Doctors in Sudan have said four people have been shot dead and a large number injured by the security forces during pro-democracy protests in the capital, Khartoum. Large crowds have gathered in several cities calling on the military to leave politics. Bridges in the capital have been blocked and internet services have been cut, in … The post ‘Anti-coup protesters shot dead in Sudan’
Vladimir Putin has hit back at Western leaders who mocked his macho image this week, saying it would be “disgusting” to see them strip off. It comes after leaders at the G7 summit poked fun at the Russian president’s tendency to pose for topless photos. But Mr Putin suggested his counterparts needed to cut out … The post Putin hits back at G7 leaders appeared first on
Yair Lapid is to become Israel’s interim prime minister today, after parliament disbanded itself ahead of new elections. Mr Lapid, leader of a centrist party, will take over at midnight (21:00 GMT Thursday) from Naftali Bennett. They agreed to rotate office when they formed an unlikely eight-party coalition after last year’s election. However, it collapsed … The post Israel
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has called on the government to be keen on ensuring food and nutrition security in the rural areas of the country. According to GSS, food insecurity in Ghana stands at 11.7 per cent, implying 3.6 million people are food insecure. Out of the 3.6 million, 78 per cent, implying 2.8 million … The post 3.6m Ghanaians are food insecure – GSS appeared
Fifty young girls from two schools in the Nadowli/Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have been trained in Information Communication and Technology (ICT)to help enhance their skills in the field. The beneficiary schools were the St Paul Basic School at Papu community and NadowliModel Basic School. The European Union Resilience against Climate Change (EU-REACH) … The post 50
It has taken a while, but Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United blueprint is finally beginning to take shape. The Dutchman has been in situ since the end of May, recognising the groundwork required to pick the Red Devils up after their worst ever Premier League season. Ten Hag got a first-hand glimpse of the current … The post United set to sign De Jong, Malacia appeared first on
Tottenham have agreed a £60m deal with Everton to sign Richarlison. Tottenham offered £40m in writing at 4pm on Wednesday and Everton chairman Bill Kenwright initially went away, believing the offer was insufficient. Spurs will pay an initial £50m with a further £10m in add-ons. Everton were not happy with the overall £60m package but … The post Spurs agree £60m deal to sign
Sadio Mane has got straight to work ahead of pre-season with Bayern Munich as he worked out shirtless in Palma de Mallorca. The 30-year-old left Liverpool after six trophy-laden years in a £35million move to the German champions. Mane admits wanting a “new challenge” was the reasoning behind his decision to leave the Merseyside club. … The post Sadio Mane
Danish police raided the hotel of Team Bahrain early Thursday on the eve of the start of the Tour de France in Denmark. The team announced the raid itself just a few days after similar raids at homes in France and a year after their hotel was raided during the 2021 Tour. “Officers have searched … The post Danish police raid Tour de France Team Bahrain hotel appeared
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed seasoned professional forester Hugh C.A. Brown as Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Ghana. The appointment is in accordance with the advice of the governing board of the Forestry Commission, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission to fill the vacant … The post Hugh
Kasapreko Company Limited has launched a National Consumer loyalty Promotion in a bid to garner support for Ghana’s senior national team, Black Stars, at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The promotion for the company dubbed “Storm Puma Awake Drinks World Cup Raffle draw” is meant to reward loyal consumers as well as appreciating … The post Kasapreko Company
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, has said that the company is intensifying its efforts to get customers registered as the SIM registration exercise draws to a close at the end of July 2022. Speaking at the 2022 MTN Media and Stakeholder Fora in both Accra and Kumasi, Selorm Adadevoh revealed that … The post MTN
SMT Ghana, the official distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Penta in Ghana has held a grand ceremony in Accra to launch four new Volvo heavy-duty truck ranges with a strong focus on the driver’s environment, safety and productivity. The four new-generation extra-heavy commercial trucks – the Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX – is the biggest in … The post SMT
Mastercard and Ecobank Group have partnered to connect millions of smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa to Mastercard’s Farm Pass – a digital platform that makes it safer and easier for farmers to sell their produce at a fair price. Under the partnership, Ecobank will extend the reach and impact of the Mastercard Farm Pass platform … The post Mastercard,
Zeepay and UNCDF encourage Ghanaian resilience through diaspora microinsurance on International Day of Family Remittances under the GrEEn project Zeepay, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and MoneyGram are set to announce a new additional service offered by Zeepay and UNCDF exclusively for MoneyGram’s customers to compliment the life of the remitter and their friends … The post Zeepay,
Asante Gold Corporation, an indigenous Ghanaian mining multinational company, has listed and began trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to raise capital to finance its operations. The secondary listing by introduction on the main market of the GSE on Wednesday followed approval from the GSE and Securities and Exchange Commission to commence trading. The … The post Asante
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, has said the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, renewed its commitment to partner the government of Ghana in attaining sustainable urbanisation and improving climate change adaptation. The minister disclosed this when he met the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, Maimunah … The post UN-Habitat
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has condemned the clash and violence that characterised the rise Ghana demonstration,in Accra, last Tuesday, resulting in the injuring of 12 policemen, and some protesters. According to the Council, it was “unfortunate and disheartening” that the demonstration, which was meant to protest against the economic hardship, rather resulted … The post GPCC
A Gender Policy has been developed to guide the work of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) across the country. Titled “Gender mainstreaming for effective delivery for civic education,” the policy seeks to empower groups with special interests such as Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to fully participate in the decision-making process at … The post Gender
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned of an imminent industrial action if the government fails to honour its request for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for public sector workers. General Secretary of TUC, Dr Yaw Baah, gave the warning during an interview with the media in Accra yesterday before the 3rd Biannual Council Meeting … The post TUC warns of imminent industrial action
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