Holte IF pick up women’s Denmark Cup trophy for the 18th time Odense snatch their third consecutive and 12th overall men’s Denmark Cup crown Akaa-Volley triumph in the men’s Finland Cup for the first time in history Women’s Finland Cup gold goes to LP Viesti Salo for the eighth time while ASV Elite and Gentofte engaged in a five-set battle Each of the two semifinals was also pushed to five sets with Odense beating ASV Elite and Gentofte overcoming Nordenskov A post shared by Akaa-Volley (@akaavolley) It was the ladies’ turn to hit the court on Sunday. LP Viesti Salo (pictured in the main photo; credits: LP Viesti) cruised to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-22) win over JymyVolley Nurmo to collect the club’s eighth trophy in the history of the competition Viesti’s 23-year-old Kenyan opposite Pamela Owino led the winners with 19 points and claimed the MVP award The FIVB is the governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball on a global level Working closely with national federations and private enterprises to develop Volleyball as a popular media and entertainment sport FIVB Fédération Internationale de Volleyball Château Les Tourelles Edouard-Sandoz 2-4 1006 Lausanne Switzerland Phone: +41 213 453 535 Fax: +41 213 453 545 Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative At this year’s AKAA Art Fair in Paris, celebrated Nigerian artist Kingsley Ayogu invitesaudiences to immerse themselves in the emotional depth of loss with his solo exhibition Intimacy of Memory: A Journey Through Grief Presented by The African Art Hub (TAAH) the exhibition is inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s memoir Notes on Grief and delves into the fragile yet powerful experience of mourning takes a transformative leap in thisexhibition blending abstraction and symbolism to explore the transient and often elusive nature of memory His visual narrative transcends the canvas offering a contemplative space where personal grief becomes a shared emotional experience Through layers of transparency and symbolism Ayogu’s work captures the liminal space between presence and absence Ayogu weaves visual interpretations of her emotional journey into his work Her poignant reflections on loss resonate in his art where symbols such as nets and African bathing sponges recur throughout the exhibition serve as metaphors for the complex emotional entanglement of grief—memories intertwined difficult to untangle yet holding the strength of connection act as vessels of collective wisdom and healing grounding Ayogu’s pieces in a sense of cultural identity and shared human experience The exhibition space itself becomes an extension of this narrative Visitors encounter Ayogu’s paintings suspended in mid-air creating an ethereal atmosphere where the artworks seem to float between dimensions This immersive installation invites the audience to step closer to peer through layers of color and meaning engaging them in a journey of reflection and introspection Ayogu’s creative process for Intimacy of Memory is deeply spiritual He describes it as an almost trance-like state where the paintings come to life as if guided by unseen forces Each piece is imbued with this meditative energy making the exhibition not just a visual experience but a personal and collective meditation on loss and remembrance offers a contextual essay linking Ayogu’s work to African cultural traditions She highlights how both Ayogu’s art and Adichie’s memoir confront grief in a way that is deeply rooted in African identity emphasizing the importance of communal healing and shared memory Intimacy of Memory offers more than an art showcase; it is a powerful exploration of grief Through Kingsley Ayogu’s transcendent work visitors are invited not only to observe but to participate in a collective narrative of healing—one that transcends borders and resonates universally As TAAH brings Ayogu’s work to the global stage it reaffirms its commitment to elevating African artists and ensuring their stories reach audiences far beyond the continent This exhibition stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to navigate the complexities of loss Art Plugged is a contemporary platform inspired by a relationship with the broader arts communities We provide our audience with curated insight into the world of art from exhibitions to artist interviews and more We strive to showcase all mediums of art from all corners of the globe so we have you covered whether you’re a casual art lover or a serious collector You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed « Back known for its vibrant yet deeply reflective presentation has drawn widespread attention from art lovers Kingsley Ayogu’s Intimacy of Memory: A Journey Through Grief inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ continues to resonate profoundly with audiences combined with his growing international presence has attracted tremendous press coverage and significant interest from collectors and museum curators An interactive element within the booth has further heightened its impact with visitors leaving personal notes about their own experiences with grief on display This participatory feature has made the exhibition not only a visual experience but also an emotional one connecting individuals across languages and cultures in a shared reflection on loss Additionally, visitors are engaging online contributing to a collective narrative that transcends the physical space of the fair The emotional depth of the exhibition was further amplified during a recent talk at the booth Odile Goubali Talon read excerpts from ‘Notes on Grief’ The reading sparked a heartfelt discussion This experience has made the booth one of the most talked-about at the fair drawing in a steady stream of visitors eager to engage with the art and the profound messages it conveys As the AKAA Art Fair enters its final days, we invite those who have yet to visit to experience this exceptional exhibition. TAAH’s Booth B2 offers a unique opportunity to connect with Ayogu’s moving work and participate in an introspective and communal exploration of grief.For those unable to attend in person, we encourage you to join the conversation online Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an experience that transcends borders and brings people together through a universal has marked a significant milestone with the successful celebration of its 47th Eze-Akaa festival This vibrant event showcased its rich cultural heritage and reinforced the kindred spirit that defines Umueze Village highlighted the significance of Eze-Akaa as an annual