The journey of establishing a dried fruit business in Kenya
Burton & Bamber is a Kenyan food business with a focus on dried fruit products. Jaco Maritz spoke with co-founder, Jonathan Bamber, about the company's journey into supermarket distribution; why…
Saglemi Housing case: ‘Sick’ Alhaji Yakubu brought to court in a wheelchair to face 43 criminal charges
The former Chief Director of the Ministry of Works and Housing, Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu, was brought to court in a wheelchair to face the 43 criminal charges against him in…
GNPC commences oil exploration in Northern, Savannah Regions
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has commenced exploring for potential hydrocarbons in the Northern and Savannah Regions, in what could be the country’s first onshore production. The Voltaian Basin,…
Is the air at the beach healthy for the lungs?
Have you ever experienced the many effects of the ocean? If so, have you enjoyed the benefits ofbreathing in the ocean air and thinking how wonderful it is? Well, you…
Seven key benefits of living by the coast
The sound of waves breaking on the coast, the aroma of salt air, and the gradual swing of thewater's surface all have an undoubtedly soothing effect. The United Nations estimates…
Sales of buy to lets now a big factor in housing market
Some 11 per cent of the homes on sale right now are owned by landlords quitting the private rental sector. That’s the claim from Zoopla in the portals latest market…
Construction output gains momentum amid strong rise in new orders
Wed, Jun 7, 2023 5:33 AM May PMI data signalled a modest upturn in overall UK construction output, driven by faster rises in commercial building and civil engineering activity. Meanwhile,…
Tory hard liners want stamp duty to stay on additional homes
A vocal group of around 50 Conservative right wing MPs wants an end to stamp duty - except for additional homes such as buy to lets and holiday properties. The…
Top 10 New Stories From Africa Today
A Great Recognition for the Work of Female Peace Builders in Cameroon The 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon, an umbrella group with 80 member organizations, will receive the…
Landlords hire fake bailiffs to get tenants out, claims charity
A charity is reported to be claiming that increasing numbers of landlords use security guards dressed as bailiffs to help evict private tenants. The claim is made by Safer Renting,…