The dismissals were apparently an attempt by the company, Anglo American Platinum, to stem the tide of wildcat strikes that have unsettled Africa’s biggest economy.

Members of the House committee investigating the attacks that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens accused one another of exploiting the violence to score partisan political points.

Members of the House committee investigating the attacks that killed Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens accused one another of exploiting the violence to score partisan political points.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague held its first public hearing on Tuesday in the dispute on where to try Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi and his brother-in-law Abdullah Senussi.

The International Criminal Court in The Hague held its first public hearing on Tuesday in the dispute on where to try Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi and his brother-in-law Abdullah Senussi.

President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya vetoed huge bonuses that Parliament members quietly awarded themselves last week after protests and public outcry over the action.

Former President Festus Mogae of Botswana has praised former President Jerry Rawlings for helping to entrench peaceful political transition in Ghana.

Buena Vista Homes, Ghana was has been awarded the International Star Award for Quality (ISAQ) in the Gold Category at the 2012 International Quality Awards took place in Geneva, Switzerland. The event was presided over by Jose E. Prieto, President and CEO of Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D), along with outstanding personalities from the corporate world. As a leading property developer in Ghana, Buena Vista Homes was recognised for its strong commitment to Quality, Leadership, Technology and Innovation. Companies from 58 countries around the world were awarded for achievements in Quality and Excellence. Buena Vista Homes is made up of a team of Ghanaian entrepreneurs who play an important role in business leadership in Africa and are focused on continuous improvement of the entire value chain in property development. Mr. Samuel Ewool, Executive Director, received the award on behalf of the company and dedicated it to the staff and clients of Buena Vista Homes for their hard work and commitment which has brought international recognition to the brand. Mr. Ewool said these awards cap a very successful decade of building good quality and well-crafted homes in plush neighbourhoods. Among their various projects are included developments near the Celebrity Golf Club and Holiday Resort in Sakumono, and the Coasta Villa and Marine Drive Developments along the Accra- Tema Beach Road. He noted that these attributes are well-known among homebuyers and respected among their peers in the industry, and these put the company ahead -- making Buena Vista Homes one of Ghana’s preeminent developers with a reputation for good quality, well-designed and built homes. Mr. Ewool was quick to add that: “Indeed, Buena Vista Homes are not built, they are crafted”. The B.I.D. quality symbol is present in 178 countries around the world and creates firm ground for the implementation of integral quality processes through the technology and procedures of the QC100 model of Total Quality Management. According to Jose E. Prieto:“The awarded companies are symbols of commitment to leadership, technology, and innovation -- making them models for others in their sector.” Companies from Europe, America, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East received the B.I.D. International Quality Award in recognition of their achievements in spreading Quality Culture. For their commitment to quality, those awarded join a historic group of prestigious B.I.D. Quality Award Winners. Among these outstanding companies are: Ansaldo Energia, Italy; RAO - Unified Energy Systems of Russia; Turner Construction International LLC of the U.S.; KEPCO, South Korea; CH2M HILL, USA; Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Co.; and Saudi Iron & Steel Company. Also, at the recently held Property Awards 2011 Buena Vista Homes was adjudged “Developer of the Year 2011 – Middle income Category”. This award is in addition to its award for “CIMG Best Radio Advert of the year 2010”.

Buena Vista Homes, Ghana was has been awarded the International Star Award for Quality (ISAQ) in the Gold Category at the 2012 International Quality Awards took place in Geneva, Switzerland. The event was presided over by Jose E. Prieto, President and CEO of Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D), along with outstanding personalities from the corporate world. As a leading property developer in Ghana, Buena Vista Homes was recognised for its strong commitment to Quality, Leadership, Technology and Innovation. Companies from 58 countries around the world were awarded for achievements in Quality and Excellence. Buena Vista Homes is made up of a team of Ghanaian entrepreneurs who play an important role in business leadership in Africa and are focused on continuous improvement of the entire value chain in property development. Mr. Samuel Ewool, Executive Director, received the award on behalf of the company and dedicated it to the staff and clients of Buena Vista Homes for their hard work and commitment which has brought international recognition to the brand. Mr. Ewool said these awards cap a very successful decade of building good quality and well-crafted homes in plush neighbourhoods. Among their various projects are included developments near the Celebrity Golf Club and Holiday Resort in Sakumono, and the Coasta Villa and Marine Drive Developments along the Accra- Tema Beach Road. He noted that these attributes are well-known among homebuyers and respected among their peers in the industry, and these put the company ahead -- making Buena Vista Homes one of Ghana’s preeminent developers with a reputation for good quality, well-designed and built homes. Mr. Ewool was quick to add that: “Indeed, Buena Vista Homes are not built, they are crafted”. The B.I.D. quality symbol is present in 178 countries around the world and creates firm ground for the implementation of integral quality processes through the technology and procedures of the QC100 model of Total Quality Management. According to Jose E. Prieto:“The awarded companies are symbols of commitment to leadership, technology, and innovation -- making them models for others in their sector.” Companies from Europe, America, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East received the B.I.D. International Quality Award in recognition of their achievements in spreading Quality Culture. For their commitment to quality, those awarded join a historic group of prestigious B.I.D. Quality Award Winners. Among these outstanding companies are: Ansaldo Energia, Italy; RAO - Unified Energy Systems of Russia; Turner Construction International LLC of the U.S.; KEPCO, South Korea; CH2M HILL, USA; Iranian Offshore Engineering & Construction Co.; and Saudi Iron & Steel Company. Also, at the recently held Property Awards 2011 Buena Vista Homes was adjudged “Developer of the Year 2011 – Middle income Category”. This award is in addition to its award for “CIMG Best Radio Advert of the year 2010”.

JJ advises wife By Joshua Tigo Former President Jerry John Rawlings has advised his wife to resign from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if she intends to lead the National Democratic Party (NDP) to Election 2012.