As part of efforts to encourage responsible small-scale mining, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has launched an award scheme to reward responsible small-scale miners who adhere to the health, safety and environmental standards of small-scale mining. The awards ceremony will be held annually to promote responsible and sustainable mining in the sector. This … The post An
The all new Nissan NAVARA double-cabin pickup was at the weekend launched in Accra onto the Ghanaian automobile industry by Auto Parts Limited, the sole authorised distributors of Nissan vehicles in the country. The 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine pickup manufactured in South African with Japanese Technology has enhanced features over the previous Nissan brand already … The post The
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has celebrated various stakeholders at its 30th anniversary awards and dinner night held in Accra. Long-serving staff and various stakeholders who have contributed in diverse ways to the growth and the development of the Exchange received several awards. The awards ceremony was graced by the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken … The post GSE
The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), with financial support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has held a day’s workshop on Female Gentile Multination (FGM). It aimed at addressing the root causes of the problem once and for all. The stakeholders, including traditional, religious, civil society organisations, heads of government institutions, academia and … The post Upper
The President General of The Centre of Awareness Global Peace Mission (COAGPM), Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, has conferred an award on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his contribution to peace building in the country.Professor Duncan also presented a cheque for GH?600, 000 to Otumfuo in support of his development initiatives.According to Professor Duncan, … The post Asantehene
The US has said no American troops or officials will be held accountable for a drone strike that killed 10 people in Afghanistan in August. The attack took place during the final days of the US-led evacuation of Kabul after the Taliban seized control. An aid worker and nine members of his family, including seven … The post ‘No US troops to be punished for Afghan drone deaths’
A Belarusian opposition leader who rallied mass protests against disputed leader Alexander Lukashenko has been jailed for 18 years. Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted of organising riots among other charges, following a trial condemned as a sham. He planned to challenge Mr Lukashenko in the 2020 presidential election, but was detained before the vote. His wife, … The post Belarusian
A car carrying migrants crashed killing seven people late on Monday, when the driver tried to avoid a police check close to Hungary’s border with Serbia. Police in the Hungarian town of Morahalom said they had arrested the Serbian driver, who was among four people hurt in the accident. Hungary is on one of the … The post 7 dead as migrant car crashes to avoid police appeared
Tens of thousands of people rallied in towns across Sudan on Monday, seeking to sustain pressure on military leaders who staged a coup in October but later reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, following mass protests. The rallies come three years after the first stirrings of the uprising that toppled long-ruling autocrat, Omar al-Bashir, in 2019. … The post Sudan rallies keep pressure
Burkina Faso’s armed forces killed about 100 militants in a joint operation with Niger between November 25 and December 9 in the two countries’ border zone, the Burkinabe army said. The operation involved hundreds of troops deployed on both sides of the border, an army statement said. They arrested about 20 suspects, seized guns, hundreds … The post 100
Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, says security forces have surrounded his residence and put him under house arrest before a planned campaign rally. In a series of Twitter posts on Tuesday, the singer-turned-politician, who has been arrested several times in recent years, said police and military officers deployed overnight had barred him from leaving his house in Magere, … The post Uganda
Apple Music Voice offers the same selection as Apple Music. (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff) Apple Music Voice is the most affordable version of the service that only asks you to stick with Siri-compatible devices Early Verdict A good price for an excellent service, with minimal caveats For Access to 90 million tunesSo many playlistsOnly $4.99 … The post Hands on: Apple Music Voice review
Before the MIRI instrument – one of four scientific instruments aboard the observatory – can operate, it has to be cooled down to almost the coldest temperature matter can reach. Set to launch on Dec. 22, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the largest space observatory in history, and it has an equally gargantuan task: … The post NASA’s Webb Telescope Will
For the first time in history, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there. The new milestone marks one major step for Parker Solar Probe and one giant leap for solar science. Just as … The post NASA Enters the
It will be all about redemption for Accra Hearts of Oak when they face off with Elmina Sharks in their match day eight Ghana Premier League(GPL) fixture at the Nduom Sports Stadium today. The bottom-placed defending champions must rescue their dwindling fortunes following the chains of abysmal performances in recent times both in the league … The post Hearts,
Ashaiman emerged winners of the Onua Sports Community gala after prevailing over Labadi 4-3 on penalties. Both teams played to a goalless stalemate in regulation time on Friday at the Fadama AstroTurf in Accra. Unbeaten throughout the competition, Ashaiman booked their ticket to the final after brushing aside Dansoman in their opener, saw off host … The post Ashaiman wins Onua Sports C’nity
Former IBF lightweight champion, Richard Commey says his ambition to become a two-time world champion has not changed after his defeat to Vasiliy Lomachenko at the Madison Square Garden on Sunday. In a lightweight bout between the former world champions, Vasiliy Lomachenko dropped and out-boxed Richard Commey to secure a unanimous decision win with the … The post Commey: I
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku will lead the association’s Executive Council to the Manhyia Palace today as they pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The visit is to afford the Executive Council the opportunity to take counsel from the occupant of the Golden Stool and … The post GFA ExCo to call on Otumfuo today appeared first
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will on Friday, meet Presidents and Chief Executive Officers or representatives of the 48 Division One League (DOL) clubs at 11am at the GFA Secretariat in Accra. Representatives of these clubs are expected to discuss issues regarding the new competitions pyramid, funding and financing of the Division One League among … The post GFA to meet DOL clubs Friday
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from this week’s Mubadala World Tennis Championship after testing positive for Covid-19. The US Open champion, 19, had already traveled to the United Arab Emirates to feature in the exhibition event alongside leading players from the men’s and women’s game, including Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. Raducanu was due to face … The post US
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