event “Having attended this event since my childhood I’m delighted to see it grow stronger with innovative additions and I extend my gratitude to the Umueze Village leadership and planning committee for preserving their customs and traditions.” He offered prayers for Umueze Village’s continued unity and growth and wished for an even more successful Eze-Akaa festival in 2025 which the community eagerly anticipates every December 26th Chairman of the Umueze Welfare Association (UWA) warmly welcomed attendees to the Eze-Akaa festival a celebration of Umueze’s rich cultural heritage held every December 26 He took the opportunity to highlight his administration’s achievements including transforming the Umueze Vigilante into a more effective security unit equipped with necessary gadgets and infrastructure Okeke also mentioned the construction of security gates and additional archways in Umueze which have enhanced the community’s safety and aesthetic appeal his administration successfully retrieved the Umueze Village Hall and is now seeking donations to renovate the hall and give it a much-needed facelift Okeke thanked Ndi Umueze and his executive for their unwavering backing praying for the continued prosperity of all attendees and wishing them a safe journey home.  Sir Willie Nwokoye (Dike Eze-Akaa di iche) highlighted the 35-year vacancy of Amawbia’s seat at the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council Chamber This was due to Igwe Ositadinma Okoye’s incapacitation Sir Nwokoye emphasized the need for a certified traditional ruler to occupy the seat He urged Ndi Umueze’s support to push for a firm definite date for the election of Okpaligwe in 2025 Ozonkpu Eddy Nwokoye (Dike Eze-Akaa di iche) warning that government rationalization could impact Amawbia’s prominence once the Government House moves to Awka shared his thoughts on the Eze-Akaa festival highlighting its significance as a cherished tradition he attends the festival annually and hopes it will continue to thrive.  He also commended the village’s recognition of outstanding individuals who have contributed to Umueze’s growth and development expressing his desire for the awards to inspire further generosity toward the village and humanity Chairman of the 47th Eze-Akaa Festival Planning Committee was beamed with joy over the event’s success He prayed that Umueze village will continue to set a positive pace inspiring others through its exemplary leadership The 47th Eze-Akaa festival featured Awards to outstanding individuals cultural dances by men and women groups as well as Ufvie dance by the Nze na Ozo title holders Email:info@anambrastate.gov.ng  Click here to Sign in to your Anambra State Email Anambra State Government © 2025 Powered By Anambra State ICT Agency The parties have planned and designed the school for about one year Now the local plan for the area has been approved as well as the building permit "It is gratifying that we can start the construction now when we have an approved local plan and a building permit in place The new school will make the area more attractive and become an important part of our new school network," says Antti Peltola The new primary school will accommodate about 300 students from pre-school class to grade 6 The three-story school building will have a total area of approximately 4,000 square meters.  "We've had a very good collaboration with the city of Ackas from an early start and have planned the project thoroughly We are now ready to start the construction," says Petri Moksén There is a focus on low energy consumption in the project and will apply for the Finnish four-star environmental classification YL Construction will begin in March 2025 and the school is expected to be completed in the autumn of 2026 The assignment is a turnkey contract and the order value amounts to approximately SEK 150 million and will be registered in the NCC Building Nordics business area in the first quarter of 2025 From international art auction houses like Sotheby’s Bonhams and Strauss & Co to some of the leading Art fairs for Africa Contemporary art  like 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and AKAA Fair African Art is making global headlines in sales and prices This is a statement that you will hear among many artists They may be quite right given the amount of spotlight now that is directed on the African Contemporary Art landscape by international art auction houses There’s also an unprecedented number of international art residences and grants for artists from Africa as a means of facilitating their creative practice the past decade has witnessed a surge in art institutions in form of artists’ collectives and residences for emerging artists there’re more than five artists’ residences working with young artists to mold them into artists who can capture global attention The conversation about the presence of Ugandan artists on the global art stage has never reached such a high pitch in the history of the Uganda visual arts industry With a craze for Art from Africa and the innumerable workshops grants and art prizes for both mid career and emerging artist does this really reflect the “renaissance” of African art on the global art scene African art provided inspiration to several art movements in Europe like Cubism Great art masters like Picasso integrated some of its elements like the African Mask into his cubist style of painting particular aspects of African art like abstraction and bold use of colour have continuously been traced in some European and American artists’ works which reverberates its ability to influence and inspire artists across the world African art has until recently been sidelined as not worth enough to elicit global attention ‘Africans don’t make art,’ where rife among many western art collectors who perceived African art as substandard or worthless to invest in Such perception is something of the past as African art now takes the front seat in many international art auctions According to a recent report by London-based art market research firm ArtTactic the three leading auction houses in London namely Christie’s Sotheby and Phillips have maintained relatively high sales in their departments of Modern and Contemporary African art despite an ongoing global decline in sales of art from the continent Sotheby’s registered sales of $ 3 million dollars from its department of Modern and Contemporary African art in 2023 This was a 60.3% decline from the previous year 2022 where it registered a total $ 7.3 million dollars in sales Bonham recorded an impressive sale of $10.3 million in 2023 other reports on the sale of