by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | business, economics, financial services, investing, investing business news
By Francis Ntow, GNA
Accra, March 25, GNA – The IMF has announced that it plans to invest $450 million into Ghana’s private sector this year with the aim of enhancing productivity and generating job opportunities.
Mr. Kyle Kelhofer, who serves as the Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone at IFC, World Bank Group, mentioned that this assistance provided to businesses is an integral part of their initiatives aimed at decreasing global poverty and enhancing overall development.
During an interview conducted alongside a visit to several Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) firms in the nation led by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, in Accra over the weekend, he made these remarks.
“Last year, our investments in Ghana reached over $450 million, primarily benefiting the private sector. We aim for a comparable figure this year as well. Therefore, we will keep providing support to businesses on a commercial basis with the objective of generating additional and higher-quality employment opportunities,” stated Mr. Kelhofer.
He characterized the minister’s trip to the firms with the aim of understanding their difficulties and assisting in resolving them as a correct move toward luring and maintaining international enterprises within the nation, which would aid in boosting economic development.
He stated that the government can keep working towards enhancing the investment environment, enabling businesses to flourish and attracting additional enterprises such as B5Plus. This would help create more and higher-quality job opportunities in Ghana and increase local value addition.
He believed that increasing domestic manufacturing could aid the nation by decreasing imports and reducing costs for other sectors’ growth. He advocated for establishing additional opportunities to utilize indigenous materials and manpower.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare stated that the government, via the Ministry, would address issues related to land disputes by employing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. Additionally, they aim to tackle tax concerns to foster an environment where businesses can flourish within the nation.
She urged international businesses to handle their employees with respect, stating, “Your workforce is your backbone—treat them right, compensate them fairly, and collaborate joyfully.”
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | budgets, economic policy, economics, money, news
The clear takeaway from the Treasury regarding Wednesday’s economic announcement is that it will not be considered a budget.
Inside Number 11, you won’t find a red box; instead, there will merely be a slim policy booklet accompanied by a lightweight set of metrics, ensuring no additional tax hikes.
What exactly is the purpose of this Spring Statement?
Primarily, this is a spring forecast provided by the government’s official prognosticators at the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). During this forecasting exercise, they have been compelled to factor in an unexpectedly sluggish economy along with increased expenses associated with government debt.
The OBR forecast has eliminated any flexibility regarding the “non-negotiable” guidelines Chancellor Rachel Reeves established for future governmental debt. To maintain the desired figures, she has implemented several additional modifications.
Basically, low economic growth coupled with increased borrowing expenses has significantly thrown the budget projections out of whack.
We can expect the chancellor to frequently emphasize that “the world has transformed.”
In truth, this shift in direction probably would have been necessary even prior to President Trump reshaping international diplomacy and commerce.
On Wednesday, we will discover if the chancellor can still dismiss the possibility of needing to increase taxes, despite this “altered landscape”.
If there is no reversal of spending cuts, then where does the funding originate?
Although no major tax changes are anticipated, the chancellor could still keep the possibility open for the fall Budget.
Several economists anticipate tax increases in the fall, particularly to cover escalating defense expenditures. Discussions about engaging the public regarding this issue are also underway.
During her initial budget speech, the Chancellor dismissed, for instance, prolonging the Conservative freeze on income tax allowances for an additional two years. People might gain a clearer understanding of whether this will become an option again when the Spring Statement rolls around this year.
The £5bn reduction in welfare expenditure
The largest individual reduction in welfare benefits for ten years has already been declared. This is expected to yield one of the most significant savings.
On Wednesday, details regarding the average amount of money being lost through cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and Universal Credit—and whether these affect present or upcoming beneficiaries—will be disclosed. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of individuals stand to lose significant sums in health-related financial support.
A reduction of £2.2 billion in civil service administrative expenses has been announced.
, covering staffing up until 2029-30. A reduction of 15% represents a substantial portion of the funds centrally allocated for salaries and consultancy services.
Nevertheless, the chancellor proposed eliminating around 10,000 positions, which represents just a reduction within a staff complement exceeding half a million — particularly since they experience an annual departure rate of between 30,000 to 40,000 employees.
The unions argue that achieving this would inevitably damage frontline services. The success of implementing automation and AI hangs in the balance.
