I could have titled this lengthy piece of my mind ‘Hark, Now Hear, #PepperDemMinistries’ or even replaced the ‘Hear’ with ‘Here’. But I haven’t. For this battle, unlike many other life challenges, isn’t ecclesiastical. . . Once upon a time, online prodigy and reader extraordinaire, Maria Popova, writing to the theme ‘Fighting the Cowardice of Cynicism’, sought inspiration from a former child victim of an older human male abuser turned human rights activist Maya Angelou’s ‘’there is nothing quite so tragic as a young cynic, because it means the person has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing’’. . . but my own pitch, espoused in this epistle is stirred by Ms Popova’s equally poignant ‘’ in the decades since, cynicism has become a cultural currency as deadly as blood diamonds, as vacant of integrity and long term payoff as Enron.’’
Ladies, men and minnows, the entire futile exercise of employing a dud cultural currency of mockery and insults to make social media martyrs of the apostles of #PepperDemMinistries is because you cynical lot are a sizeable and uncouth colony of very low grade, overly pampered, human warmth deprived, breast milk denied at birth, bitter at intelligent humans (especially females) and idle cynics who are finding strength in your company of poor like-minded apologies. You are wasting your time. These females and their abetters, their agenda and ain’t leaving the scene anytime soon.
But before I dare to make your day any more memorable, this is what a typical cynic spits :
‘’ the #PDM consist 50% lesbians, 45% of girls who’s mothers were abused by their fathers or step fathers or they themselves were molested by their junkied male relative or someone worse and feel the entire male gender ought to compensate them for their scars. The remaining 5% are the sensible ones who are stuck in the same nonsense sinking ship of feminism because nobody would marry them as they are too skinny and ugly’’
Indeed some have even gone to the extent of citing the #PDM for being in contempt of savoire faire! One such distinguished arbiter, in expatiating his wisdom, further pontificates on his Facebook ‘charge sheet’ that the activists shouldn’t have employed the moniker ‘Pepper Dem Ministries’ because it does not sound ‘serious’ at all.
Guys, lets just pretend these good humans who are all over the place confusing gender equity with equality and vice versa , and wouldn’t mind your calling them feminist if you so desire, are who you think they are.
But for me, and as a father to a son, I am proud of these sinners whose initial camaraderie I am in awe of, and hope they are real life butchers, slayers if you want, of dogmas that have in their #WeAreNotHumble opinion, gone past their sell by dates.
Now lets cut the crap.
Truth is, as a self-ordained, occasionally quack sometimes professional social researcher, my inquisitiveness has gotten the better of moi and have thus decided to appreciate the latest Ghanaian online craze occupying our time, anyhow I deem fit, whilst it lasts. . . after having paid some attention to these #PepperDemMinistries marauding souls.
The terminal cynics I have fingered in earlier paragraphs, buoyed by their own sorrier distortions, especially those ever yellowing and fanged penis brandishing stains on humanity, damped in the medieval dew of chauvinism, impervious to unlearning anything and everything that contravenes their God given perch in ‘false superiority_dom , armed with years old cached social media updates of leaders of the #PDM for purposes of quasi intellectual masturbations (and especially in the wake of the Joy FM goof by #PDM on the work ethic of the Ghanaian woman) pose questions like ‘’ but what have these girls supported by a few fuck boys seen to feel this entitled”.
As for the vagina possessing neutrals and worst of the lot of spectators-at-large amongst the Ghanaian citizenry, they are waiting for shit to hit the fan before they snicker and update their social media statuses with a cool looking bible/Koran verse, ostensibly, to confirm their divine prescient minus any type of shito!
But considering the near absolute dearth of finesse employed both by proponents and opponents, for better and for worse in the fast faming #PepperDemMinistries, I hazard one must be pardoned for musings like ‘’ so what strain of pepper are these highly lettered, unrepentant, brash, well-proportioned and hell bound crusaders going to use to prepare their much maligned sky high hoisted potion aka feminism aka #FlipTheScript aka #WeAreNotHumble that MUST be served to cure Ghana’s centuries old scripture sanctioned biases and culture endorsed injustices towards her females’’.
Fellow humans with vaginas and penises or both or none, with your permission, respectfully, and for the records, and being cognisant of all the toils your barely four-week old ‘pepper wielding’ campaign has ‘accrued’ , I hail thee and sincerely wish you to break a leg. For I am a fan.
