Introduction
When we think of , we often imagine their gentle buzzing in flowery fields. Yet their role extends far …
Environment
FOOD SECURITY: DEBATES SURROUNDING THE ADOPTION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
Introduction
The food crisis has wreaked havoc in the SADC region, and this has led to an increase in deaths …
Galamsey: A Threat to Ghana’s Environment and Water Resources
Introduction
Galamsey, a term derived from the phrase “gather them and sell,” describes the illegal mining of gold in Ghana. …
May by Bike: Awakening a Conscience
The Wheel Turns, the Spirit Awakens
This May, Africa is being called upon to rediscover the bicycle, not as a …
Poultry Farming in Africa: Broilers versus Layers
Introduction
Poultry farming in Africa plays an essential role in providing food security and commerce. As a burgeoning agribusiness sector, …
Man’s abusive exploitation of nature
INTRODUCTION
In the district of Kolondiéba (see map), human pressure is an enormous threat to environmental resources. This problem is …
SAND TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION: FORMIDABLE CAUSES OF AIR POLLUTION IN GHANA
Introduction
Many Ghanaians are fully aware that road accidents and diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS are the leading causes …
The Curious Case of Shark Attacks on Undersea Cables
Introduction
The deep, dark depths of the ocean hold many mysteries, and one of them involves the peculiar behaviour of …
The worrying rise in the waters of the Congo River: a threat to Kinshasa and Kisangani
Introduction
The recurrent rise in the waters of the Congo River in Kisangani and Kinshasa has become a major cause …
MOTORBIKE ACCIDENTS, LEADING CAUSE OF DEATHS IN UPPER EAST REGION
Introduction
Death, they say, is inevitable. Thus, one cannot determine when he or she will die. Everyone knows he or …