The Ministry of Youth and Sports has bemoaned the Black Stars’ poor performance at the 2023 AFCON in Cote D’Ivoire. In the statement the Sports Ministry expressed massive disappointment over the Black Stars’ failure to progress from the group stage for the second consecutive AFCON edition. The Black Stars lost 1-2 to Cape Verde and […] The post Sports
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Oxford Business Group (OBG) and the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) are joining forces to spearhead the APN initiative to identify and address bottlenecks in manufacturing, adding value, and trading within the African continent. This strategic partnership signifies a commitment to shedding light on Africa’s economic landscape, particularly in Ghana and the […] The post Oxford
The UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between the UK and Ghana, has released the 5th edition of its annual Ghana Business Environment and Competitive Survey Report for the year 2023. Over 690 businesses, including UKGCC member and non-member companies from 16 industries and ranging from small to […] The post
Frank Farian, the German singer, songwriter and producer behind eurodisco hit-machine Boney M, pop duo Milli Vanilli and numerous other chart-topping acts has died aged 82, his agency has announced. Born Franz Reuther in Kirn, western Germany, he started his career as a solo musician and enjoyed a hit with a Schlager version of the country […] The post Founder of Pop group Boney
The Ogun State Police Command on Monday said that its operatives on Sunday arrested 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in RSS River, Sagamu. One Olusola Sonaya, who was around the river, was said to have assisted in rescuing the baby after her mother threw her into the water. […] The post Ogun woman arrested for throwing
Africa is a continent with extraordinary economic potential despite its continual underdevelopment. Notwithstanding its prodigious youthful population, diversified cultures and vast array of natural resources, Africa has encountered a multitude of obstacles in its endeavour to exploit its economic legacy. In recent times, there has been an increasing emphasis on harnessing the economic potential of […] The post
The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of $15,000 on the Ghana Football Association over fans trouble in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security Official reported that two groups of supporters from […] The post CAF slaps Ghana with $15K
Former Ghanaian President John Mahama’s recent plea for a ‘honeymoon’ period in his new administration has raised eyebrows and ignited discussions about the level of preparedness for his leadership. In this article, we will delve into the implications of such a plea and analyze whether it signals a lack of readiness for the challenges that […] The post Mahama’s
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Mastercard Foundation on Monday, January 22, start a sensitization campaign for the groundbreaking Business in a Box (BizBox) Program. This initiative aims to empower an additional 250,000 young people in Ghana, expanding on the successful collaboration previously established through the Young Africa Works Project. The Young Africa Works […] The post GEA,
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This year’s Youth School was held in Accra, and was interactive and participatory. It was designed to generate tangible outcomes through resourcing the youth to demonstrate their skills and expertise in the creation of solutions targetted at solving specific industry-inspired problems. The welcome address was given by Prof. Samuel Amponsah, HOD-Distance Education, on behalf of […] The post
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Ray Michael and Paradisus made history by hosting their inaugural joint writing camp, welcoming representatives from Warner Africa, Warner UK, and Atlantic UK at the esteemed Paradisus in Aburi, Ghana. The event emerged as an overwhelming success, uniting writers, producers, and engineers from diverse creative backgrounds in a week-long celebration of artistic immersion, with a […] The post Warner
International advocacy organization Global Citizen, creative imprint pgLang and H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, alongside H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, today announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Accra, Ghana, will join Kigali, Rwanda, as a host city for this year’s Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience tour. Move Afrika is […] The post Global
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will be looking to build on their opening-day victory and book a place in the knockout stages when they take on Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé on Thursday. Off the back of a 1-1 opening-day draw against Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles will head into the game looking to recover from […] The post Ivory Coast look
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Africa’s biggest football festival – the men’s Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11 February 2024. More than ever before, the world will be watching the action at the 34th edition of the cup, given that some of football’s greatest […] The post Afcon:
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