The African Hockey Federation (AHF) has expressed disappointment in the South African decision to pull out of the hockey tournament of the ongoing 13th African Games Accra 2023, citing safety concerns on a pitch they claimed was not perfect for the competition. The President of the federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, said the South Africans did … The post South Africa didn’t follow due process
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company, Lakeside Estate, has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort Motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service. The donation, valued at GH¢728,000 according to the 2 companies, is to facilitate the movement of security personnel and the law enforcement agencies in the … The post Japan Motors, Lakeside
Ecobank Ghana has reiterated its commitment to playing a leading role to propel Ghana’s waste transformation journey, Mrs Abena Osei-Poku, Managing Director, Ecobank Ghana, has said. “We are actively financing businesses and projects that promote responsible waste management practices. These include supporting waste collection and sorting facilities, composting initiatives, and the development of innovative recycling … The post Ecobank
The number of visa applications processed in 2023 from Ghana has nearly doubled from 2022, Hariprasad Viswanathan, Head – Sub Saharan Africa, VFS Global, has said. He said applications processed at the Ghana Passport Premium Application Centres run by VFS Global have seen a 30 per cent rise during the year, underlining the desire to … The post Ghana sees surge in visa applications appeared
STAR-Ghana Foundation, has organised a consultative exercise to solicit views from the public regarding their expectations in political parties’ manifestos for the 2024 general elections. The exercise provided the platform for participants to share their challenges with access to quality public services in health, education and social protection. That, according to the organisation, would influence … The post STAR-Ghana
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) for selecting Mytilineos S.A as one of its strategic partners to develop the Integrated Aluminium Industry (IAI) in the country. He said the choice of the company to specifically develop portions of Nyinahin bauxite resources and build a refinery is … The post GIADEC
The Ashanti Region has seen significant development in terms of infrastructure for the judiciary and security services since 2017, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has said. He said the government had successfully completed the construction of 32 new courthouses and 83 housing units for judges and magistrates in the region. Out of the … The post Govt
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, has urged the government not to allow debts owed to road contractors to accumulate, as it would hinder timely payments. During a meeting with the new Roads and Highways Minister designate, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, on Monday, Otumfuo Osei Tutu stressed that road construction was crucial for national development. He … The post Don’t
The police in Sunyanihave arrested 26-year-old taxi driver for allegedly knocking down two pedestrians on the Sunyani-Abesim road, killing one of the victims. According to a police situational report, the crash occurred when the suspect, Gilbert Adika, was driving a Toyota Vitz taxi cab with registration number GR7260-23, from Abesim to Sunyani. A report made … The post Cabbie
The Gbetseley Circuit Court, in Kpone Katamanso Municipality, has sentenced four robbers to 20 years imprisonment each, for robbing an Okada rider of his motorcycle and stabbing him to death. The convicts, Prosper Amegashie, Jamel Ahmed, Bilal Mohammed and Martin Victor Agba, pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy and robbery. But, Mrs Eleanor … The post 4 jailed 80 years for
One person has been arrested by the police in connection with the murder of Dr Christopher Adu Boahen, son of renowned historian and former presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), ProfessorAlbert Adu Boahen, at his East Legon residence, in Accra, on Monday. The suspect, Mark Forson, was currently in the custody of the … The post Tragedy! Prof. Adu Boahen’s
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security and his team to redouble their efforts in finding lasting solution to the ongoing war in Sudan. According to the President, there was no way the continent could talk about return to constitutionalism when violence … The post Redouble efforts
Africa must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of the continent, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stated. According to her, the benefits of AI far outweigh its negatives and Africa must explore the emerging technology to boost its economies. • Ms Georgieva (third from right) with Dr … The post AI
The Association of Men’s Fellowships of the Methodist Church Ghana, Northern Accra Diocese has held its 5th Annual General Meeting. The AGM, held over the weekend at the Trinity Methodist Society, Madina, on the theme: “Discipleship; growing into Christian maturity,” also saw the election of new executives to steer the affairs of the association. Some … The post Northern
The 2024 World Water Day celebration on the theme, “Promoting utilisation of water for peace” was yesterday launched in Accra. This year’s celebration has been set aside to focus attention on the desire to leverage water for peace and prosperity, emphasising the need to safeguard water resources, and outlining essential strategies to address water challenges … The post 2024 World Water
A peace Activist, Torgbui Kpemini Gawu V, has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a credible and impartial polls to make the result acceptable to all. He also called on the EC to erect electronic scoreboards in all the regions in Ghana to avoid litigation after the 2024 December polls. Torgbui Gawu V, … The post EC must conduct credible, impartial polls –
The National Sports Authority (NSA) have approved and recognised the Ghana E-Sports Federation (GESF) as the sole governing body of E-Sports in Ghana. This follows the fulfilment of all registration requirement demanded by the NSA. Following a meeting of the GESF resident, Igor Boumekpo, and the NSA in February, details for having an autonomous status … The post GESF is sole E-Sports governing
Zimbabwe’s women national cricket team (Chevrons) have been crowned champions at the 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana. They defeated rivals, South Africa, to emerge winners in the women’s division. The intriguing final part was decided by the ‘Super Over’ when the lady Chevrons, who were 112-5 in 20 overs against South Africa’s 112-7 … The post Zimbabwe crowned
South Africa has withdrawn both its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the 13th African Games currently underway in Accra based on recommendations and guidelines as set down by the International Hockey Federation. The decision was taken as a result of the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Pitch not being sufficiently prepared to stage the competition. The … The post South Africa withdraw
Eritrea established their dominance in the Team Time Trial cycling event with a commanding performance to sweep the gold medals at the ongoing 13th African Games at Ablekuma, in Accra. The penultimate event, the individual time trial, was also dominated by the Red Sea Carmels in both the men and women categories with splendor. The … The post 13th Africa
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