“When it comes to Africa, most of what is shown on television and reported in newspapers is negative. However, there is another side and most African Americans are unaware of what Africa truly has to offer, opportunity and an incredible lifestyle.” - Stafford Bailey, filmmaker.

From Ghana to Nigeria, the privatization bandwagon in the Telecoms industry is on course in the ECOWAS region.

Los Angeles (August 20, 2008) – Many news stories worldwide are reporting that movies from the United States are not being represented at the upcoming Venice Film Festival due to the writer’s strike. One movie from American film maker Ramin Bahrani is making its debut at the Venice Film Festival.
“Goodbye Solo” is the anticipated [...]

When I am at work, I have no needs and I remember nothing else. That is why I don’t really like public holidays or weekends…they make me feel sick.

As crude price skyrockets worldwide, Kenya at the jatropha tree. The tree is at the heart of a five-year strategy to develop bio fuel and reduce dependency on crude oil.
Photo: People line up to buy kerosene as some shops and petrol stations in Kenya. Reuters.

The 26th July 2008 was bound to be a historical day to be remembered even by those who did not attend the much anticipated event; with the crowning of the first ever Mr East Africa UK, the third Miss East Africa UK and the surprise crowning- Miss Kenya UK and it’s all thanks to the [...]

Whether the sale and purchase agreement of 70% of the state-owned Ghana Telecom is ratified by Parliament or not, the agitation around it will remain in the minds of Ghanaians for years to come. It will remain a test-case of how not to sell a strategic public asset without consultation of the people.