Black Impact Foundation vouches for investment in Black-owned ventures as step to Africa’s future

Black Impact Foundation vouches for investment in Black-owned ventures as step to Africa’s future

With an unyielding focus on economic growth, wealth disparities and generating opportunities for Black communities, investing in Black-owned businesses takes the spotlight as a powerful catalyst for societal advancement.

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Intrigued Sierra Leonean volunteers dream of bringing home floating hospital – Global Mercy

Intrigued Sierra Leonean volunteers dream of bringing home floating hospital – Global Mercy

A World Bank report found that poverty in urban areas in Sierra Leone improved from 2011 to 2018 – a great achievement. But in rural areas during the same time period, poverty rose from 9 per cent to 13 per cent. That’s why Mercy Ships volunteer Lamarana Shour thinks the Global Mercy’s visit is more important than ever.

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Agony of women footballers in England: As a 16-year-old, how do you live in such climate of neglect without relying on others?

Agony of women footballers in England: As a 16-year-old, how do you live in such climate of neglect without relying on others?

The disparity between the top and bottom half of the WSL was most evident when Reading were relegated last season. The club could not commit financially to the women’s team and announced they would go part-time. There was a mass exodus of players – 13 released upon the expiry of their contract – and staff, including manager Kelly Chambers.

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Rap icon Tupac Shakur murder: Las Vegas homicide detectives circle Compton Crip gang leader

Rap icon Tupac Shakur murder: Las Vegas homicide detectives circle Compton Crip gang leader

Keefe claimed in his memoir Tupac appeared to be reaching for a weapon before the execution, but his side fired first, essentially killing the rapper.

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‘Happy’ British nurse, who wrote ‘I AM EVIL I DID THIS’ is rated top serial baby murderer in recent years

‘Happy’ British nurse, who wrote ‘I AM EVIL I DID THIS’ is rated top serial baby murderer in recent years

“I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough to care for them,” said a handwritten note found by police officers who searched her home after she was arrested. “I am a horrible evil person,” she wrote. “I AM EVIL I DID THIS”.

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