An additional slight reduction in the increase of departmental budgets, stricter measures against tax evasion, and shifting funds from aid to defense expenditures could collectively provide the chancellor with an extra several billion pounds of flexibility.
Given the substantial initial allocation to public spending at the Budget, it would be challenging to describe this approach simply as “austerity.”
Allocating the rise in defense expenditure will be a major aspect of the Spring Statement.
Defense expenditure (such as investments in aircraft and armored vehicles) tends to be more focused on acquiring physical assets compared to foreign assistance outlays. Consequently, a larger portion of defense-related costs falls outside the treasury chief’s voluntary constraints aimed at confining routine expenditures strictly within tax revenues.
Growth downgrade
Naturally, considerable attention will be directed towards the significant downward revision of the OBR forecast for the economic outlook in 2025.
The key issue for the chancellor has revolved around whether this situation persisted throughout the entire forecasting horizon, thereby causing long-term damage to both the economy and tax receipts. However, it might not have done so, hence potentially having less effect on the Budget figures.
The Treasury has similarly attempted to have the OBR acknowledge its efforts towards growth-promoting reforms like modifications in land use planning.
Theoretically, increased economic growth could lead to reduced projected borrowing and greater flexibility – a positive outcome overall. However, the OBR might have tightened its criteria following a recent external assessment of its methodologies.
The broader perspective encompasses development and the government’s strategic approach. After eight months in office, investors and businesses remain eager for insights into the administration’s plans regarding infrastructure, industry, and trade.
The emerging worldwide landscape brings additional ambiguity, yet simultaneously opens up substantial opportunities for an economically advanced nation governed by consistent regulations, excelling in pioneering scientific research and robust financial services.
This holds true especially for a country capable of maintaining its trade and investment ties with the United States, Europe, China, and the Persian Gulf region, even during times of tariff turmoil. Within the cabinet, this is referred to as “the world’s most interconnected economy.”
Is anyone paying attention to this? The cost of U.K. government debt has increased once more as financial markets look forward to the announcement of the updated schedule for bond auctions on Wednesday.
In January, UK bond yields increased alongside those in the US, but once this trend halted, they began to rise in tandem with European rates following significant defense expansion funded by heavy borrowing. This situation presents the bleakest scenario for anticipated borrowings.
The Spring Statement could serve as an occasion to present the contrasting viewpoint—that the UK is exceptionally well-positioned to excel in both realms. An impending economic agreement with the US seems likely, and negotiations regarding the Brexit recalibration are advancing as well.
There are some small signs of the economy breaking out of its recent rut, especially in the service sector. Small businesses in retail and hospitality fearing the rises to National Insurance and the National Living Wage are holding out for some sort of alleviation of the pain.
Therefore, Thursday, though certainly not a Budget day, will address several crucial queries regarding the economy.
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What can we expect from the chancellor’s Spring Statement?
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Reeves states a 15% reduction in expenses for the Civil Service operations has been confirmed.
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Rachel Reeves: I won’t engage in ‘taxing and spending.’
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Keir Starmer has had discussions with
Donald Trump
in a trade deal as the UK makes one final effort to avoid additional tariffs.
Downing Street
unveiled that the leaders had a conference call to talk about an ‘economic prosperity agreement’ late last night.
The U.S. President has designated April 2 as ‘Liberation Day,’ pledging to enforce
‘mutual’ duties compensating for those imposed by every trade partner.
It seems that the EU is primarily in the crosshairs, as the president erupted, claiming that the union was established to ‘cheat’ America.
Nonetheless, Britain might still feel the impact since Mr. Trump has objected to VAT, arguing that it is unjust—even though it is a broad-based sales tax and not specifically targeted at imports.
The United Kingdom presently has a 20 percent imposition.
VAT
On the majority of products and services.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) had earlier projected that such tariff levels could reduce UK economic growth by 0.4 percentage points over the coming two years, which would amount to approximately £24 billion.
Sir Keir has already been unsuccessful in securing an exception from the U.S. tariffs on steel imports, amid concerns about potential job losses.
The Prime Minister’s representative stated: “The UK is collaborating with the United States to develop an economic prosperity pact, strengthening our joint dedication to ensuring financial stability.”
During their talks, the Prime Minister and President Trump addressed the advancements achieved in their previous discussions held yesterday evening.
