One of eight cheetahs flown to India from Namibia in September last year died on Monday. Namibia’s environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the cheetah, aged five, died of kidney failure. He said the cheetah, named Sasha, was under medical care for the past three months. The female cheetah was …

The African Union is calling for calm and restraint in Kenya following deadly protests by the opposition groups that saw deaths and rival gangs loot and destroy property. AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat expressed “deep concern” at violence that led to deaths and what he called interruption of certain …

The Headmaster of the Binduri Community Day Senior High School (SHS) in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region, Nabrose Emmanuel, has appealed to stakeholders in the educational sector to come to the aid of the school. The headmaster wants a dormitory facility put up for the school to …

According to healthline An orange is always available in Nigeria. Because oranges are so common, many people fail to realize the positive impact they can have on their health if they are consumed on a regular basis. High blood pressure patients, among others, may benefit from a diet rich in oranges, …

Police in South Africa say they have launched a manhunt for a convicted rapist who faked his own death in a daring prison break that has shocked the country. Authorities said they had believed Thabo Bester died after setting himself alight in a privately run prison in Bloemfontein in May, …

Conference of Heads of Basic Schools is lamenting the non-payment of capitation grant meant for the operationalization of basic schools for the past two years. The association explains that the situation is crippling the progress of teaching and learning in schools. Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary of the Conference …

Ladies, did you know that persistent pain in your lower abdomen could be a sign of something much more serious? Cancer is a scary word, but it’s important to be aware of the types of cancer that can cause this discomfort. So, let’s dive into this CDC publication and uncover the types …

Mr Bismark Sarpong, TB Coordinator at the Direct Observed Treatments (DOTs), Pokuase Health Centre has expressed worry about the failure of TB patients not successfully completing their treatments. Mr Sarpong said most patients stopped treatment two weeks after they had begun treatment even though the treatment journey was for six …

According to Healthline Bad behaviors can have a significant impact on a person’s health in a number of areas, including their eyesight. According to Webmd, there are a few routine activities that we all partake in that may be harming our vision even if we are not aware of it. Some …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has written off the debts of African states worth more than $20 billion. Speaking at an international parliamentary conference titled “Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World,” Putin said the trade turnover between Russia and African countries is growing every year, reaching almost $18 billion in …

A bishop from the African Apostolic Church has been accused of breaking into a congregant’s home and stealing US$10,800. Charles Tekeshe, 65, appeared before a magistrate court and was charged with unlawful entry into premises. He has been remanded up to March 27 for trial. According to reports, Tekeshe allegedly …

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says protests against President William Ruto’s government over the high cost of living would go ahead as scheduled despite a police ban. In a Twitter post, Odinga called for protests on Monday and Thursday, hours after accusing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of “coordinating a campaign …

Infecting over 500,000 women each year, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Breast cells begin to multiply sporadically, expand unnaturally, and build up into a mass that is often recognised as a hard lump when breast cancer first appears (or in another manifestation of symptoms). …

  While the seemingly innovative prison break of “Facebook rapist” Thabo Bester has gripped the country, convicted criminals and awaiting trial prisoners break out of correctional facilities around the country every year. Bester, who was serving a life sentence for murder and rape at the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the …

Six men have been handed hefty sentences for a spate of business robberies at betting operators in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019. They range in age from 23 to 32 years old. Sphamandla Njini Zuma, 25; Thabiso Gumede, 32; Mvuyiso Dondi, 30; Maswenkosi Mazwe, 27; Sifiso Mhlongo, 23; and Serry Myboy Ngcobo, …

Kenya’s Raila Odinga and South Africa’s Julius Malema, born in different backgrounds and at different times, are not political allies, but last week were at the centre of protests that went on concurrently in their respective countries. They rode on popular frustrations of the poor in their respective countries, unsettling …

Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can be deadly if not treated in time. This life-threatening condition is caused when your heart suddenly stops beating. According to healthline, When cardiac arrest occurs in the bathroom, it can be especially dangerous due to the fact that the patient is often …

At least 19 refugees and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have drowned off the coast of Tunisia while trying to cross the Mediterranean and reach Italy, according to a human rights group. Reports of the deaths came early on Sunday as Italy’s ANSA news agency said more than 2,000 asylum seekers …

One of Zimbabwe’s most influential diplomats, Uebert Angel, offered to use his status to launder millions of dollars through a gold-smuggling scheme, during an undercover operation by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit (I-Unit). Angel, appointed ambassador-at-large and a presidential envoy by Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa in March 2021, told reporters he …

Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …

  Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …

  Moriku Kaducu, the State Minister for Education By: Richard Onapatum   The Ugandan State Minister for Primary Education, Dr Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has indefinitely suspended the boarding section at Mubende Public Model Primary School after seven pupils were reportedly sodomised by a warden.   According to Dr Kaducu, the …

  The author: Samuel Shay, is an international business expert and Chairman of leading Israeli tech firm, Gulf Technologies Systems The entry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our lives has brought about a seismic shift in how we approach technology, research, and collaboration. As AI continues to evolve and become …

Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in September 2021. By Simon Wohlfahrt (AFP/File) Ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President …

A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five percent of the population …

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that any country that arrests president Vladimir Putin would be subjected to bombings from the Russian state. His comments are linked to an International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin over the abduction of Ukrainian children. Yahoo News quoted Medvedev …

The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) has reportedly demolished over 200 structures in the municipality near the National Mosque at Kawukudi. With the help of the Ghana Police Service, the assembly carried out the demolishing exercise to clear illegal structures on the land between the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) and …

Tuberculosis (TB) is growing at an alarming rate in Ghana in spite of awareness and treatment options in health facilities. According to reports, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital alone records 15 TB cases a day and 30 people die of the disease every month. Principal Nursing Officer at the Chest Unit …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the use of two eyedrop products Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. The directive, according to the authority, is due to the deadly effect of the products in the United States. In a public notice, FDA said the US …

A dietician at the Meridian Medical Centre, Forzia Baidoo has cautioned Ghanaians against the consumption of putrefied fish, known in the Akan parlance as momoni, kako or koobi. Momoni, literary translated as “stinking fish” is any fish left to start fermenting in tropical heat for 6–10 hours, then salted for 1–2 …