March 2022 - Page 81 of 83

01 Mar

We Cannot Risk Stranded Oil Assets In Energy Transition- Deputy Energy Minister

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Deputy Energy Minister, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, ha stated that it is important for Ghana to consider several important factors in the global conversation about energy transition, lest the country risk sitting on stranded oil assets that are key to our development agenda. He made this call when he addressed a town hall engagement in Takoradi as part of the national conversation currently under way on the subject. Hon. Mercer, who is also the MP for Sekondi, stated that whilst Africa remains the lowest emitter of carbon globally, the effects of stringent and rigid transition policies towards clean energy will…

01 Mar

Visa, Mastercard Block Russian Financial Institutions After Sanctions

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U.S. payment card firms Visa Inc (V.N) and Mastercard Inc have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Visa said on Monday it was taking prompt action to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions, adding that it will donate $2 million for humanitarian aid. Mastercard also promised to contribute $2 million. "We will continue to work with regulators in the days ahead to abide fully by our compliance obligations as they evolve," Mastercard said in a separate statement late on Monday. The government sanctions require Visa to suspend access to…

01 Mar

GTP Workers Suspend Strike Against MD

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Workers of Textile Ghana Limited, producers of GTP in Tema, have temporarily suspended their strike which began last Thursday, February 24, 2022. The workers laid down their tools over alleged unfair treatment by their Managing Director, Fatoumata Doro. The workers, who are calling for the dismissal of their MD, claimed that she has disregarded their collective bargaining agreement that spelt out their conditions of service. In an interview with Citi News, an employee, John Ackon, said their leadership would meet with the National Labour Commission, NLC, on Wednesday. “This morning our leadership briefed us after a meeting with the National Labour…

01 Mar

Gov’t Could Struggle Later If Revenue Measures Aren’t Supported – John Kumah

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A Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah says it may get to a time that government may not be able to fulfil some critical payment obligations if the government’s revenue mobilization measures including the electronic transfer levy are not supported. Although he has debunked claims that government workers may not be paid in the next three months, he says there is the need for the E-levy to be passed in order not to create a difficult financial situation for the government. While many have criticized and described it as retrogressive, the government insists it is the game-changer. In an interview with…

01 Mar

Lack Of Storage Facilities Causing Local Rice Grains To Dry Up And Lose Value

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Research has shown that although rice is the second most important staple food after maize in Ghana, only one-third of rice consumed here is produced locally. In the recent past, rice farmers with some government support and initiatives like the made in Ghana Rice Campaign spearheaded by the CEO of Citi Fm and Citi TV, Samuel Attah Mensah saw an increase in the demand for the produce. At the moment, however, rice producers have to cope with what they describe as unfair competition from imported rice due to the benchmark value discount policy which makes imported rice cheaper by 25%…

01 Mar

Cameroon Legend Rigobert Song Named Indomitable Lions Coach

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Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song has been confirmed as the new Cameroon head coach on the orders of the country's president, Paul Biya. The 45-year-old replaces Toni Conceicao, who led the national team to a third-placed finish at January's Africa Cup of Nations. Song is the country's most capped player, making 137 appearances for the Indomitable Lions. A statement said Cameroon needed "a new breath". "On very high instructions from the President of the Republic, the coach of the men's national football team, Mr Antonio Conceicao, has been replaced by Rigobert Song," Cameroon's sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi said. "The Cameroonian Football…

01 Mar

FIFA Suspends Russia Until Further Notice

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With political tension in Eastern Europe boiling over, the decision has been made to ban athletes and officials from organised competitions. FIFA has taken the decision to suspend Russia from all international football until further notice. That call has been made on the back of an invasion of neighbouring Ukraine by Russian forces that were sent into combat by president Vladimir Putin. The International Olympic Committee, which has already banned the ROC from competing under its own flag, has recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes be prevented from participating in any organised international competitions. What has been said? After holding…

01 Mar

Akumaa Mama Zimbi Denies Alleged Secret Affairs With Murdered Gym Instructor

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TV and radio personality, Akumaa Mama Zimbi has put rest to allegations that she had sexual relationship with a gym instructor called, Little. According to her, they had nothing beyond working out at the gym. Little was killed in July 2021 by unknown men. Rumours at the time suggested that he was murdered for allegedly dating a married woman. Akumaa’s name subsequently popped up in a supposed list of women he allegedly had sexual escapades with using the gym as bait. But in an interview with Kingdom Fm on Friday Akumaa told host Fiifi Prat that Little was her trainer…

01 Mar

Detailed Information About Black Sheriff’s Contract with Empire – Rumors That Blacko Has Signed His Life Away Debunked

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Hours after reporting that budding music talent Black Sheriff has appended his signature to a costly contract, detailed information released has debunked the rumours. An on-air talent with Citi Television known as Olele Salvador has provided details about the contract with photos. According to Salvador, his team held a space where experts explained Empire’s deal signed with Black Sheriff. Before serving the details of the purported terrible contract, he refrained from commenting on the relationship between Black Sheriff and his management(s). However, read details of Ghana Weekend’s findings in this article below. https://ghanaweekend.com/2022/02/25/shocking-revelations-against-black-sherif-and-managers-fall-out-claims/ The on-air personality explained what a distribution deal is and remarked…

01 Mar

Presenter, Broadcaster, Mogul – A Close Look at the Accomplished Journey of Legendary Bola Ray as he Turns 45 | Plus Photos

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Legendary Ghanaian broadcaster, entertainment executive and business mogul, Bola Ray, celebrates his 45th birthday today. The man born Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi is a year older today, March 1st 2022. Bola is in a celebratory mood himself, having quickly jumped on Instagram to release some photos. He also shared a message of contentment over all he’s done so far. “Gratitude: 45 years of God’s grace and unmerited favor. The story will be told some day and the legacy, cast in stone. Till then, we soldier on…” he wrote. Bola also shared some amazing photos to accompany his post, quite simple yet…