Guys, and in seeking to answer the question I posed earlier, If geographical and cyber space Ghana were a black cooking pot, and non-subscribers to #pepperDemMinistries were a whole stinking and freshly slaughtered male goat meat meant to be sautéed as the only source of protein in an ‘ouch’ tasting pepper soup, for a group of baying and hungry and Jezebelish-manicured-nikki Minajish-shaped females, what type of pepper vegetable, considering the varieties (Akweley waabi, kpakpo shito, ashawo shito,ojen mma or the almighty and nototriously hot apetuple) we are blessed with, shall be grinded to aid the occasion? My bet is on the apetuple.
Do you have any idea why I wish these beautiful and bold humans who have vaginas well? Do you even know why I am joining you guys with my twisted mite in this melee?
You think it is for so we can play together? Have you even seen them? The group and individual photos splattered on their social media pages? I mean have you taken a closer look at the Efes and Malakas and Abenas and Nana Amas and Amas and Nanas and Lydias etc’s ?
Do you not see how well-endowed they are? Intellectually I mean. . . Do you have any member of your entire village family possessing their kind of ‘bottom to top’ power and intellect? Even by a fraction? And you think they are playing? Aren’t you bothered that these humans have, and in record times, earned multiple degrees and phds from prestigious world acclaimed institutions but have a lot of time to spare reminding us all why we should sit down? Don’t you sniff their arrogance from miles away?
Of course they are just as flawed like you and I. They might even have questionable past stories that stinks like mine or not, worse, like yours!
But how dare you NOT INTERROGATE THEIR MESSAGE MINUS THEIR PERSONAL PROFILES? Do you realize that, BUT for their flooding our timelines with their narratives, we as a people were going to pay dearly – sooner rather than later – for the free tuition we are enjoying and suffering from the safe perch of our homes or wherever it is we log in to our social media space and access their brash attempts to #FlipTheScript ?
The way they string words together, interweave simple tenses to elucidate their newly found fetish, have you seen Ghanaian females above the IQ levels of Mzbel and Diamond, write with fluidity, a mixture of street and Victorian English like they do? And it is free? Haven’t you learnt anything at all?
Of course some have independently been at this behest even into international forays, but locally, this isn’t comparable to a Grace Omaboe and Maame Afia Konadu non-existent consolidated effort.
Mustn’t we laud the efforts of these very diverse and multi lettered females who have for the sake of indignities suffered by our mothers, daughters and sisters, decided to spend their time and at their cost on a free online education – with or without pepper?
Fellow citizens, I know who I am. I also know why we all – both feminist and patriarchy Dons and princesses MUST unlearn.
But the coup for me, I THINK, is, to have figured these human rights ‘butchers’ out like most haven’t.
Indeed it goes without say that some of the humans leading the assault on Africa’s parochial and illiterate misogynistic tendencies, the imagined and real, have been exposed as some self-promoting stormy petrels seeking attention and vaginas. But since when did ‘attention and vaginas become contraband products and I missed the memo?
Till we meet again, hopefully at a time that the #PDM cynics have sat down, and those who man the slaughter house have done same, and the abattoirs themselves been shut for excessive slaying, I bow with this quote by Friedrich Nietzsche ’’ And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music’’. A one line sentence that could guide us all into human gender redemption.
By Kwame Agyemang Berko
@uhurubardman on twitter.]]>
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Tenant’s Rights: Can A Landlord Increase Your Rent In Dubai
Dubai’s rental market is evolving and most people worldwide are interested in staying in Dubai on rent because renting a house is the most favorable, appropriate, and inexpensive opportunity in the current scenario. If you are going to live in Dubai, it is important to know the legal rights declared by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency.
There are proper laws, rules, and rights for both landlords and tenants and it is obliged for both parties to follow the law otherwise they have to face legal action.
Rental amount calculation is also a matter to discuss in the rental contract. The rental amount depends on many factors including the location and size of the property, type and quality of housing, and availability of the property. To know about the exact amount and calculations, the calculator by the Dubai Land Department will be a convenient companion for you to resolve your ambiguities related to rental amount calculation.
In this post, we will discuss tenant’s rights in rental contracts between landlords and tenants.
Tenants’ Rights In Dubai
Over the past few years, the population in Dubai has been increasing. People from all over the world settle in Dubai and look for houses, apartments, flats, villas, or any other type of property that suits them according to their preferences on rent. Undoubtedly, Dubai as a real estate hub provides multiple opportunities to find their desired home on rent.
