Technical Universities Teachers begin sit-down strike
The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has begun a sit-down strike following the refusal of government to offer them the same conditions of service as lecturers in public universities. The Technical University Teachers in a statement last Friday (September 14), declared the strike however, it officially began yesterday (September 17). The Association says, […]
Marc and Lynne Benioff to buy Time magazine for $190M
Another tech billionaire will scoop up a major news outlet. Meredith Corporation, which acquired Time Inc. in January, announced Monday that it has agreed to sell its eponymous magazine to Salesforce.com co-founder Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne Benioff for $190 million in cash. Meredith said in March that it planned to sell Time, Sports […]
Mobile social network, Path, rival to Facebook is closing down
Following the shuttering of Klout earlier this year, now Path, the one-time rival to Facebook, is closing its doors, according to an announcement made today. (Yes, you may be surprised to learn that Path was still alive.) The eight-year-old service will close down in one month — October 18 — but it will be removed […]
Forestry Commission happy with 15 – month jail for 'Galamseyers'
The Forestry Commission has described the 15-month jail term slapped on each of four illegal miners as commendable saying it will deter others from engaging in illegal mining especially in forest reserves. The four Simon Nsoh, 40; Yaw Aning, 28; Yaw Appiah 22 and Hamidu Sulemana 19 years invaded the Jeni Forest Reserve in the Amansie West […]
