David Beckham is leaving LA Galaxy next month after six years at the club.

Accra, Nov. 19, GNA – Customers using Vodafone broadband mobile devices have the privilege of being first to experience the newly launched Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System in Ghana without the need to download or install new software or drivers.      This is because Vodafone Ghana, the CIMG Telecom Company of the year, has worked with Microsoft to allow the seamless integration of their mobile broadband devices in the Windows 8 Operating System.       “Vodafone installation software for our dongles and MiFi devices is now embedded in the Windows 8 Operating System so that when our customers plug in their devices, it automatically detects it and launches the Vodafone mobile broadband application,” Ebenezer Ampadu, Head of Terminals Vodafone Ghana said at an experiential session with journalists on Monday.         The Windows 8 Operating System is an all-new touch reinvented from the principles of the Windows 7 speed and reliability introducing significant changes to primarily focus on providing a seamless integration between mobile devices, tablets and laptops. “It does that by taking advantage of new or emerging technology called cloud computing,” Mr Ampadu said.       In order to allow customers to switch to the Windows 8, Mr Ampadu said “Vodafone, right from the beginning at the development stage, started working with Microsoft to allow its broadband devices, currently compatible with windows 7, to also be used on Windows 8 without the need to download or install new software or drivers.”       He said Vodafone Company had also developed a new web interface in Windows 8 that allows customers to monitor their data usage, top up and generally gives them better control of their browsing experience.         “With Windows 8 using SkyDrive, if you take pictures on your Windows 8 phone, they are automatically loaded onto your laptop. I can confidently say no one has this offer as we talk now in Ghana, except Vodafone Ghana. So we at Vodafone have our devices compatible with the Windows 8,” he said.       Antoinette Atuah, Corporate Communications Manager at Vodafone Ghana said in its commitment to lead in innovation and bring cutting edge technology to its customers, Vodafone would on Friday November 23rd introduce to its customers in Ghana the latest HTC Windows 8 mobile phone.        “When you think innovation, think Vodafone. Today all our broadband devices are compatible with the latest Microsoft Windows 8 Operating System. We are the first to introduce this in Ghana and to our cherish customers,” She said.        The HTC 8x phone gives a unique user experience because it is designed with people in mind and allows the user to personalize their device giving them better control.           Vodafone Ghana was also the first to bring the Sumsung Galaxy S II, and the Blackberry Torch mobile phones to Ghana.   GNA ...

Dan Abodakpi, GhanaÂ’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, has predicted victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the impending elections.

Assin Foso (C/R), Nov.19, GNA - Mr Alex Dewise Antwi-Boasiako, the Municipal Chief Executive of Assin North, has called on the youth to avoid being used by politicians to foment trouble in the coming December 7 elections.     He urged them to always consider the nation first in whatever action they undertake and endeavor to protect and defend it at all times.     Mr Antwi-Boasiako made the call when he addressed the youth of the District after a peace walk organized by the National Youth Authority (NYA) in Assin Foso.     The walk which took the participants through the principal streets of the Foso town, was under the theme: “Partnering Ghanaian Youth for peaceful election 2012”.     The walk was part of an initiative to involve  the youth in spreading the message of peace as the elections approches.     Mr Antwi-Boasiako, who is also the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary aspirant for the Assin Central Constituency, commended the NYA for organizing the walk  and expressed the hope that such walks would be organised regularly to ensure peace in the area.    He advised the youth to vote for someone who has their interest at heart and would do everything possible to improve upon their living conditions.    Mr Mensah Etsibah, the Programmes and Organization Director of NYA, appealed to those seeking public offices to pay attention to the needs of the youth and develop useful policies and projects that would be beneficial to the youth.    Dr Richard Asiedu, the Assin North Municipal Director of NYA, said the walk started  in Dunkwa-Offin (Upper Denkyira District) would gradually move to the rest of the country  adding that soccer matches would also be organised for all political parties and help unite them.    Dr Asiedu, who is also the proprietor of St. Andrews Senior High School a private SHS  in the district,  said  the walk was  also  aimed at seeking  views and opinions  from community members on how to proceed in managing the peace in the area.     GNA ...

