By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry has backed calls by the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the private sector to get involved in social infrastructure development. The NPP flagbearer in his maiden policy address to the country in February 2024, revealed plans to incentivize […] The post Chamber
Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei has recognised the formidable challenge posed by their upcoming semifinal opponents, Senegal, as they prepare for a crucial showdown in the 2023 African Games. With their focus now set on the pivotal match scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8 pm in the Accra Sports Stadium, the Ghana U-20 […] The post African
Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has attributed his second-place finish in the Men’s 100m semi-final of the 2023 African Games to the weather conditions in Ghana. Azamati secured his spot in the final after clocking a time of 10.41s, coming in behind Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who finished first with a time of 10.23s. Despite advancing to […] The post Benjamin
The African Hockey Federation is unhappy about South Africa’s decision to withdraw their male and female teams from the ongoing African Games, Accra 2023. At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Seif Ahmed, President of the African Hockey Federation said “We came to play. Not to find excuses not to play.” South Africa pulled […] The post We’re
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has disclosed that the next NDC government will set up a US$50 million financial technology (fintech) transformative fund to support innovative start-ups in Ghana’s fintech sector. The former president voiced confidence in the fintech sector’s ability to create economic growth and financial inclusion in […] The post NDC
The president of the African Hockey Federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, has refuted claims by the South African Hockey Federation that the hockey pitch being used for the African Games is substandard. According to Mr. Seif, the pitch meets international standards. He stated that pictures circulated by the South Africans were taken before the pitch installation […] The post African Games hockey pitch
Ghana’s sprint sensation, Benjamin Azamati, has expressed unwavering confidence ahead of his debut in athletics at the African Games, slated to commence in Accra on Monday, March 18, 2024. Speaking at a media briefing put together by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, where new athletic gears for the athletes were unveiled, Azamati conveyed his […] The post African games:
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the current internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity of the 2024 general elections. The assurance comes amid concerns raised due to recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, which have significantly impacted mobile network operations since March 14, leading to widespread internet outages across the nation. In […] The post Internet
Team Ghana exhibited remarkable strength and technical prowess in armwrestling, securing an impressive total of 21 medals at the 2023 African Games. On the opening day of the arm wrestling competition, Ghana clinched an outstanding haul of 4 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance in the sport and igniting hopes for […] The post African Games: Ghana
Award-winning artist, Sharon Dede Padiki has commenced her painting marathon seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting by an individual. The post Guinness World Record : Artist Sharon Padiki embarks on 168-hour painting marathon first appeared on 3News.
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Voting has begun in Russia’s presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power. Ballots will be cast over three days, even though the result is not in doubt as he has no credible opponent. Polling stations opened in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia’s easternmost region, at 08:00 local […] The post Russia
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […] The post Our
Belpak, a sponsor of the 2024 Heritage Caravan, has expressed satisfaction with its experience and pledged to participate in the next edition. The recently concluded eight-day adventure, organized by Citi FM/Citi TV, saw over 200 participants travelling across 14 Ghanaian regions. During a panel discussion on the Citi Breakfast Show, Sheila Kattah, the Marketing and […] The post 2024
By Cina Lawson and Rory Stewart For decades, the international community has grappled with the challenge of ending extreme poverty, which is the leading Sustainable Development Goal for 2030. Despite some progress, we remain far off track, with an estimated 700 million people still struggling to survive on less than $2.15 per day. Unlike in […] The post A
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024
The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders for peaceful polls in December this year. He said the police will work with the EC to address all their security concerns ahead of […] The post We’ll address all
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […] The post
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The plan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections has been shot down by the Electoral Commission (EC). Read More... The post Election 2024: EC ‘Shoots Down’ NDC Drone Operation
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