August 2021
Capitalism Kills: African Lives And Identity In The US, Brazil And Europe Yesterday, Today And Beyon
It is fundamental to note that, Transatlantic Slave Trade (TaST) —the ‘legitimised buying and selling of Senegambians— 15th-19th century) was organised as capitalistic from the outset, enslaving African captives for the profit of slave merchants, plantation owners, European political institutions and markets. As it already broke the fabric of the local labour, peace and governance, TaST gave way to colonialism and new ways to plunder Africa and never to allow it develop its powerful civilisation harmoniously.
Health Ministry’s $3.9m Deal: Who Got A Cut For Medical ‘Things Bought For Dying Individuals’
The Gambia’s ministry of health last year struck a $3.9m deal with a Turkey-based company for the purchase of medical items and equipment. Ten ambulances are included in the procurement, each reportedly bought for $89,750, approx. D5m at the time. · Malagen confirms from multiple sources that such ambulances cost at average price of $60,000 and from the deal, the ministry could have saved at least D90m of taxpayer funds, which could build at least 10 standard health posts and 40 community boreholes. · ...
Fact-Check: Was President Barrow’s Remarks About The Banjul Rehabilitation Project ‘Entirely’ Correct?
Claim 1: The contractor of the Banjul Rehabilitation Project requested to be paid in Dalasi Source: President Adama Barrow Verdict: The claim is false One of the flagship infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration of President Adama Barrow is the US$36 million Banjul Rehabilitation Project. The single-sourced project was criticized for flouting basic procurement regulations. Claim In his recent interview on QTV’s State of Affairs programme, the Gambian leader claimed the contractor of the project, Haddim Gai, requested to be paid in dalasi while submitting his proposals to him at State House. “When he came to my office, what he told me, it was too good...
Fact-Check: Gambia’s GDP Currently Growing At 6% ?
Claim: Gambia’s GDP currently growing at 6% + Source: President Adama Barrow Verdict: Inaccurate President Adama Barrow in a recent interview on the State of Affairs television programme on the QTV, said the Gambian economy is growing at “6% plus”. The current government took over the reins of government under very difficult circumstances after the outgoing Yahya Jammeh administration refused to willingly relinquish power. This prompted a regional military intervention in The Gambia which subsequently affected tourism- a major income earner for the country. Business activities were also temporarily halted, which in turn negatively affected the economy. The country was also struggling with a very high, unsustainable...
Fact-Check: President Barrow Claims Tax Revenue Has Increased By Over 100% Under His Administration
Claim: Tax revenue has increased by over 100% since 2017 Source: President Adama Barrow Verdict: FALSE President Adama Barrow in a recent interview on the State of Affairs television programme on QTV, claimed tax collection by Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has increased under his administrations by over 100%. The Gambia is gearing up for Presidential elections in December, a crucial democratic exercise for citizens to pass verdict on the current administration that took over the mantle of governance after years of dictatorship in 2017. President Barrow ahead of the election continues to defend the performance of his administration and is touting his achievements. But how true is...