insert_link Africa Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […] today4 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Prince William is heading to South Africa for the Earthshot Prize ceremony Prince William is heading to South Africa for the fourth edition of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in November in Cape Town. He launched this initiative in 2020 to search for the most innovative solutions to the world's greatest environmental challenges. Fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced, they include Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Amazon Sacred Headwaters Alliance, and Green Africa Youth Organisation. today26 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Hustle academies: west Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion By Suleman Lazarus, London School of Economics and Political Science and Mark Button, University of Portsmouth As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used […] today12 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining issue: 5 essential reads By Godfred Boafo, The Conversation Ghana is one of the world’s gold hotspots. It is Africa’s largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana’s economy, contributing around 7% of gross domestic product. Ghana’s gold mines are found in most parts of the country, and the mining history can be traced back hundreds of years. However, […] today11 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next By Josephine Jarpa Dawuni, Howard University The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill, which has been years in the making, is the result of several actors, allies and activists lobbying and protesting for over a decade. The bill in it its current form makes it compulsory […] today4 September, 2024
insert_link Environment Can nations ever get artisanal gold mining right? By Aimee Gabay, via Mongabay Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is a pillar of stability and opportunity for at least 16 million people worldwide, particularly in rural, impoverished communities. But with these pros also come cons. Given the serious contamination and environmental degradation associated with it, nations around the world are pushing for more sustainable laws and regulations. The question remains for policymakers, however: Can policymakers ever get it right? […] today14 August, 2024
insert_link Africa Young, urban, African: research explores what it means to be a good citizen in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania By Amy S. Patterson, Sewanee: The University of the South; Megan Hershey, Whitworth University, and Tracy Kuperus, Calvin University Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 make up two-thirds of Africa’s population. The number is expected to reach 75% by 2030. They live in an environment of rapid urbanisation, high unemployment rates and poor state services. These are some of the factors that incline young people […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Environment Puma Energy launches “Go Africa” campaign Puma Energy is launching its "Go Africa" campaign, designed to reflect Africa's diversity and Puma Energy's mission to energise communities. The campaign is an effort to address the needs of African communities by leveraging technology and partnerships for reliable and affordable energy. Regional Head of Marketing at Puma Energy, D’Leon Burger. Adell Samuelson, the General Manager of Puma Energy Namibia, also expressed her excitement about the 'Go Africa!' […] today6 August, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria Just_Super By Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham; Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, Durham University; Shlomo Tarba, University of Birmingham, and Zaheer Khan, University of Aberdeen Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow businesses of all sizes to become more efficient and reach new markets. For […] today17 July, 2024