With the increasing number of tenants in Dubai, disputes related to tenants’ and landlords’ relationships also increase. To settle these disputes and regulate the laws, rules, and regulations regarding tenants’ rights, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency with the Dubai Land Department regulates the rental laws in Dubai and this department is the best source of information about property, rental contracts, rental amount, rental laws, tenants’ and landlords’ relationship and their rights, or any other query related to the tenant’s law.
In rental contracts, the query, “Can a landlord increase your rent” is common enough. In this section, we will discuss the laws in Dubai regarding this general query. What are the terms and conditions to increase the rental amount? How much rent can increase in a specific time duration? are also included in this discussion.
Can A Landlord Increase Your Rent In Dubai?
According to the Real Estate Regulatory Agency – RERA, a landlord can increase your rent but there are rules and regulations to follow. As per law, a landlord has to provide 90 days’ notification before any changes in the rental contract, breaking the contract, or increasing the amount. A landlord can increase your rent but he has to inform or notify you 90 days before the completion of the tenure period or renewal of the contract. Tenants must securitize the contract in writing as proof.
If the landlord does not inform you before 90 days, then as a tenant you have legal rights to refuse an increment in rental amount and new tenure will start on the same previous amount. You can even register a case with the Rent Disputes Settlement Case at the Dubai Land Department if the landlord does not follow the rules and forces you to increase the rental amount without any written notification.
If the landlord properly follows the rules and notifies the tenants before 90 days then the tenant is legally obliged to sign the renewal agreement, before signing the renewal contract make sure all the conditions in the agreement are legally acceptable.
How Much Rent Landlords Can Increase In Dubai?
To reduce the arguments between landlords and tenants about rental amount increment and to solve the query of how much rent landlords can increase, the Dubai Land Department released Decree 43 in December 2013.
According to the Land Department Decree 43, a landlord is obliged to follow these rules:
- 0% rent permitted, if the rental is below 10% of the average rental rate in the market.
- 5% rent permitted, if the rental is below 11% to 20% of the average rental rate in the market.
- 10% rent permitted, if the rent is below 21% to 30% of the average rental rate in the market.
- 15% rent permitted, if the rent is below 30% to 40% of the average rental rate in the market.
- 20% rent permitted, if the rent is below 41% of the average rental rate in the market
RERA Rent Calculator
To predict the possibility of increasing rent, it is important to be aware of the real estate market conditions in Dubai. Dubai Land Department introduced the rental increase calculator, this calculator is an amazing source for calculating the increasing rental amount. Based on the same properties in the same area, the landlord can increase your rent and it is legally justified, so as a tenant, it is wise to be well aware of the properties and their market values and use the RERA rent calculator for the confirmation of increasing amount.
Variables That Affect The Amount Of Rent Increase In Dubai
The following are the variables that affect the amount of rent increase in Dubai:
- Property type, whether residential, commercial, industrial, or staff accommodation.
- Property location, in which area or community the desired property is located, moreover it is freehold property or lease property.
- Type of property, villa, apartment, penthouse, flat, or townhouse
- Size of the property, number of bedrooms
- Tenancy contract expiry date
- Current annual rental amount
- Real estate market condition in the region
Source = https://erehomes.ae/
Frequently Asked Questions
As A Tenant What Should I Do If The Landlord Asks To Evacuate The Property Before The Tenancy Contract’s Expiration?
According to Dubai Tenancy Law, the landlord can ask to evacuate the property before the tenancy contract’s expiration in the following cases:
- Rent has not been paid for more than 30 days after the tenant was notified.
- The tenant gives the property to a third party without written consent or permission from the landlord.
- The renter uses the property for different illegal activities.
- When a tenant makes unnecessary changes to the property, restoring it to its original state is difficult.
- If urgent maintenance is required on the property.
In all the above cases, the landlord should notify the tenant, 90 days before the contract ends. If the landlord does not inform the tenant before 90 days, the tenant can register a case with Rent Disputes Settlement Case at the Dubai Land Department.
Is The Landlord Allowed To Enter The Property In The Tenant’s Absence?
According to tenants’ rights in Dubai, the landlord is not allowed to enter the property in the tenant’s absence or without his permission.
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The Future of the Springbok Captaincy
The Future of the Springbok Captaincy
The captaincy of the Springboks is currently at a crossroads, with significant attention focused on Siya Kolisi’s tenure as the leader. Kolisi’s recent move to Racing 92 in France has ignited discussions on whether the Springboks should continue with an overseas-based captain. Coach Rassie Erasmus has shown a preference for a captain based within South Africa, which brings Kolisi’s role into question, despite his impressive form and commitment to the national team.
