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Ghana could be without donkeys soon

Donkeys (Equus asinus) are domestic working animals in horse family that have been used for more than 5,000 years. Another name for a donkey is an ass, the male donkey is called a jack, the female a Jenny and young, foal. Donkeys are believed to have been domesticated around 3000 BC from the African Wild Ass (Equus africanus).
There is a report of approximately 5,000-year-old ass skeletons found embedded in tombs in one of the early Pharaonic mortuary complex at Abydos, Middle Egypt. Donkeys served as the ancient transport systems in Africa and Asia. There are 82 references of donkeys in the Bible and it was used by Romans in agriculture and transport, including pastoral services. Donkeys may be considered as the first ungulate to come from Africa and have spread around the world.
In Ghana, donkeys are mostly found in the upper part of the country such as Bolgatanga, Walewale, Dabo, and in some parts of Oti region. Over 14,500 donkeys were owned by Ghanaians in 2015 according to FAOSTAT, and the figure has been dwindling since. The importance of donkeys in the economy has been overlooked for many years considering the contributions donkeys bring to the lives of people in the country.
Donkeys play an important role in agriculture by providing draught power for ploughing of lands, transportation of water over long distances in rural areas, and hiring out the services of the animal to earn a living. In other parts of the world, donkey milk is used in anti-aging cosmetics and has been shown to have superior qualities compared to other animal milk such as cow and goat milk. Donkey milk is considered the closest to human breast milk, thus, it was used to feed orphaned children in the past. Cleopatra is reported to have maintained her soft smooth skin thanks to donkey milk baths. Hippocrates is known to use donkey mild to treat arthritis, cough and wounds. The fashion industry is also known to profit from the skin of donkeys; you can learn more about it in the Fashion TV special, ‘Donkey fashion’.
Donkeys are also used as companion animals/pet and in circus for entertainment. These are major aspects in poor societies which are needed for poverty alleviation and provision of good healthcare for women and children. This indicates that donkeys play a significant role in achieving sustainable development goals 1 and 2.
There are three main threats to donkey populations in Ghana and the world.
First, difficulty in breeding donkeys. The donkey population in the world has been in a declining trend since 2010 with the advent of increased demand to Asia. Data shows that China which has the largest demand has used a chunk of its donkey population which was 11.1 million in 1990 to 2.5 million in 2018. The question then is why not breed to replace? The requirements to breed donkeys successfully are difficult to achieve. In developed country donkey are kept in sophisticated stables with a heatline providing warmth for them in cold weather.
To supply 300,000 donkeys through commercial farming, it would take an area of about 600 square miles which is about 4 times (4x) the area of Kakum national park as each donkey requires at least 0.5 acres of grazing land. Another reason is donkeys require a very long gestation period of about 11-14 months to give birth to one foal and often consumption of high fiber diet to achieve and maintain acceptable minimum body conditions. Production of this high fiber diet is expensive and labor-intensive.
The second threat to the donkey population in Ghana is the trade of donkey hide. It is estimated that the Ejiao industry which depends on gelatin produced from donkey skins and used in traditional Chinese medicine and beauty products requires approximately 4.8 million donkey skins annually. Due to China’s depletion of its stock, it has now turned to the global market to channel significant amounts of donkey skin to meet the demands for Ejiao. This has unfortunately spiked the trade of donkeys across Africa leading to devastating effects on donkey population in Africa. Between 2016 – 2018, 15% of Kenya’s donkey population was slaughtered, a similar situation occurred in Ghana such that the price of a donkey doubled. You can learn more about how donkey meat has sadly become a delicacy on BBC Lifestyle this Christmas.
The third and final threat is the lack of enforcement of laws relating to donkey trade and welfare. On 17th January 2017, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture banned the slaughter and export of donkey skin in Ghana. This ban was met with undeniable disregard from persons in the donkey trade business. The lack of enforcement facilitated this trade to thrive to the extent that Ghana currently relies on neighboring countries for the supply of donkeys. Donkey importation has added to the myriad of exchange rate wreckers in our economy. To the animal and veterinary industry, donkey importation should be of utmost concern as it constitutes a plausible gateway for disease transmission, especially to areas where poverty is already rife. This lack of law enforcement on the ban has also left Ghana as a hotspot for donkey smuggling across Africa.