African art like Art Basel report 2023 reveal that South Africa based auction house Strauss & Co amassed sales of $20.6 million in 2022 The report further suggest the biggest sales come from works of artists from South Africa and Nigeria which obviously have better art infrastructure and a highly developed art ecosystem that facilitate the creative practice of artists The underdeveloped art terrain in most African countries can spell doom to the artists and their work despite the boom in the art market Uganda is a classic example here with its struggling art ecosystem Though there’re a number of art galleries now which offer opportunities to young artists to showcase their art they’re less professionally run several of these spaces have no curators for the shows they organize and this means the quality of art displayed is often compromised the tendency of gallerists to interfere in the conceptual development of their artists’ art making has contributed to the production of the ‘trending art’ with the hope it will capture the attention of the collectors This has subsequently led to artists’ lukewarm reception at some of the major exhibitions on the continent and globally The situation is not salvaged with an absence of a critical voice on art that can push the artists beyond the boundaries of their creativity there’s a significant improvement in the presence and prices for Uganda Contemporary Art at art fairs like FNB Joburg Art Fair African art is shining on the global art stage and this is a blessing for everyone who is involved in the art ecosystem on the continent The increase in sales and prices is a good incentive for many artists across different artistic backgrounds and status to earn from their craft it is a motivation for fresh art graduates to hone a career out of the discipline because it is now profitable to be a professional artist But within the context of this positive outlook lies the complexity of sustaining this glorified success With no proper or well managed art infrastructures needed to sustainably grow the artists’ creativity in order to produce art that competently competes on the global art stage countries like Uganda may only purport this success but never actually realize it Tags and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio I track down the contemporary South African artists as a way of leaning in to hear the voices of the country I left when I came to study here many years ago. For the 2024 edition of AKAA, 36 international galleries showed works from all over Africa, including its diaspora, and seven showed works by South African artists in their booths.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads I also follow the artists at the Cité Internationale des Arts where a Sanava (South African National Association for the Visual Arts) artist-in-residence She was subsequently invited to show her work with two Parisian galleries one in the Marais and one that wanted to represent her online through Artsy if there is a uniqueness to South African artists Philiswa Lila made the only installation at the AKAA in Paris last month Not only are ancestral lifestyles represented in a collage of textiles but one senses the value of community and transmission we hear the voice of South African poet Antjie Krog praising Archbishop Desmond Tutu the prayer appearing as embroidered text in the hands of those paying homage in isiXhosa Zimbabwean artist Lionel Mbayiwa who understandably feels a little like an alien in South Africa almost surrealist manner through his design which is then collectively developed and embroidered perhaps helping him integrate into the local community Pippa Hetherington’s photographic technique reverses the historical prohibition for indigenous people to use the clay of colonial settler land and integrates a modern-day indigenous woman back into the landscape An artwork b by KAP artist Lionel Mbayiwa’s Vabvakure on show in the Bonne Espérance gallery Themes of nature, society, colonial history, and ancestral history, through found and recycled materials, with techniques of making or repairing as well as collaborating across cultures and generations, are the hallmarks of these surprisingly varied, unique and vibrant works.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads makes Black Marquina marble seem as melty as caramel or pliable as Plasticine The artist has a distinct voice: matter is both poetic and mystical and its inner beauty is revealed through colour and light in natural materials which he has liked to shape since his childhood experience of painting and sculpting in South African mountains Barbara Wildenboer was a Paris artist-in-residence with Air Arts, a heritage site of Montparnasse. Her cut paper and collage work allow her to “return” what has been “looted” while investing new forms of life and cohabitation in an imaginary world. She is represented for the second time at AKAA by the Lisbon gallery, This is not a White Cube Through reassembling and combining analogue and digital processes she revisits the notions of history and culture and attributes new meanings to heritage and ancestry A Prayer Song for Desmond Tutu by Henk Serfontein and the artists of KAP The work emerged from her residency with the GendV project a collaboration between the universities of Johannesburg and Cambridge on urban transformation and gender violence in India and South Africa (2021-2024) resilience and survival using mediums ranging from beadwork to painting David Brits’ snake-like sculptures in black carbon fibre introduce yet another innovative technique representing mythical and physical power in Africa and enriching the diversity of visual themes Duende Art Projects from Antwerp presented Sibusiso Ngwazi with his more automatic or spontaneous style of painting and texture-creating an abstract approach aiming to reflect the free-flowing nature of the mind his paintings and textiles extend beyond the frame as if to invite the viewer to look beyond boxes or categories to develop empathy and restore dignity The gallery mediator said this philanthropist aimed to embody and display ubuntu through his humanitarian ventures in Africa aiming to empower the communities he visits four more South African artists closed the month with the French Soul and Joy project in Gauteng is back after his recent residency at the Cité exhibiting at PhotoSaintGermain along with Tshepiso Mazibuko writer Denis Hirson launched his new memoir My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah (published by Jacana) with a reading at the famous Shakespeare & Co bookshop Le Kraal – Association of South