The Obuasi Municipal Assembly is seeking divine intervention to improve dwindling gold production at the Anglo Gold Ashanti Obuasi mine. Officials say gold production at the mine has gone down by close to ten percent within the past year, recording the lowest figure in the mine’s 113th year of operations in the area. The local union of churches is collaborating with the Assembly and AngloGold Ashanti to hold inter-denominational activities to seek divine favour to reverse the dwindling fortunes at the Obuasi mine. Residents defied heavy downpour to attend a special interdenominational service attended by top management members of Anglo... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – The president of National Farmers’ Platform, Musa Jawneh, has denied claims that Gambian groundnuts (peanuts) have high aflo-toxin content, arguing that they are of good quality like any other nuts coming from the sub-region. He was reacting to reports that Gambian peanuts have been affected by aflo-toxin and, as such, they are not doing well in the world market compared to others produced in the sub-region. Mr. Jawneh vehemently denied that aflo-toxin is a problem, but admitted that Gambian groundnuts face challenges such as low oil content. This, he explained, is due to the fact that... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete who is also the chairman of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has fuelled a nationwide debate. This is after directing harsh words against the current main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA). During the monthly speech late last month, Kikwete had warned of the impending danger if Chadema was to continue with their rallies which he claimed are characterized by derogatory speeches. Other things which the president mentioned in his speech are to do with the Gongo la Mboto bombs, food situation in Tanzania, sugar prices, energy problems and... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa.com from Accra-Ghana – Former Liberian presidential candidate and international football star, George Weah, has appealed to the Ghanaian government to respect the rights of Liberian refugees at the Buduburam camp located in the Central region. One refugee was killed recently in clashes between the refugees and police at the camp. The rumpus was sparked by bickering between two factions of the refugees over Welfare Council leadership. Scores of the refugees were arrested and are standing trial. Others were injured and some run into the bush for cover. The Government of Ghana and the UNHCR have hinted of moves... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye reporting for Shout-africa.com – The original aim of the Ranking is to promote Web publication. Supporting Open Access initiatives, electronic access to scientific publications and to other academic material are our primary targets. However web indicators are very useful for ranking purposes too as they are not based on number of visits or page design but on the global performance and visibility of the universities. As other rankings focused only on a few relevant aspects, specially research results, web indicators based ranking reflects better the whole picture, as many other activities of professors and researchers are showed... Continue Reading
