven percent this year following the country’s civil war. He appealed for the support of African countries and international organizations to rebuild his country’s economy. President Quattara expressed his country’s confidence in the ability of Jonathan to ensure that ECOWAS plays its role on the African continent and the world at large. After a close door meeting with President Jonathan in Abuja, President Quattara told journalists to that his country now enjoys peace... Continue Reading
