At Least 20 people have been killed and more than 450 wounded by a second wave of explosions from wireless communication devices in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry says. Walkie-talkies used by the armed group Hezbollah blew up in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon – areas seen … The post Second wave of Lebanon device
Storm Boris is battering the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe. More than 1,000 residents in the north-eastern region of Emilia Romagna have been evacuated, while towns in the central region of Marche of Italy reported serious flooding and disruption. There are no reports of any casualties. … The post Storm
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for concerted efforts among stakeholders to curb the increasing levels of air pollution in the Greater Accra Region in order to protect public health. The Director of the Environmental Quality Unit at the EPA, Ms Selina Amoah, said air pollution continued to fuel health challenges, and required urgent … The post Concerted
About 1,400 personnel from the security agencies in the Upper East, West, Northern, North East and Savannah Regions have ended a training on Preventing Electoral Violence and Providing Security to the Northern Border Regions of Ghana (NORPREVSEC) in Tamale. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project is implemented by International and Ibero-American Foundation for … The post 1,400 security
Accra Hearts of Oak’s chase for their first win of the new season as the Ghana Premier League (GPL) continues unabated. Sunday at their adopted home ground, University of Ghana (UG) Stadium, the Phobians would encounter Bechem United in a match that promises to be full of fireworks in a 6pm scheduled match. Hearts have … The post Hearts chase first GPL win appeared first on Ghanaian
Fans of Samartex and Nsoatreman will follow the fortunes of their respective clubs as they attempt to break into the league stage of the CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup competitions with a dicey second leg battles to clear. Samartex, campaigning in the Champions League competition, go into a final preliminary stage of the second … The post Samartex FC, Nsoatreman in
Mr Ezekiel Tetteh Nartey drove home a brand-new Suzuki Swift and nine other lucky winners received brand new iPhone 14 in the 11th circle of the Telecel Dream Car promo. Mr Nartey, Head of Academics at Press Academy in Sunyani, has been part of Telecel’s promotional games for over four years. “When I got the … The post Dream Car promo winner drives home brand-new Suzuki
About GH¢1.8 billion worth of loans at relatively lower interest rates have been disbursed by the Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) to 137 agribusinesses in 72 districts across 15 regions of the country in last five years. In addition, GIRSAL in the last five years has issued credit guarantees valued at over … The post GIRSAL
The Academy for Creating Enterprise (ACE), an organisation supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, on Saturday celebrated its 1,000th chapter at Tesano, Accra. The ACE was established to help members grow their businesses through training and mentorship. Speaking to the Ghanaian Times in an interview, the Executive Director, ACE, Mr … The post Academy
One of the most impressive teams at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024™, Japan once again showed genuine championship pedigree in a 2-0 semi-final victory against the Netherlands. Allowing only one shot on goal, they frustrated the Dutch throughout while Manaka Matsukubo nabbed two goals and her third player of the match performance of … The post Japan, North Korea reach
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has launched a 16-day Job and Entrepreneurship Fair in Accra in collaboration with the Ghana Report Summit. It is targeted at young Ghanaians with skills and expected to open up employment opportunities for the youth. The event, been held at the Independence Square, is expected to bring together stakeholders from … The post YEA
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison has said that in the first half of 2024, the banking sector performance pointed to continued recovery from the impact of the Domestic Dept Exchange Programme (DDEP). He said the total banking sector assets grew by 33.3 percent to Gh¢323.1 billion at end-June 2024, relative … The post Fraud prevention and
Sept 19 (Reuters) – U.S.-listed crypto shares jumped on Thursday after a half-percentage point interest rate cut boosted risk appetite, adding to the momentum of an industry that has already secured some big wins this year. The move could revive interest in bitcoin , the most popular cryptocurrency, which often sways the entire sector as … The post US-listed crypto stocks jump
Proparco has granted a €400k loan to Rubyx through the Bridge by Digital Africa facility. This will enable the African start-up to roll out more rapidly its new algorithmic loan offering for start-ups and microfinance institutions on the continent. Supported by Digital Africa and deployed by Proparco, the Bridge by Digital Africa facility enables young … The post Proparco
The UK government’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub (WARIH) has launched Sankore to support economic growth by strengthening technology and innovation across West Africa, in close partnership with country governments. The UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, announced the call for creative proposals for the project from non-profit organisations (including UN agencies) at a … The post UK
There is a rising demand in the betting industry, one that Skypebet.com came to answer, the demand for a solution to the following three problems: Profitable bets are being voided for no apparent reason. The lack of offers for smaller sports leagues. The low ceiling in regards to stake limits for bets, especially in smaller … The post Skype Betting: A service for high rollers appeared first on
Funding from DFIs has grown Africa’s venture capital industry and now that funding seeks to create a market for climate tech in Africa but there needs to be clear winners soon. A venture capitalist has two jobs: funding companies with the potential for outsized returns and managing relationships with the limited partners (LPs) who provide … The post Africa’s climate
Mobile phone expert Ben Wood, from research firm CCS Insight, said that while AI features aim to make digital life easier, they’re not necessarily on top of everybody’s wish list. “I think that most people now know what they want from a phone, with one of the most important things being the camera,” he says. … The post What’s the point of buying the latest smartphone? appeared
The betting market is dynamic; odds can vary a lot from bookie to bookie and change in the blink of an eye based on various factors. As such, the need to compare odds to find the best value has always been there. In the old days, bettors needed multiple accounts in separate bookies, with separate … The post BetSpider – The Best Betting Tool? appeared first on Ghanaian
The youth have been cautioned against vote buying by politicians since they were the most vulnerable group, and their decisions could sway the integrity of the upcoming December elections. The Programmes Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Dr Imurana Mohammed, said that the youth made up significant proportions of the population hence … The post Don’t
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