Kevin Omwenga, a Chemistry and Mathematics teacher at Nyamira Boys High School in Kenya, was found dead in his home in an apparent suicide. According to Area Assistant Chief Johnson Manyara, Omwenga’s colleagues reported that the educator was struggling with significant debt totaling approximately Ksh50,000 ($380). Much of this debt was reportedly incurred after he borrowed money from fellow teachers …

An Israeli air strike on the al-Sardi school, a UN-run facility in the Nuseirat refugee camp, has killed at least 35 to 40 people, according to local health officials and UNRWA. The school was housing hundreds of displaced Palestinians who had fled fighting in other parts of the territory. Witnesses described a scene of devastation in the early hours of …

Thirty passengers were injured after a flight from Madrid to Uruguay was hit by “strong turbulence” and had to make an emergency landing in Brazil, Spanish airline Air Europa said on Monday. “Our flight UX045 bound for Montevideo has been diverted to the Natal airport (in Brazil) due to strong turbulence,” Air Europa said in a post on X. “The …

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association of Ghana has formally endorsed the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) decision to transition to an Open Competitive Tender system for LPG imports. Under this new framework, the procurement of gas will move away from previous methods in favor of a transparent bidding process designed to drive down costs. The Association believes that by …

During the ninth UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC) meeting in Accra, Ghana solidified its economic partnership with the United Kingdom by signing two pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). Co-chaired by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the UK’s Minister of State for Development and Africa, Rt Hon. Andrew Mitchell, the agreements focus on specialized skills, knowledge, and technology transfer within the …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially petitioned the receiver of several defunct financial institutions to recover approximately GHȼ91 million in outstanding taxes. This disclosure was made by Mr. Edward Apenteng Gyamerah, the Commissioner in charge of the Domestic Tax and Revenue Division, during a hearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday. The funds represent tax obligations that …

President Nana Akufo-Addo will be commissioning the 97 kilometre railway line from Tema to Mpakadan by March 2024 when the newly acquired trains arrive in the country. According to the Ghana Railway Development Authority, the two new coaches will be used purposely as passenger trains to aid transportation from the port of Tema to the northern parts of the country and the …

During the criminal trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, a fifth prosecution witness testified that the accused assaulted and threatened her with a firearm when she attempted to retrieve her GH¢760,000 investment. Priscilla Adu-Boateng, a single mother of four, recounted a January 2020 incident where she and other disgruntled Menzgold clients visited the accused’s residence at Trassaco …

Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at Ng’alita mine in Bariadi district, Simiyu region on Saturday, district commissioner Simon Simalenga said. It occurred after a group of people started mining in an area where activity was restricted due to heavy rains, he told Reuters news agency. President …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification. Cabo Verde is the third country to be certified in the WHO African region, joining Mauritius and Algeria which were …

The Somali National Army backed by local forces on Wednesday recaptured Masagaway town in the Galguduud region of central Somalia’s Galmudug State from Al Shabaab militants after an operation. Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, the deputy minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, said the troops managed to liberate the strategic town from Al Shabaab, following a …

Residents and foreign nationals in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, have reported instances of harassment during unannounced raids conducted by the military. According to the local NGO Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, over 120 individuals have filed formal complaints alleging that security forces stormed homes and businesses without prior notice. These reports include accounts of soldiers searching the vehicles and accommodations …

Firefighters in Cape Town are continuing to battle a wildfire for a third consecutive day after it broke out on a mountain overlooking Simon’s Town. The blaze, which started early Tuesday morning roughly 40km south of the city, spread rapidly due to heavy winds. Local officials reported that nineteen fire engines and multiple crews worked through Wednesday night to manage …

Newage Agric Solutions Limited has officially commenced the implementation of the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) program, a transformative initiative aimed at creating 145,000 dignified jobs. Launched on December 7, 2023, with a stakeholder meeting in Tono, Upper East Region, the project specifically targets youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Notably, 70% of the opportunities are reserved …

A civil society group known as the Concerned Citizens of Ghana has issued a notice to picket the offices of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on January 15, 2024. The protest is centered on the leadership of the Commissioner-General, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, and the Commissioner for the Support Services Division, Ms. Julie Essiam. The group alleges that both officials …