Archive for: June, 2014

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking -June 05 Release

Rank Team Pts +/- Pos 1 Spain 1485 0 Equal 2 Germany 1300 0 Equal 3 Brazil 1242 1 Up 4 Portugal 1189 -1 Down 5 Argentina 1175 2 Up 6 Switzerland 1149 2 Up 7 Uruguay 1147 -1 Down 8 Colombia 1137 -3 Down 9 Italy 1104 0 Equal 10 England 1090 1 Up […]

A new amazing book – Quality beads don’t jingle – by veteran storyteller M. Ofori-Mankata

The title of Michael Ofori-Mankata’s 21st book is understandably poetic. But “Quality Beads Don’t Jingle” is not meant to be understood by only those well-versed in the Akan culture. Originally written in Twi (the language of the Akan people of Ghana) as Ahene Pa Nkasa “Quality Beads Don’t Jingle” is an accessible work of elder […]

Ghana’s National Economic Forum – A Missed Opportunity for NPP

by Kofi A. Boateng, Phd There is a political party in Ghana that claims to be brimful of highly educated people. This party does not hesitate to scorn the appointees of the ruling party as clueless and not up to the task. You wake up any of their leaders at any time and they can […]

NPP and its refusal to attend Mahama’s forum

by Kwabena Opong The New Patriotic Party’s decision not to attend the four day economic forum at Akosombo on May 13, has been variously described as unfortunate and well thoughtout. While some believe the NPP with its intellectual muscle could make a meaningful contribution there are yet others who opine that it is a disastrous […]

The top 10 powerhouse vegetables

by: Rebecca Sullivan WHEN it comes to fruit and vegetables, it seems not all are created equal. With a different vegetable hailed as a superfood every week, it can be difficult to decide which vegies to stock your fridge with. But a new study from US researchers has set the record straight, identifying the top […]

Officials: At least 20 women kidnapped in Nigeria; Boko Haram suspected

Aminu Abubakar, for CNN Kano, Nigeria (CNN) — Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 20 young women over the weekend in northeastern Nigeria, 8 kilometers from a town where more than 200 schoolgirls were taken nearly two months ago, local officials said Monday. The incident in the village of Garkin Fulani is the latest […]

On Africa Day, Ban urges leveraging continent’s potential for the good of all people

The world must do more to unleash Africa’s full potential in agriculture, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said while also urging the continent’s leaders and development partners to combat growing social and economic inequalities. “Greater equity presents a common challenge to the continent as a whole and can help foster peace and stability,” Secretary-General […]

2016- The Dilemma of NPP

by Kofi Boateng, PhD In December 2014 NPP’s delegates will choose their 2016 presidential candidate. Even before the contestants are officially announced, it is shaping up to be a three-peat between Alan Kyerematen and Nana Akufo-Addo. As in all contests, there is always room for surprises. A less talked-about candidate may win NPP’s primary race. […]

Unmasking Boko Haram’s hypocrisy

by Husseini Yushau BabalWaiz The recent kidnapping of the 276 Nigerian school girls by the Islamist group—Boko Haram, (a phrase in Hausa language that means; western education is unlawful) has generated immense passion and attention from around the world. The media attention has been obsessive and viral. The hash tag created on social media; #Bring […]

Could 2014 be the year the housing market really recovers?

by Owusu Kizito From all indications and statistics available, the housing market recovery is well under way but not yet complete. Spring is the housing market’s time of greatest activity, and in 2014 the story of US real estate varies by location. Spring in the United States means it’s time for the housing market’s months […]

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