The UK will engage in deals solely when they align with the nation’s interests, reflecting this government’s commitment to ensuring economic stability for British citizens.
Yesterday, before delivering the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave television interviews where she stated that Mr. Trump was correct to worry about unequal trade practices. However, she also maintained that the UK was not responsible for this issue.
She suggested it would become clear if a deal could be done ‘in the next few days’.
Concerns have emerged about whether the UK might need to abandon its proposed digital services tax on technology companies as part of reaching an accord.
However, when addressing broadcasters today, Ms. Reeves referred to the 2 percent tax on social media firms, search engines, and digital marketplaces as “extremely significant,” noting that it generates approximately £800 million annually.
“We will ensure that companies, particularly those in the digital sector, contribute their fair portion of taxes,” she stated.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | government, journalism, news, news media, politics
After the completion of the tenth edition of the Ramadan gift distribution for families of Kebbi State Nigerian Union of Journalists members who passed away while working, the Kebbi Area Council handed out sacks of rice along with a monetary donation of 10,000 Naira each to twenty affected households on Monday.
The notable gathering hosted at the facilities of Kebbi State Television attracted representatives from various chapels throughout the state. These participants were among those who received benefits under the NUJ Sallah and Ramadan packages. Specifically, the Correspondent Chapel was awarded eighty thousand naira along with two sacks of rice. Similarly, the NTA Chapel, Ministry of Information Chapel, and several others also benefitted.
Previously, during his address, the chairman of the Kebbi State branch of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Muhammed Bello Sarki, expressed gratitude towards the previous chairman, Malam Aliyu Jajirma, who had initiated support for the families of deceased journalists a decade earlier. “We acknowledge the visionary approach of our predecessors within the organization,” he stated, “who devised ways to provide these families with a sense of security and assurance, making sure they feel supported even after losing their loved ones.”
Sarki acknowledged the contributions of Ganau rice mills and Labana rice mills, which supported the union by providing sacks of rice. He also highlighted the individual donations made by key figures such as the Head of Service and Governor’s younger brother, Alhaji Umar Buro, along with numerous other benefactors.
In his goodwill address, Commissioner Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK praised the union for their generous act and promised to involve the state government the following year. His aim was to elevate the assistance program so significantly that families of deceased journalists would receive at least ten bags of rice per household along with a substantial monetary gift.
He characterized Governor Idris as a media-friendly leader known for his compassionate impact across various sectors within the state. He stated that they would organize substantial donations from the government to support the families of deceased journalists and explore ways to involve them continuously rather than limiting assistance to just Ramadan.
The yearly gathering saw the participation of the Commissioner for Information, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Yahya Sarki, along with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | coins, currencies, economics, money, money management
By Jules Nartey-Tokoli
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Wealth goes by various terms across different cultures and nations and wields significant power. True, but do you believe you have a grasp on money? Do you truly comprehend it?
A lot of individuals hold various interpretations when it comes to defining money and understanding what it truly represents. In reality, some actually consider money to be an evil force! Do you share this perspective as well? Often, people tend to agree with this viewpoint because they mistakenly quote a Bible verse which states that the love of money is considered the source of all evils.
So, that indeed discusses the
love
of money; the love of money is what is evil but
not
Money serves as a safeguard, as stated in Ecclesiastes 7:12 and 10:19 of the NIV translation: “Wisdom is a refuge just as money is a refuge… but having money answers every problem.”
Therefore, there is inherently nothing wrong or wicked about money itself. However, cultivating a deep affection for it, or in simpler terms, turning into greed, is considered evil. This relentless desire drives individuals to go to great lengths to obtain it and hoard vast amounts even when they possess more than sufficient wealth.
Today, we’ll explore what constitutes real money versus artificial money. In doing so, we’ll clarify what money truly is and what it isn’t. Additionally, in the latter portion of our discussion, we will contextualize these concepts appropriately.
What is Money?
To better understand what constitutes money, let’s examine some definitions from the Merriam-Webster dictionary. According to this source, “money is an item widely recognized for use in transactions, serving both as a standard of value and as a method of settlement.”
Next up, we have currency, which people frequently confuse with money. The term “money” as commonly used nowadays—be it the US dollar, British pound, Ghana cedi, Nigerian naira, among others—is technically referring to different forms of currency.
