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Beijing not only surprises many foreign vloggers by its rapid modernization today but also arouses their interest in the city’s historical part.

Recently, some international vloggers posted new vlogs about Beijing’s Central Axis, a north-south line that runs through the center of Beijing.?They took a tour to the historical buildings located along the axis and expressed their understanding of the Central Axis in their videos.

Jack, an American vlogger, took a trip to Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum (Xiannongtan Temple), a historical site at the southern end of the Central Axis. In his vlog, Jack is astonished by the unique structure of Chinese historical buildings.

Jack’s vlog is watched and praised by many Chinese internet users. They said in their comments to the vlog that ‘Xiannongtan Temple was a big part of our childhood memory because our primary school had a lot of activities there in 1970s ranging from sports meeting to seeing outdoor movies and training of weightlifting athletes.’

Yenny, a vl
ogger from Indonesia, went shopping to the Qianmen Street, a century-old commercial street on the Central Axis. After having a taste of the local food Beijing noodles with soybean paste and tanghulu (a stick of sugar-coated haws), Yenny said in her vlog that ‘you can find a lot of shops with old and famous reputations on Qianmen Street. The street is a must-visit site in Beijing.’

In the following comments of the vlog, some international internet users said that they got the knowledges of Beijing’s Central Axis from Yenny’s vlog and encouraged her to continue promoting Indonesian culture and Chinese culture.

David Symington (with a vlogger name of Sixuwanqian), a British vlogger made a tour to Altar of Land and Grain (Zhongshan Park) and the Bell Tower. After visiting the two historical sites along the Central Axis, Symington said, Chinese always give traditional cultural connotations to the common things, which reflects the wisdom of the Chinese people.

Internet users commented under the vlog that they ex
pect Symington to make a series of vlogs about Beijing’s Central Axis.

The Temple of Heaven, a 600-year-old historical site, is one of the most important historical and cultural heritages of the Central Axis. After a visit to the Temple of Heaven, British vlogger Adam said in his video that the buildings in the temple are perfectly symmetrical. It’s hard to imagine that all these buildings were built from 1420 onward. It’s amazing!

Some internet users who watched the video praised in their comment that Adam’s vlog presents the charm of these historical buildings.

In their videos, these international vloggers not only show splendid views of Beijing’s Central Axis, but also help people know more about the history and culture of Beijing. The way they look at Beijing and tell stories of the city draws wide attention and comments.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP) and the African University College of Communication (AUCC) have teamed up to train Pan-African journalists and content creators to provide them the skills to champion Pan-Africanism and rebrand the continent’s narrative.

The programme, starting in the later part of February 2024, would span three days and would have renowned Pan-African professors from AUCC as resource persons.

This would help build on the success of the maiden Africa Image Conference held in May 2023, where Prof Michael Williams and Dr Anu Oluwakemi Wale-Olaitan ignited discussions on Pan Africanism Communication.

A statement signed by Dr Kemi Olaitain, the Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, AUCC, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, said: ‘This partnership is a natural extension of our commitment to Pan-Africanism.’

‘We believe in providing educational opportunities that serve the entire African sub-region and beyond. This training programme is a crucial step in equipping c
ommunicators with the tools they need to promote a united and prosperous Africa.’

Prof Michael Williams and Dr Olaitain presented the first series of lectures on Pan Africanism Communication during the inaugural Africa Image Conference in May last year.

Building on this success, the upcoming training programme would be a three-day intensive workshop scheduled for the last week of February.

‘We are focusing on pan Africanism and infusing it in all the courses that we teach at the university, so subsequently the public should expect that we come up with other projects that will boost this Pan-African vision,’ the statement said.

‘Our collaboration with the ACCP is one of such big projects that should be expected, because we are collaborating with the Chamber to promote Pan-African values and to help content producers to be able to see things from the Pan-African perspective.’

‘Whatever they are posting, writing, or designing should be seen through the lens of Pan Africanism as long as it’s coming from Afri
ca, just to promote Africa and our values, culture and everything.’

Mr Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, the Executive Director of the ACCP, was a staunch advocate for unity and development across the continent, it said.

‘He believes that effective communication is a pivotal tool in speeding up the realisation of these goals. Strategic communication that encapsulates the diversity of the African experience and aspirations can forge stronger bonds among African nations, expediting unity and growth.’

The statement said Mr Dwomoh-Doyen envisioned a future where shared narratives and effective communication propelled continental development and unity.

The Vice President of ACCP, Mr George Egeh, who holds a dual citizenship of Ghana and Nigeria, highlighted the vital role of communication in promoting unity and understanding.

‘A lack of clear communication can lead to misunderstandings and even conflict,’ he was quoted as saying, and noted the communication contrasts between Ghana and Nigeria, highlighting that misunder
standing could be a precursor to strife.

The programme would not only equip participants with valuable knowledge but also provide them with recognition.

Members of ACCP and participants in the first lectures would receive certificates from AUCC as certified Pan African communicators.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Minerals Commission says neither the Commission nor the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has received a formal application or request to put the Prestea-Bogoso Mine under Care and Maintenance.

The Commission said there was a stoppage of mining operations at the Prestea-Bogoso Mine due to some operational challenges in December 2023.

‘For the avoidance of doubt, neither the Ministry nor the Commission has received a formal application or request from FGR to put the Mine under Care and Maintenance,’ an official release issued by the Corporate Affairs Department of the Mineral Commission said on Tuesday.

The statement said if an application is received, it shall be considered in accordance with Applicable Regulations, the current State of the Mine and in the best interest of the country.

‘It has come to the attention of the Minerals Commission that FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine, made a verbal presentation to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to put the
Mine under Care and Maintenance.

‘The Prestea-Bogoso Mine is currently under the control of FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd (FGR) and its principal shareholder Blue International Holdings Limited which is based in the United Kingdom.

‘The Mine was previously operated by Golden Star Resources Limited until the asset was transferred to FGR,’ it said.

It said an application to suspend production is clearly set out in section 51 of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) which requires the holder of the Mining Lease to serve a notice to that effect on the Minister.

‘As indicated earlier, no such request or application has been submitted to the Minister,’ it said.

‘In the event that such an application is received, it shall be considered in accordance with applicable Regulations and the current state of the mine, and a decision taken in the best interest of the country,’ the statement said.

‘It is important to note that the Commission issued a Notice to FGR in August 2023, to show cause why the Mining Lease shoul
d not be terminated due to identified breaches of the Mining Lease.

‘The notice expired in December 2023 and the Commission shall shortly advise the Minister on the next steps following the expiration of the Notice period,’ the statement explained.

‘The Commission wishes to assure the public of its unflinching commitment to ensure the effective and efficient management of the mineral resources of the country, the protection of mining investment in general and the Prestea Bogoso Mine in particular to protect jobs, the local Prestea economy, community development as well as revenue generation for the benefit of the good people of Ghana,’ the statement said.

Source: Ghana News Agency