Life is a series of events that are often unpredictable. One thing that has hit us all without warning has been the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Many lost their lives, and many lost their livelihoods. However, like in other aspects of life, there were exceptions in this calamity. Some people were able to change their life … The post Exclusive Chat with COVID-19 Frontliner Alex
After weeks of nerve-jangling wait, Ghana’s Black Stars will renew their age-long rivalry with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off tonight that could have dire or majestic denouement for the future of the nation’s football. Battlefield for the 7.30pm kick-off is the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, after the Cape … The post Black Stars to fly over Super
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Ghana’s request to admit 40,000 spectators for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off first leg match against Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium, today. This comes after the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) request to play the game in full capacity stadium following the laid-down rules by … The post …Full capacity stadium for
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Trasacco Ghana Limited and the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) have sent goodwill messages to the Black Stars ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Kumasi,today. In separate statements, they urged the team to make the nation proud by qualifying to the World Cup. Mr Kwame Danso, General Manager, Corporate … The post SWAG,
Ghana midfielder Edmund Addo has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff ties against Nigeria due to injury. The Moldova based midfielder has been training with the team having reported to camp on Monday to prepare for the two crucial matches. However, scans have revealed that he cannot take part in … The post Edmund Addo ruled out of Nigeria clash appeared first on
Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey has charged players of the Black Stars to be disciplined ahead of their final World Cup playoff match against Nigeria at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium today. According to the former Anderlecht player, the players must show a high level of discipline to be able to beat the Nigerians … The post Be cautious,
Ashleigh Barty said on Thursday that she will remove herself from the WTA rankings after announcing her retirement, opening the door for Poland’s Iga Swiatek to become world No 1. The three-time Grand Slam-winning Australian has held the top spot for more than two years but stunned the sports world on Wednesday by quitting at … The post Polish tennis star poised
A pair of goals in the dying minutes from Japan substitute Kaoru Mitoma resigned the Socceroos to a dismal 2-0 defeat on a dreary night for Australian football that matched the drizzling rain at Stadium Australia. Tactically blunt and outplayed across the park, the Socceroos – eventually – received the punishment their performance deserved. Mitoma … The post Japan’s
Chelsea fans will be able to buy FA Cup semi-final and Champions League tickets after the government relaxed the condition of the licence the club is operating under. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Blues owner Roman Abramovich saw his assets frozen by the government. Chelsea were subsequently banned from selling new tickets under the terms … The post Government
Spineless world football bosses have been left shame-faced after Russia was allowed to bid for Euro 2028. In a move that left disbelieving FA chiefs stunned into silence, Russia announced a deadline-busting bid to host either the 2028 or 2032 tournament. That move also prompted Turkey to bid, hoping to take advantage of the Russian … The post Russia submits Euro 2028 bid appeared first on
Paul Pogba is attracting plenty of interest with his contract at Manchester United winding down this summer, with Premier League clubs among those keen on his services. A number of European clubs – including Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus – remain in contact with the France international’s representatives about signing the midfielder on a free … The post Pogba
Some Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Northern, Northeast and Savannah regions, who received government’s funds under the COVID-19 support interventions, have testified that the funds have helped to sustain their businesses. This formed part of the findings of a community scorecard on the implementation of the government’s relief packages to mitigate the … The post Govt’s
Mr William Kofi Owusu Demitia, a tax consultant, has called for an aggressive targeted policy to boost e-commerce among Ghanaians. Wider subscription to e-commerce, he noted, provided solution to the problem of identifying taxpayers and ability to track their income and know whether they are fulfilling tax obligations. Data generation on e-commerce platforms, he said, … The post Aggressive
The Mastercard Foundation and the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC), yesterday launched a 16-million dollar programme aimed at training the next generation of young entrepreneurs in Ghana’s agriculture sector. Named Initiative for Youth in Agricultural Transformation (IYAT), the four-year programme would scale up KIC’s transformational model and initiatives; AgriTech Challenge Classic; AgriTech Challenge Pro; KIC Incubation; Business Booster … The post Mastercard
The board of directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a new strategy for addressing fragility and building resilience in Africa for the period 2022-2026. The strategy offers a roadmap for building more resilient institutions, economies, and societies across the continent over the next five years. This is the bank’s third fragility … The post AfDB
The tourism industry is projected to generate about $2.3 billion into the Ghanaian economy this year, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has said. The revenue, he said, was expected to be raised through tourists’ arrivals and spending, charges at the various tourist sites. The Minister said this during the … The post Tourism industry
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has urged owners of boreholes and producers of sachet and bottled water to test for radiological water quality. The Commission said this would ensure the safety of drinking water, thereby preventing the long-term incidence of cancers in people who ingest contaminated water. Research scientists of the GAEC, Dr David … The post Test drinking
The Upper West Regional Chief Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Mrs Serena Kwakye-Mintah, has revealed that water consumers in the region owe the company over GH?2 million on water supplied to them. “I have observed that individuals in the region do not like paying water bills, making operations very difficult for management … The post U/W water consumers owe GWCL
The 1991 year group of the Asamankese Senior High School (ASASCO) has donated 120 mono desks worth GH?12,500 to the school in the Eastern Region yesterday. The donation, the first of its kind from the group followed an appeal from the management of the school to help promote teaching and learning. The president of the … The post ASASCO 1991 year group donates to alma mater
Ghana is expected to experience more acute climate hazards such as flooding, as well as more frequent and intense drought, a report on Ghana’s roadmap for resilient infrastructure in changing climate has revealed. The 165 page report said, the consequence of the country’s climate change, has the potential to threaten the socio-economic development that had … The post Ghana
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