A currency is a form of money but not money. While that statement seems paradoxical, it’s accurate in that currency is a physical or tangible form of money (like coins and banknotes), while money is a broader concept encompassing any medium of exchange. So, I found this on the investopedia.com website that I would like to share with you, Money versus Currency:
The concepts of money and currency are frequently considered interchangeable. Nevertheless, although connected, they possess distinct definitions. Money represents a wider notion encompassing an abstract framework for value that facilitates the trading of products and services both presently and subsequently. Conversely, currency is merely a physical manifestation of this concept.
Therefore, since currency represents one physical manifestation of money, I believe you’d concur that various forms of money exist beyond just currency. In my view, these include both natural money and artificial money.
Natural Currency Versus SyntheticCurrency
What does natural money refer to? In my understanding, this includes elements such as human capital, valuable metals, and gemstones. On the other hand, currency represents an example of artificial money. It’s considered artificial since humans invented it, unlike natural money which is believed to be divinely ordained.
For example, during the First World War, cigarettes evolved into a form of currency. Cigarettes were not natural products either, yet they served as a medium of exchange amongst soldiers. That’s how things stood then.
Once again, when discussing money, we typically concentrate on its artificial version, and tragically, many individuals perish over this artificial currency. You might concur that this makes little sense; after all, why would anyone risk their life for something as intangible as artificial money? Naturally occurring wealth isn’t worth risking one’s life for either, so it follows that fabricated monetary forms hold even less value in such circumstances.
Your Responsibility
Therefore, each of us should take the time to determine definitively what genuine money truly means. Once we understand this concept of true money, we can assign actual worth to it.
Therefore, as mentioned previously, natural money consists of human resources, valuable metals, and gemstones. We will now examine each component individually.
Human Resources
When discussing human resources, I’m talking about the inherent values or assets within an individual—skills, knowledge, and experiences—that they can utilize to generate outcomes or accomplish tasks. These resources encompass specific abilities, information, and past encounters that, when integrated effectively, contribute to productive efforts. Essentially, human resources possess the potential to generate wealth artificially, unlike natural monetary sources.
cannot
create human resources.
To illustrate: To start a business many people think about money, which is usually what they refer to as capital. However, there are human resources that each one of us has which we can make use of in order to create that currency, capital that we need to start the business. What are some of these human resources I’m talking about?
As I highlighted before, experiences, knowledge, and talent are crucial factors in this equation. Your experiences pertain to aspects such as your interactions with others, your demeanor, and your honesty.
If you are honest, for example, and you have a good reputation–i.e. your name; how people view you when your name is mentioned or when they see you–you’ll be able to start your business without even looking for cash, currency. How can that be? Yes, because you have the reputation of honesty, for example, you can get goods supplied to you by a wholesaler or even a manufacturer, using your reputation as the currency, the cash. That is because they believe that you’re honest and will definitely really pay what you owe.
Hence, based on your reputation, they supply you with the goods, you go stock them in your shop, if you have one, or store them away in your home, sell them and then bring the money back minus your profits. In this way you have used your human resources, in this regard your reputation as a form of money to start your business.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | business, commerce, international trade, news, politics
Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng urged the company to participate in the development of the Bay Area and the Hainan Free Trade Port during his meeting with CEO Merlin Swire.
Chinese Deputy President Han Zheng has urged the British multinational corporation
Swire Group
to contribute to solidifying Hong Kong’s position as an international aviation center while actively participating in the growth of the Greater Bay Area.
On Monday, Han encountered Merlin Swire, the CEO of John Swire & Sons, who was present in Beijing for the China Development Forum.
“Han stated that the Swire Group, a globally renowned multinational corporation, has experienced significant growth in both Mainland China and Hong Kong,” as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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I am hopeful that the Swire Group will play an active role in the development of both the Greater Bay Area and the Hainan Free Trade Port.
The Bay Area Blueprint aims to transform Hong Kong, Macau, and nine Guangdong provincial cities into a major economic force. Meanwhile, the Hainan strategy seeks to develop the island into a leading global free-trade center with its own custom regime by the end of this year.
At the meeting with Swire, Han recognized the intricate global landscape but emphasized that China’s backing of economic globalization along with its ongoing reform and openness initiatives will contribute additional stability to the international community.
