South Africa’s agriculture remains an important sector of the economy and holds great potential to reduce poverty . It’s also central to the political economy of the country, as evident in the governing African National Congress’s (ANC) recent policy documents . This is not a misplaced view. There is …

Nigerian Doctor, Chinonso Egemba popularly known as ‘ Aproko Doctor ‘ has disclosed that the use of Malt and Milk has nothing to do with the replacement of blood already lost in the body system. He made this known through his official Twitter page while dishing out food substances and supplements that helps in the replenishment …

Okra, often referred to as lady’s finger, is a member of the Malvaceae family of plants. The green pods that are produced by this plant, which is endemic to warm and tropical locations, are where the plant’s significance rests. Okra is a delicious and versatile vegetable that is used in a wide range …

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Seme Police Division in Lagos State, Nigeria, SP Mojeed Salami, slumped and died in his office on Tuesday, January 10. Police sources say the deceased had complained of headache on the said day and had visited the hospital. He returned but was still feeling …

A As the world slowly recovers from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions continue to ease and borders begin to reopen. With this in mind, it’s important to consider the power of your passport, and how easily it allows you to travel to different countries. In Africa, some countries have …

Nigeria’s Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy identified as Noble Uzuchi over the impregnation of 10 ladies. The suspect was nabbed alongside his accomplice, Chigozie Ogbonna, a 29-year-old man. According to the law enforcement authorities, the two suspects, and two other ladies, Favour Bright, 30; and Peace …

Sama’ila Tsiwa, a palace guard, was fired by the Zazzau Emirate Council in Kaduna State because he is accused of raping a woman. In a statement released Wednesday, Abdullahi KwarbaI, the Emir’s Media and Publicity Officer, said, “Sama’ila Abubakar Rimin Tsiwa, a palace guard, has been fired immediately from the …

Joyce Ngugi, a 25-year-old woman, told the sad story of how she got pregnant and raised a child with her own father. During an interview with Africanmax media, the woman said she was born in Nakuru county and raised in a modest home with the help of her parents. When …

Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This virus is highly contagious. Causes According to Healthline – Hepatitis B is caused by the HBV, which is found in the blood and other body fluids of an infected person. The virus is spread mainly through …

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, following a six-month trial at Chester Crown Court. The prosecution sought a retrial on …

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a variety of infections, including bacterial, viral, and fungal. While meningitis is serious and can lead to death or disability, early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly improve a patient’s …

Achraf Hakimi was back home in Morocco, earlier this week, where he was hosted by the city of Ksar El-Kébir, his mother’s hometown. A stadium was named after the Paris Saint-Germain star who was an instrumental part of Morocco’s historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “I had …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rescinded its decision to sack 8 Chiana Senior High School (SHS) students, who were captured in a viral video insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a statement issued on Friday, January 13, 2023, the GES said it has referred the matter to the disciplinary …

The Liberia National Police have arrested 16-year-old Cyrus Logan in connection with the brutal killing of suspected prostitute Alpha Gray, also known as Abi, who was 32 years old. Last week, Abi was found dead in a pool of blood in an empty building on Duport Road in the 704 …

Akpema is the rite of passage for young maidens in the West African nation of Togo. It is held shortly after the initiation ceremony for boys which is known as Evala wrestling. Akpema is often held a week after Evala. The ceremony is to deepen the knowledge of girls’ self-worth …

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has intervened in the matter of 8 senior high school students dismissed for insulting the president. According to a release dated Friday, January 13, 2022, the Ministry of Education said the president intervened in the matter after his attention was drawn …

The National Teaching Council gives licenses to professional teachers who work in both public and private schools across the country. This is done to improve and standardize the teaching profession. In light of this, Mr. Boadu Abedi William, the Western and Western North Regional Secretary for GNAT, said that the …

Rev. Fr. Christian Anieke, the Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s Godfrey Okoye University, has told students that they can no longer wear flip-flops, rough jeans, colored hair, long fingers, face caps, or fake eyelashes. The college has banned what it calls “indecent dress” and put in place a new dress code …

According to healthline Do you know that several OTC drugs and prescription drugs, when used in excess, can cause harm to the kidneys and liver? This essay will likely provide some insight if you are the type of person who repeatedly resorts to self-medication. Many individuals will learn something new from it, …

Coconut is a fruit with many health benefits. Coconuts are also a sweet and very tasty fruit. Here are four shocking coconut benefits. According to Healthline, here are 4 main benefits of coconut. 1. very healthy and nutritious Unlike many other types of food, coconut is mainly composed of fat instead of …

Every vagina has a scent but with proper hygiene and cleanliness one can keep their private part clean and devoid of pungent smells. According to my.clevelandclinic.org, one’s lifestyle, hobbies, foods and general health affects the scents the vagina produces. For instance, the smell of your vagina changes frequently throughout a …

Lots of men have been experiencing a sharp decline in sperm production. The quality of sperm produced in recent times has also been another concern in men, particularly, black men. Although the reasons for the swift decline aren’t known, there are lots of hypothetical reasons. For example, some of these …

  The 2023 edition of the Child-In-Tech Conference which is focused on Financial Technology (Fintech) is set to hold on Friday January 13th , 2023 at the BlueCrest University College in Accra, Ghana. The conference themed “Promoting Financial Technology for Economic Growth” will bring together under one roof, students between …

President Muhammadu has said that Boko Haram was fraudulent and a plot to destroy the country. Speaking on Wednesday, January 11, while hosting members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja Buhari noted that people need to grow intellectually. According to him, during …

The Global Fund has allocated 234 million USD for the containment and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria between 2024 and 2026. The allocation, which was made based on Ghana’s disease burden and income level, is expected to help build a Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) in …

Five female students of Chiana SHS in the Kassena Nankana West District of the Upper East Region who were captured in a viral video insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have been dismissed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) after thorough investigations into the matter. The students who had been …

Bringing a child into the world is a beautiful way of contributing to nature. And to achieve this, fertility is very crucial to prospective parents. The deed required to create a child is well known, however, not all acts lead to pregnancy and it could be attributed to certain challenges. …

Police said on Tuesday that they are looking into how and why a group of 14-year-old girls in Kira Division Wakiso District beat and stripped a 14-year-old girl. A video of the attack has been widely shared on social media. In the video that was first posted on TikTok, three …

According to Healthline, if brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients because of a disruption in blood flow, it will result in a medical condition known as “stroke”. Stroke symptoms usually appear before the actual attack. Specifically, brain cells are dying off one by one due to a lack …

HIV testing: According to WebMD, the most reliable way to detect HIV is through HIV testing. HIV tests are typically done using a blood or saliva sample and can detect the presence of HIV antibodies in the body. HIV tests are typically accurate within a few weeks of infection and …