The first Saudi- Africa Summit expected to forge stronger strategic partnership between the Middle East country and Africa to boost economic growth, trade and investment opportunities opens here today in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia. A number of African heads and ministers of state including from Ghana are expected to attend the conference which will also discuss security … The post Ist Saudi- Africa
The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) commenced in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday with a call on African governments to place much premium on intra-African trade as it holds the key to unlocking Africa’s true potential. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF2023 Advisory Council, who made the call said “intra-African … The post 3rd
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called for a multi-faceted approach involving government support, private-sector investment, and international collaborations to address the numerous challenges confronting Africa’s creative and cultural industries. Speaking at the opening of the 2023 CANEX Summit here on Thursday as part of the third Intra-African Trade F air (IATF2023), Mrs Kanayo Awani – … The post Big
Spain’s Socialist acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has agreed a controversial amnesty deal with a Catalan separatist party, bringing him closer to four more years in office. He was immediately condemned by conservative opponents for dragging Spain towards “humiliation”. Although the conservative Popular Party won July elections, they were unable to form a majority. The … The post Spanish
The government has signed two new Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) to add about 720 Mega Watts (MW) of power to the country’s generation capacity, Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. The two agreements 370MW AKSA, Tema and 350MW AKSA, Kumasi were signed under the new PPA policy which replaced the earlier “Take … The post Govt signs 2 new 720MW
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) says it remains committed to extending benevolent aid to refugees and asylum seekers in Africa. According to the Commission, the safety of refugees and asylum seekers was dear to the hearts of the organisation, and it would not renege on that responsibility. The UNHCR Deputy Commissioner, Miss … The post UNHCR commits
A Petroleum Economist at the University of Cape Coast, Professor Wumi Iledare, has called on African leaders to prioritise the use of oil and gas revenue for economic and social investments that enhances the wellbeing of the citizenry. He said, the current situation where oil revenues had rather been used to finance political interests had … The post Invest oil, gas revenue for
Oleksandr Usyk hopes his heavyweight world title fight with Tyson Fury will take place in February in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian was set to fight Fury on 23 December but promoter, Frank Warren, said last week that is “unlikely”. Fury secured a controversial split-decision victory over former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, in the Gulf … The post Usyk hopes to fight Fury
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Galatasaray to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. England captain, Kane, headed home from a Joshua Kimmich free-kick in the 80th minute. He added a second soon after, slotting home from Mathys Tel’s pass across the Galatasaray defence. Cedric Bakambu replied from Sergio Oliveira’s ball … The post Kane sends Bayern into Champions
Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal claimed a comfortable Champions League victory over lackluster Sevilla. Trossard, who started as number nine with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah both injured, swept the Gunners in front in the 29th minute. Saka clinched the three points in the 64th minute, racing away from the defence before … The post Trossard, Saka lead Arsenal to Sevilla
The Legal Manager of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Farida Ali Musah, has called on operators of the petroleum industry to strictly adhere to accepted practices to avoid the risk of prosecution. She cited the engagement of persons in activities in the downstream industry without licence, misapplication of prescribed petroleum pricing formula, and obstruction of … The post Petroleum
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), has launched the maiden National Innovation Challenge (NIC), aimed at providing the youth with the opportunity to unleash their creativity. With funding from the World Bank, the NIC would provide the required financial and technical support to award winning entrepreneurs. The NIC would also solicit innovation … The post MESTI
The Ministry of Finance has approved the disbursement of the over GH¢4 million to settle the debt of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) Renal Unit Outpatient Department, the Health Minister, Kwaku-Agyeman Manu, has said. To avoid the future indebtedness of the unit, Mr Agyeman-Manu said there were considerations to possibly include the treatment of … The post Govt approves GH¢4m
Few days ago, we appealed through our editorial to the government to intervene in the payment of a GH¢4million debt owed by the Renal Unit Outpatient Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) that has led to the closure of the unit. Besides the closure, the unit also attempted to increase the fees charged … The post GH¢4m kidney treatment debt settlement timely appeared
The Street Academy, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has inaugurated a new health post to ensure easy and quality access to health care for children. The facility that cost over GH¢100,000.00 is situated on the Academy’s compound and will provide treatment for mental problems and offer nutritional counselling not only for the children but also for … The post Street Academy gets new health
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled AQUABlue Natural Mineral Water as the official water partner of the GFA for one year. “I’m very excited about this partnership. It is a good one because the FA spends a lot of money on water for the 12 national teams as well as the staff of the … The post FA unveils AQUABlue Natural Mineral Water as partners appeared first
The Black Stars Head Coach, Chris Hughton, has named a 25-man squad for the upcoming qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team will face off in qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. Yesterday’s list marked the return of Kasim Adams, Daniel Amartey, Osman Bukari and Kamaldeen Sulemana to the squad having been sidelined through … The post Hughton names squad for Madagascar,
A €980,000.00 bus terminal built by the Agence Francais de Developpement (AFD) to ease congestion on the Lake Road has been abandoned. Located at Chirapatre in the Asokwa Municipality, the terminal’s construction formed part of the 3.2km Oforikrom-Asokwa by-pass and 2.7km lake road improvement projects, funded by the AFD. The bus terminal was constructed to … The post €980,000
The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong Addo, has affirmed the government’s commitment in developing effective, resilient and sustainable food systems towards increasing local food production in the country. “Developing resilient and sustainable food systems is crucial in building sustainable economies and livelihood everywhere,” he said. Mr Addo mentioned the challenges of increase … The post 6th
IN a little over a year’s time Ghanaians will be making a crucial decision by determining who takes the mantle from Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, when he would have served his two term as president of the republic. In view of that, the two major political parties; the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic … The post ELECTION 2024: Race for Jubilee
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