Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for a Mandamus seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ+ bill within 7 days has been dismissed. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku said, though the court has jurisdiction to hear the […] The post LGBTQ+
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The European Union (EU) says it will restrict visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals because of the lack of cooperation from the government to take back citizens who overstay illegally. In a statement released on Monday, the EU council said it would no longer issue multiple entry visas to Ethiopians. It added that it would also […]
This two-day summit will take place on October 9-10, 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and gather Heads of State, Finance Ministers, private sector leaders, Multilateral Development Banks and civil society to drive major financial investments to end extreme poverty across the African continent through support for the World Bank’s IDA replenishment and its initiative to […] The post Côte
Former Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed has vehemently denied allegations of match fixing in the team’s recent 2-1 loss to Karela United. The surprising defeat at Dormaa in match week 28 of the Ghana Premier League sparked rumors of foul play, with Yahaya Mohammed’s name being suspiciously linked to receiving 50,000gh Cedis. In an exclusive […]
Nubia Adjei and Harry Stacey are poised to showcase their skills at the upcoming 16th Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Championships in Luanda, Angola as they have been selected to represent Team Ghana. The competition is scheduled to be from April 30th to May 5th, the event will witness the duo aiming to surpass […] The post Nubia
13 female graduate entrepreneurs mainly from the country’s colleges of agriculture have received mentorship and coaching to start their agribusiness venture as part of a collaboration between the Technical Education Development for Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Global Community Service Fund (GCSF). The workshop supported by the Colleges of […] The post Women
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post NDA
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu has brushed off the credibility of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Professor Asiedu emphasized that Chairman Wontumi’s statements do not merit serious consideration in intellectual discussions. He remarked that […] The post NDC
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
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post Court
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has reinforced its commitment to bolstering the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Association for Small Scale Industries (ASSI). Speaking at a short ceremony to hand over of funds and publicity materials to AGI and ASSI in support of the GEA and Mastercard Foundation Business in a Box (BizBox) […] The post Ghana
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has chided the government for failing to undertake proper community sensitization in communities along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ahead of Thursday’s test run which ended in a disaster. The North Tongu MP is of the view that the accident could have been avoided if the government […] The post Train accident:
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 Showcase of African Nations Tournament, organized by the S-Inkoom Football Management Agency (SIFMA) and powered by Ceek Africa, concluded on April 22 with resounding success and gratitude towards all supporters. The two-day event held at the Madina Astro Turf, aimed at providing opportunities for talented players aged 17 to 21 to exhibit their skills, […]
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
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified the status of resident individuals for tax purposes. According to the GRA, the clarification is on the back of concerns raised by the general public on the tax status of individuals who earn incomes abroad and whether they are deemed by the Tax laws as “resident individuals” for […] The post GRA clarifies taxes for resident individuals
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart […] The post VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad
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