Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Burkina Faso 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved Egypt’s hero, saving Bertrand Traore’s spot-kick to secure victory. In normal time Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Egypt when he curled a superb shot into the top ... Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Burkina Faso 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has awarded Citi FM for excellent coverage of the 2016 general elections. The country’s first English-speaking radio station Citi FM (97.3Mhz) was among 13 media houses in Ghana awarded for accuracy devoid of indecent language before, during and post-elections. The Foundation consulted eminent media professionals, team of researchers ... The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has awarded Citi FM for excellent coverage of the 2016 general elections. The
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has awarded CITI FM for excellent coverage of the 2016 general elections. The country’s first English-speaking radio station Citi FM (97.3Mhz) was among 13 media houses in Ghana awarded for accuracy devoid of indecent language before, during and post-elections. The Foundation consulted an eminent teamo of media professionals, ... The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has awarded CITI FM for excellent coverage of the 2016 general elections. The
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Akuffo has appointed Yoofi Grant as the Acting CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). He takes over from Mawuena Trebarh who occupied that position for four years after being appointed by former President John Mahama in 2013. Mr Grant has over 30 years experience in Finance and Banking, ... The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Akuffo has appointed Yoofi Grant as the Acting CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). He takes over from
Growing Business Together (GBT), a Dutch government funded initiative which seeks to support early stage entrepreneurs has been launched by MBC Africa, at the residence of the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, under the theme “Accelerating young entrepreneurs”. Other implementing partners are iMPACT Booster of the Netherlands, and the Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council. The ... Growing Business Together (GBT), a Dutch government funded initiative which seeks to support early stage
About fifteen men believed to be military personnel, and others from the National Security, have reportedly seized a number of vehicles from the home of Kofi Adams, National Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Although details of why the incident happened are sketchy, Mr. Adams, who was also the 2016 National Campaign Coordinator ... About fifteen men believed to be military personnel, and others from the National Security, have reportedly seized a number of vehicles
The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, plans to ensure all government employees will be conducting government business with official emails addresses and not their private email accounts if she is approved as the minister. She explained during her vetting for the Communications Minister portfolio that this would ensure sensitive information was not compromised by private emails. “One major ... The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, plans to ensure all
Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday February 1, 2017 discussed proceedings at Tuesday’s sitting. The team also focused on Vice President’s recent revelation on the cost of Veeps’ residence. Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday February 1, 2017 discussed proceedings at Tuesday’s sitting. The team also focused on Vice President’s recent revelation on the cost of Veeps’ residence.
The government will next week convene a meeting with key stakeholders to begin the process of fashioning out a national Property Addressing System (PAS), to be developed in tandem with the National Identification system. The PAS is another indication of the Akufo-Addo government’s determination to formalise Ghana’s economy and facilitate accelerated national development. Vice President, ... The government will next week convene a meeting with key stakeholders to begin the process of fashioning
The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency and minister-nominee for Communication, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, took her turn to before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday February 1 2017, to be vetted for the ministerial portfolio. She indicated her preparedness to address key issues in the communication sector in the country, including enhancing internet penetration, supporting Ghana ... The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency and minister-nominee for
The Minority in Parliament has watered down suggestions by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia that the previous government failed to account for GHC 7 billion they spent while in office. The Minority in a statement today [Wednesday], expressed its displeasure with the Vice President’s revelation, describing it as most “unfortunate.” “We are displeased by the tendency ... The Minority in Parliament has watered down suggestions by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia that the previous government
The minister-nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, says she is committed to making Ghana Post an efficient and profitable state agency. According to her, the company has the potential to expand and play a vital role in improving modern communication in the country especially in rural areas. Speaking before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Wednesday [February ... The minister-nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, says she is committed to making Ghana Post an
The Pharaohs come up against Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 2017 AFCON tonight. Here are some enviable facts you need to know about the Egyptian National team. 1. Egypt is undoubtedly the best footballing nation in Africa. They have the most successful club side, Al-Ahly, and the most successful national team. The Pharaohs ... The Pharaohs come up against Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 2017 AFCON tonight. Here are some enviable facts you need to know about the Egyptian National
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has said it will remove billboards mounted illegally in the metropolis. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, an advertising consultant with the AMA, John Yankah, said the AMA is targeting removing all illegal billboards by April 2017. “We are targeting not only the recently mounted illegal billboards, but we are ... The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has said it will remove billboards mounted illegally in the metropolis. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast
A 23-year-old Afghan woman has described to the BBC how her husband tied her up and cut off both her ears in a domestic violence attack in the northern province of Balkh. The woman – Zarina – is now in a stable but traumatised condition in hospital. “I haven’t committed any sin,” she said. “I ... A 23-year-old Afghan woman has described to the BBC how her husband tied her up and cut off both her ears in a domestic violence attack in the northern province of
Government’s inability to complete the sale of the second 4G spectrum may compel it to extend the September 2017 deadline for the complete migration from analogue to digital platform. This is the indication from the Minister Nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu Ekuful. According to her, the development may put a strain on government’s funding to ... Government’s inability to complete the sale of the second 4G spectrum may compel it to extend the September 2017 deadline for the complete
The Registrar General’s Department will from today (1st February 2017) begin sanctioning all business operators who have failed to file their annual returns and updates. According to the Registrar General, companies and partnerships who have failed to do so will pay a penalty of GH?300.00 for each month that the entity defaults in addition to the ... The Registrar General’s Department will from today (1st February 2017) begin sanctioning all business operators who have failed to file their
The deadline for digital migration is likely to be extended, Minister-Nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu has revealed. The migration was expected to take off in June 17, 2015, but was later postponed to September 2017, due to some hitches in the migration process. Speaking during her vetting at Parliament House on Wednesday, Ursula Owusu said ... The deadline for digital migration is likely to be extended, Minister-Nominee for Communications, Ursula Owusu has revealed. The migration was
The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has downplayed the effect her legal tussle with Zain Ghana may have on possible dealings with Airtel Ghana if she is passed as the Communications Minister. Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful worked with FTC-Zain but was dismissed by the company on January, 8, 2009. During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, she explained ... The Communications Minister-nominee, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has downplayed the effect her legal tussle with Zain
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday [February 1, 2017] visited Ghana’s Parliament to assess at first hand the extent of damage caused to the House after Tuesday’s rainstorm. He said the Executive will support the House to renovate the roof of the chamber, which was ripped off during the storm. He also hinted that, consideration will ... Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday [February 1, 2017] visited Ghana’s Parliament to assess at first hand the extent of
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