By Own Correspondent – Police Superintendent Landing Bojang yesterday denied having a prejudiced mind against the former Inspector General of Police, Ensa Badjie, which motivated him to come to the court and testify against him. Bojang was responding to a question posed by defence counsel B.S Touray, during the ongoing robbery trial in Banjul against Ensa Badjie and CSP Ali Ceesay before the special criminal court presided over by Justice Ikpala. “My lord it is not true that I have a prejudiced mind against the 1st accused which prompted me to come to the court and testify against him,” Bojang... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – The wrangle between the Ghanaian movie industry and that of Nigeria is getting unpleasant by the day. The most recent target to fall as casualty to the rift between Ghallywood and Nollywood is Ghanaian Actor John Dumelo allegedly arrested in Nigeria a few days ago. Information reaching Shout-Africa.com correspondent in Accra, indicates that John Dumelo was apprehended on set in Nigeria whiles shooting a new movie for a female Nigerian producer. The sources disclosed that the actor was arrested for refusing to pay an amount Ghanaian actors and producer are supposed to pay before they are... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwange – JOHANNESBURG – Hamburg-born Germany businessman Wolfgang W. Sabrowsky is an idealist, visionary thinker and go-getter. His prolific rise in the international showbiz circles has seen him co-produce the 80th birthday bash for Africa’s highly-esteemed icon Nelson Mandela, handled events for big international corporate companies, and organised festivals for the United Nations bodies. Wolf, as he is affectionately known in the showbiz has come all the way from Europe to promote musical talents in over 27 African countries, and now spends most of his prime time developing communities in places such as Alexandra, one of South Africa’s... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – The minister of the Interior, Ousman Sonko, has said that the government of the Gambia has over the years achieved “astronomic” advancement in many sectoral components of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He added that the achievements are largely attributable to the socio-political stability of the country. “The vision to create a suitable environment for building and preservation of peace in West Africa, as envisaged by the West Africa Network of Peace Building, is noble and there have been commendable initiatives that deserve our commendation and utmost appreciation,” minister Sonko stated. Minister Sonko’s statement was delivered... Continue Reading
By Mark Oloo in Kenya – A Kenyan diplomat has been picked to head the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Mr Adnan Amin assumes duties of Interim Director-General following the resignation of Hélène Pelosse. He was picked as 300 delegates from more than 100 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for the fourth session of the Irena preparatory commission. Amin, who has served the UN family in various high-profile capacities, said his focus would be to develop a compelling vision for the future of renewable energy. Amin previously served as the Director of the UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination... Continue Reading