African Arts & Culture; Comitejournalistes.eu This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " IDN-InDepthNews By SWAN PARIS (IDN-INPS) – Fans of African art in France have been spoilt for choice this year with an abundance of exhibitions around the country Art Paris Art Fair featured Africa as its “guest of honour” while the Louis Vuitton Foundation dedicated its vast space to art from South Africa and other countries in the region sculptures and photographs have all been on view with established and emerging artists showcased The highlights of the year so far include the thrilling Also Known as Africa (AKAA) art and design fair and the highly praised exhibition of photographs by Malian icon Malick Sidibé titled Mali Twist and running until Febuary 25 AKAA presented its second annual fair in November with 140 artists from 28 countries participating received glowing reviews for its quality and cultural programme comprising talks “The fair is a great way to bring people together who love this art,” said Sorella Acosta the owner of Spanish gallery ‘Out of Africa’ a French-American art lover and entrepreneur who studied modern African art before turning to the contemporary sphere “It’s a very exciting time for African art which has seen a world-wide movement,” Mann said We’re thinking about the development globally and working with a select group of galleries every year.” She told SWAN that the fair collaborated closely with “creators thinkers and writers” to develop its cultural programme which was directed by Senegalese curator Dalimata Diop The AKAA selection committee also included Simon Njami curator and artistic director of the Dakar Biennale’s 12th edition Some 38 international galleries were chosen to take part in this year’s AKAA “We believe in a sense of community and working hand in hand with participants for an exchange of perspectives that will make us go forward,” Mann said “One of our key aims at Also Known as Africa is to create dialogue.” The artworks certainly gave rise to discussion One installation – created by Jean-François Boclé and presented by the Paris-based Caribbean gallery ‘Maëlle’ – comprised bunches of bananas arranged in human form for a reflection on the legacy of colonialism the artwork had words or phrases carved into the fruit’s peel some of whom seemed bemused as they hesitatingly took bites Bananas were also a feature in paintings by South African artist Lady Skollie whose pulsating works were displayed on the lower floor of the Carreau du Temple a renovated 19th century covered market where the fair was held Skollie’s “Mating Dance” incorporated the yellow shapes sending echoes of Josephine Baker’s legendary and controversial images while also provoking thoughts about history were willing to be photographed with a bunch of bananas Ryan was one of several artists “from other nationalities” at AKAA who have links to Africa Her latest work investigates the “relationship between white and black between contrast and contact,” according to the fair’s organisers “We’re not putting artists into a box and saying you have to be from a certain place,” Mann said Participants can determine themselves what Africa is and what it means.” The artists from the continent addressed a range of topics as in the case of South African painter Robyn Denny She put on an exhibition titled “Indigo – Passage to Healing” with performance artist Mamela Nyamza The show (curated by Beathur Mgoza Baker and hosted by Candice Berman of the Johannesburg-based Berman Contemporary gallery) consisted of Denny’s large-scale paintings and Nyamza’s live dance performance we talk about the dark history that many people don’t want to talk about,” said Denny who used crushed indigo and acrylic for her work “There’s nothing we can’t say to each other.” artists heal and revive our inherited memories giving us back our history,” said the organisers Perhaps the most notable aspect of AKAA was that very few objects could be considered a “masquerade” for art Whether it was the sculptures of Senegalese artist Ousmane Sow – who died last year and to whom the fair paid homage – or the pictures of Ghanaian pioneering photographer James Barnor nearly all the works evoked history and narratives “One thing the artists here have in common is that they are story-tellers and we all respond to a good story,” said Mann whose work captures an era in the Malian capital Bamako and tells stories of the young people families and couples who invited him to their soirées and into their lives On show at the innovative Fondation Cartier in Paris the photographs in Mali Twist highlight the diversity of Sidibé’s output from 1960 to 1980 including some world-renowned images: Nuit de Noël (Christmas Night) and Fans of James Brown They pull viewers back to bygone parties and to picnics along the Niger River Mali Twist has its own original playlist as well selected by U.S.-based writer and professor Manthia Diawara and curator André Magnin visitors can also view the sardonic portraits of city life by Congolese painter JP Mika whose art “reveals the influence of Sidibé’s work on an entire generation of artists” The next edition of AKAA takes place from Nov Note: This article first appeared on December 4, 2017 in SWAN – Southern World Arts News – an online cultural magazine devoted to the arts of the global South and is being reproduced by arrangement with the editor Image: Paintings from Ebony Curated gallery at AKAA Follow SWAN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mckenzie_ale (@mckenzie_ale) IDN is flagship agency of the International Press Syndicate facebook.com/IDN.GoingDeeper – twitter.com/InDepthNews reports and viewpoints that impact the world and its peoples Its network spans countries around the world © 2009-2025 IDN-InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters Terms of Use | Imprint | Privacy Policy Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search and engineers who have played essential roles in the winning projects The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) 2022 winning projects are: Urban River Spaces. Bangladesh | Co.Creation Architects Urban River Spaces, Jhenaidah. Image Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureThe project managed to reverse the ecological degradation and health hazards of the river and its banks and induce effective environmental improvement of the river Through consistent community participation and appropriation extensive involvement of women and marginalized groups the seemingly simple undertaking of cleaning up the access to the Nabaganga river in Jhenaidah led to a