Han similarly had a meeting with the CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical firm Novartis, Vasant Narasimhan, underscoring Beijing’s backing for the creation of novel medications and fostering an improved climate for innovative activities among international corporations.
He urged the firm to capitalize on opportunities, leverage its advantages, and enhance cooperation with the nation for better growth within China.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that both Swire and Narasimhan spoke positively about China’s economic and social accomplishments and expressed optimism regarding the nation’s future.
It was claimed that both firms agreed to engage in extended partnerships with the nation and vowed to increase their financial commitment and strengthen collaboration with China in sectors such as aviation, healthcare, and medical services.
At last month’s “two sessions” political event, Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged Hong Kong to strengthen global interactions and collaboration. This directive was seen as a step towards enhancing China’s openness during the growing competition between Beijing and Washington.
In 2023, Merlin Swire headed a delegation that met with Xia Baolong, who leads the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
At the meeting, Xia commended the team for their sustained involvement in Hong Kong and their backing of the “one country, two systems” governance policy, simultaneously encouraging them to play a role in advancing the nation’s progress.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | education, educational systems, innovation, schools, technology
As Kenya speeds up its initiatives to leverage locally developed digital platforms for promoting inclusive growth, several schools are independently competing to support this significant move by adopting tactics designed to encourage innovative education, thereby helping to maintain the nation’s digital economy.
These strategies align with the goals of the Digital Platforms Kenya (DigiKen) initiative, a UN SDG collaborative effort backed by the government. The aim is to enhance digital literacy, boost economic growth, create jobs, and improve overall digital inclusiveness by the year 2030.
Visiting Rusinga Schools during the weekend uncovered detailed preparations by the school to introduce an innovation center with objectives similar to those of the bold DigiKen project.
Head teacher Juma Nyamori said the hub will serve as a catalyst for innovation by equipping students with skills in coding, programming and robotics, as well as host annual hackathons where young innovators from across the world will be invited to collaborate in solving contemporary challenges through technology.
The unveiling of the Rusinga Innovation Hub on Saturday was synchronized with the school’s 50th anniversary festivities, which were marked by attendance from previous principals, parents, pupils, graduates, church collaborators, faculty members, and media representatives.
“As we celebrate this achievement, we renew our pledge to encourage creativity and provide students with the abilities necessary to succeed in a changing landscape,” he stated, highlighting the importance of sustained funding in maintaining educational standards to address the requirements of upcoming generations.
“The inauguration of the innovation center underscores our commitment to nurturing future leaders who will drive Kenya’s economic growth and make contributions to worldwide progress,” he stated.
Founded in 1975, Rusinga Schools has played a key role in enhancing educational policies and advocacy efforts in Kenya, covering areas such as curriculum design and instructor education.
The precise count of Kenyan schools featuring innovation hubs remains unclear; however, the DigiKen project has established 15 Digital Innovation Hubs nationwide aimed at fostering digital advancement and strengthening local communities.
The initiative is overseen by a coalition of United Nations entities, with UNESCO taking the leading role. They collaborate closely with the Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy, the Kenya School of Government, and the Directorate of Training and Human Capital Development, along with several additional partners.
The chosen hubs will serve as catalysts for opportunities enabling entrepreneurs, youth, women, and marginalized groups to develop and expand their creations, driving forward the digital revolution.
Included among these initiatives is the Africa Media Hub located at the Strathmore University Business School, the Kijiji Connect ICT Hub situated in Tana River, the Lake Hub based in Kisumu, the Isiolo Youth Innovation Center, and Pwani Tekknowgalz operating in Mombasa County.
Nyamori mentioned that their forthcoming center will act as a specialized hub for technology exploration and STEM education, expanding upon the school’s collaboration with governmental organizations such as the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), which aims at improving the standard of education and influencing Kenya’s academic environment, notably through the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“True educational excellence extends past academic achievements; it involves nurturing comprehensive individuals and significantly supporting the advancement of our nation’s education system,” he stated, highlighting an extensive array of accomplished alumni who have distinguished themselves in fields such as commerce, journalism, invention, and civic duty—many of whom received recognition during the Golden Jubilee festivities.
Nyamori stressed the importance of sustained investments in high-quality education to address the needs of upcoming generations. This sentiment was seconded by guest speaker KAG Bishop Philip Kitoto, who highlighted that introducing more programs focused on developing digital skills among the nation’s youth has been delayed for too long.