The Criteria
The future captain will inherit not just a role within the games, but also the responsibility of being a global ambassador for South African rugby. This selection will reflect SA Rugby’s strategic vision and its emphasis on maintaining a cohesive and competitive national squad in preparation for a busy schedule, including the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The criteria for the next captain will extend beyond their on-field skills to include their ability to inspire and unify the team, especially during challenging times. The new leader must balance exceptional performance with the responsibility of being a role model.
Candidates
Looking beyond Kolisi, the debate around his successor is intensifying. The top candidates for the role include Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am, and Bongi Mbonambi.
Eben Etzebeth is known for his formidable presence and vast experience, including previous stints as a leader with the Boks. Renown for his formidable work rate, Etzebeth leads from the front and is well-respected by all.
Lukhanyo Am offers a strategic and calm approach, crucial for high-pressure games. His experience as captain of the Sharks highlights his ability to lead effectively. However, he is criticised for not being outspoken and his starting position is contested.
Rumoured as frontrunner, Bongi Mbonambi is massively respected within the squad. As hooker, he is central to the forward pack, where his motivational presence and tactical acumen come to the forefront, especially in set pieces and defence.
Each candidate presents a unique leadership style, which will be crucial as Rassie Erasmus aligns the team’s strategic direction towards future challenges, including the 2027 Rugby World Cup. This decision will influence not only the on-field tactics but also the overall team cohesion and resilience.
The Road Ahead
As the Springboks prepare for their upcoming fixtures and the ongoing evolution of their game plan, the choice of captain will undoubtedly be a cornerstone in their strategy. The anticipation around this decision reflects the profound impact a captain has, not just in leading the team in matches, but in steering the team’s cultural and strategic direction forward.
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The Scoreboard Guide: Understanding Basketball Betting Odds
In the dynamic world of sports betting, understanding the language of odds is akin to deciphering the playbook of success. For basketball enthusiasts looking to venture into the realm of betting, mastering basketball betting odds is crucial for making informed decisions and maximizing potential returns. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down the intricacies of basketball betting odds, providing you with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the scoreboard with confidence.
Deciphering Odds Formats
Basketball betting odds can be presented in various formats, including decimal, fractional, and moneyline. Each format has its own nuances, but the underlying principle remains the same: to represent the probability of a particular outcome occurring.
- Decimal Odds: Commonly used in Europe and Australia, decimal odds represent the potential return on a 1 unit stake, including the initial stake. For example, odds of 2.50 mean that a successful bet of 1 unit would return 2.50 units in total (including the initial stake).
- Fractional Odds: Popular in the UK, fractional odds express the potential profit relative to the stake. For example, odds of 5/1 mean that for every 1 unit staked, you would win 5 units in profit, plus your stake back if the bet is successful.
- Moneyline Odds: Predominantly used in the United States, moneyline odds indicate the amount you need to stake to win 100 units (for negative odds) or the amount you would win for a 100-unit stake (for positive odds). For example, odds of -150 mean you need to stake 150 units to win 100 units, while odds of +200 mean you would win 200 units for a 100-unit stake.
Understanding Implied Probability
Implied probability is the likelihood of a particular outcome occurring, as implied by the odds. It can be calculated using the following formulas:
- Decimal Odds: Implied Probability = 1 / Decimal Odds
- Fractional Odds: Implied Probability = Denominator / (Denominator + Numerator)
- Moneyline Odds: Implied Probability = (100 / (Odds + 100)) * 100
Implied probability provides bettors with valuable insights into the perceived likelihood of an outcome and allows them to assess whether the odds offered by bookmakers represent value.
Evaluating Odds and Finding Value
When evaluating basketball betting odds, it’s essential to consider various factors that can influence the outcome of a game, such as team form, player injuries, head-to-head records, and home-court advantage. Assessing these factors alongside the odds can help bettors identify value bets—opportunities where the odds offered by bookmakers underestimate the true likelihood of an outcome. By identifying value bets and capitalizing on them, bettors can maximize their returns over the long term.
Utilizing Odds Comparison Tools
In the digital age of sports betting, odds comparison tools have become invaluable resources for bettors seeking the best value. These tools allow bettors to compare odds offered by different bookmakers for the same event, enabling them to find the most favorable prices for their chosen bets. By shopping for the best odds, bettors can increase their potential returns and optimize their betting strategy.
