Little drops of water make a mighty ocean, and from a humble beginning in 2010, the Zakat and Sadaqat Trust Fund has recorded phenomenal growth to become a major sources of funding for interventions towards alleviating poverty and deprivation among needy individuals and communities. • Donations to flood victims The fund, which is being mobilised … The post Zakat
Players will no longer need a Facebook account to play on Meta headsets Starting in August, you won’t have to connect a Facebook account to use Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headsets as the company is rolling out a new account system. Meta accounts will be the new standard moving forward for new and existing users. … The post Meta removes the Oculus Quest’s most
The streaming giant’s French arm will host La Favorite after its theatrical release Netflix will play host to Johnny Depp’s first new movie in over two years. Depp, who has spent the vast majority of 2022 engaged in a difficult legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, has not made a feature film since Minamata, … The post Netflix will host Johnny Depp’s
Less than three years ago, Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to their biggest election victory since 1987. Now, the prime minister has lost the support of his Members of Parliament (MPs) and has resigned. How did it come to this? On Wednesday, June 29, the MP, Chris Pincher – at the time, the Conservative Deputy … The post Boris Johnson resigns British Prime Minister
The Kremlin in Moscow has taken a swipe at outgoing UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, who has overseen consistent British support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. President Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Mr Johnson “really does not like us – and we (do not like) him either”. He said he hoped “more … The post Kremlin
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has indicated that his outfit will in the coming weeks, undertake demolition of buildings and structures at the SakumoRamsar Site at Tema. To this end, he has warned the encroachers to halt ongoing development or risk prosecution. The Regional Minister was speaking yesterday when he toured the site … The post Illegal
The Executive Director of the National Population Council (NPC), Dr Leticia Adelaide Appiah, has called on government to prioritise issues of reproductive health and see them not just as economic, but also a security threat. According her, with the world’s population projected to hit 8 billion by end of the year, it was important for … The post Govt to prioritise issues
Following the decision of the CAF Disciplinary Committee, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially written to CAF to express its intentions to appeal against the CAF Disciplinary Decision to the CAF Appeals Board. The FA in a statement expressed its readiness to contest the decision of the CAF Disciplinary Committee concerning two U-17 players. … The post FA set to appeal
Medivents Consults on Wednesday launched the maiden Accra Inter-City Marathon, an initiative designed to unearth athletes from the Ga communities at the Oceanic Hotel, Korle Gono in Accra. Slated for July 30, the launch was performed by the Asere Tsono Mantse Nii Quao Donkor II and witnessed by representatives from the Ghana Athletic Association (GAA) … The post Accra Inter-City
The ongoing Tour du Ghana cycling event enters the third stage today with a 146km ride from Accra to Dodowa through to the mountains in Larteh, Aburi and back to Accra. The stage would test the strength and endurance of the cyclists as they attempt to climb and descend the mountains while maintaining an appreciable … The post Cycling: Tour du Ghana enters 3rd stage today appeared
The maiden National Disability Sports Coaching Course ended at the National Sports College at Winneba on Thursday with over 65 coaches in attendance and 10 facilitators. The three-day course, held on June 28-30, was sponsored by MC-BBPHYLLS Protocol Consult. It brought together facilitators from the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (HPERS) of … The post 65
Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and confirmation of his move from Manchester City is now imminent. The England international headed a shortlist of Thomas Tuchel’s attacking targets and had entered the final year of his contract with City, who are grateful for his service and will not obstruct his desire for greater … The post Sterling agrees personal
South Africa secured a spot in the knockout stages of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Terrassa on Wednesday even though they lost by a solitary 2-1 to Australia, who are also through. The result means South Africa finish ahead of Japan in the group on goal difference to progress above the higher ranked … The post Hockey Women’s World Cup: South
Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan has signed a new four-year contract with Italian Serie A side Roma. The 19-year-old forward has scored two goals in 22 appearances for the Giallorossi since making his first-team debut last October. “Ever since I arrived at this club, my aim was to reach the first team,” Afena-Gyan told the club … The post Ghana forward
The maiden edition of LCB Worldwide Company Limited corporate soccer tournament was on Monday launched to foster unity and working relationship among corporate institutions in Tema. Eight selected companies were set to battle out for the ultimate prize of GH¢4,500, while second and third placed teams would receive GH¢3,000 and GH¢1,500 respectively. The teams were … The post LCB
Overlooking Ghana’s premier University of Ghana, from East of Legon, is an imposing edifice. In the building is perhaps, Africa’s largest one-stop shop state-of-the-art gym. Atop the building is an open space astro turf suitable for a 5-aside football game. Yes, it is so amazing to have a football pitch on top of a building! … The post A date
An author and pro-youth development activist, Mr Andy Osei Okrah, has called on Ghanaians to be proactive in the selection of their leaders as good leaders can bring about the rapid development in the country. According to him, selecting competent leaders should be the collective responsibility of every Ghanaian and should not be taken for … The post Okrah’s book on leadership
The Krachi-West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Emmanuel Kajal Jalula, has hinted that the assembly would consider possibilities of empowering the youth to embark on poultry farming, following the successful implementation of the Savannah Investment Project (SIP). SIP is a government initiative which has proved to be successful in the municipality, he has explained. The … The post Krachi-West
Ghanaians have been advised to be cautious of Money Laundering (ML) activities to avert falling victims to its consequences. Mr Seth Nana Amoako, Head of Compliance, Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) said not being cautious of it had the tendency of depriving the country of a robust economic system, frustrate developmental activities, prevent investor relations and … The post Journalists
Hundreds of residents of Osu in Accra last Sunday benefitted from free health screening organised by the Bethel Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church. Dubbed “Know your numbers,” the screening was held in collaboration with Wartborg Eye services and Breastcare International. The exercise formed part of the church’s effort in ensuring that members and residents of … The post Hundreds
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