Finally, these demands and an unrelenting thirst for donkey skin have made donkeys one of the most abused animals in Africa. The incessant demand of the animal from global market coupled with the lack of rapid breeding raises concern that Ghana will be without donkeys very shortly.
By Daniel Baba Abiliba
Animal Welfare Advocate
abilibadanielbaba11@gmail.com
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The Best Designer Clothing Brands

In this article, we will take a look at the Top Designer Clothing Brands of all time. These names are very good quality luxury brands. Because of the fantastic apparel, shoes and accessories are created using the most ideal. From which one can hope to find material, in the most unusual manner, by expert artisans.
Not at all like the quick style brands, and surprisingly some of the high design brands, the top of the line brands create rare or limited edition pieces. Which are often bought as brands. Driven by the world’s best design architects, these pioneering brands create exquisite styles which show one’s economic well-being and valuable and interesting character.
These popular clothing brands and Popular Clothing Sites are behind the most stylish trend patterns and styles that premium and instant design outfits replicate in large numbers every season.
From intelligent suits and popular dresses to cool shirts and stylish bottoms, these are the best brands of the last hundred years, known for remarkable style, quality, and leading ratings that you want to be aware of.
Louis Vuitton The Clothing Brand of Finance:
Louis Vuitton Malletier is a French clothing fashion brand and luxury goods conglomerate. Founded in 1854 by Georges Louis Vuitton, and it is believed to be the initials of the LV logo. The likes developed as a case creator and offered various advancements, for example, level-top trunk, lightweight materials, signature design, and tumbler lock.
These days, the Louis Vuitton originator brand is known for its whole spirit of progress, power of expression, and solid interest in grandeur. Named the world’s most influential luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006-2012). And with more than 460 stores in 50 countries, this original brand continues with its primary goal of exploring new expressive skylines.
Gucci, The Clothing Brand in Italy:
Gucci founded the ‘Place of Gucci’ in 1921 in France, Italy. The young Guccio worked with several high-quality brands in London – the brand worked on various products, including perfume, makeup and clothing. Like Savoy Lodging, where he fell head over heels for the English privileged class. Revived by the English title, Guccio returned to Italy to become a top-of-the-line planner organization.
Horse details distinguished Gucci’s early pieces. At the same time, special attention was paid to the blue blood of those days, who wore a variety of equestrian equipment and accessories. One of the most agent bits of the moment is Gucci’s famous loafers, which are on display at New York’s Metropolitan Exhibition Hall of Workmanship.
Chanel The Clothing of France:
Chanel is a French luxury-style house founded in 1910 by couturier Gabrielle Chanel, who was named the lead designer in Time 100: The Main Nation of the Hundred Years. Long hailed as one of the most prominent designer brands of its time, Chanel centers around women’s ready-to-wear, luxury goods, and accessories.
Today, Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld uses essential ingredients of the brand’s vocabulary. A double-C theme, chains, tweed, and gem planners give the brand an understated, contemporary twist. Like Gabrielle Chanel, Lagerfeld used hairdos, shades and fingerless gloves to create a striking designer brand image, easy to see around the world.
Prada The Clothing of Italy:
Prada is a designer brand launched by Mario Prada as a small cowhide products store. Prada was founded in Milan in 1913 by Mario Prada as a commercial designer brand of Italian extravagance calfskin. However, Prada had little influence on the style until Miuccia took over his grandfather’s organization in 1978.
As one of the most incredible designer brands of the present day, Prada incorporates the unmistakable components of a heritage of high-quality expertise with current environmental and social protection standards. Help and ethical submission. These days, Prada is directed by a progressive, creative team: Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, striking the perfect balance between idealism and fun.
Dior The Clothing of France:
It is commonly known as Dior; Christian Dior is a French inventor founded in 1946 by French-style fashioner Christian Dior. The French extravagance design house is controlled and led by French financier Bernard Arnault, who heads LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate.
Coordinated by president Pietro Beccari, the high-end Dior is considered one of the most compelling brands in womenswear and eveningwear. Arguably the most-regarded designer brand worldwide, Dior’s extraordinary visions have been worn by movie stars, heads of state, royalty and VIPs.
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Samsung Unpacked 2023: Get Ready for the Best of Samsung Galaxy, Built for Today and Tomorrow

Every year, mobile technology increasingly becomes the very core of our daily lives and the epicenter of innovation.
