December 2022 - Page 5 of 60

29 Dec

Russia Bans Oil Sales To Countries Using Price Cap

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Russia has banned oil sales to countries and companies that comply with a price cap agreed by Western nations earlier this month. The price cap - which was agreed by the G7 group of nations, Australia and the EU - came into force on 5 December. The cap prohibits countries from paying more than $60 (€56; £50) per barrel of Russian oil. Russia has now said its oil and oil products will not be sold to anyone imposing the price cap. The presidential decree said the ban would take effect for five months from 1 February until 1 July. The…

29 Dec

Australia Beat South Africa By Innings And 182 Runs In Melbourne To Seal Test Series

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Australia thrashed South Africa by an innings and 182 runs in the second Test to win the series with a game to spare. Resuming on 15-1, South Africa were bowled out for 204 before tea on the fourth day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed 3-58, including Temba Bavuma for 65, while Khaya Zondo and Keshav Maharaj were needlessly run out. The final Test in Sydney starts on 3 January. Australia, who won the first Test inside two days, extended their lead over India at the top of the World Test Championship table. South Africa, who began the series…

29 Dec

Police On A Manhunt For Killer Of Basketball Player At Ofankor

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A basketball player, Kojo Asiedu Mensah, popularly known as 'Changes', has been allegedly murdered in a cold-blood by one Mr. Dennis Oppong Asamoah at Ofankor in the Ga North Municipal Assembly. Kojo Asiedu, who is believed to be in his early 30s, was seen rushing out of the gate of the alleged murderer with stains of blood oozing out of his chest and stomach. According to eyewitnesses, residents and friends who were around rushed him to the Ga North Municipal Hospital but were referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Snippets of unconfirmed information…

29 Dec

National Cathedral Project Will Continue Despite Disapproval Of GH¢80m Budgetary Allocation – Joyce Ayree

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Rev Dr Joyce Aryee, a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, has said that the construction of the Cathedral will continue despite the disapproval of the GH¢80 million budgetary allocation for the project by Parliament. According to her, the GH¢80 million budgetary allocation was only part of the seed money the government was using to support the construction of the Cathedral and thus its cancellation will not affect the project that much. Speaking in a JoyNews interview monitored by GhanaWeb, Dr Aryee added that she is confident Ghanaians will contribute towards the project for…

29 Dec

Two Policewomen Interdicted Over Unprofessional Conduct

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The Police Administration has interdicted two Police officers PW/Inspr Martha Ackah and No. 6233 PW/Sergeant Felicia Ocran of Asokwa Divisional MTTD, Kumasi who were seen in a viral video acting unprofessionally. The officers have been interdicted to allow for a thorough investigation into the case, in line with Police internal disciplinary procedures, after which they will be prosecuted. The Police Service in a terse statement said “We would like to urge the affected victims to come forward and support police investigation to enable us to take the officers through the due process of the law as we seek to ensure…

29 Dec

Prez Akufo-Addo Swears Gender Minister Into Office; Urges Balance Between Parliamentary And Executive Roles

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today Wednesday, 28th December, 2022 sworn Lariba Zuweira Abudu MP, and Francesca Oteng Mensah MP into office as Minister and Deputy Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection respectively with an admonishing to ensure a fair balance between their legislative and executive duties. Congratulating the appointees, President Akufo-Addo said, “Let me remind you of your dual roles in the legislature and the executive, and how your appointment does not relieve you of your duties as members of the legislature. You will have to learn how to balance effectively your twin…

29 Dec

Apple And Tesla Shares Tumble Amid Supply Issues

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Apple and Tesla stocks have tumbled over growing concerns about delays in their production lines in China. Apple shares hit their lowest point since June 2021. Tesla's stock has dropped 73% from a record high in November 2021. Companies have struggled to keep production going in China due to Covid restrictions and weeks of lockdowns. Now they are facing a staffing crunch as China battles a Covid wave after lifting years of restrictions. China announced that it will lift its strict quarantine rules for travellers on 8 January, a positive sign for many investors who are seeing an ease in…

29 Dec

Uphold Journalistic Standards – Akufo-Addo Urges Ghanaian Journalists

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on the Ghanaian media to uphold high journalistic standards, embrace training and critically engage the citizenry to advance the development of the country. According to him, that was the only way the media could be regarded the media’s impact on nation building could be fully realised. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Dinner in Accra on December 21, he said, achieving an impactful media would require that practitioners publish facts and avoid contents that contains falsehood. The event brought together members of the Diplomatic Corps, owners of media organizations and journalists…

29 Dec

Lawrence Ati Zigi Named Swiss League MVP After First Round

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Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi has been named the most valuable player in the first round of this season’s Swiss Super League for his exploits with St Gallen. Ati Zigi beat two attackers and two midfielders to take home the top prize. Midfielders David Douline and Valon Fazliuric of Servette FC and FC Aarau, as well as forwards Cedric Itten and Koro Kone of BSC Young Boys and Yverdon Sport FC, respectively. Ati-Zigi’s team are third with 24 points after claiming seven wins, three draws and six losses in 16 matches. While keeping the post, he has guided his…

29 Dec

“Let Us Harness Different Views And Perspectives For The Ghana Project” – President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on all stakeholders to join efforts towards building a new Ghanaian civilization, where the rule of law is not a slogan but an operating principle for the development of the country. According to the President, “all of us, from the executive, legislature, judiciary, public sector, security agencies, private sector, political parties, civil society, professional and trade associations, religious bodies, traditional authorities and ordinary citizens have a collective responsibility to work together with our different views and our different perspectives for the Ghana project.” “A united Ghana driven by considerations…