Author: Ewang Johnson
In the 1950s, Barbie had been tried twice for his war crimes by France and sentenced to death “in absentia”, but by the time the Nazi returned to the country in 1983, both convictions had lapsed. His new trial began in 1987 and its extensive media coverage gripped the French public. The harrowing testimony from those of Barbie’s victims who had survived, and the relatives of those who didn’t, laid bare the scale and savagery of the “Butcher of Lyon” atrocities. Although Barbie never revealed who had betrayed Jean Moulin to him, the proceedings did detail the sickening violence he…
-written by Amma Gyampo, CEO of Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) As the Government of Ghana, under the leadership of President John Mahama, prepares for the official launch of its flagship 24-hour economy policy on July 2, a powerful case is being made for domestic capital to take the lead in financing this transformative national agenda. With Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh outlining the policy’s ambitious scope, and the Finance Ministry under Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson signaling strong support, the conversation is rapidly shifting from “if” to “how” this vision will be funded. For local private-sector advocates, the…
Culture Editor Eve Jackson looks back on the career of the prolific star Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs”, “Kill Bill: Vol. 2”, “The Hateful Eight” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. The American actor died suddenly on Thursday at the age of 67. Eve also covers the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour kicking off this Friday and celebrates musical icon Angélique Kidjo, who has become the first Black African singer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Source link
All the same, few comic characters were as militant as Superman. In one early issue, he demolishes a row of slum homes in order to force the authorities to build better housing (a risky strategy, that one). In another, he takes on the city’s gambling industry because it is bankrupting addicts. And in another, he declares war on everyone he sees as being responsible for traffic-related deaths. He terrifies reckless drivers, he abducts the mayor who hasn’t enforced traffic laws, he smashes up the stock of a second-hand car dealer, and he wrecks a factory where faulty cars are assembled.…
Hands-on clinical training, mentorship from SGU faculty and alumni, and admissions insights inspire Africa’s future physicians St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in the West Indies, Grenada, continued its mission to support future healthcare professionals across Africa with two impactful Medical Workshops held in June 2025. Hosted in Nairobi and Johannesburg, these free workshops provided aspiring doctors with a unique opportunity to acquire practical medical skills, gain insights from seasoned professionals, and explore the path to becoming a physician at SGU. In Nairobi, the workshop took place on Saturday, 28 June at the JW Marriott Hotel, while Johannesburg welcomed…
The film Back to the Future (BTTF) is my favorite movie, so I write this as an unbiased and altruistic article. As we’ll see, there are plenty of reasons why the film holds up after 40 years, as well as some places it fails (and has been modernized accordingly). It also has plenty to teach us about adaptability. All that in one little article… Great Scott!Modernized Myth: Trapped in Time Yet TimelessIf you haven’t watched BTTF recently (since there’s a high probability you’ve seen it at least once1), here’s a summary. Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) is an…
Join Eve Jackson on arts24 as she sits down with two extraordinary artists shaping the sound of today’s global music scene: South African radio host Nicky B and Haitian-American jazz sensation Tyreek McDole. Source link
By that measure, All Fours has been an unequivocal success. On July’s Substack page, a community of women have gathered to share not just their love for the book, but how it has changed their lives. They talk of feeling seen, understood and liberated after reading it; that it’s made them feel less alone, less crazy, braver. For some it’s prompted them to end relationships, leave jobs or confront loved ones. Groups have splintered off and arranged real-life meet-ups. In Paris, Los Angeles, London, Texas, Seattle and more, women have gathered for conversations sparked by the book. Source link
How rural communities are reaping the rewards of clean water access Just 20 minutes from Kruger Gate Hotel, in the heart of Mpumalanga, thousands of community members in rural villages are gaining access to something that many take for granted: clean, reliable water. Through a strategic partnership with non-profit organisation Innovation: Africa and under the support of the Cork Trust, Kruger Gate Hotel is helping to fund and facilitate solar-powered water systems that provide a lifeline to families who have long relied on river water or distant, seasonal wells. With approximately 90% of Kruger Gate Hotel’s staff residing in the…
This week on arts24’s film show, presenter Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones dive into four exciting new releases. First up is “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, directed by Gareth Edwards, which reinvigorates the beloved dinosaur franchise with fresh faces like Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. Source link