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12 Dec

NDC Will Never Appreciate The Gov’t For The Good Initiatives- Alfred Kumi

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A communication team member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Kumi who is better known as Adenta Kumi, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will never appreciate the NPP government for the good initiatives in the country. He said the government has admitted on several platforms both home and abroad that the economy is not in a good shape- however, the government has said that it's fully prepared to fix things right. The government's expenditure has been reduced and we commend the government for the measures he has outlined. Speaking on Movement in the morning show on…

12 Dec

First Batch Of Zoom Riders Pass Out

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The first batch of Zoom Riders who will assist in efficient collection of waste across the country have passed out. The passing out ceremony, held at Burma Camp, Accra on Friday, December 9, 2022, attracted management of Zoomlion and senior officers of the Ghana Armed Forces. The riders were taken through various drills The training, which took place at Burma Camp, spanned over a period of three weeks. It was meant to empower the trainees to ensure defensive driving to prevent accidents in their line of work. Addressing the media after the ceremony, the Managing…

12 Dec

Economic Crises… We Must Increase Domestic Production! -Dr. Agyepong

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The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has advocated homegrown solutions to address the economic challenges currently bedeviling the country. “The economic challenges that we are facing should rather bring forth our entrepreneurial spirit as we find homegrown solutions to them,” Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong made the call at the 2022 Annual Thanksgiving Service of the JGC and Zoomlion on Friday, December 9, 2022, at the group’s head office at Ashalley Botwe in Accra. According to him, it is now time for Ghanaians to increase domestic production and ensure that “we consume what we produce…

12 Dec

3 Biggest Penalty Misses In World Cup History

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Harry Kane missed a penalty for England against France that proved costly but the World Cup has had several high profile misses over the years. Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is credited with one of the most famous penalty misses of all time Harry Kane became the latest player on a long list of stars who have missed absolutely crucial penalties for their countries. We take a look at three of the biggest penalty misses in the history of the World Cup 3. David Trezeguet (France vs Italy, 2006) The 2006 World Cup final was decided on penalties after neither…

12 Dec

QATAR 2022: FIFA Introduce New Match Balls For The Semifinals And Final

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The Qatar World Cup will see different match balls from the semifinals onwards Meet Al Hilm, the match ball for the semifinals and final of the World Cup The Qatari World Cup sets another precedent by giving the final four teams the chance to play with a brand new match ball in the semifinals and final. Croatia, Argentina, Morocco and France all fought to get this far, and they have been rewarded not only by the prospect of playing for international football's most prestigious prize but also by becoming the first and only teams that will get to play with…

12 Dec

Cedi Gaining, Fuel Prices Coming Down; The Govt Is Working – Owusu-Bempah

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The Akufo-Addo administration is working around the clock to ameliorate the economic conditions Ghanaians are saddled with at the moment, a Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ernest Owusu-Bempah has said. He noted that the efforts of the government have resulted in the Cedi gaining against the Dollar and drop in fuel prices. Addressing the press in Accra on Friday December 9, to react to the lost censure motion that was filed by the Minority for the removal of the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Mr Owusu-Bempah said the government acknowledges the economic challenges Ghanaians are going through. “The…

12 Dec

GUTA Urges Members To Adjust Prices As Cedi Stabilises

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The Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) has appealed to its members to adjust the prices of goods and services in accordance with recent stability of the local currency. According to the leadership of GUTA, recent efforts by government and the Bank of Ghana have seen a stability in the Cedi. “We urge the Government to continue with more efforts to sustain the program and bring relief to the business community,” a statement issued over the weekend by President Dr Joseph Obeng said. “As the value of the Cedi begins to appreciate, GUTA wishes to appeal to members of the…

12 Dec

Caprice Robbery: Police Arrest One, Kills Two

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Police have arrested one suspect in connection with Friday, December 9’s robbery at Caprice in Accra. According to the police, two of the robbers were also shot dead following a shoot-out with officers when they were confronted in their hideout. Police suspect these robbers are complicit in the shooting and robbing of a woman on Friday. “We will surely get them arrested to face justice,” the police said in a statement when the incident happened. On Sunday, the police released an update: “Sustained police intelligence operations since 9th December 2022, took the fight to the robbery gang at their hideout…

12 Dec

England: ‘A Brutal Outcome As Three Lions Exit Feels Even More Painful’

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England manager Gareth Southgate and his players nursed a familiar sense of missed opportunity as that elusive major tournament triumph escaped them once more. Watching the post-match scene at the Al Bayt Stadium brought flashbacks – to the World Cup semi-final defeat against Croatia in Moscow in 2018, to the European Championship final loss to Italy at Wembley 16 months ago. Amid the pain of their latest defeat, Southgate offered consolation to devastated England players who inspired hope, only to see potential glory wrenched from their grasp. A 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to holders France, here in Qatar, was a brutal…

12 Dec

World Cup 2022: England Players Head Home After France Quarter-final Defeat

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Captain Harry Kane said England would use their defeat by France to be “mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge” as they headed home from the World Cup in Qatar. England were beaten 2-1 in the quarter-finals, with Kane missing an 84th-minute penalty, having earlier equalled England’s scoring record of 53 goals. Gareth Southgate’s side left their hotel in Al Wakrah before their flight home. “Absolutely gutted,” said Kane. Writing on social media, the Tottenham forward added: “We’ve given it everything and it’s come down to a small detail which I take responsibility for. There’s no hiding from it, it hurts and it’ll take some…