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By Bajin D. Pobia Confusion has erupted over the distribution of 20,000 bags of government-subsidised NPK fertilisers meant for farmers in the Upper West Region. Agents of Yara Company, suppliers of the fertilisers, are alleging that the products have been supplied to farmers, and that the commodity was finished. However, some farmers are complaining that […] The post Confusion

South Korea’s former President Park Geun-hye has pleaded not guilty at her trial for corruption, the latest stage in her dramatic fall from grace. The ousted president faces charges including bribery, abusing state power and leaking state secrets. In her first appearance in public since her arrest in March, she arrived at court handcuffed in ...

Apple and Nokia have settled a dispute over the use of patented technology in smartphones and agreed to “co-operate”. In December, Nokia sued Apple claiming the company had breached 32 technology patents covering displays, user interfaces and video encoding. The two companies have now signed a deal allowing Apple to use the technology, and Nokia ...

Al Hoceima (Morocco) (AFP) - In Morocco's northern port city of Al-Hoceima, fishermen are clamouring for state support for a struggling sector which they say is under attack from dolphins. In the harbour, fishermen can often be seen mending nets they claim have been destroyed by a type of dolphin they have dubbed El Negro, or the Black One in ...

Ghanaian players were not left out in celebrations, as some of them picked up winners medals with their teams in some of the just ended season in Europe. GHANAsoccernet.com chronicles 10 Ghanaian players who had the privilege of winning silverware with their respective clubs. KWADWO ASAMOAH (Juventus, Italy) Black Stars versatile midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah secured his fifth straight Scudetti after Juventus were crowned 2016/17 Italian Serie A league champions after winning their third consecutive

There are some creative artists who are versatile in a couple of arts disciplines. One of such people is gospel artiste Cwesi Oteng. The musician has played the role of a marriage counsellor role in ‘Seasons in a Vow,’ a movie premiering on June 9, 2017 at the Silverbirds Cinema, Accra Mall and West Hills ...

From Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, Koforidua ([email protected]) The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr. Eric Kwakye Daffour, has admonished the newly-sworn in Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) to eschew laziness and arrogance in the day-to-day discharge of their duties. According to the Regional Minister, the ingredients that would make the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government stay in […] The post MDCEs Warned

ByTom Heslop On Monday afternoon, reports emerged in the Ghanaian press that Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp and Director of Football Jeff Vetere were interested in signing Augsburg right back Daniel Opare. The former Real Madrid and Porto full back was taken to the newly crowned La Liga champions during Vetere's time with the club and the report is suggesting that he now wants to link up once again with Opare now he is in the job at Blues. However, with two first team right backs

By Bernice Bessey The Ruth Taylor Development Foundation has given out assorted food items to the Mephibosheth Training Center (MTC) for the support of children under their care. The MTC is an institution that supports physically and mentally challenged children at Apam in the Central Region. Ruth Taylor, founder of the foundation, said she chose […] The post Ruth Taylor Foundation Gives

By Bernice Bessey The Africa Financial Business (afb) has supported the Ghana Police Service with an amount of GH¢900,000 to renovate the National Police Training School (NPTS) Clinic, to provide effective healthcare to officers and civilians at the depot and its environs. The Managing Director of afb, Arnold Parker, at the commissioning ceremony, said the […] The post afb Renovates NPTS Clinic appeared

Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources for Ghana, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, says more than $7 billion worth of gold obtained from illegal mining activities was smuggled from Ghana in 2016. Addressing the leadership of the new government in Ghana New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Owusu-Bio said a substantial quantity of the gold was allegedly […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's rand firmed more than 1.5 percent against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday on rumours that the African National Congress (ANC) will discuss the removal of President Jacob Zuma at a major party meeting.

Former Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett says Fifa needs to be more proactive after Sulley Muntaris racist abuse earlier this month. Former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett believes African players will become more reluctant to sign for European clubs unless something is done about racism on that continent. The issue is squarely in the spotlight again following Sulley Muntaris Serie A ban for standing up against racist abuse earlier this month. The Ghanaian veteran left the field in stoppage

By Daniel A Ashietey, GNA     Akofrom (B/A), May 23, GNA – Torrential rains caused extensive damage to properties

By Brian Dick Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Augsburg right back Daniel Opare. Reports emerged in the Ghanaian press on Monday that the 26-year-old could be set to link up again with Jeff Vetere. Blues newly-installed director of football has worked with Opare in the past. Heres what you need to know about him. Who is he? Born in the Ghanaian capital Accra in October 1990 the defender quickly rose through the ranks with his national team and inevitably ended up

The Chinese woman believed to be deeply engaged in illegal mining reacted angrily to the court’s adjournment of the ruling for her application for bail today [Tuesday]. Aisha Huang, whose lawyer moved for the bail application, citing her worsening health, was seen slamming her fists on the seat which she sat on before breaking down […]

President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday, 25 May 2017, host the national 2017 Africa Day celebration at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, in Pretoria. Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May within the African continent to mark the formation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963 and the African Union in […]

By Dennis Peprah, GNA     Fiapre (B/A), May 23, GNA – More than 118 million people are expected to be exposed to d