With these essential devices, we create and consume content that connects, inspires and entertains us. We stay immersed in the world of an epic game, even on the go. We keep up with colleagues and deadlines when we’re away from our desks. And we manage every part of our lives in one convenient place — from health and wellness habits to appointments, purchases, travel and more.
Our days revolve around these experiences, so people want devices they can depend on from brands they can trust. At the same time, global challenges like the climate crisis are making us rethink how we live. We have a responsibility to help create a better world now while working toward a more equitable and sustainable future. We believe mobile technology can be the catalyst to enrich people’s lives and help create that future we envision. And this is the reason why we do what we do in Samsung Electronics.
Setting New Performance Standards
There’s no better example of Samsung delivering on this vision than the Galaxy S series. This year, Galaxy S series has extended our innovation heritage by doubling down on our fundamentals.
That’s why our pro-grade camera system is getting smarter, offering the best photos and videos in any light among our Galaxy smartphones. Along with the hardware and software optimization, our newest chipset, born out of Samsung’s open partnership philosophy, enables the fastest and most powerful Galaxy performance. Our ecosystem connectivity is also getting easier and more seamless than ever.
At the top of the Galaxy S series is our Galaxy S Ultra. It’s the product you can trust to give you the best of the best with redefined performance and quality.
We fully merged the most beloved Galaxy Note experiences into Ultra, pioneering a smartphone with the power, performance and creative capabilities of two leading Galaxy innovations in one.
The Galaxy S Ultra has truly become the pinnacle of Samsung Mobile’s innovation, a marque that stands out against everything else, and soon we’ll show you what Ultra can do in even more device categories.
Innovation That Lasts
Performance is not just about more power. It’s also about innovation that lasts with less environmental impact.
We are committed to combatting climate change, and we are guided by our new environmental strategy that strives to make the technology we depend on more sustainable. That’s why we consider every phase of the product lifecycle with sustainability top of mind.
This means building devices that last longer with enhanced durability and reliability. This means incorporating more recycled materials into more components. This means collaborating with like-minded partners to bring people closer together and deliver positive change for people and the planet while setting new benchmarks for our industry.
Premium Experience Without Compromise
On February 1 at Unpacked, we’ll show how innovation and sustainability working together bring the ultimate premium experience.
At a time when the stakes are higher than ever, we’ve raised the bar by pushing boundaries for the mobile experience — delivering our most powerful mobile experiences you’ll continue to love for years to come.
Join us as one of the first to see the new premium Galaxy innovations. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel.
Date: February 1, 2023
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Samsung.com https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/unpacked/
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Akwaboah Prepares For Valentine With New Kwabena Kwabena Collaboration

Highlife and Afro fusion sensation Akwaboah is preparing to dominate the airwaves in the month of February with the release of new music which features fellow Highlife and love crooner, Kwabena Kwabena.
Akwaboah had the most streamed song last year on Valentine’s Day with his hit song Obiaa dominating airwaves and digital platforms and he promises fans to expect another sensational highlife collaboration this time.
According to him the collaboration with Kwabena Kwabena was long overdue and it is only natural that the song focuses on love and comes with an authentic Highlife rhythm to it.
Akwaboah earlier this year intimated that he will be releasing back to back hits this year, culminating in the release of his much anticipated Lighthouse Album later in 2023.
The new song titled ‘My darling’ will be available on all digital platforms from Friday 27th January 2023. A video for the song is set to be released on Sunday 29th January 2023.
The multiple award winning artist, Akwaboah is also getting ready to host his fans and music lovers at his annual Shades on Love concert in Accra on 14th February 2023 and Kumasi on 18th February 2023, He will end the month of February with another show in London UK on 25TH February 2023.
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Ghana Youth Excellence Awards 2023 Officially Opens Nomination

Outstanding event company, Apex Africa Concept has released nomination for the inaugural edition of Ghana Youth Excellence Awards 2023.
Dubbed ‘’GYEA23”, various youth across the length and breadth of Ghana have been earmarked to be recognized across various sectors of our Ghanaian settings.
According to organizers, nomination for the Ghana Youth Excellence Awards 2023 has been opened from 20thJanuary, 2023 to 20th February, 2023.
