Month: July 2022

26 Jul

Black Panther: Meet The British-Ghanaian Starring In Wakanda Forever

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British-born Ghanaian actress, Michaela Coel, has been officially announced as one of the latest additions to the Black Panther franchise. Award-winning Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson was seen in the newest trailer released for the much-anticipated sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ https://twitter.com/theblackpanther/status/1551015080967356416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1551015080967356416%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fblack-panther-meet-the-british-ghanaian-starring-in-wakanda-forever%2F Since the announcement at Marvel’s panel for Comic-Con in San Diego on July 23, the trailer finally hit the internet with many fans already set for the release on November 11. The over two-minute trailer also includes a heartfelt tribute to deceased Black Panther actor, Chadwick Boseman. Michaela, 34, will be playing Aneka, a self defence instructor for the Dora…
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26 Jul

Government Will Ensure Adequate Preparations For Black Stars Ahead Of World Cup – Finance Minister

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The government is determined to make sure the Black Stars are well-prepared for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar, according to Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. Ghana will be making a return to the global showpiece later this year after advancing past Nigeria in the playoff round. An appearance in Qatar will also see the Black Stars play in the World Cup again after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia. The finance minister emphasised the government’s desire to support the Black Stars before the World Cup while also calling on Ghanaians to show unflinching support…
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26 Jul

Marburg: Residents In Galamsey Areas Are At High Risk – GHS

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Residents living in and around areas where illegal small scale mining (galamsey) is rampant are prone to the Marburg virus, according to the Ghana Health Service. The service says the Marburg Virus is spread by bats and bats live in caves that are found in mining areas, and as such put them at risk. Three people have been confirmed dead from Marburg virus related symptoms. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, revealed this on 3FM’s Sunrise hosted by Alfred Ocansey on Monday while educating the public on the outbreak of the Marburg virus. He warned that…
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26 Jul

W/R: Residents Overpower ECG Cable Thief

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The alertness of residents of Essipon in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region has led to the arrest of a young man suspected to be among a syndicate behind the stealing of ECG cables in the area. According to the residents, the thief – who gave his name as Sumaila Abdullah – was spotted around the incident area with another colleague at about 1:00pm Monday. Their movements became suspicious after the residents had monitored them for some time. “They were just patrolling the area as though they were on the lookout for something,” one resident recounted. Since they…
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26 Jul

Covid Trust Fund: We Discourage Donating Money To Us In Cash; We Prefer Cheque – Sophia Akuffo

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Chair of the Covid-19 Trust Fund, Madam Sophia Akuffo has said that the Trust Fund does not receive moneys in cash. She said they try as much as possible to discourage person from donating to the Fund in cash. Rather, she said contributors should do so through cheques. Speaking in an earlier recorded interview with TV3’s Alfred Ocansey which was aired on the maiden edition of the Ghana Tonight show on Monday July 25, the former Chief Justice said the fund has only one bank account at the Bank of Ghana. “As far as we are concerned, we have one…
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26 Jul

Atta Mills’ Body Must Be Brought To Cape Coast – Brother

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The younger brother of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Dr Cadman Mills, is appealing to authorities to bring back the mortal remains of the late President to Cape Coast. According to him, Cape Coast was so dear to the late head of state and for his soul to be at eternal peace, his remains must be brought to the Central Region capital city. He cited how the remains of first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah are buried in his hometown of Nkroful though the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra is representative of his resting place. Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra The late President…
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26 Jul

My Ex-Boyfriend Ruined Our Relationship With His Insecurities – MzVee

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Ghanaian musician, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, popularly called MzVee has opened up about her past relationship and what broke it. According to the popular songstress, the jealousy and insecurities of her boyfriend broke their romantic relationship. When asked if her man has ever had issues with her music career, MzVee revealed that her ex-boyfriend wasn’t too confident in her abilities as a musician which later grew into jealousy and insecurities. MzVee was speaking in an interview with Zionfelix. She noted that as a performer, she attracted the interest of men from many areas of life, including those from distant nations. But her…
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26 Jul

This Man Is The Best Rapper In The World – KKD Showers Praises On Sarkodie

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Famed radio presenter, Kwesi Kyei Darkwah, popularly known as KKD has showered praises on rapper Sarkodie. KKD who met Sarkodie said the rapper should not die before he gets his "flout", hence, showered praises on him for his hard word. At King Promise's 5Star album listening, KKD disclosed that he loves Sarkodie for his craft and how he (Sarkodie) never changed. "The story you tell, the advice you're giving, the uplifting you are giving to people in the culture. People should learn the language you are speaking so that they can hear the power of your words. Because nobody must…
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26 Jul

Parliament Passes Tax Exemptions Bill 2022

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Parliament has passed the Tax Exemptions Bill 2022 to streamline the tax exemption regime in the country. The Bill, among other things, comprises tax waivers given to local and foreign companies to encourage increased investment and more foreign direct investment in the economy. When assented to by the President, the Tax Exemptions Bill will strengthen the monitoring role of the Ministry of Finance and Parliament on the management of exemptions. Also, it will seek to provide a regulatory regime for monitoring tax exemptions to ensure that exemptions granted are used for the intended purposes, as well curtail the abuse of…
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26 Jul

Accra-Tema Motorway Users To Pay Tolls After Completion Of Expansion Works

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Users of the Accra-Tema motorway can expect to start paying tolls again after the completion of expansion works on the road. During the Mid-year budget review, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, said the completed road will be tolled to recover the whole cost. The toll will also be to “pay lenders and provide a return for equity investors.” The collection of road tolls nationwide was stopped as part of a policy announcement in the 2022 budget. Under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme for road infrastructure, the Accra-Tema Motorway and Extension PPP Project to 10 lanes is currently at its procurement…
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