insert_link Local Africa’s supply chain renaissance takes shape, as Dr. Simon Annan takes the helm at ASCON The African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) has announced the appointment of Dr. Simon Annan, President of the Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS), as chairman of its advisory board, marking a major milestone in Africa’s drive toward integrated, professionally governed, and globally competitive supply chains. ASCON is a pan African procurement and supply chain […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local Oppong Nkrumah urges patience on Bawumia’s running mate decision Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged party members to refrain from pressuring Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his choice of a running mate.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change. After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Antidoping Agency is considering whether to have an independent body handle testing before major events.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’ | First Thing Deputy US attorney general says the government cannot ‘just create evidence’ but victims’ attorney accuses government of hiding perpetrators while exposing survivors. Plus, the Mormon women who fought a Republican-led redistricting initiative in Utah – and wonGood morning.The deputy US attorney general, Todd Blanche, told ABC News yesterday that prosecutors’ review of the Jeffrey Epstein-Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking case “is over”, and in a separate interview to CNN said “victims want […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International UK investor Michael Flacks ‘very interested in British Steel takeover’ Businessman, who says he is a ‘big, bullish believer’, would combine Scunthorpe steelworks with Italian plantBusiness news – latest updatesBritish investor Michael Flacks is reportedly “very” interested in buying British Steel and combining it with another plant in Italy, in a deal that would create one of Europe’s largest metals groups.The businessman’s Miami-based investment group, Flacks Group, specialises in buying distressed companies and is working with bankers to prepare a […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Mandelson ‘leaked government tax policy plans to Epstein’ – UK politics live Report from the FT says confidential document outlining plans in the wake of the financial crash were released as part of Epstein filesPeter Mandelson “leaked a sensitive UK government document to Jeffrey Epstein while he was business secretary that proposed £20bn of asset sales and revealed Labour’s tax policy plans”, the Financial Times is reporting.In his story, Jim Pickard says:The memo, dubbed “Business Issues”, was written on June 13 2009 […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on new charges before start of rape trial Marius Borg Høiby arrested on suspicion of assault, making threats with knife and violating restraining order, police sayThe son of Norway’s crown princess, Marius Borg Høiby, has been arrested on new charges just days before the start of his rape trial.The Oslo police district said Høiby had been arrested on Sunday evening on suspicion of assault, making threats with a knife and violating a restraining order. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right Rightwing populist elected by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to cocaine tradeRightwing populist Laura Fernández has won Costa Rica’s presidential election by a landslide, after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade.Fernández’s nearest rival, centre-right economist Álvaro Ramos, conceded defeat as results showed the ruling party far exceeding the threshold of 40% needed to avoid a runoff. Continue reading...Source: […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International ‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