Ghanaian youth doing well in leadership, sports, advocacy, health, security, music, movies, blogging and all sectors of our Ghanaian settings will be awarded at Ghana Youth Excellence Awards 2023.
The awards has been themed, “The Ghanaian youth is relevant in national development and nation building”. Organizers are going to focus on the reality that the Ghanaian youth is relevant in this trying times of national development and nation building.
Ghanaian youth who want to file for nomination should visit Apexafricaconcept.com to file for nomination or contact 0598225556. Below are the categories,
Outstanding Youth Personality Of The Year
Youth Leader Of The Year
Youth Politician Of The Year
Youth Advocate/Activist Of The Year
Youth Entrepreneur Of The Year
Youth C.E.O Of The Year
Community Development Youth Of The Year
Foundation/NGO Of The Year
Youth Philanthropist Of The Year
Real Estate Developer Of The Year
Youth Teacher Of The Year
Youth Military Officer Of The Year
Youth Police Officer Of The Year
Youth Nurse/Doctor Of The Year
Youth Banker Of The Year
Youth Model Of The Year
MakeUp Artist Of The Year
Fashion Designer Of The Year
Fashion Personality Of The Year
Hairstylist/Barber Of The Year
Ushering Urgency Of The Year
Modelling Urgency Of The Year
Therapist Of The Year
Youth Blogger/Publisher Of The Year
Youth Author/Writer Of The Year
Youth Photographer Of The Year
Youth Media Personality Of The Year
Social Media Influencer Of The Year
Youth Artiste Of The Year
Emerging Artiste Of The Year
Music Producer/Engineer Of The Year
Best Rapper Of The Year
Dancehall/Reggae Artiste Of The Year
Youth Manager Of The Year
Actor/Actress Of The Year
Video Director/Producer Of The Year
Best TV Series Of The Year
Movie Of The Year
Video Vixen Of The Year
Graphic Designer Of The Year
Pencil/Visual Artist Of The Year
Event Of The Year
Event Company Of The Year
Content Creator Of The Year
MC/Hypeman Of The Year
DJ Of The Year
Spoken Word Artiste Of The Year
Youth Footballer Of The Year
Football Club Of The Year
Youth Athlete Of The Year
Sports Manager Of The Year
Sports Journalist Of The Year
Sports Personality Of The Year
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Binance Charity selects 1000 Africans for tech scholarship in collaboration with Utiva

Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider, and Utiva, a technology education company in Africa that helps young people learn tech skills, today announced that they have selected the 1,000 Africans who will be taking part in a free 1-year intensive skill training program. The scholarship year is set to kick off on January 29, 2023, with a virtual launch day.
As unemployment rises across the continent, Binance and Utiva remain committed to providing digital education to enable more Africans to explore global career opportunities and secure roles as tech professionals.
This scholarship program has enrolled young Africans between the ages of 18-35 from 19 countries, providing them with a platform to learn technology skills for a 12-month duration. Classes have been designed for beginners in collaboration with Binance Academy and include skills such as web development, front-end development, full-stack development, cloud computing and blockchain modules.
Binance Academy will further support this initiative by providing Web3 crash-course content to students and by offering live and recorded training sessions to Utiva instructors. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded an NFT certificate as digital & verifiable proof of having successfully completed the program.
“Today, we’re celebrating the 1000 students selected for full scholarships as part of our Binance Charity Scholar Program. This is our most ambitious education outreach to date in the region and the overwhelming positive response further bolsters Africa as a key hub for emerging tech talent. We’re so excited for these young people, as they embark on an exciting new career journey,” said Helen Hai, VP of Binance and Head of Binance Charity.
Angela Naa Yaboley Okantey, a Ghanaian scholar, said: “I am very excited to have been selected for this scholarship program because it will provide me with financial support and opportunities to pursue my professional goals in the tech space as well as interact with other like-minded individuals. Overall, I believe that this scholarship would be an invaluable investment in my future and enable me to be a part of an industry reshaping the world.”
Renee Ovwigho, a Nigerian scholar, said: “I am thrilled about this opportunity because it would push me toward a successful career in Data Analysis. With many industries adopting blockchain technology recently, this would enable me to learn and provide me with the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to society.”
