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Gold mining in West Africa comes with many challenges, not the least of which is maintaining a social license in a conflict-prone region. Asara Resources Ltd (ASX:AS1, OTC:GMRMF) has ambitions to lead West Africa’s next gold rush and has a simple but effective ethos – “do no harm”. Gold rush in West Africa The global price of gold hit an all-time high in December last year, hitting $2,135.39 an ounce, on the back of a weak US dollar and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates. Global conflict in the form of Russia’s war in…

In Asia, Tokyo shares rose at the open on Tuesday, helped by a slightly cheaper yen and a rise in U.S. chip-linked stocks, according to an analyst. Photo: Kazuhiro NOGI/AFPSource: AFPAsian markets opened Tuesday mostly lower after record gains last week, with investors eyeing the release of new economic data this week that could provide a better sense of when central banks may cut interest rates.Last week’s rallies – including an all-time record for the Tokyo benchmark – were fueled by steady gains from US chip titan Nvidia, a campaign on artificial intelligence.But U.S. markets fell on Monday and Asian…

Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has come to the defense of DCOP Prince Gabriel Warb, who recently made comments about the role of police in election security during a panel discussion earlier this week. The former president finds it strange that police were not involved in his remarks emphasizing the police’s sole responsibility for election security in the upcoming 2024 polls. The Ghana Police Service, through a press release, labeled DCOP Waabu’s comments as “unfortunate” and “baseless”, insisting that they did not represent the official position of the security services. The statement reiterated the…

In the bustling heart of London, a high-level delegation from Ghana sets foot with a clear mission: to consolidate and expand the bridges of cooperation under the UK-Ghana Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) strategy. This landmark visit, orchestrated by the British High Commission together with Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, marks a pivotal moment in the partnership between the two nations. The AGENDA? To explore and exploit opportunities in the fields of research, innovation and technology transfer that promise to propel both countries towards a brighter, sustainable future. Disclosure of Synergistic Opportunities The UK-Ghana ST&I Strategy, a…

TALLINN (Estonia) – Estonia made history in the FIBA ​​EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers as they defeated Lithuania 65-59 to remain unbeaten in Group H with their first win against their Baltic rivals. Estonia had lost all eight previous matches against Lithuania, but Jukka Toijala’s men were spurred on by the Tallinn crowd and earned a second win to top the group. Janari Joesaar led the way with 18 points for Estonia, who finally have some bragging rights over Lithuania after beating them in 1937, 1939, 1992, twice in 1995 and 1999 as well as in FIBA ​​EuroBasket. 2015. Turning point: Estonia…

Entertainment critic and journalist Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has criticized Afua Asantewaa and her administration for hoarding the GWR verdict from the publicAccording to him, Afua was dishonest and to be attractive to ambassadorial brands, she must be flawless. Afua Asantewaa’s attempt at the longest singing marathon by an individual failed after criticism from GWROn Sunday, February 25, 2024, it was reported that Ghanaian broadcaster Afua Asantewaa’s world record attempt for the longest singing marathon by an individual was unsuccessful. Many people have shared their thoughts on the matter, including entertainment journalist Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. The entertainment critic has been heavily criticized Afua…

Attachments Introduction Africa is endowed with a significant share of the world’s renewable and non-renewable natural resources – arable land, water, oil, natural gas, minerals, forests and wildlife. Africa is home to 60 percent of the world’s best solar resources and about 30 percent of the world’s mineral reserves are in Africa. In addition, the continent has 40 percent of the world’s gold, up to 90 percent of chromium and platinum, and the largest reserves of cobalt, diamonds, platinum and uranium. Africa holds 65 percent of the world’s arable land and 10 percent of its internal renewable freshwater resources. Finally,…

A US-appointed panel said Boeing’s safety reporting measures following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 have not failed. Photo: Jason Redmond/AFP/FileSource: AFPBoeing employees are confused and skeptical about changes to the aerospace giant’s safety reporting systems following deadly plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, according to a US report released Monday.The report pointed to a “disconnect” between the company’s senior management and other Boeing employees and skepticism that safety complaints by workers would not lead to retaliation, according to a panel of experts appointed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). .”Procedures and training are complex and constantly changing,…

Professor Priscilla K. Mante, wife of renowned musician Linford Kennedy Amankwah, popularly known as Kojo Kew, has been promoted to the esteemed position of Associate Professor of Pharmacology, marking a significant milestone in her academic career. achieved. Dr. Mante brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as a Senior Lecturer in the acclaimed Faculty of Pharmacy at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Her academic career includes completing a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, both from her KNUST. Professor Mante’s research focuses primarily on investigating isolated pharmaceutical compounds for their…

In recent years, the global political landscape has been marred by concerns about transparency and accountability in campaign finance. Ghana, like many other countries, faces the challenge of ensuring that political campaigns are financed transparently and ethically. Campaign finance, the lifeblood of elections, often suffers from a critical deficiency: opacity. With “shadow” donations, complex loopholes and fragmented reporting, voters and civil society organizations often struggle to understand who is influencing elected officials. But technology, once blamed for fueling campaign finance woes, is emerging as a powerful tool for transparency. The current state of political campaign finance in Ghana Political campaigns…