Michael Annan-Forson’s journey from a modest kitchen operation to an export business began with a simple LinkedIn post. As the founder and CEO of Melach Coconut Processing Farm, based in Ghana, Annan-Forson initially shared his homemade coconut oil on the professional networking platform. This caught the eye of a businessman in Jerusalem, who was intrigued enough to request a sample. Upon receiving it, the quality impressed him so much that he placed an order for six tonnes, asking Annan-Forson to send the shipment to Israel. This order was no small feat for Annan-Forson, who had only produced coconut oil on…
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Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has shared his criticism about the signing of Matthijs de Ligt by Man United in the summer 2024 transfer window. Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness has raised concerns about Man United’s acquisition of Matthijs de Ligt, describing the Dutch defender as a “lightweight” center-back.The former Liverpool player is skeptical about whether De Ligt can provide the defensive solidity United needs, especially after losing experienced players like Raphael Varane.Souness highlighted De Ligt’s limited role with the Dutch national team and his transfers from top clubs like Bayern Munich and Juventus as reasons to question his current form and…
Charles Barkley recently committed to remaining at TNT even if the network loses its NBA broadcast rights, and he says he left an enormous sum of money on the table by doing so.In an appearance on the “Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” Tuesday, Barkley said the most important thing to him when deciding to stay at TNT was that the people he works with would get to keep their jobs. The Hall of Famer says that is the primary reason he chose not to leave his current position. Barkley was then asked how much money he could have made…
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to the end of 16-month war.A new round of talks aimed at ending a 16-month civil war in Sudan that has sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Northeast African country has begun in Switzerland despite the army’s absence. Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s reversal on joining the United States-led negotiations dampened hopes that Wednesday’s proceedings would lead to a breakthrough with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo. The two sides have been fighting in a bloody civil war since April…
This story is part of Summer & THE CITY, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. Flatbush gets a bit noisier in August, as the sound of Calypso floats over Church Avenue every night of the week and steel band practice ramps up on 48th Street. It’s all in preparation for the West Indian Day Carnival, a celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage that takes place every Labor Day on Eastern Parkway. The mas bands, the dozens of troupes that organize the carnival, begin their…
By Johnny Coomansingh My tender little imaginations were pregnant with hope. The idea of snaring a warbler in my neatly constructed cage was beginning to show signs of fulfilment. I saw many other little boys carrying about their birds in their cages with such pride; totally elated were they. I envied them. I wanted my very own bird. Many of the feathered twits flitted and fluttered by but none seemed to care about the oxidized halved banana, almost dripping in the noonday sun. Maybe they wanted something more interesting and pleasant to eat. Sitting patiently, I watched and waited in…
Following Galp’s hydrocarbon discoveries in the Mopane Structure in the offshore Orange Basin earlier this year – estimated to hold at least 10 billion barrels of oil and gas equivalent – Namibia has cemented its reputation as Africa’s premier exploration hotspot. Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, will lead discussions on the country’s evolution into a hydrocarbon producer and the status of existing high-profile discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024, scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town. As a frontier market with a world-class proven petroleum…
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed the jersey number of its latest signing, Pedro Neto from Wolves ahead of the 2024/25 season.The Blues made the announcements on its official website on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. According to reports from the club, Pedro Neto will wear the number 19 jersey going into the new season.The winger joined Chelsea on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He signed a seven-year deal, which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. The Portuguese international was presented to the supporters at Stamford Bridge during the half-time of the friendly game against Inter Milan.He will join Tosin Adarabioyo,…
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick told Miriam Walker-Khan of Sky Sports recently that he was still hoping to return to play in the NFL someday.While his dream of appearing under center more than seven-and-a-half years since his last NFL snap seems unrealistic, there may be a way for the 36-year-old to make a comeback in some capacity.In an interview with USA Today’s Jarrett Bell, Los Angeles Chargers first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he would like to have Kaepernick on the team. Harbaugh envisions having the Milwaukee native on the sideline with a headset rather than a…