The fraud trial against business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu continued with testimony from Dr John Basera about the Presidential Goats Pass-On Scheme. Dr Basera served as Permanent Secretary for Agriculture when Blackdeck company won the contract to supply goats during November 2023. Chimombe claims he had no involvement with the deal and the two defendants present separate legal defenses. Professor Lovemore Madhuku questioned Dr Basera about any direct contact with Chimombe during the bidding process. The witness said he never personally interacted with Chimombe during contract negotiations or signing ceremonies.
Dr Basera confirmed seeing Chimombe present during various meetings and the program launch event at Chipinge...
A fraud trial against businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe shifted Monday when the former Agriculture Ministry leader John Basera made surprising admissions during court testimony. Basera told the High Court that Blackdeck company actually delivered more goats than required during the first year of their government contract. The two men face charges of stealing 7 million US dollars from the 87 million dollar Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme. Basera confirmed Blackdeck supplied 3,595 goats when they only needed to provide 3,113 animals. Defense lawyer Tapson Dzvetero questioned Basera about the contract performance during cross-examination.
Blackdeck faced problems moving livestock because of Foot and Mouth Disease restrictions...
Aicha Macky makes films about topics that Niger society considers forbidden. The 43-year-old filmmaker faces challenges because many women quit the movie industry due to social pressure. Her determination earned her awards and recognition from the Oscars Academy last year. Macky represents a new group of directors bringing back Niger's cinema after its peak during the 1970s and 1980s. She refuses to let conservative attitudes stop her creative work.
The director studied sociology before earning her master's degree at a film school across Senegal. Students mocked her small body when she first moved to Niger's capital city for college. This experience inspired her to create a short film about being thin during 2011. She made another...
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards Industry Mixer returns for its second show on Friday June 6 at 8 pm. TV3 will broadcast the special event live for music fans across the country. King Promise takes the main stage as the newly crowned Artiste of the Year winner. The 5-Star General will perform his biggest hits and share stories about his music career. He plans to talk about the challenges that helped him reach the top of Ghana's music scene.
Several rising artists will also perform during the exciting evening celebration. Titi Owusu, Scott Evans, and the duo Lali x Lola will bring fresh energy to the show. These performers represent the next generation of talented musicians making waves across Ghana. The event brings together major stars...
DJ Slim fights back against Ghanaian rapper King Paluta after the musician called his comments loose talk. The media personality used his Street Is Watching show to respond directly to what King Paluta said during his Nhyira FM interview. King Paluta felt upset because DJ Slim suggested he did not deserve the Telecel Ghana Music Award Artist of the Year prize. The rapper thought DJ Slim was being unfair about his chances of winning the major award. DJ Slim explained his criticism focused on business matters rather than personal attacks against King Paluta.
The radio host pointed out that artists like King Promise and Stonebwoy have bigger followings across Ghana's music scene. DJ Slim believes these established performers attract more...
Prophet Adom Kyei Duah says heaven will defend him after Evangelist Diana Asamoah attacked his ministry. Asamoah accused the prophet of lying to people about God and fooling his followers with fake teachings. She specifically criticized his practice of selling sobolo drinks to church members as the blood of Jesus Christ. The evangelist believes many religious leaders across Ghana trick people to make money instead of helping them spiritually. She warned her followers to watch out for false prophets who might mislead them.
Asamoah started this religious fight when she questioned whether Adom Kyei Duah teaches real biblical truths to his congregation. She thinks people need to be more careful about which religious leaders they trust with...
Ghanaian musician Koby Symple thanks producer Beatz Vampire for years of hard work through social media. The singer posted an old video from 2019 that shows how much the producer cared about making good music. Beatz Vampire moved out of his main recording room at his Nungua studio just to help Koby Symple record songs. The producer had very little equipment back during those early days but still made sure the singer could create music. Both artists worked together despite having limited resources.
Koby Symple wrote about how he always means what he says when he tells people positive things. The singer mentioned something called ABAVANA and added a phrase about God blessing people. Beatz Vampire also shared his thanks to Koby Symple for...
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw says Nigerian laws treat women unfairly compared to men. She spoke about this problem during her recent appearance on Arise TV. Henshaw believes the legal system teaches Nigerian men to see women as less important than themselves. The actress thinks this creates major problems for women across the country. She wants people to change how they view women and their rights.
Henshaw pointed to the Violence Against Persons Prohibition laws as proof of her claims. She says these rules allow men to punish their wives which makes violence against women seem normal. The actress questions why lawmakers would create such unfair rules for married couples. She believes these laws help men control women through fear and...
Nigerian singer Korra Obidi might be dating Dennis Graham who happens to be Drake's father. The dancer posted pictures on Instagram showing herself with Graham during what looks like romantic moments together. One photo shows Graham kissing her cheek as they spend time close to each other. She wrote captions that make people think they are more than just friends. Obidi joked about how Graham held her waist and asked if people had problems with their closeness.
Dennis Graham divorced Sandra when their famous son Drake turned five years old. The former couple seems to have worked out their differences over the years. Graham recently celebrated Sandra's 75th birthday which shows they maintain good feelings toward each other. Drake's...
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