thoughtful and minimal landscaping project with local materials and construction techniques thus transforming a derelict informal dump site into an attractive and accessible multifunctional space that is valued by Jhenaidah's diverse communities Community Spaces in Rohingya Refugee Response, Cox’s Bazar. Image Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureArising from a sea of paddy fields the building extends the landscape language into a concentrated event that coalesces architecture Banyuwangi International Airport may be a game-changer in airport architecture especially considering that the Indonesian government is set to build some 300 airports shortly Banyuwangi International airport. East Java, Indonesia | Andramatin Banyuwangi International Airport, Blimbingsari, East Java. Image Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureArising from a sea of paddy fields Argo Contemporary Art Museum and Cultural Centre, Tehran. Image Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureIn the dense urban neighborhood of Tehran this untypical reuse and conservation project has transformed the Argo Factory into a private museum for contemporary art and new surfaces were built with a subtle approach and design and a new artist residence was built adjacent to the museum Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureLocated on Tripoli's outskirts, the Guest House rehabilitation is part of the Rachid Karami International Fair (RKIF), the unfinished masterpiece of the architect. The renovation of the Niemeyer Guest House is an inspiring tale of architecture's capacity for repair during a dizzying, entangled crisis worldwide, and in Lebanon in particular as the country faces unprecedented political Kamanar Secondary School, Thionck Essyl. Image Courtesy of Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureA campus replete with infrastructure the Kamanar Secondary School addresses the multiple scales of urbanism and building technologies with equal commitment and virtuosity The site's topography and flora are the key founding conditions of this project prompting the introduction of a grid of classroom pods organized around pre-existing tree canopies adopting their shade as social spaces that serve the students and teachers alike You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The chairman of the Benue State chapter of the Trade Union Congress has said the union is still dialoguing with the government over the new minimum wage Akaa disclosed this on Friday following a spate of rumours that the state government has agreed to pay N40,000 as the new national minimum wage to civil servants instead of the N71,000 signed into law by the president He said: “I am not aware of the rumour of N40,000 We held a meeting with the government and the negotiation is still ongoing “Nobody has mentioned anything about N40,000 to the best of my knowledge Government has not agreed to pay any amount we have so many figures but we are yet to agree on something We have N75,000 and N77,000 on the negotiation table.” Yobe Emir calls for action to curb hawking I’ll forward bill for ‘responsible mining’ to Niger State Assembly – Gov Bago Call for emergency rule: You can’t summon Zamfara Suspected herdsmen hijack fully loaded vehicle Police deploy tactical commanders to troubled Benue communities Benue police commissioner relocates tactical commanders to troubled areas Benue official reacts to leaked viral adult video scandal Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd The Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Benue State has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the state government proposed a new minimum wage of N40,000 Benue TUC chairman Gideon Akaa clarified that negotiations on the new minimum wage are ongoing with labor leaders proposing N75,000 and N77,000 as potential figures “We recently met with the government and no specific figure has been agreed upon Akaa added that the parties will formalize an agreement once negotiations are complete We have proposed amounts of N75,000 and N77,000.” The clarification follows recent minimum wage adjustments across several states as Nigerian workers face economic pressures and rising living costs Rivers’ allocation: Timi Frank accuses Tinubu of plot to remove Fubara from office Court orders final forfeiture of $2.045m cash Benue makes history with Nigeria’s first commercial solar taxi fleet Arrested kidnap kingpin threatens to expose accomplices in Benue The Volta River Authority (VRA) has handed over a Cashew for Land Project to the people of Akaa Yaw Number One a community near Tapa Abotoase in the Biakoye District in the Oti Region a landmark community-based initiative facilitated by the Department of Food and Agriculture of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is aimed at reinforcing the VRA’s commitment to rehabilitate degraded areas of the Volta Basin to ensure afforestation and reforestation The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the VRA in a speech read on his behalf by the Director said the drive towards that initiative was imperative for the VRA because over the past 63 years that it had operated as an organisation the maintenance of the Volta Basin and the sustainability of the environment had been uncompromising components in the authority’s business processes Mr Antwi-Darkwa emphasised that through a comprehensive sensitisation programme the authority mobilised riparian community members and established community-based organisations in each selected community there were 45 of such community-based organisations in 45 riparian communities spanning four districts the namely South Dayi He said the VRA had supported the cultivation of nearly 300 hectares of forest plantation along the Volta Lake and the River Dayi our potential achievement could have surpassed the current 300 hectares but our progress has faced challenges in the area of securing sufficient land for reforestation In response to this limitation and with the dual objective of enhancing livelihoods of community members and conserving forest cover along the Volta Lake we conceptualised the Cashew for Land Project,” Mr Antwi-Darkwa said He stressed that the primary aim of the initiative was to incentivise landowners to allocate land for the establishment of cashew plantations thereby contributing to the restoration of the tree cover along the Volta Lake System “The project strives to safeguard the integrity of the water body for sustained hydro power generation while providing an alternative livelihood for communities actively supporting the VRA’s reforestation