The new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Dodzie Numekevor, was yesterday introduced to staff of the Head Office and Greater Accra region at a well-attended staff durbar. The introduction was done by the Deputy Director General of the Authority, Mr Majeed Bawa, and other management members. In his address, Mr Numekevor, … The post New NSA boss meets Accra staff appeared first
The World Bank (WB) is expecting an upward progression of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to hit 5.0% by 2026. This follows a projected 2.9% marginal GDP growth for Read More... The post Ghana To Return To 5.0% GDP Growth – WB appeared first on
At least 38 migrants and refugees, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations migration agency has said, after their bodies were recovered. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a post on X on Tuesday that at least six others are missing and presumed dead, […] The post 38 dead, including children, as migrant
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has met former President Donald Trump in Florida, before heading onto Washington DC for talks. The former PM is in the US for talks with senior government officials about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. It is not unusual for foreign secretaries to meet opposition candidates during visits abroad. Lord Cameron has […] The post David Cameron meets Donald
A policeman has died in the Mexican city of Zacatelco after being beaten by residents enraged over the murder of a taxi driver. The officer reportedly intervened when locals set upon two men suspected of killing the taxi driver. Several other policemen were also injured by the mob of angry neighbours. Residents of Zacatelco have […] The post Mexican police officer killed while intervening
Russia and China have agreed to discuss ways to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter attempts by the United States to impose its will on the region, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. “For a long time, there was a Euro-Atlantic security structure in the form of NATO … as well […] The post Russia, China to deepen security cooperation in Asia, Europe
Afrobeat artiste King Promise has shown immense generosity by supporting his fans with various expenses, including school fees, medical bills, and educational resources. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), on Saturday, King Promise initiated a giveaway spree, inviting fans to share their pressing concerns so he could offer assistance. He humorously referenced his song lyrics, stating, […] The post King
The trial of 27 people charged in connection with the Panama Papers money laundering scandal has started in a Panamanian criminal court. The leak of secret financial documents in 2016 revealed how some of the world’s wealthiest people stashed their assets in offshore companies. The defendants include Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca Mora who founded […] The post Panama Papers money-laundering
French and British troops on Monday swapped roles and took part in an unprecedented changing of the guards ceremonies outside the palaces of each other’s head of state to celebrate 120 years since the Entente Cordiale. The Entente Cordiale was a diplomatic agreement signed between the United Kingdom and France in 1904. It marked the end […] The post Britain and France mark 120yrs
A young Ghanaian British athlete based in the United Kingdom (UK) Erykah–Monae Quartey has etched her name in gold, by setting records and recording personal bests. Born in the Read More... The post Young Ghanaian Athlete Making Strides Abroad appeared first
It has emerged that Ghana has been rated third behind the USA and Brazil regarding organisation and promotion of pillow fighting in the world. President of Ghana Pillow Fight Read More... The post Ghana Ranked 3rd Best In Pillow Fighting appeared first on
Ghana is in an era where we are blessed with an abundance of athletes who have huge potential to leave a legacy in the world of track and field. From Rose Yeboah to Cadman Yamoah to Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah, one can describe this era as the “Golden Era” for Ghana Athletics and […] The post Isaac Botsio: The story of the Takoradi boy with ‘big
Nigerian musician and businessman, Mr Eazi has unveiled his first wholly-owned sports betting company, Choplife.ci. The post Mr Eazi launches first wholly-owned sports betting brand in Ivory Coast first appeared on 3News.
The World Bank has identified deep-rooted inequalities as a major obstacle to Africa’s economic progress, according to its chief economist for the region. Andrew Dabalen in an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View, pointed to a lack of essential infrastructure and limited intra-African trade as key factors limiting growth. “The speed at which […] The post Structural
Andrew Dabalen, the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank, has expressed optimism regarding the forecasted 3.8% growth in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2025. The World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report for April 2024 anticipates growth in Africa in the coming years. The report also suggests that domestic resource mobilization and international support […] The post Africa’s
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set guidelines for the 2023/24 Colts (Juvenile) league season. Kurt E. S. Okraku, President of the Association and Chairman of the National Juvenile Committee, unveiled this initiative aimed at enhancing grassroots football nationwide on March 28, 2024. Colts clubs nationwide will designate representatives for complimentary first aid training sessions […] The post GFA
Zambia and Nigeria secured the final two spots in the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympics after winning two-legged playoffs in the fourth round of African qualifying. Zambia secured a 3-2 aggregate victory over Morocco in Rabat on Tuesday, overcoming a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 2-0 win at Moulay Hassan Stadium. Barbra Banda […] The post Nigeria, Zambia women qualify for Paris
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […] The post
The Head Coach of Dreams FC, Abdul Karim Zito, says clubs on the African continent will begin to take the club seriously after booking a spot in the semi-final of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup. In his view, his side was clearly underestimated from the group stage to the quarter-final where they showed Stade Malien … The post Qualification will propel us to final – Coach Zito
Accra Hearts of Oak Head Coach, Aboubakar Ouattara, is confident that the Phobians would bounce back against Medeama SC when they clash tomorrow at the Tarkwa Akoon Park on match day 25 of the Ghana Premier League. He said this after losing his second successive game in the GPL at home to Bibiani Gold Stars … The post Hearts target win over Medeama appeared first on Ghanaian
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