Climate change has become perhaps the most important threat to human development. Climate change has reduced development of vulnerable countries by at least 20%. The World Bank estimates that the effect of climate change could push an additional 100 million people below the poverty line by 2030. Additionally, the impact of extreme weather is resulting … The post A

Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch with Anthony Joshua on Saturday, igniting the start of a new phase of activity in the division. Usyk first beat Joshua in September of last year and, after a protracted wait to complete the fight, handed the Briton another points loss with a decisive performance at the weekend, even if … The post Wilder: Tyson Fury too big for Usyk appeared first on

HOLDERS Real Madrid will take on RB Leipzig, Shakhtar Donetsk and Celtic in the Champions’ League group stage while Barcelona will face Bayern Munich and Inter Milan following the draw yesterday. Real captured a record-extending 14th European crown when they beat Liverpool in last season’s final and, on paper, Carlo Ancelotti’s side should have few … The post Holders

Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of the NBA star, his 13-year-old daughter and other victims killed in a 2020 helicopter crash. The nine jurors unanimously agreed with Vanessa Bryant and her attorneys that … The post $16m goes

Russia’s president has signed a decree which could see 137,000 service personnel added to the country’s armed forces in the coming months. Currently, Russia has a limit of just over a million military personnel and almost 900,000 civilian staff. Vladimir Putin’s decree comes amid a recruitment drive around the country, with large cash incentives on … The post Putin

In renewed Ethiopia fighting, Tigray forces on Wednesday looted 570,000 litres of fuel from the United Nations (UN) for aid distribution trucks, further undermining humanitarian work, a UN spokesman said. The World Food Programme warehouse in Mekelle, capital of the Tigray region, was forcibly entered by Tigray forces who took 12 full fuel tankers with … The post ‘Tigray

Updated provisional results in Angola’s elections suggest that the governing MPLA’s earlier strong lead has receded. The National Election Commission said that with 86 per cent of the votes counted, President João Lourenço’s party – which has been in power for four decades – has received just over 52 per cent. The opposition movement, UNITA, … The post Angola

Pupils in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province have been told to wear traditional clothes to school next Tuesday to honour the new Zulu king. Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was crowned in a traditional ceremony on Saturday, even as some royals argued he was not the rightful heir to the throne. The provincial education department has declared August … The post Pupils to wear

The final pair of working reactors at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant have been disconnected from Ukraine’s power grid, the state nuclear agency said. Nearby fires apparently interfered with overhead power lines, disconnecting the now Russian-controlled site from the national grid for the first time ever. The plant continues to be powered by a local thermal … The post Ukraine

A Russian rocket strike on a railway station killed 25 people, Ukraine says, on the day marking six months since Moscow’s invasion began. Five of the victims of the attack in the eastern town of Chaplyne burnt to death in a vehicle, officials said. Two boys aged six and 11 were also killed. President Volodymyr … The post proofread rail Strike on rail station kills 25

Iranian state-sponsored actors are targeting Israeli firms Log4Shell, one of the largest and potentially most devastating vulnerabilities to ever be discovered, is still being leveraged by threat actors more than half a year after it was first observed, and patched.  A new report from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), and Microsoft 365 Defender Research … The post Hackers

Oppo executive says Germany troubles will not affect its European ambitions Oppo says it is committed to becoming a major player in the European smartphone market despite a recent setback Germany but warns there needs to be a more developed application ecosystem before it releases a foldable smartphone in the region. The Chinese smartphone vendor … The post Oppo:

The tension in the 2022 GHALCA G6 Tournament has heightened as the competition enters the semi final stages today with mouthwatering fixtures. Bechem United and MedeamaSC would face off in the first semi finalclash with both teams showing some class to qualify from their groups. • Clinton Duodu – Bechem Bechem qualified on top of … The post GHALCA

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Dr Kwaku Afriyie has warned caterers to stop the usage of polythene in wrapping corn dough used in preparing kenkey. He said studies have found that certain chemicals in the plastic could leach out of the plastic into the kenkey and cause severe health problems such … The post Don’t

The fifth FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will arrive in Accra on September 3, next month, giving Ghanaian fans the chance to experience football’s most coveted prize as it visits all 32 FIFA World Cup qualifying nations for the first time. According to statement by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Football fans will … The post FIFA World Cup trophy arrives

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Accra Great Olympics Supporters Union (AGOSU FRONT) has invited fans of the club from all walks of life to a general meeting tomorrow at the Faith Gospel Ministry, Korle-Gonno, opposite the White House in Accra. Major reason for the two-hour meeting, which starts at 10.am, is the adoption of … The post Gt. Oly Supporters Union

Sports Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Africa Baobabs, in collaboration with the Ghana Basketball Association (GBBA) have unveiled a refurbished basketball facility at the Hillview Guest Centre at Teiman in Accra. The basketball-biased NGO, in a bid to help spread the sports across the region and in the country as a whole, identified the Centre’s facility as … The post Africa

The national amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers, continue to shine, in spite of official state neglect, dominating the narrative in discussions about the medal winning sporting disciplines at the recently-concluded Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. • Coach Ofori Asare – Full of praise for Ray Quarcoo The Bombers hauled three medals at the Birmingham Games. … The post Amb.

The maiden edition of Money Hub Youth Enterprise Campus Series has been held at the Knutsford University College in Accra to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become financially independent. The event held last Wednesday and hosted by television personality and financial advisor, Sandra Appertey, brought a lot of financial analysts and award … The post Money

Trade between Ghana and India is on the path of recovery after plummeting in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. After dropping by nearly a half from the shocks of the pandemic, trade volumes between Ghana and India, which stood at $4.5 billion before the pandemic, recorded about 15 per cent gains from … The post Ghana-India trade bouncing back