The organisers of the annual Sekondi-Takoradi Marathon (STM), say the second edition of the event fixed for Sunday, December 26, will see massive improvement in its management and organization. Mr. Henri SenyoPenni – General Manager of Medivents Consult, stated that his outfit had learnt a lot of lessons after successfully organizing the maiden edition in … The post Sekondi-Takoradi
Kudah Group, a multi-national company based in Accra has pledged support to organisers of the third edition of the Inter-zones Soccer tournament. Put together by 7INT Seven Events with the theme ‘Lifting the image of football in Ashaiman while creating opportunities for young football talents,’ the week-long event is slated for December 18-25, 2021 at … The post Kudah
The Royal Golf Club in Kumasi (RGCK) over the weekend held a special golf tournament to climax the Centenary celebration of the club. The two-day Centenary Cup (MatchPlay format) featured two teams of 24 amateur golfers from Southern Ghana clubs (Achimota, CRIG, Celebrity, Centre of the World and Bok Nam Kim) captained by Mr. Theodore … The post Golf: Northern Team triumph
Four people were hurt, one seriously, when a World War Two (WW2) bomb blew up on a railway construction site in the German city of Munich. The fire brigade says it happened during drilling work near Donnersberger Bridge, close to the main station. As a result, rail traffic in much of Munich was brought to … The post WW2 bomb blows up in Munich, wounding 4 appeared first on
The European Union (EU) has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a “true alternative” to China’s Belt and Road strategy. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said the Global Gateway scheme should become a trusted brand. China has funded rail, roads and ports but has been accused of … The post EU
Tel Aviv has been named as the most expensive city in the world to live in, as soaring inflation and supply-chain problems push up prices globally. The Israeli city came top for the first time in a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), climbing from fifth place last year and pushing Paris down to … The post World’s most expensive city to live in revealed appeared
An overloaded boat carrying dozens of passengers, mostly children aged eight to 15 has capsized on Bagwai River in northwest Nigeria’s Kano state, according to rescue officials. Saminu Abdullahi, the spokesman for Kano state’s fire service, said the incident took place late on Tuesday “We have recovered 29 bodies … and rescued seven passengers. The … The post Schoolchildren
Nigerian authorities on Tuesday confirmed security operatives have arrested up to 17 fleeing inmates among those who escaped from prison after gunmen attack in the central state of Plateau on Sunday. Also, an investigation has been launched into the latest prison attack, with an aim to track down “the sponsors of the incessant jailbreaks” across … The post Nigeria
Ethiopian Prime Minister (PM), Abiy Ahmed, said his foes had been defeated and promised to recapture territory in the region of Amhara from rebellious Tigrayan forces after praising military victories against the Tigrayans in the region of Afar. Footage from the front that aired on state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting on Tuesday showed Abiy wearing military jungle … The post Ethiopia
The Nkwanta North District Chief Executive (DCE), William NawugmaKidignang, has outlined his vision to transform the district to attract investors. According to him, provision of a water system at Sibi, financial institutions at the district capital, Kpassa, as well as developing the Kpassa market into a model trading hub would help improve the socio-economic lives … The post DCE outlines
A three-day workshop on nuclear power for selected journalists began on Tuesday in Accra, on the theme: ‘Ghana’s steps into nuclear future’. The event organised by the Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), was aimed at promoting and sustaining media involvement in efforts to include nuclear power as an alternative source … The post Workshop
Vestergaard, a leader in the production of innovative and high-quality tools to improve healthcare in low and middle-come countries, has invested more than one million dollars in the fight against malaria in the country. The amount was invested in research, construction of a laboratory for research into mosquito and malaria, and remuneration of the staff … The post Vestergaad,NMIMR
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Stephanie S Sullivan, on Tuesday launched a $45.5 million five-year project to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Northern Ghana. The WASH project would be operated in the Upper East, Upper West, North-East, Northern, Savannah and Oti regions. Launching the project, Mrs Sullivan said the U.S. Government, through … The post US
The Ministry of Railways Development has started work on the new standard gauge line from Manso to Huni-Valley, spanning a distance of 78 kilometres under the Western Rail Line. The project was being undertaken under a loan facility of €500 million, however,€68 million has been extended to the contractor as mobilisation money to move to … The post Govt commences
There was fierce resistance by some residents of Glefe near Dansoman during an ongoing demolishing of illegal structures near the Lagoon by the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly yesterday. Some of the residents blocked the roads and burnt tyres to block access to the lagoon delaying the exercise which was scheduled to have commenced around 6:30am … The post Angry
Panellists at a dialogue on peace and violence extremism have called on the youth not to allow themselves to be radicalised by extremist groups or terrorists. They charged the youth to commit to hard work and stop desiring for quick monies and rather concentrate on self-development to prepare them for future. They said this at … The post Youth urged not to be radicalised
A rail line is to be constructed next year to link the railway to the Achimota lorry terminal to ensure commuters to and from Accra, Tema and Nsawam board their vehicles from there. According to Mr Rexford Agyei Frempong, Personal Assistant to the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Okai Koi, Mr Boye Laryea, arrangements by … The post Rail-line
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) will from next week start the disbursement of about eight million cedis grant to approximately 120 small and medium enterprises (SMES) to support the growth of their business. They are part of the second batch of beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Response Grant, under the World Bank-funded Ghana Economic Transformation Project … The post GEA
The New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, yesterday launched a road safety campaign to help curb increasing cases of road crashes in the country. On the theme “Road Safety in Ghana: Preserving lives, Sustaining our Nation,” the campaign is in partnership with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the … The post NTC, NRSA,
An Anglophone West Africa Regional Training of Trainers Workshop on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has opened in Accra, Ghana. The two-day hybrid Workshop, which is being held virtually and by contact, is happening concurrently in Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Nigeria. The Workshop, organised by the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa … The post PROCMURA
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