efforts,” he added expressed appreciation to the VRA for the initiative saying the project was going to benefit a lot of people and transform fortunes in the district The District Director of Agriculture for Biakoye said the project symbolised the collective dedication to foster sustainable practices ensure food security and uplift the socio-economic status of the Oti Region He urged both farmers and the MoFA to remain steadfast in their commitment to sustainable agriculture community collaboration and the shared vision of making Oti a thriving region in cashew farming The VRA is said to have acknowledged that the issue of depleting forest vegetation due to forest fires the conversion of forest areas into arable land for cultivation among others is a growing concern for society It commenced reforestation efforts in the Buffer Zone in 2009 when the Kpeve Tornu community independently initiated tree planting along the lakeside for shoreline protection Impressed with the Kpeve Tornu community’s initiative resulting in the growth of the protection efforts the VRA decided to enhance the initiative by utilising their plantation as a case study Our newsletter gives you access to a curated selection of the most important stories daily Connect With Us : 0242202447 | 0551484843 | 0266361755 | 059 199 7513 | Professional volleyball player Shonari Hepburn this week signed a contract with AKAA-Volley The middle blocker landed a one-year deal with the Finnish team Hepburn will leave New Providence on August 15 a little over a month ahead of the team’s opening game on September 29 Hepburn spent the past two years in the professional ranks with Kyzkios Volley and Kifissia Volley The seven-year Bahamian national team member achieved several awards and finished last season as the third-ranked blocker He also led Kifissia to the final four of the A1 Ethniki Greek Volleyball League Championships “I am excited to play in Finland,” Hepburn told Eyewitness News Sports and I feel it’s a professional environment I spoke to a few players that played on the club last season and they told me it was a good experience I’m looking forward to having another good year who is just the second Bahamian volleyball player to compete professionally said he’s open to spending his off time working with other local players with the same aspirations “I want to come home and help everybody else get to the next level that is what it’s all about for me,” he said Eyewitness News is The Bahamas #1 trusted source for local news By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy. The police and residents of Akaa, in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, have intensified their search for a 74-year-old man, who allegedly tied a nine-year-old primary school boy to a tree for “stealing” oranges. Timothy Gyamfi Mensah, a retired circuit supervisor of the Ghana Education Service (GES), who allegedly tied the boy with nylon rope to an orange tree for allegedly stealing two oranges, has absconded. The boy was rescued by some members of the community when his grandmother, MsAm­aBekoe Donkor, raised the alarm that he (boy) was tied to the tree after the incident went viral on video. Checks by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that the entire Akaa community was shocked that a retired circuit su­ Mr Entwi Baikaa, a citizen of Akaa, and Government Appointee at the Jasikan Municipal Assembly, confirmed the story to the GNA, in an interview. He said when the boy went to Mr Mensah’s house and plucked two oranges, Mr Mensah grabbed and tied him (boy) to the orange tree. Mr Baikaa said the people of Akaa had information about the incident when a video of the scene went viral. Mr Baikaa said Mr Gyamfi was currently at large, and the grand­mother took the boy to the Jasikan Municipal Hospital, where he had been treated and discharged and was currently back at Akaa.  Mr Baikaa said the police from Jasikan had started investi­gation into the case. Mr Baikaa, who is also acting as Assembly Member for Akaa Electoral Area, said the case had been reported to the Jasikan Municipal Chief Executive, Mrs Elizabeth KessiwaaAnim-Ad­janor, who promised to ensure that justice prevailed. Mr Annobil Isaac, Jasikan Municipal Director of Health Services, when contacted by GNA, said the case had not come to her attention, but prom­ised to check from the OPD and get back to the reporter on Monday. Meanwhile, the police have mounted a search to arrest the perpetrator. Chaillou says he was quitting “for personal and professional” reasons. “[The director] Victoria Mann made the choice to postpone the fair without consulting me,” he says. “I regret that this information was given to me after the decision was taken.” Chaillou says he would now concentrate on other projects as an art consultant and curator. Mann says she decided to cancel the fair as she was “concerned about the safety of the public and our participants, and also for the potentially adverse economic effects on our exhibitors”. She says she had had a “very small window” of time in which to make the decision, and did so after consulting her selection committee, galleries, collectors and the director of the Carreau du Temple, where the fair was due to take place. She says that Chaillou's contract with AKAA ran until mid-December, and its renewal was to be discussed. The first edition of the fair is now scheduled to take place between 9 and 13 November 2016. news11 May 2020La Biennale Paris cancels 2020 edition. What does this mean for other art fairs this autumn? President of the Paris show says that thousands of dealers and collectors cannot gather this year due to the coronavirus pandemic news17 December 20201-54 Contemporary African art fair pops up at Christie’s in Paris as Marrakech edition is postponed French fair is a “one-off” though a good opportunity to “test the market” news11 March 2020Paris fairs scramble dates in light of coronavirus outbreakSalon du dessin contemporain has rescheduled its dates while Salon du Dessin organisers are in discussion about whether to still open later this month Maria Taylor is the new principal of Te Kura o Pi'opatanga o W'akaa'urangi Taranaki Diocesan School Te Kura o Pi’opatanga o W’akaa’urangi Taranaki Diocesan School’s new principal is no stranger to the students as she has been a member of the teaching staff there for more than 20 years she knows the school so well “my hand can reach for the light switch in the dark and find it the first time” Most recently Maria has served the school as deputy principal and acting principal and she says she is delighted to have been appointed to