Python is one of the most popular programming languages around, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect, especially after what the comapny itself called a “cursed” start to the year. One of the main criticisms of Python is that it can be rather slow, especially compared to newer languages. Most people put up with this tardiness … The post Python
Walking around my own private convention hall, marveling at my own mostly minuscule accomplishments, I thought, “I could get used to hanging out here in the Meetaverse.” Nope, that’s not a misspelling. Meetaverse, from Allseated, is a browser-based 3D meeting platform. Meetaverse builds these bespoke 3D spaces for conferences, companies, and meetings. Or it will, … The post Forget
The two leading candidates in Kenya’s presidential election have chosen running mates from the vote-rich Kikuyu ethnic group to bolster their chances of winning August’s much-anticipated poll. Deputy President, William Ruto, has picked businessman, Rigathi Gachagua, while former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has settled for former Justice Minister, Martha Karua. “The two are worlds apart, … The post Kenya
Ukraine has confirmed that hundreds of its fighters trapped for more than two months in Mariupol’s Azovstal steelworks have been evacuated. Deputy Defence Minister, Hanna Maliar, said 53 badly wounded soldiers were taken to the town of Novoazovsk, held by Russian-backed rebels. She said another 211 were evacuated using a humanitarian corridor to Olenivka – … The post Besieged
Turkey’s president has restated his opposition to Finland and Sweden joining North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) – just hours after they said they would seek membership. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the two Nordic nations should not bother sending delegations to convince Turkey, a key NATO member, of their bids. He was angered by what he … The post Turkey threatens
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, says the government is committed to ensuring digital inclusiveness for older persons and promoting healthy ageing. In this regard, she said the government has joined hands with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to contribute, and fashion out initiatives to accelerate digital technologies for older persons … The post Gov’t
Forty-six different drainage projects are at various stages of completion in the Greater Accra Region to address the challenge of perennial flooding. The projects are sited at flooding hotspots including Kaneshie First Light, Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, Weija Gicel, Santa Maria, Madina, Haatso, Tema, Weija Old Barrier, Teshie, Kasoa and other suburbs in the region. According … The post National
News about Ashantigold’s demotion to the second division of Ghana football over match manipulation has rocked the football fraternity but the ‘Miners’ are still in contention in this year’s Premier League and are billed to face Asante Kotoko in a Match week 29 clash on Thursday at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium. The four-time league … The post Troubled
Former AshantiGold striker, Augustine Arhinful has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to widen the scope of its investigations into alleged match fixing in Ghana, a phenomenon he believes is widespread. His comments came on the back of the FA’s decision to demote AshantiGold SC and Inter Allies FC to second division football for their … The post Don’t
Amir Khan, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist who became a unified world champion at light-welterweight, has announced the end of his in-ring career. Khan retires with a professional record of 34 wins from his 40 fights. The 35-year-old wrote in a short statement on Twitter last week: “It’s time to hang up my gloves. I … The post Amir Khan confirms retirement from boxing appeared
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) has backed Gianni Infantino’s candidacy to remain FIFA President prior to the global governing body’s elective Congress next year. Infantino is seeking a third term at the Congress and COSAFA nations have decided to back the incumbent, after he announced in March that he will stand. The … The post COSAFA
Mauritius will play in the group stage of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after Sao Tome e Principe were sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player during their preliminary round tie. The Mauritius Football Association lodged a complaint that Sao Tome’s Luis Leal had not followed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Covid-19 protocol. Mauritius … The post AFCON
The British government has yet to approve the sale of Premier League club Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly. Outgoing Russian owner Roman Abramovich is not allowed to profit from the proceeds of the sale since he was sanctioned and his assets were frozen because of his links to … The post Chelsea sale still awaiting approval appeared first
The Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, Mr Kofi Adomakoh, has given assurance to support the tourism sector of the Ghanaian economy towards the realisation of the sector’s potential. He said the tourism sector had the potential to rake in more funds for the economy and that GCB would offer the necessary support to help … The post GCB will support tourism related businesses
Government has revealed plans to anchor industrialisation in the country through the establishment of a petrochemical industry. According to the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, this is to support the local auto industry and add value to Ghana’s oil resources. Speaking at the launch of the 75th anniversary of Deloitte Ghana, Mr Kyerematen … The post Govt
The Ghana Red Cross Society has donated quantities of non-food items to all the 250 families displaced as a result of the chemical explosion which also resulted in some fatalities at Appiatse in the Western Region. The donation formed part of this year’s World Red Cross Day, commemorated worldwide by the society’s member states and … The post Ghana
The Chief of Kumawu, Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Koduah who represented the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, came to pay last respects to the late Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Emeritus Oti Boateng and Omanhemaa, Nana YaaDaani II on Monday. Being carried in a palanquin, BarimaTweneboaKoduah danced to signify he was in a state … The post Asantehene pays lasts
There are 476, 400 migrants in Ghana with more than one million Ghanaians living abroad, the Chief of Party of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Ghana, MsAbibatou Wane-Fall, has revealed. She said these migrants were engines for social development in their host communities and origins hence the need for alliance and robust measures to help … The post Ghana,
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel AbdulaiJinapor, has refuted claims that the Achimota Forest Reserve has been sold saying the report is false, baseless and non-factual. Rather, he said the government, through the Forests (Cessation of Forest Reserve) Instrument, 2022 (E.I 144), had made the peripheral portions of the Forest Reserve, which had … The post Achimota
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday paid glowing tribute to the former leader of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away last week. The President signed a book of condolence opened in his honour at the residence of the UAE Ambassador to Ghana yesterday, and described him as … The post President Akufo-Addo pays tribute
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