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You’ve probably seen Mumbai’s Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums. There is a slum in an African country that might surprise you. If you see this slum, you will definitely feel that the condition of Indian slums is much better. This African slum is reportedly known as a floating village. It is surrounded by dirty sewage. People living in the slum move around using boats. The biggest threat of staying here is the gang wars, which not only claim lives but also keep the residents in constant fear. The video of the slum has been released online. A user…

Solar panels in the Gobi desert in northern China. China has twice as much wind and solar capacity under construction as the rest of the world combined. Photo: STR/AFP/FileSource: AFPChina is building nearly twice as much wind and solar power capacity as every other country combined, a survey released Thursday showed.The world’s second largest economy is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases that cause climate change.China has committed to bringing its carbon dioxide emissions to a peak by 2030 and to zero by 2060.It has suffered several waves of extreme weather in recent months that scientists say have been made…

The Minister of Information, Dr. Fatimatu Abubakar, has warned the media to exercise due caution and verify all information they receive before publishing it to avoid plunging the nation into chaos and embarrassment. She was referring to a recent report in which a Ghanaian chef held a press conference and declared himself to be Guinness World Record holder for the cooking marathon, a report that was published in major Ghanaian media outlets without proper verification. Speaking to media in Accra on Monday, Abubakar said the issue was an embarrassment to the country and should not be repeated. The Minister asserted…

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter (34) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, March 11, 2024. File photo by Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Jontay Porter admitted Wednesday that he planned to take himself out of the games for the sake of gambling, pleading guilty to a federal felony count of conspiracy in the scandal that had already barred him from the championship. READ MORE: NBA suspends Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games…

Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has become the talk of the town after flaunting her curves onlineThe style influencer looked classy in a black dress that is perfect for classy corporate womenGhanaian poet and Kidz Talent winner Nakeeyat comments on Gloria Sarfo’s outfitGhanaian actress Gloria Sarfo has improved her fashion sense after winning a top award in Ethiopia over the weekend.The talented and articulate screen diva has gone viral in her classy black ensemble for her latest photo shoot. Ghanaian actress Gloria Sarfo pulls off beautiful hairstyles. Photo: @gloriasarfo.Source: InstagramShe wore a short-sleeved black dress that accentuated her curves and accessorized…

Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, arrives in federal court in New York on July 9, 2024. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFPSource: AFPThe founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was found guilty on Wednesday of fraud and market manipulation in a case centered on the 2021 fund collapse that cost big banks billions of dollars.A jury in New York convicted the South Korean-born Hwang of 10 of the 11 charges he faced, according to US media. He could spend the rest of his life in prison.Hwang’s family hedge fund had taken huge bets on a few stocks…

The National Publicity Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that the Chief Justice will be impeached at the appropriate time. Sammy Gyamfi said the actions of Gertrude Alaba Turkono in selecting some of the Supreme Court judges were “selfish”. He told Evans Mensah on Joy News’ PM Express that the Chief Justice had erred and her actions were not in the interest of the country. “Regarding the unconstitutional and unlawful request made by the Chief Justice to the President, she knew what she did was wrong and so she kept it secret. “The fact that she…

Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo was honored by students of the Sports Psychology department of UG Multimedia Group Limited’s Chief Sports Editor, Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, has been honored by students of the Sports Psychology department of the University of Ghana in 2024 for his outstanding contribution to the development of sports in Ghana. The 37-year-old Sports Zone host was presented with a framed report at the end of a two-hour course on the university’s campus where he lectured on the relevance of sports psychology to industry stakeholders and the role of journalists in highlighting contemporary sports issues that can help sports psychology…

Nuclear power is gaining popularity among African countries. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Ghana is Considering bids from five companies to build its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: of France EDFbased in the USA NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; Kepco of South Korea and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation; and Rosatom of Russia. Godfred Akoto Boafo of The Conversation Africa interviewed Seth Coffey Debradirector, Nuclear Energy Institute, Atomic Energy Commission of Ghanaon the pros and cons of adding nuclear power to the country’s energy mix and why Ghana needs to diversify and identify…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Five people were injured in clashes between England and Netherlands fans before the Euro 2024 The semi-final match between the two teams on Wednesday, the police announced.More than 100,000 soccer fans, mostly Dutch and many without tickets, were expected in Dortmund before the match.”We are aware of some reports and videos circulating about disorder in Dortmund. It appears that there have been a number of incidents of Dutch fans attacking England fans in bars and attempting to steal flags,” the UK Police Football Unit, which deals with football violence involving British fans and has officers in…