the role of principal “During my time in the acting role I have found it exhilarating and fulfilling the Bishop’s representative on the school’s board of proprietors says Maria is the perfect person to take on the role “Representing the Bishop of Waikato and Taranaki it is my pleasure to endorse the appointment of Maria as the next principal of Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls Maria has served as a senior leader in this unique learning community for some years now and as a trusted and highly effective educator She has the confidence of the Anglican Church and of her colleagues and boards In particulate her vision and warmth are very welcome as principal as the school moves into a new phase of its life.” who originally joined the school in 2000 as head of English says while her job titles and responsibilities have changed over the years They bring a freshness and sincerity to everything creativity and the sheer unexpectedness of each day is so refreshing Our students have wonderfully curious minds and a desire to learn Maria isn’t being flippant when she talks about learning from her students As acting principal she says she has often asked the senior students how they want to approach assemblies and activities I love it when they are in my office telling me what we are going to do.” Another “wonderful” learning opportunity came when Maria left the school for a year in 2003 to take up a one-year role with the Ministry of Education “Our whole family moved to the Cook Islands where we spent a year living while I worked as the head of English at Titikaveka College in Rarotonga It was an amazing experience for all of us I had never been in the position of being in the minority culture before It really gives you an insight and understanding into how other communities and cultures do things and makes you think more about your own way of life.” The ability to see other world views and cultures is something Maria says she is passionate about ensuring Taranaki Diocesan students are able to experience in the middle of a relatively small country at the bottom of the world and through our international students plus the gap year students who come to help at the hostel All our school community benefits from having our international students here and I am looking forward to welcoming more international students in the future.” but says Stratford is most definitely home That sense of belonging is what Maria wants students to feel during their time at Taranaki Dio beautiful traditions that are very much part of our school and our special character and at the same time we have some incredible opportunities we can access Our students are able to hold all that is precious from our traditions our history and our connection with our church and our community while also being able to look around and explore the world around them.” That world around them has a space for everyone “As teachers our job is to walk alongside our students enabling them to become whatever they have dreamed of being or even what they didn’t yet know to dream of We are here to help them discover who they are and what they can become gifts and passions and our role is to make sure they are never limited Stratford Press prints last issue as NZME closes 14 community papers nationwide 2014 (FBC) – Landanitti agarsiisa bunaa qopheessuuf mariin  gaggeeffamuu ibsameera Marichaan haala buna Ityoophiyaa akaa’uunii fi tumuun gabaa Ingiliziif dhiyeessuun danda’amurratti qaamolee damicharratti bobba’an waliin mari’atamuu eerameera Hangi buna dheedhii Ityoophiyaa kallattiin gabaa Ingiliziif dhiyaatu gadi aanaa ta’uu ittaanaan hogganaa Miisiyoonii imbaasichaa obbo Bayyanaa Gabramasqal ibsaniiru Buna haala qulqullina isaa eeggateen akkaa’uunii fi tumuun gaabaa biyyattiif baayyinaan dhiyeessuun kan danda’amu ta’uu ibsuun gara hojiitti hiikuuf tattaaffii qindaa’aa taasisuun barbaachisaa ta’uu kaasaniiru tumuunii fi saamsuun gabaa biyyattiif dhiyeessuuf carraa bal’aan jiraachuu ibsameera Agarsiisni bunaa Landanitti qophaa’uuf jedhu kunis rakkoo kaappitaalaa fi teeknooloojii damicha mudachaa jiru furuuf abbootii qabeenyaa biyyattii damicharratti bobba’an waliin hariiroo uumuu fi haala  bunni  akaa’amee  fi tumamee gabaa Ingiliziif dhiyaachuu danda’u mijeessuurratti kaayyeffachuu eerameera Maricharratti waldaaleen Al-ergii buna Ityoophiyaa hoggantoonni Abbaa Taayitaa Bunaa fi Shaayee Ityoophiyaa Korporeeshinii Misooma Lafaa fi hoggantoonni Baankii Daldala Ityoophiyaa hirmaachuu ragaan Ministeera Dhimma Alaarraa argame ni mul’isa Fuula Feesbuukii keenyaan dabalataa odeeffannoo waqtaawaa argachuuf; Yuutyuubii Afaan Oromo: https://bit.ly/3FjfCXR Twiitara https://twitter.com/fanatelevision nu duukaa bu’aa Yeroo maraa nu waliin waan taataniif isin galateeffanna Leave A Reply Dhaabbanni keenya Waldaan Aksiyoona Faanaa Broodkaastiing Koorporeet bara 1987 yammuu hundaa’u meeshaalee duubatti hafoo fi humna namaa xiqqaadhan bifa adda ta’een miidiyaa broodkaastii biyyattiitti makame located at Akaa-Kyeremanteng in the Okere District of the Eastern Region has trained a total of 3,565 personnel in counter terrorism and high-risk management operations within 11 months of its establishment who disclosed this at the passing out some 316 personnel the Police Counter Terrorism Enactment Camp set itself up to redefine the operational strategies of the security services in view of emerging sophisticated crime especially terrorism The largely practical based training camp equips participants with counter terrorism and high-risk operational response tactics community engagement approaches marksmanship located within the mountain enclave of Akaa-Kyeremanteng in the Okere District of the Eastern Region has trained a total of 3,565 personnel from all the services under the Interior Ministry The Thursday May 6 graduation saw a total of 316 personnel drawn from the Immigration Service 249 personnel The three-week high risk operational and counter terrorism training provided the participants with the needed skills to adequately respond to all levels of threats to national security of the country At a ceremony to mark the end of the training the highly spirited trainees displayed their readiness to combat all forms of crimes and threats They displayed to the admiration of the guests some of the combat skills they had acquired during the training The Deputy Eastern Regional Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service the programme is a solid foundation for inter-agency collaboration and community integration to facilitate the combating of crime She said the selection of personnel from the various agencies