International Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gunRevealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in JanuaryAs any political adviser worth their salt will attest, it’s never too soon to start privately preparing for your candidate’s future leadership bid.Yet going too early with registering that all-important website risks telegraphing one’s intentions even before the starting gun has fired. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran’s protest crackdown BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half time show.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Brands & MSMEs – Measuring growth beyond noise By Bernard Kelvin Clive Growth is one of the most abused words in business today. We shout it in pitch decks, paste it on banners, and hashtag it on social media—yet many businesses cannot explain what growth actually looks like in their own journey. For MSMEs especially, growth is not always loud. Sometimes it doesn’t […] The post Brands & MSMEs – Measuring growth beyond noise appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Tech executives double down on AI, talent and adaptive strategies to lead in the Intelligence Age KPMG’s Global tech report 2026 reveals that organisations worldwide are moving beyond pilots and seeking to embed AI into core workflows and offerings, striving to scale investments. The new report identifies that while expectations are high and adoption is rapid; scaling can introduce additional complexity and returns vary widely. 68 percent of organisations surveyed aim […] The post Tech executives double down on AI, talent and adaptive strategies to lead […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
Local Development Discourse with Amos Safo: Bawku: LGBTQ is the biggest election scam in the Fourth Republic In the buildup to the 2024 general elections communicators of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) convinced many Ghanaians, especially religious leaders and custodians of our social norms to believe that the Akufo-Addo government was pro-LGBTQ and had no political will to sign the anti-LGBTQ Bill into law. The NDC communicators then tactically presented themselves as […] The post Development Discourse with Amos Safo: Bawku: LGBTQ is the biggest election scam […] todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link Local 2-tier Suame Interchange will worsen Kumasi traffic – Ashanti Caucus The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Caucus in Parliament has warned that the government’s decision to reduce the Suame Interchange Project from its original four-tier design to a two-tier configuration will not solve Kumasi’s traffic crisis.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 9, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6