By John O. APEA The writer is the Chief Executive Officer, eTranzact Ghana Limited, a leading financial technology entity. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), play an essential role in the economy of any country. They account for a significant portion of employment and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite their importance, SMEs have consistently faced significant […] The post Your
Ghana’s U17 national team, the Black Starlets, delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over Serbia in their second fixture at the UEFA U16 international tournament on Friday. After a disappointing loss to host nation Russia in their opening game, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat, the young Ghanaian squad came into the match against Serbia with […] The post Black Starlets dominate Serbia with
… partners Future Leaders School alongside Akwaaba Volunteers In a powerful display of corporate social responsibility, ZEN Petroleum Limited has announced a landmark GH¢ 2 million commitment to bolster the educational environment at Future Leaders School (FLS) in La Kpeshie, Accra. This transformative partnership with Akwaaba Volunteers aims to empower underprivileged children through quality education […] The post
At the just concluded LG Showcase MEA 2024 held in Abu Dhabi the electronic giant, welcomed guests and partners to an in-person event filled with an experience of a life time and an array of LG’s latest brands and products. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE […] The post LG
Leicester City tore through Southampton 5-0, propelled by a stunning hat-trick from Ghanaian loanee Fatawu Issahaku. The victory puts them within touching distance of a Premier League return. Fatawu, a 20-year-old winger on loan from Sporting Lisbon, took center stage with his clinical finishing. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall initiated the rout with a pinpoint pass to Fatawu, […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […] The post Godwin
Mr Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director, African Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says Ghana will receive its next funding support from the IMF even if it is unable to sign a final debt pact with its official bilateral creditors. This means that the country would receive its third tranche of US$360 million when the IMF Board […]
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […] The post Subsidising petroleum
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has stated that the only way to mitigate the consistent rise in the prices of petroleum products is to introduce subsidies. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), said on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV on Saturday, April 20, that it is […] The post Subsidies are key to
Israeli troops and Palestinian militants have been exchanging fire for a second day of an Israeli raid in Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank. A number of people have been killed, including 10 militants, according to the Israeli army. Palestinian sources say that at least five people have been killed, including a child. […] The post Ten militants killed in West Bank raid
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the government to focus on strengthening the Cedi to ensure a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Prices of petroleum products have been on a free fall in the past weeks and further worsened with the reversal of the suspension of the […] The post Fuel price hikes: Strengthening
Under the beaming lights of New York’s iconic Times Square, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya is attempting an ambitious challenge to break the record for the longest chess marathon. He aims to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (£805,000) for charity in the process. The money, he says, will support chess education for […] The post Tunde Onakoya:
Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Gen Ogolla was among 12 occupants of the military aircraft that went down on Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff in the north-west of the country. […] The post Gen
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called on global leaders to take decisive actions in addressing urban challenges and climate change at the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York. Highlighting Ghana’s rapid urbanization rate, Hon Mustapha Ussif stressed the urgency of adopting innovative solutions to combat pollution and emissions. He emphasized Ghana’s […] The post Ghana
Talented Ghanaian-American basketball player, Ashley Owusu has achieved a significant milestone by being drafted into the prestigious Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her journey to this point was marked by a stellar career in college basketball that caught the attention of WNBA scouts. Initially making her mark in women’s basketball through her time at the […]
Paris Saint-Germain secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals by defeating Barcelona 4-1 in a thrilling match. Despite initially trailing in the first leg, PSG’s resilience and a red card for Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo turned the tide in their favor. Kylian Mbappé’s brace, along with goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha, propelled PSG to […]
A member of the Movement for Change, Joseph Amoah, has issued a challenge to Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to name a single successful policy that he has initiated. In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM, Amoah expressed his skepticism about Bawumia’s ability to […] The post I dare Bawumia
At least 39 people have been killed in Pakistan after days of unusually heavy rains battered the country’s southwest. Some of those killed were farmers struck by lightning while harvesting wheat, authorities said. Images online show swathes of farmland engulfed by rainwater. Flash floods have also disrupted power supplies and transportation networks. Pakistan has experienced […] The post Pakistan:
Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incident […] The post Sydney
The head of Israel’s military has said the country would respond to Iran’s weekend attack as several Western countries urged Israel to avoid an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours on Monday over Iran’s missile and […] The post Israel
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