The National Development Planning Commission teamed up with Atebubu-Amantin officials to bring Sustainable Development Goals to local communities. Municipal director Joseph Tang thanked NDPC and UNICEF for making his area one of five districts nationwide picked for the Voluntary Local Review exercise. This program helps everyday citizens connect with global development targets through grassroots involvement.
NDPC representative Philip Acheampong explained that localization means adapting SDGs to fit specific community needs. His agency works with municipal leaders to create realistic goals, targets, implementation methods, and progress tracking systems. Local authorities play a key role because all seventeen SDGs relate directly to...
Ghana bus drivers want the government to fix deadly pedestrian accidents on Kumasi-Sofoline highways. The vice chairman of a major transport branch says missing overpasses make road crossing unsafe for walkers. The busy highway serves many vehicles traveling short and long distances. His branch counted 25 people hit in 2024, up from just five last year. The roads lack traffic lights and clear crossings that would protect people.
The official claims police focus more on taking bribes than enforcing rules, which makes everything worse. He faults reckless drivers who ignore traffic laws without facing punishment. The National Road Safety Authority fails to stop bad driving behaviors, according to the transport group. Local road...
Black Sherif proves himself among Africa's strongest musical voices with his second album, "Iron Boy." He blends Afro-trap, drill, and traditional sounds into something fresh that breaks genre boundaries.
The album opens with "The Victory Song," setting a tone of overcoming life struggles. His raw, emotional voice carries listeners through personal stories of triumph and hardship. Standout tracks include "Where Dem Boyz," which sparked social media buzz about its meaning, and "Eye Open," with its memorable line about staying vigilant.
Sin City stands out for its energy and darker themes exploring fame's pitfalls. The title track "Iron Boy" mixes self-empowerment with heavy beats. Throughout the album, Sherif balances vulnerability...
America and China continue to trade economic punches through tariffs and export bans. The US targets semiconductors, and China hits back with limits on rare earth metals. A Tesla patent might help America reduce its dependence on these critical materials.
China recently stopped sending rare earth metals to the US after Trump set import tariffs at 104 percent, down from an earlier 145 percent. China plans to block supplies specifically meant for American military use. These metals play a key role in many industries, especially for magnets in electric motors. The US cannot quickly start refining its large deposits because the process needs major funding, energy systems, infrastructure, and supply chain partners – likely taking around ten...
Workers will create a special garden near Mariinsky Palace in St. Petersburg. Officials started looking for companies to handle the artistic landscaping project. The job cost 35.8 million rubles, according to government purchasing records.
The plan includes six small garden areas separated by different types of linden trees. Each section will have unique plants, including thujas, boxwood, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, and roses. Officials will choose a company on May 5 to do the work. The garden must be finished by May 24 and remain in place until October 15.
Similar garden projects will appear at Moskovskaya Square, Kronstadt, and University Embankment. These gardens can change their look throughout the season, and city planners hope...
Making Easter cake at home costs Russians more money this year. The price jumped almost 11 percent, according to the Rusprodsoyuz association. A homemade cake needs about 200 rubles worth of ingredients. Butter saw the biggest price increase among all the needed items. Experts checked prices for eggs, butter, sugar, flour, milk, dried fruit, and egg whites for icing.
Baking one Easter cake costs 234.3 rubles currently, compared to 211.4 rubles last year. Easter falls on April 20 this year, and Palm Sunday happened today, April 13. Some other market watchers claim even higher price increases, reaching 30 percent, for homemade Easter treats. Many families feel these rising food costs when preparing holiday celebrations. The tradition...
Workers will repair the St. Petersburg dam tunnel from April 14 to 18. The repair project will limit traffic through the Finnish side transport section. Drivers might face complete but brief stops when crews move lifting equipment into position. These temporary halts should last under ten minutes. The KZS Directorate apologized for any problems this might cause travelers.
Officials shared this information through their Telegram channel and assured motorists that the disruption remains temporary. Traffic managers plan these short breaks only when necessary for equipment movement. Repair teams will work efficiently to minimize road closures. The KZS asked drivers to plan their routes with these possible delays in mind.
Zenit defeated Krasnodar 4-1 at Gazprom Arena, keeping their championship hopes alive. After Nikita Krivtsov scored for the visitors, Zenit answered with goals from Andrei Mostovoy, Luciano Gonda, Maxim Glushenkov, and Luis Enrique. The win puts them just two points behind the league leader.
Gazprom management offered massive financial rewards to players before the match. Each player received 10.6 million rubles for winning. The club promised 24.1 million rubles per player if they won three goals ahead, which matters for potential tiebreakers with Krasnodar. The total spending for this victory reached about 578 million rubles. Championship bonuses increased 75 percent to 134.8 million rubles per player.
These lavish rewards come as...
According to a SuperJob survey, Most St. Petersburg parents favor bringing back school behavior marks. The data shows that 63 percent of parents support returning to the practice of grading student conduct. Throughout the city, 57 percent of residents back the proposal, with men showing stronger support than women.
Age plays a role in attitudes toward this educational change. People 45 or older support behavior grades at higher rates than younger residents. Fathers especially want these assessments reinstated, with 76 percent giving their approval compared to 51 percent of mothers. Teachers overwhelmingly endorse the idea at 83 percent, with many pushing for stricter discipline, including expulsion for bad behavior.
Not everyone wants...
