Mumbai is one of the major cosmopolitan cities in India which is primarily famous for large markets, mesmerising beaches, towering buildings, and exquisite five-star hotels. Formerly called Bombay, it is a densely populated city on India’s west coast with a deep natural harbour. The city's official name change to Mumbai from...
In the fast-paced world of table tennis, where the intensity of the game meets the precision of the umpire's call, Ghana’s Richmond Aguiar stands as a true African gem. His journey from a childhood passion for the sport to becoming an international certified umpire is nothing short of inspirational. Aguiar,...
Following the recent commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area - AfCFTA - the flagship project of Agenda 2063 of the African Union — Africa's own development vision, it is expected that there will be increased cross boader visitations with aims to provide broader and deeper economic integration...
...Content piracy is reducing opportunities for young creators to earn a living from their work. But the most insidious impact of entertainment content theft is how it undermines Africa’s ability to tell its own stories. As content channels have evolved to provide entertainment on a plethora of devices and platforms,...
In recent years, the extraction of natural gas and oil through hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, has gained significant attention worldwide. This controversial method involves injecting a mixture of water, chemicals and sand deep into the earth to release valuable hydrocarbon reserves. While fracking has fuelled economic growth...
In the vibrant city of Accra, my name is Boatemaa Wiredu and I find myself lost in contemplation about marriage. With each passing day, I observed the lives of those around me, leading me to ponder the intricate web of emotions, desires and realities that marriage entails. My curiosity began...
Thrice his team was in the finals, thrice they lost. The last final his team lost was in August, during the Nii Ayerh Homowo sponsored Futsal league at the Methodist Park, Prampram. For anyone who bankrolls a football club, no matter how small the financial package, losing three finals...
This my auntie-in-law is the one who sells waakye at Wobuasi. She is the one who made me understand that, when you get to a new community, even when the waakye seller is not on duty, when you walk past or drive past where she sells, you would smell...
Column title: Plot Points & Ponderings By Elikem M. Aflakpui Book Review: Letters of Hope to My Younger Self Authors: Aba Cato Andah, ZoeBaraka Publishers: Triple A Press, South Carolina Year of Publication: 2023 Reviewer: Elikem M. Aflakpui I have a special connection with ‘Letters of Hope to My Younger Self’. This is because I was...
Financial inclusion has become a global pursuit, and governments around the world are working tirelessly to make banking services accessible to all citizens. This is because the success of several SDG goals – No poverty, Zero Hunger, Good health, Quality Education, Gender Equality, among others – hinges on the...