About 1.7 million persons in the country were unemployed in the third quarter of 2022, the 2022 Annual Household Income and Expenditure Survey (AHIES) third Quarter Labour Statistics Report has revealed. It said the unemployed population in the third quarter, is out of the 11 million persons who were employed and engaged in a form … The post 1.7m persons
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared an end to the Lassa Fever (LF) outbreak recorded in the country in February this year. This follows the elapse of the mandatory 42-days period since the recovery of the last detected case as stipulated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare the outbreak over. A statement … The post GHS declares end of Lassa fever outbreak appeared
Three professional boxers from the Bronx Gym in Accra have sign a three-year managerial contracts with Kurrency Boxing Management. The boxers include Issifu Sulley, a super bantamweight boxer, lightweight boxer Daniel Quaye and Steven Cofie, a super featherweight. By the contract, the three boxers would receive support from their management to grow their professional career … The post 3
Ghanaian volleyball club side, El-Wak Wings, has gained qualification to participate in the 41st edition of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Inter Club Men’s Africa Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from May 10-22, 2023. They earned the slot for the continental championships after winning the 2023 President’s Cup tournament held at the El-WakStadium in March and … The post El-Wak
Jeef Ofori, may not have been one of the popular names you often hear in coaching, but that narration would soon change as he continues to work his way to the top brass. The 35-year-old young Sweden-based Ghanaian – with a strong passion and commitment to grass-root football and player development, dreams of taking his … The post Ghanaian
Former FIFA Council member, Moya Dodd, has criticised Gianni Infantino’s threat of a Women’s World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe this year and said the governing body is responsible for the tournament being historically undervalued. FIFA is selling TV rights to the women’s tournament separately from the men’s for the first time, and president Infantino … The post ‘FIFA
NEW Zealand boxer, David Light, suffered a mild stroke and underwent surgery for a blood clot following his world title defeat to Lawrence Okolie, his coach said on yesterday. The 31-year-old Light lost on a unanimous decision to Britain’s Okolie for the World Boxing Organisation cruiserweight belt in Manchester in late March. The New Zealander … The post New
Seeking a slice of revenge for their FA Cup penalty shootout heartache, Brighton & Hove Albion welcomes Manchester United to the Amex for today’s Premier League showdown. Roberto De Zerbi’s side put six past Wolverhampton Wanderers in a merciless massacre last time out, while the Red Devils dented Aston Villa’s European ambitions with a 1-0 … The post ManUnited face
Emmanuel Shammah Mensah emerged winner of the maiden Aboakyer Cycling Race organised by the National Sports College(NSC) at Winneba on Saturday. The event which was held in collaboration with the Effutu Traditional Council and the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) saw the Accra-based Young Stars Cycling Club lad beat over 50 cyclists for the ultimate prize. Mensah … The post Mensah triumphs
Enterprising Ghanaian Coach, Kennedy Nana Kwesi Darko, has received a plaque from the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, Maher Kahir for his commitment and dedication to youth football. The presentation was made on Monday at the Mcdan Park in Accra, as part of the May Day celebration. It was to honour the trainer referred to as … The post Lebanese Ambassador reward Ghanaian coach appeared
Some aggrieved customers of collapsed Gold Coast Fund Management Company say they have given the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a three-day ultimatum to pay their locked-up funds. The defunct company, which operated under the registered name Black Shield Capital Limited, had over 55,000 customers whose funds were locked up before the regulator revoked its … The post Customers
The government has expressed hope of securing the Paris Club financing assurances within the shortest possible time to enable the 3 billion dollar support from the International Monetary Fund. This follows the government’s engagement with bilateral and multilateral partners at the recent IMF and World Bank Spring meetings in America. Addressing the media in Parliament … The post Ghana
Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) at the Headquarters yesterday embarked on a walk in Accra to mark this year’s International Firefighters Day (IFD). The IFD, observed annually on May 4, tohonour the memory of firefighters who died inthe line of duty. The day is also observed to show appreciation to the firefighters … The post GNFS marks 2023 IFD with a walk
Africa needs its own development metrics to enable the continent to grow at its own pace and effectively tackle its challenges the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has said. Opening the 3rdAfrica Economic Summit in Accra yesterday, he said the economic growth of the continent could be sped up if … The post Africa must own development
Ghana and Japan have signed an agreement for two grant projects, totalling 766 million yen for rice production and scholarship for young administrative government officials. Of the amount, 471 million yen would go into the Project for the Enhancement of Rice Seeds Production Capacity while 295 million yen is to be injected in the Project … The post Ghana, Japan signed grant
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, government has commended the Ghanaian media for the indispensable role it plays in the country while urging greater emphasis on economic rights to support efforts in rebuilding faster after the recent global economic challenges. This year’s anniversary, themed “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as … The post Gov’t
The Japanese Prime Minister, Kishida Fumio, says his country will deepen its collaboration with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) to conduct more research into infectious diseases. That, he said, would be Japan’s contribution to promoting universal health coverage through tackling infectious diseases like malaria, which are killing many people in Africa. “Many people are still … The post Japan
More than 900 Ghanaians die from prostate cancer annually, Chairman of the Taussig Cancer Institute, Professor Alex Adjei, has said. According to him, the disease which was contracted by an estimated 750 people each year, kills more than other cancers in the country. Prostate Cancer is a cancer that occurs in the prostate; the prostate … The post More
A justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei, has indicated that journalists have an obligation to fearlessly express their opinion on matters that promote development in the country. According to him, situations where media practitioners who expose wrong doings of some members of the public are intimidated by politicians must be condemned … The post At
The Ghana Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has called on public and private organisations to employ professional facility managers to manage facilities. Facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process and technology. The President of IFMA-Ghana, Sampson Agyeman- Opare, … The post World
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