Conclusion
As you delve into the world of basketball betting, understanding the language of odds is essential for making informed decisions and maximizing your chances of success. By deciphering odds formats, calculating implied probability, evaluating odds, identifying value bets, and utilizing odds comparison tools, you can navigate the scoreboard with confidence and finesse. So, next time you’re placing a bet on a basketball game, remember to consult The Scoreboard Guide and make your move with precision.
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UBA America Strengthens Commercial Diplomacy, Hosts Diplomats, Business Leaders at World Bank Summit in Washington.
UBA America, the United States subsidiary of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc hosted diplomats, government officials and business leaders to the networking reception in partnership with the esteemed Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the U.S. Department of States in Washington DC on Monday
The event which was held on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF World Bank Spring Meetings was organised by the BCIU and US Department of State to enhance collaboration and fortify commercial diplomacy among nations, institutions and individuals.
Speaking during the event, UBA’s Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, noted that the bank’s co-hosting of the event via its American subsidiary, underscores its commitment to cultivating robust relationships within the development communities in the United States.
“As a distinguished member of BCIU, a non-profit organisation providing customised commercial diplomacy services, UBA Group and UBA America share BCIU’s vision of actively pursuing strategic opportunities, contributing to global economic cooperation, deepening of economic diplomacy, facilitating ideas, forging partnerships, and adding value for all stakeholders.” Alawuba said.
“Our resolve to co-host this Networking Reception symbolises our dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth and partnership across borders. By leveraging platforms like this, we can collectively address shared challenges and seize opportunities for sustainable development,” he stated further.
BCIU is a non-profit Association comprising of policy experts, strategic advisors, and trade educators, and offers bespoke commercial diplomacy services to the world’s governments and leading organizations, from Fortune 100 companies to global investors and multilateral institutions.
Only last year, the CEO UBA America, Sola Yomi-Ajayi, was appointed to the Board of BCIU, where she collaborates with fellow board members to ensure the organisation operates in alignment with its by-laws and New York 501(c)3 non-profit legislation.
Yomi-Ajayi has been committed to nurturing long-term organisational growth and sustainability, thereby reinforcing the bonds between UBA America, BCIU, and the broader international community.
UBA America is the United States subsidiary of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions with presence in 20 African countries, as well as in the United Kingdom, France, and the United Arab Emirates. UBA America serves as a vital link between Africa and the global financial markets, offering a range of banking services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and institutions.
As the only sub-Saharan African bank with an operational banking license in the U.S., UBA America is uniquely positioned to provide corporate banking services to North American institutions doing business with or in Africa.
UBA America delivers treasury, trade finance, and correspondent banking solutions to sovereign and central banks, financial institutions, SMEs, foundations, and multilateral and development organizations. Leveraging its knowledge, capacity, and unique position as part of an international banking group, the Bank seeks to provide exceptional value to our customers around the world.
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Delay, Anne Sophie Avé, Salma Mumin, Fella Makafui and more attend Twinsdntbeg’s second major art exhibition in Accra
Award-winning Ghanaian photography twin Twinsdntbeg recently hosted their second major art exhibition at a prestigious cocktail event in Accra, held at the elegant Country Club in Trassaco. (more…)
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Pizzaman Chickenman’s Heartwarming Surprise Delights TikToker Ama Yeboah and Her Family
In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, the Lunch Time team at Pizzaman Chickenman stepped up to bring joy to the Yeboah family after a viral TikTok video captured their unexpected pizza dilemma.
It all started with Ama Yeboah’s video, where she found herself facing the delightful dilemma of sharing a single medium-sized pizza box with her extended family, despite not initially planning for their company. The video quickly gained traction on TikTok, resonating with viewers who could relate to the chaos and joy of unexpected family gatherings.
Moved by the genuine warmth and love radiating from the Yeboah family, the team at Pizzaman Chickenman decided to turn their heartwarming story into an opportunity to spread even more joy. They chose a special surprise for the family, delivering a full meal treat from Pizzaman Chicken man to their doorstep on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
As Pizzaman’s delivery team arrived at their house nestled in a suburb in Kumasi, the faces of Ama Yeboah and her family lit up with delight and gratitude. What began as a simple TikTok video capturing the everyday struggles of sharing a pizza turned into a moment of unexpected kindness and connection, thanks to the generosity of Pizzaman.
The arrival of the Pizzaman team with a delectable meal brought smiles and laughter to the Yeboah family, transforming an ordinary Sunday into an unforgettable day. From the tempting pizza to their savory chicken meals, Pizzaman Chickenman’s offering showcased the strength of community and the happiness derived from sharing acts of kindness with others.
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