France is tightening Covid restrictions for travellers arriving from the UK, as the government in Paris tries to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. From Saturday, most travellers who are not French residents or citizens must give a “compelling reason”. Some lorry drivers and students will be able to travel, but Brits visiting relatives … The post France to drastically
An international human rights group on Thursday accused separatist fighters in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions of systematically targeting schools, students and teachers during a civil war that has killed thousands of people. The attacks have forced two out of every three schools in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions to close, denying over 700,000 students access to an education, … The post HRW:
An Ebola outbreak that emerged in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) east more than two months ago, infecting 11 people and killing six, has been declared over. The DRC had announced its 13th outbreak of Ebola on October 8 in Beni, in North Kivu province, prompting fears of a repeat of a 2018-2020 epidemic that … The post 13th Ebola outbreak in DRC declared over appeared
Eight days before Libyans were meant to cast presidential votes, there is utter confusion over the fate of an election that has not yet been formally delayed, but that even an electoral official now says it will be impossible to hold on time. The planned December 24 vote, along with a parallel election for a … The post Libya factions disagree on basic electoral rules appeared
The President Nana Akufo Addo says the African Games to be staged in Ghana would provide Ghanaian athletes the platform to challenge themselves against other countries on the continent. The President made this remark in a speech read on his behalf by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif at the official launch … The post 2023 AG mascot, logo, website launched appeared
The crème de la crème of Ghana sports, stretching from officialdom, active players, managers, sponsors to fans, would converge on the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) today as the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) confer honours on sports men and women who excelled in the year 2020/21. The occasion – 46thMTN SWAG Awards, would … The post Takyi favourite for top
Real Tamale United (RTU) fought from behind to draw 1-1 with Asante Kotoko on match day eight of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The draw means Kotoko remained in third position, with three points separating them and leaders King Faisal, but the Porcupine Warriors have an outstanding game … The post Kotoko, RTU share points appeared first on Ghanaian
Aduana Stars FC defender, Derrick BoatengAfesonhas touted the credentials of Accra Great Olympics striker, Maxwell Abbey Quaye, describing him as a very tough striker to contend with. The Aduana defender was assigned a difficult role of marking the Olympics top marksman when they clashed in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) match day seven encounter at … The post Aduana Stars
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has stated that the grass pitch at the Accra Sports Stadium will not be affected by the ‘GTCO Music Concert to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium, tomorrow. Consequently, football lovers have been assured that the pitch would be in a better shape when the stadium reopens for football games.The stadium has been … The post NSA: Music concert won’t
Two of the candidates for Saturday’s Elective Congress of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) have visited the national juvenile boxing team, assuring them of regular competitions to aid their development. Dauda Fuseini who will be vying for the position of Vice President and Mustapha Nettey for the position of Treasurer interacted with the juvenile boxers … The post GBF
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bantama Constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye over the weekend opened the maiden edition of an U-14 football competition in Bantama, Kumasi. The competition, dubbed ‘Asenso-Boakye U-14 Ball-Paa tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12, 2021 with eight teams in attendance. They were Kotoko Babies, Hearts Babies, Adonko Angels, … The post Thrills
This year’s power weightlifting and body building competition dubbed “the Green Strongest Warrior championship will be held tomorrow at the Green Lounge at Community 9, Tema. At stake is a US$1,000 cash prize for the ultimate winner, a US$500 prize for the first runners-up and US$200 for the second runner-up in addition to trophies, medals … The post All set for Green Strongest
The management of the West Hills Mall says it will be running a ‘Make a Wish’ campaign which to give children who visit the mall the opportunity to submit their Christmas wishes. Three winners will be selected randomly on Christmas Day and have their wishes granted by the mall. “Look out for the branded bin … The post West Hills Mall to run ‘Make a Wish’ campaign
After 104 years of operating its head office on the Accra High Street, Absa Bank has initiated a move to relocate and build. To this end, a sod-cutting ceremony has been held to signify the commencement of work on the project along the Independence Avenue, close to the Ako-Adjei Interchange. Managing Director, Abena Osei-Poku, was … The post New Head Office reflects future
Ghana spent an estimated total of GH ?6.874 billion on the importation of rice from 2017 to 2020. In addition, the country also imported the following food products from 2017 to 2020: They include Fish – GH?3. Chicken (processed) GH?1.881 billion, Meat – ?487 million, Vegetables GH?281 and Poultry ?184 million. Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen … The post Ghana spends $1bn
In line with efforts aimed at strengthening, promoting and creating more accessible market channels for women farmers and agribusinesses and buyers, Agrihouse Foundation is set to hold the 9th edition of its monthly Agriwoman Marketplace Event today and tomorrow at the Efua Sutherland Park in Accra. After having organised eight successful monthly editions, the 9th … The post 9th
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, yesterday opened the National Agricultural Capacity Building and Business Set-up Roadshow (NAGRICA), with a call on the youth to take to agriculture. Tagged “It is Possible,” the programme is an initiative of Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament of Klotey Korley Constituency and implemented by Agrihouse Foundation, a … The post Youth
SIC Insurance Plc, Ghana’s largest general insurer has announced a dividend of 0.0153 per ordinary share, representing GH¢3million for the financial period ended December 31, 2020. Notwithstanding the challenges faced by businesses due to the devastating happenings in 2020 as a result of COVID-19, the insurance company achieved a gross written premium of GH¢242.1million at … The post SIC
Optimistic investor sentiments continue to sustain the growth of the Ghana stock market, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has said. In a statement of the November 2021 summary of market activities on the Accra bourse copied to the Ghanaian Times, the GSE said its Composite Index recorded a marginal growth over the previous month to … The post Optimistic
Amid fear of the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has undertaken a thorough disinfection of all the airports across the country. The exercise, which was simultaneously carried out on Tuesday, covered the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Greater Accra, Kumasi Airport, Ashanti and the Tamale Airport in the Northern Region. The … The post Zoomlion
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