Deputy Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, on Tuesday called on African countries to build strong and resilient health systems as a critical impetus in achieving Africa’s 50-year continental development Agenda 2063. The deputy chairperson of the 55-member pan-African bloc made the remarks during a high level public health-centred meeting that was … The post ‘Build
Algeria on Monday discussed with Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, about an increase in gas supplies to compensate for a possible decline from the Russian side. On the menu of the talks were “the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, in particular to meet the needs of European energy securityin light of the conflict in Ukraine,” … The post Algeria, Italy discuss
A South African corruption inquiry said on Tuesday it had referred former president, Jacob Zuma, and current Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, for investigation by law enforcement with a view to establishing potential graft charges. Gwede Mantashe The inquiry was established in 2018 to examine allegations of high-level graft during Zuma’s nine years in power … The post Zuma,
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused Russia of war crimes after it launched air strikes on the country’s second city, Kharkiv. At least 10 people were killed and 35 hurt when an opera house, a concert hall and government offices were struck in Kharkiv’s Freedom Square on Tuesday. Later, Ukraine’s military said Russian troops had … The post Zelensky:
Airborne Russian forces land in Ukraine’s second-largest city, sparking fierce street battles; Kyiv says more than 350 civilians, including 14 children, have been killed since the invasion began. The Russian army claimed on Wednesday it had taken control of southern Ukrainian city of Kherson as Moscow’s invasion of the pro-Western country entered its seventh day. … The post Russia
Stakeholders should involve women in the management of climate change issues in the country, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, caretaker Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection has stated. She said the current climate change crisis coupled with COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore, the need to take appropriate actions that will ensure a better … The post ‘Involve
THE Israeli Trade and Economic Mission in Ghana yesterday organised a stakeholder’s forum in Accra to discuss ways of improving soil fertility through the adoption of new farming practices. It was organised in partnership with the Israeli Export Institute, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Africa Fertiliser and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) and Alliance for Green … The post Israel
Black Maidens Head Coach, Baba Nuhu has named a squad list of 22 players to face Senegal’s young Teranga Lioness in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 Qualifiers. Youngster Princess Owusu, the leading top scorer in the Women’s Premier League headlines the attacking trio while Dreamz Ladies midfield sensation, … The post Baba Nuhu names Black Maidens
Swashbuckling UK-based Ghanaian lifter, Forrester Christopher Osei, has clinched gold at the International Open Weightlifting Championships held in Mauritius. That magnificent performance could see the veteran athlete, who campaigned in the Men 96kg on Sunday February 27, grab a ticket to the forthcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July, as competitors await final rankings by the … The post Forrester
The Accra Sports Stadium will stomp to a vigorous carnival of music, fun and lavish celebration of football when Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko slug it out in the President’s Cup tomorrow. According to the organisers – Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), a gleaming array of musicians are being assembled to give the crowd … The post Music, plenty fun at President’s
Zamalek have terminated the contract of Patrice Carteron by mutual consent just seven months after he guided them to a 13th Egyptian Premier League title. The Frenchman returned to the helm for a second spell in March 2021 and went on to win the league five months later as the White Knights finished four points … The post Zamalek dismiss French coach appeared first on Ghanaian
Tyson Fury says he will retire after next month’s defence of his WBC title against fellow British heavyweight Dillian Whyte in London, stating he has “nothing to prove”. The unbeaten two-time world champion was expected to face the winner of Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, the holder of the WBA, IBF and WBO belts, … The post Fury to hang gloves after
Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss has claimed he has been offered the chance to join a £2bn consortium with ‘six or seven’ other investors to buy Chelsea. The 86-year-old, worth a reported £4.3bn, has admitted interest in purchasing the Stamford Bridge club from Roman Abramovich, but only in a consortium. Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich has publicly expressed … The post Billionaire
The maiden Samartex Mahogany Professional Golfers Association (PGA) championship will tee off today at Samreboi, in the Amenfi West district of the Western Region. At a press briefing yesterday, the Managing Director of Samartex Plywood and Timber Company Limited, Mr. Richard Nsenkyire Kwaku-Duah, assured that the nine-hole championship has come to stay. The tournament, he … The post Maiden
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has directed the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to admit only fans who are fully vaccinated are admitted into the various stadia on match days. Mustapha Ussif – Youth and Sports Minister This was contained in a press statement issued by the Public … The post NSA asked to enforce ‘No
Former Asante Kotoko forward, Mark Adu Amofah has lauded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah for the transformation he has brought to the club. “The good works of Nana Yaw Amponsah should be applauded by all. He has gone through tough times with the club but he stood firm and … The post Nana Yaw Amponsah needs support to excel
Ninety-three young Ghanaians, who have successfully completed Mantrac Ghana Limited’s Technicians for Africa Programme, have been awarded Foundational Certification at the Mohamed L Mansour Component Rebuild Centre at Ewusiejoe near Takoradi. The Technicians for Africa Programme, an 18-module free online programme, which spans 3-6 months, is fully sponsored by Caterpillar, the global leader in the … The post 93
A continuous depreciation of the cedi against the dollar is likely to drive prices of petroleum products upwards by at least four per cent this week, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. The Institute said the recent hikes in prices of petroleum products was largely due to the poor performance of the cedi … The post Cedi’s poor performance
Mr Andrew Kwame Pianim, a renowned economist, says Ghana needs to impose external tariffs on the importation of sugar to protect domestic production. He said it was the only way to make domestic production of sugar competitive as other countries had their raw materials subsidised. MrPianim said this in an interview with the Ghana News … The post Impose
Head of the Economics Division at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, at the University of Ghana, Professor Peter Quartey, has urged the government to consider identifying and supporting large-scale farmers around the country, who would, in turn, support smaller farmers around them as a way to ensure sustained growth of Ghana’s agricultural … The post Increase
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