Officials of the police Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) Monday night arrested Kofi Assan, a reporter with Adom 106.3 FM for "obstructing police duty".

Tarkwa (W/R), Nov. 19, GNA - Two illegal miners Yaw Patakron, 31, and Yaw Amo, 41, have been remanded in to prison custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for stabbing a man to death at Amoanda in the Pestea  Huni/Valley District.   Their plea was not taken and they will re-appear before court on December 3. Detective Chief Inspector Oscar Amponsah told the court presided over by Mr Samuel Obeng Diawuo that the deceased, Kofi Asare, 28, and the accused persons are all residents of Amoanda near Huni/Valley. He said on Tuesday November 13 at about 12:30 am, the deceased together with the two accused persons were at a wake keeping when a quarrel ensued between the deceased and some other people who were at the funeral ground. Inspector Amponsah said a quarrel ensued between the first accused person Yaw Patakron and the deceased but were soon separated by those around and thus went home to change his attire and came back to the funeral grounds. He said as soon as Patakron sat down the deceased started insulting him without any provocation but he said nothing whiles the second accused Yaw Amo, who was with Patakron told the deceased that he would have shot him dead if he was the one he was troubling. Inspector Amponsah said the first accused person then slapped the deceased who in turn used a stick to hit his forehead which resulted in a cut. He said the fight was again separated and whiles the deceased was going home, Patakron followed and kicked him to the ground and stabbed him at the right rib and left the scene whiles the deceased tried to seek help from the village but unconscious on his way. He said the deceased was soon found and rushed to a nearby health center but was pronounced dead on arrival. Inspector Amponsah said the Huni/Valley police immediately arrested the accused persons and handed them over to the Tarkwa police as a mob in the community wanted to lynch them.          He said during investigation both accused persons admitted the offense.   GNA ...

Officials of the joint United Nations programme on human security say they are impressed with the output of the programmes to ensure peace and unity in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region.

Super Eagles will be accommodated at the world famous Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Hotel in Nelspruit for their Africa Cup of Nations campaign in South Africa next year, we learnt Monday night from authoritative sources at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Championship side Charlton have secured the services of highly-rated Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong on loan from Arsenal.

Asante Kotoko coach Mas-Ud Dramani claims Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston has not done enough to merit a Black Stars call-up.

The most expensive goalkeeper in the world of football has gone on to remark on his next target at Juventus, while assuring fans that he will put pen to paper.

Mariana Kovacevic will not be part of the Ghana delegation at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Durban, which will host Bafana Bafana, Angola, Cape Verde and Morocco, as well as a quarter- and semi-final of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, was given the all-clear by the Local Organising Committee on Monday.

Ahli said they will face Bayern Munich in a friendly game in Qatar, a few weeks after announcing the cancellation of the Gulf tour.

The Hathramani Sports Hall at Accra Sports stadium was the battle ground for the 2012 Table Tennis open Championship. The competition was organized by the Table Tennis Association of Ghana and Sponsored by Stanbic Bank and Cowbell.

Government has stated that after an objective comparative analysis of the NDC and the NPP Manifestos it becomes crystal clear that the NDC has a superior and a more comprehensive agenda for Ghanaians and this coupled with the NDCÂ’s unprecedented performance in government explains why the Ghanaian electorate will place the future of Ghana in the hands of President John Mahama of the NDC.

The deputy Upper West Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), Ali Dauda has assured all candidates vying for parliamentary seats in the Upper West Region that the his outfit will provide a level playing field they have been craving for.

There are reports of uneasy calm within the Winneba township, and fears of reprisal following clashes between NDC and NPP supporters in the Efutu constituency in the Central Region Monday.

A groom died hours after marrying his bride during the wedding reception after he tripped over and landed on a beer glass.

Two FIFA Assistant referees of A.S Malik and David Laryea will officiate at next yearÂ’s Nations Cup provided they pass a standard cooper test organized by the Confederation of African Football in Cairo.