Miracle C. Amakom, a Cameroonian scholar, said: “As an engineering student, I’ve been on the lookout for reputable programs to get great training and professional development and I am super excited to be a part of this. Looking forward to my journey of becoming a full stack developer as this has always been my passion.”
The programme includes students across Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya and more. The collaboration aims to build a path for economic prosperity for the continent through skill training and access to vast job opportunities in the technology and Web3 sectors.
This project is part of the wider Binance Charity Scholar Program, enabling the next generation of digital leaders to develop their skills, knowledge and experience without financial barriers. Applications to study as part of this program have surpassed 80,000 worldwide since June last year.
Binance
Binance is the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.
Binance Charity
Binance Charity is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of blockchain-enabled philanthropy towards achieving global sustainable development. Binance Charity aims to transfer philanthropy by developing a 100% transparent donation platform based on blockchain to build a future where technology innovation is used to end all forms of poverty and inequality, advance sustainable development and ensure that no one is left behind. To date, Binance Charity has supported over 2 million end beneficiaries through various projects. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.charity/
Binance Academy
Binance Academy is a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency education platform featuring hundreds of hours of content on blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3 and more. Launched in 2018, it serves millions of learners across the world in more than 25 languages. All content on Binance Academy is completely free.
With no advertisements, no requirement for payment or registration, everyone can learn at their own pace and even earn free crypto through learning by taking part in the Learn and Earn program. Other educational initiatives of Binance Academy include the University Outreach Program, Student Ambassador Program, partnerships with top online learning platforms, professional associations, industry alliances, and others.
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South Africa Tourism (SAT) successfully participateds in Fitur 2023

South Africa’s appearance at the Fitur Madrid (International Tourism Trade Fair) 2023 held at the Ifema trade fair centre of Madrid (Spain), which ended this week, was a triumph for Team South Africa.
Fitur is the global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America.
It is known as one of the year’s first appointments, bringing together diverse tourism professionals worldwide to showcase their wares during an important booking cycle in the Europe Tourism value chain.
The 2023 fair was attended by over 600 exhibitors and official representatives from 70 countries (including tourism ministers from 21 countries).
“FITUR 2023 was a resounding success and a platform where we once again showcased South Africa’s unique experiences and readiness to welcome visitors from across the globe.” said the South African Tourism (SAT) Regional General Manager (Europe) Ian Utermohlen.
“We conducted 25 high level meetings and discussions at the South African Tourism exhibition stand, with the intention of fostering meaningful relationships in the market. This saw us amongst others engage with Real Madrid and the Committee of Tourism Film Festivals on potential collaborative efforts in the Spanish & South African Markets”.
South Africa’s strong contingency of exhibitors included Joburg Tourism, Amazing Africa, Ates Africa Safaris & Tourism, Catalina Tours SA, Aquila Collection and AM Lodge | Luxury Safari Lodge.
Among the South Africa exhibitors at the #FITUR2023 were three SMMEs, Kwanda Voluntourism, Timeline Travel & Evo Trak Quad Safaris who valued the opportunity to participate on this global tourism platform. “A part of driving transformation in the industry and opening up market access for the emerging operators, it is imperative that we elevate and expose SMMEs to our Europe Tourism value chain like FITUR,” he insisted.
On Thursday 19th January South African Tourism hosted a press conference that garnered great response and enthusiasm from 30 Spanish media and trade stakeholders that were in attendance. “Our objective was to bring the Spanish media into our confidence and ignite excitement with the processes and thinking behind our in-market demand work, the importance and value of the Europe South Markets, while showcasing our exceptional performance” Utermohlen emphasised.
South African Tourism’s stand in Madrid welcomed up to 495 quality visitors who engaged with exhibitors & delegates while enjoying biltong and some quality South African wines, The Golden Kaan Shiraz and Delheim Chenin Blanc.
One of the observations that came from many of the exhibitors on the stand was that they (exhibitors) are seeing shorter lead times for business – meaning, all the business that is coming their way is for either this year or next year.”
“This indicates how eager people are to host their conferences and bring incentive trips to South Africa shortly. This is a shift from the pre-COVID-19 environment as lead times were much longer,” he re-emphasised.
Utermohlen believes South African Tourism’s relentless Europe marketing efforts are beginning to bear fruit as buyers who visited South Africa stand in Madrid were confident in selling South Africa to their customer base
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