It began with toxicity from so-called critics, whom I think were engaged in mere politics and bad PR just because an audacious decision has been made by the government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to continue with hosting such a big – and in their eyes a flamboyant – tournament when the country […] The post African Games: Gov’t, LOC deserve a pat on the back! first appeared
A colorful ceremony was held on March 23 to bring the 13th African Games to a befitting end. It had been three weeks of drama, cheers, and new records broken as Ghanaians and other Africans witnessed back-to-back showdowns in Accra and Cape Coast. About 5000 athletes from 50 countries competed in 29 disciplines; a record […] The post 2023 African Games: Key takeaways from 13th edition
When the announcement of Ghana hosting the African Games hit the airwaves, there were many questions. The major one was “Can Ghana do it?” and so it began. The opening ceremony was colourful, a rich cocktail of Ghana’s heritage and pride. Ghana had opened its doors and welcomed 5000 athletes who had come to compete […] The post From setbacks to success: 2023 African Games
Dr. Yaw Adutwum (left) presenting a citation to President Akufo-Addo (2nd from left), with them is Vice-president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (right) The Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration yesterday Read More... The post Nana Gives One Student, One Laptop appeared
In a digital age where technology plays a crucial role in education and skill development, ensuring that students have access to essential tools such as laptops is paramount. Recognizing this, the Government of Ghana introducing the “One Student One Laptop” initiative aimed at providing senior high school students in the country with laptops for their […] The post Ghanaian
Some striking teachers have gathered at the National Labour Commission (NLC) in anticipation of a meeting with the government, teacher unions, and the commission about their ongoing strike. The teachers maintain that their presence is a demonstration of unity with their leaders who are poised to negotiate with the government regarding their service conditions. A […] The post Striking
In a digital age where technology plays a crucial role in education and skill development, ensuring that students have access to essential tools such as laptops is paramount. Recognizing this, the Government of Ghana introducing the “One Student One Laptop” initiative aimed at providing senior high school students in the country with laptops for their […] The post Ghanaian
Head coach of the Black Satellites Desmond Ofei is already looking ahead to reaching the U-20 World Cup just days after winning gold at the African Games. The Black Satellites narrowly beat Uganda at the Accra Sports stadium in the final courtesy a late strike by Jerry Afriyie to clinch the gold medal in the […] The post Desmond Ofei sets sights on reaching World Cup with
Bawa Fuseini, the President of Ghana Athletics, has revealed that Ghana has received an invitation to bid for the hosting rights of the 2026 African Athletics Championships. The African Championships in Athletics is a prestigious continental sporting event overseen by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), serving as the apex governing body for athletics in […] The post We’ve
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, March 25 launched what has been christened the ‘One student, one tablet’ policy. According to the president, the policy which seeks to distribute 1.3 million tablets to students in senior high school (SHS) and technical and vocational training institutions (TVET), is only a figment of a grand agenda […] The post Manifesto
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Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, the Executive Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th African Games, has called on all Ghanaians to prioritize the proper maintenance of the facilities utilized for the event. He emphasized that the upkeep of these facilities is crucial as it would contribute to the enhancement of various sporting disciplines across […] The post Accra
Esteemed compatriots, gather round the communal fire, for your nephew, Agya Kwaku Ogboro, shall weave a tale as intricate as the kente cloth that adorns our noble shoulders. Behold! The Read More... The post Agya Kwaku Ogboro’s Lofty
Team Ghana Ghana has recorded her largest medal haul in the history of the African Games at the 13th edition of the event that ended in Accra at the Read More... The post Ghana Records Highest Medal Haul appeared first on DailyGuide
Ghana’s athletics coach, Harry Adu, has provided a candid assessment of the organisation of the 2023 African Games, suggesting that it could have been better despite some positive aspects. The 2023 African Games concluded on Saturday after three weeks of intense competition. Ghana, hosting the event for the first time in its history, welcomed approximately […] The post African
You might be wondering how an all-sports event will help the entertainment business. Well, after some careful consideration, I discovered how the 2023 African Games held in Accra helped our music industry. The post How Ghana’s music industry benefited from the African Games 2023 first appeared on 3News.
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […] The post Accra
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