would help them combine their strengths to compensate for each other’s weaknesses in order to provide a cutting edge counter terrorism defense at any given time “We are not ignorant of the numerous threats lurking at our nation’s doorsteps Terrorism and Radicalism can rear their ugly heads at any time urged the combatants to make good use of the knowledge and skills they had acquired and also play their role with pride She called on the beneficiaries to exhibit the highest level of discipline at their respective stations “Your high spirit and enthusiasm covertly mask the broken and bruised bodies beneath your uniforms I encourage you to carry the same attitude in the execution of your daily duties; in spite of the numerous challenges we face as security personnel,” she said asked the beneficiaries to engage with their communities to maximize results in their fight against crime as “without the people She further urged the personnel to ensure that they keep their networking and updated each other about new threats and emerging trends in transnational organized crime as they are the hope of our nation The Deputy Eastern Regional Police Commander warned the trainees to ensure that they do not use the skills acquired to maltreat the citizenry but impact the knowledge to their colleagues to enhance efficiency in dealing with challenges that may confront them in the field of operation Chief Superintendent Wejong Ali Raymond Adofiem admonished the participants not to abuse the power and authority gained from the training but to use it to protect the citizenry Stay informed with the most relevant stories shaping Ghana and the world By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Former President of Accra Polytechnic now Accra Technical University (ATU) Students Representative Council (S.R.C), Ibrahim Adams, has picked up his nomination form to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Buem Constituency in the Oti Region. He told the Ghanaian Times after picking his nomination form that his decision to contest the primaries was in response to clarion calls from the constituents for him to secure the ticket to contest the Mr Adams last contested the primaries in 2019 which he lost to the incumbent Member of Parliament Sharing his vision with the Ghanaian Times, Mr Adams said the time had come for the constituency to have an MP who had the welfare of the people at heart, support and provide the basic need of the grassroots to ensure that the party increase its votes in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in He said his “commitment, discipline, accessibility and capability” in supporting the party in diverse ways “My key vision for contesting for the position of the Member of Parliament in Buem is to help migrate our small holders’ farmers into big players in the agribusiness by investing in farm inputs and sophisticated farm implements to boost their yields and ultimately shore up their profits in the Whilst I will continue with providing more portable water to the various communities until each town and Hamlet in the Constituency is served, I will also provide community health clinics, vocational centers and school blocks to contribute to the quality human resource development in the area,” he said. Mr Adams said he had helped to provide 26 boreholes to a number of communities in the Buem Constituency which he enumerated as to Attakrom,Nsuta, Jasikan, Guaman, Guaman Hoseko, Attonkor, Akaa Agyamaase, Akaa Twengyina, Akaa Meyikpor, Ketsi Nkwanta, Kwensim Odomeabra, Kute Zongo, New Ayoma, Lekanti, Old Ayoma Ude and Bodada. The aspirant was elected the Assembly Member for the people of the Akansa Electoral Area-Zenu under the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly in 2010 where he served for one term. He was later appointed as a government appointee. He served as the Chairman of Works Committee of the Mr Adams holds HND in Secretaryship and Management Studies, BA Business Administration from the University of Professional Studies, M.A. in Local Government Administration and Organisation from the He also holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the King's University College in Accra awaiting entry into the Ghana Law School. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli didn't perform well during the recently held Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. In the first Test, Kohli made a strong start but ultimately failed to deliver, and his performance was met with disappointment. Additionally, the cricketer sparked controversy after shoulder-bumping young Australian cricketer Sam Kontas. As we all know, after tying the knot with Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli has embraced spirituality and is often seen attending Lord Krishna's satsangs. He also frequently visits the renowned guru Neem Baba's ashram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IBTimes India (@ibtimes_india) Anushka Sharma requests Prem-Bhakti; Virat Kohli bows down to Premanand Maharaj as they visit Vrindavan Dham with Vamika A week after India's disappointing performance in the Test series against Australia Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham with their children—Vamika and Akaay A video of the family bowing down together to pay their respects to spiritual guru Premanand Ji Maharaj has surfaced on social media The video also shows a conversation between Virat Kohli Anushka Sharma can be heard saying: "Pichli baar jab hum aaye the toh mann mein kuch sawaal the mujhe laga ke poochungi lekin jo bhi baitha tha wahan pe unn sabne kuch na kuch vaisa sawaal kar liya tha I had a few questions in mind that I wanted to ask But everyone else who was there asked similar questions.)" "When we were thinking of visiting you again I'd been having a conversation with you in my mind." the whole country bursts crackers," before adding (Isn't this his spiritual practice?) Even if it's just a sport aur seva yeh bhi hai (Both acts are in service of a higher power)." "I would like to ask you to give us prem-bhakti." To achieve all this in the world and then turn towards bhakti (devotion) is very difficult I think you will certainly receive the answer for your devotion." The couple then respectfully performed a saashtaang pranaam to Premanand Ji a traditional gesture in which they bow down fully Virat and Anushka have been long-term disciples of Premanand Ji and were seen conversing with the guru For those unversed, this is the second time Virat Kohli and Anushka have visited Premanand Ji, the first being in January 2023. 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