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 ‘Brave’ boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 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 2, 2026
Local HR Frontiers with Senyo M Adjabeng: Integrating mental health into corporate risk management In modern business, a profound shift is underway, one that moves the conversation on workplace mental health from the periphery of corporate social responsibility to the very core of strategic risk management. For decades, psychological well-being was considered a private matter, an inconvenient variable outside of corporate strategy. Today, however, a growing body of empirical […] The post HR Frontiers with Senyo M Adjabeng: Integrating mental health into corporate risk […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
Local PAPSS renews commitment to partnership with Prudential Bank Ltd The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mike Ogbalu III, has led a 2-member delegation to pay a courtesy visit to Prudential Bank Limited. The engagement provided a platform for strategic discussions on collaboration, innovation and the future of Africa’s cross-border payment ecosystem. This is on account of the fact […] The post PAPSS renews commitment to partnership with Prudential Bank Ltd appeared first on […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
Local The Business Strategy Analyst with Jules Nartey-Tokoli: Unlearning to progress “The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds.”—President John F. Kennedy We live in an age of unprecedented change. Political systems are shifting, economies are being re-engineered, technology is redefining work, and long-held assumptions about education, leadership, and progress are being challenged daily. Yet, in the midst of this rapid transformation, many individuals […] The post The Business Strategy Analyst with Jules Nartey-Tokoli: Unlearning to progress appeared first […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
Local Insights with Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: From positional authority to leadership gravity Your title may give you power, but your presence gives you influence. Most leaders understand this instinctively, even if they have never said it aloud. Titles open doors. They grant access, legitimacy, and formal authority. Yet anyone who has spent time inside complex organisations knows that authority alone rarely secures trust, commitment, or sustained performance. […] The post Insights with Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: From positional authority to leadership gravity appeared first […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6