Kenya’s demographics reveal that more than 62 percent of the population is under 18 years old, which presents a significant challenge for us. Although what Rusinga is accomplishing seems small in comparison, it holds potential to make a global difference. Clearly, the upcoming generation will encounter obstacles that could affect educational opportunities.
Kitoto highlighted the issue of insufficient infrastructure leading to educational inequalities. He then urged prominent institutions to extend support to less advantaged areas by providing resources and chances for local educators to demonstrate their skills, particularly in uplifting disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Celebrating a heritage of fostering resilient families and pioneering exceptional education ought to be an aspiration for all—be they parents, teachers, or providers of educational services,” he stated. “From the outset, I am convinced that students, educators, parents, and organizations such as Rusinga need to stay vigilant against threats that could derail this vision.
Kitoto cited activist and former US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, stating that the future belongs to those who have faith in the beauty of their dreams.
“Start investing in novel methods that will help us maintain our leading position amid these constant changes,” the bishop stated, highlighting the importance of keeping God at the forefront of everything.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | meteorology, news, precipitation, rain, rainfall
The Kenya Meteorological Department reports that rainfall is expected to persist across much of the nation for the remainder of this week.
The weather forecast issued on Monday for the period from March 25 to 31 predicts scattered instances of intense rain in certain regions.
Kenya Met said i
Isolated intense rainfalls are expected in various regions including the Highlands both East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley itself, the southeastern lowlands, and northeastern Kenya.
.
The weather report indicates that the daily high temperatures during the reviewed period will reach up to 30 degrees.
°C at the Coastal Region, as well as northeastern and northwestern parts of Kenya.
In the Central Highlands and the Central Rift Valley, nighttime temperatures are expected to fall to around 10°C.
On March 18, Kenya Meteorology Department announced that the long rains for the months of March through April to May had commenced in certain areas of the nation, with the remaining regions expected to begin shortly.
According to Met, the beginning of the rainy season will feature a period of continuous rain amounting to at least 20 mm over three successive days, without any stretch of completely dry weather lasting for seven days or more during the next twenty-one days.
For regions in the northern section of the nation, there should be a total accumulation of precipitation reaching at least 10 millimeters across three successive days.
The meteorologist announced that the prolonged rainfall season will commence from March 10 to March 16 in the western highlands outside the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria region, the Rift Valley itself, Nairobi, and certain areas within these highlands.
Ands east of the Rift Valley, as well as some areas in the southeastern lowlands and portions of Isiolo County.
He mentioned that the rainfall was higher during March 3 to March 9, particularly in the Southeastern lowlands and certain areas of Northeastern Kenya.
“The beginning of rainfall for the areas east of the Rift Valley Highlands and the southeastern lowlands is anticipated to start this week,” he stated.
He additionally mentioned that the beginning for the Northeastern area is anticipated to fall between March 25 and March 31.
This will probably be succeeded by periods of drought.
The northwestern areas of Kenya along with the coastal zones are anticipated to experience intermittent rain showers for the rest of March 2025.
This, however, might not satisfy the criteria for onset.
The height of the season along the coast is anticipated to happen in May.
The beginning is expected to happen in April across both areas.
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by admin | Mar 24, 2025 | celebrities, doctor strange, entertainment, iron man, marvel studios
Washington [US], March 24 (ANI): Performer
Robert Downey Jr
shared his surprise at seeing him stroll onto the stage costumed like that
Doctor Doom
at
San Diego Comic-Con
Last year; it came as a surprise to almost everybody, largely due to the fact that he had previously rescued the Marvel Universe as Tony Stark.
The idea of Downey portraying a villain named Victor von Doom dates back even before he was chosen for the role of Iron Man’s alter ego, according to reports from Deadline.
I recall that you had previously met with [Downey] for, something like,
Doctor Doom
“Or perhaps something from another venture,” Director Jon Favreau mentioned during a 2023 talk with Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige. “He might have shown up around [2005’s] Fantastic Four, which made everyone familiar with him,” according to the source.
In the 2005 movie, Victor Von Doom was played by Julian McMahon, whereas Downey took on the role of Stark in the 2008 release “Iron Man.” However, according to reports fromDeadline, Feige considered casting DowneyJ as Doom instead.
