A Kenyan lawyer is seeking to have officials from the country’s sports ministry charged in court over the Rio 2016 Olympic scandal that saw money and kit belonging to their team stolen or misappropriated. Edward Rombo, who is representing one of the four National Olympic Committee-Kenya (Nock) officials facing charges over the fiasco, said late […]
Olympic 5,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya is not under pressure to deliver or worried of her next assault when she debuts at the London Marathon on April 23. The 33-year-old however, expects a good performance as she makes the big switch to marathon competition. And she warned she has nothing to prove but everything […]
The Afghan security forces have detained 11 persons for alleged trafficking and holding narcotics in four of the country’s 34 provinces within a week, authorities said on Wednesday. “Counter-Narcotics Police of Afghanistan (CNPA) and Afghan security forces have cracked 14 drug cases and captured 11 persons involved in the cases in Kabul, Farah, Nangarhar and […]
Palestinian presidency spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeinah announced on Wednesday that urgent consultations have begun in response to renewed Israeli settlement activities in Palestinian territories. “We have started urgent consultations in order to take the necessary measures to confront settlement activities,” said Abu Rudeinah. The spokesperson called on the new U.S. administration “to rein in this […]
Over 3,000 Israeli police officers arrived at the illegal West Bank outpost of Amona on Wednesday morning to carry out a court-ordered eviction of the outpost, as activists barricaded themselves inside. Live broadcast on Israeli TV showed more than a dozen youths blocking the entrance to the outpost, burning tires, and hurling stones in an […]
An outbreak of H5N1 avian flu has hit a backyard poultry in southeastern Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province, said a World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) statement seen on Wednesday. The virus killed 68 chickens and led to the destruction of 322 others, according to the OIE’s statement, citing a report from the Cambodian Ministry of […]
IMANI was pleased to be invited by the World Bank and Citi FM, conveners of the National Identity System Roundtable on the 4th of February 2016, to deliver a paper on the ‘risks and opportunities’ inherent in the implementation of a national ID system in Ghana. The conveners must have been aware of IMANI’s near-decade […]
The Department of Computer Engineering of the School of Engineering Sciences of the University of Ghana, has entered into partnership with LOTS Services Ghana Limited which would see students from the department engaging in practical field work to enhance a better understanding of the academic work. LOTS-Services Ghana Limited and its subsidiary company VAS-INTEL are […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye has called on the Members of Parliament (MPs) to trust each other and have respect for themselves. He urged the MPs to be cautious of the words they use on the floor of Parliament and to abide by the dress code of the House. Professor Oquaye was […]
The 2nd Edition of the Northern Ghana Entertainment Awards (NEA) was launched on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at Akayet Hotel in the Upper East region of Ghana. Northern-Ghana Entertainment Awards is an initiative put together by Smile Multimedia in collaboration with the various stakeholders in the entertainment arts, tourism and culture to recognize and honor […]
Nigerians should not comment on what they do not really have detail reports of, as this is largely responsible for the escalation of the situation. My findings so far show that everyone is talking from the position of strength. People are not talking from knowledge of what they know and this is not helping. We […]
The morning after the severe rainstorm that ripped off a part of the roof of the Parliament House, saw cleaners clearing up the debris on the grounds this [Wednesday] morning. The storm wreaked havoc in several parts of Accra, affected activities in the Parliamentary chamber as the rain flooded in from the roof. Meanwhile, this disruption […]
The American Chamber of Commerce has urged Ghanaian producers who wish to export their produce to the United States to pursue the move despite threats by President Donald Trump to impose high taxes on imported goods coming into the country. President Trump after his inauguration announced plans to carry-out trade policies that will drastically reduce […]
Minister designate for lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, has said that stability agreements would be scrapped if his nomination is approved by Parliament. Responding to questions by the appointment committee on Tuesday, January 31, Mr. Amewu said removing stability agreements in the mining and oil sectors will increase revenue accrued from there. “There […]
DFS Lab is an early-stage incubator that supports high potential entrepreneurs refine, grow and launch fintech businesses in developing countries. Focused on empowering communities in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, DFS Lab delivers mentorship and strategic advice to early-stage start-ups pioneering trans-formative business models that empower the poorest, profitably and at scale. We give the […]
“I cannot comment much but I think we are going to give it to charity. We are not going to use that car” (Bugri Naabu). WHEN PUBLIC CORRUPTION AND CHARITY—PHILANTHROPY FALL IN LOVE It is our humble submission that Bugri Naabu’s intention to donate the so-called “Mahama’s Bribe Vehicle” to charity is a commendable idea, […]
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has charged the leadership in Parliament to redeem itself a by allowing independent investigations of the bribery allegations made by some members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee. A Minority member of the Committee, Mahama Ayariga alleged that the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko attempted to bribe the Minority […]
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana is calling for a reduction in the price of fuel by between 1 and 4%. According to the chamber, on Tuesday January 31, prices of fuel products within the country have seen some cumulative 14 – 17% increases over the past three pricing windows. “ The Cedi which has […]
Reports from the 2016 Ghana Social Media Report has ranked Citi FM as the Ghanaian Radio Station with the highest influence on Social Media in 2016. Citi FM who beat 2014 & 2015 frontrunner, Joy FM, in 2016 also gathered new followings of over 720 thousand across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, social media platforms which […]
Premier League clubs have recorded a transfer window profit for the first time – despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215m. Southampton and Burnley made late deadline-day deals, while Odion Ighalo moved from Watford to China for £20m. Saints paid about £14m for Napoli’s Manolo Gabbiadini, and the Clarets brought in Robbie Brady […]
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