Downey consented, and the actor attempted to persuade his Avengers: Endgame directors to reunite the band for the forthcoming Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday projects, according to the source.
Robert attempted to persuade us to go along with his idea, but we responded with ‘no.’ We lacked a storyline and an entry point. For some time, we remained unconvinced.
Once, Steve McFeely, who is one of our key partners, mentioned he had an idea. We responded with excitement, saying, ‘There’s your tale! This narrative needs to be shared; it carries immense power.’
What is that idea? None of the directors revealed significant details until Joe stated, “All I can share regarding the film is this: We adore antagonists who believe they are protagonists in their personal narratives. This makes them multi-faceted and far more intriguing. With an actor such as Robert Downey Jr., one must craft a fully developed, complex character for viewers.” As reported by Deadline. (ANI)
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Bengaluru
(Karnataka) [India], March 24 (ANI):
Mohanlal
starrer ‘
L2: Empuraan
It’s all set to premiere at theaters on March 27. In celebration of the film’s release,
Good Shepherd College
in
Bengaluru
have declared a break for students.
A specially curated performance will also be hosted for the college students at the YGR Signature Mall.
Bengaluru
, according to the information provided by the college administration for Karnataka.
Serving as the college’s MD, Tojo John greatly admires the seasoned actor.
Mohanlal
The college administration declared a holiday and arranged a special event for the film’s premiere day.
After the massive success of its first instalment in 2019, the Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial ‘
L2: Empuraan
One of the most eagerly awaited films of 2025 is ‘.
Mohanlal
The movie also features Tovino Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, and several others.
Director Prithviraj Sukumaran earlier opened up about the challenges faced during its production. The film, starring
Mohanlal
was filmed across various international settings such as Turkey, France, London, Yemen, Senegal, Iraq, and China.
Prithviraj Sukumaran disclosed that locating perfect settings for filming posed the greatest difficulty. According to the ‘Salaar’ star, it required traveling across the globe over a span of two years just to pinpoint the suitable spots for movie production.
When talking to ANI, he mentioned, “The primary obstacle was filming on actual sites across the globe. It consumed approximately two years of my time searching for suitable places worldwide to capture all the shots. This part required considerable effort.”
The director additionally addressed the difficulties involved in relocating a substantial crew across different cities and nations. He went on, saying, “Once we had identified these locations, transporting this sizable team from one place to another worldwide proved to be incredibly challenging. The logistics of shifting such a large group between urban areas both domestically and internationally were, without a doubt, our greatest hurdle.”
Prithviraj Sukumaran commended his production crew, which encompasses producer Antony Perumbavoor, line producers Suresh Balaje and George Pius, creative director Nirmal Sahadev, and associate director Vava.
“However, full credit goes to my fantastic production team, particularly my producer Antony Perumbavoor, line producers Suresh Balaje and George Pius, creative director Nirmal Sahadev, and associate director Vava. From a director’s standpoint, everything went incredibly smoothly; it felt as though the entire movie flowed seamlessly, much like finely-tuned machinery. Yet, I’m certain all these individuals were putting in round-the-clock efforts behind the scenes to make this possible,” stated Prithviraj.
Superstar
Mohanlal
highlighted the benefits of an Indian cinema production with nationwide appeal
L2: Empuraan
suggests that this boosts the film’s likelihood of success due to its wider distribution and broader audience reach.
He stated, “Prithviraj mentioned that, considering a Malayalam film, this project has an enormous budget. Additionally, we spent two years preparing for it. However, we have experience with such productions.”
He went on, “However, the likelihood of such movies being produced has increased significantly today. If one succeeds, it could be hugely successful because these days we refer to them as pan-Indian films. With choices expanding into languages like Tamil and Telugu, previously those opportunities were limited. Yet, with Empuraan, we generated substantial buzz, positioning it for major impact.”
According to the trailer, the latter half of the movie explores themes of social-political drama with
Mohanlal
The video places ‘s character at the center. Filled with intensity, it offers a cinematic spectacle characterized by high-energy visuals.
Mohanlal
exhibiting a commanding and larger-than-life screen presence as Khureshi-Ab’raam.
The movie is anticipated to provide an engrossing look at Khureshi’s history and depict a power battle inside the political organization. (ANI)
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