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11 Jan

Our Ghanaian Partner Printed Fake Tickets For 2022 Concert – Co-Founder Of Afrochella

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The Co-founder of Afrochella, Ken Agyapong Jnr, has disclosed that the Ghanaian company contracted to print tickets for the 2022 Afrochella concert secretly printed fake ones. He explained that despite their blue, purple and yellow original tickets, there were other orange tickets in the public which he said were fake. Although he refused to reveal the name of the Ghanaian who was contracted to print the tickets, he expressed certainty that the company was responsible for the fake tickets for last year’s concert. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Tuesday, he said some people purchased tickets, but they could not…

11 Jan

Court Fines Bulldog GH¢48,000 For Threatening Akufo-Addo Over Menzgold Saga

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An artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bulldog, has been fined GH¢48,000 by an Accra Circuit Court for threatening President Akufo-Addo on TV. A report by Graphic Online states that Bulldog was found guilty of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace. The court presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, fined the manager. Bulldog’s failure to pay the fine will land him in prison for 40 days. However, Bulldog said he wanted to appeal to the President’s conscience to help the customers of Menzgold and not to threaten the President. Meanwhile, Graphic Online reported that the…

11 Jan

Africa Movie Academy Awards Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Is Dead

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The founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead. A statement from her family confirmed the tragic incident on Tuesday morning. They, however, didn’t reveal the cause of her death. Describing the late filmmaker as an epitome of creative transcendence, the Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe clan said Peace was an outstanding personality, trailblazer, titan, pathfinder, go-getter, humanitarian, one-of-a-kind creative, and visionary leader in the film and television industry. “Peace left indelible imprints on the sands of time. We as a family and clan will continue to do all that is necessary to ensure that her legacy lives…

11 Jan

More TV Investment By CAF And LOC To Enhance CHAN Algeria Experience

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A number of African football legends including Ghana’s John Paintsil, Siaka Tiene of Cote d’Ivoire, former Algeria star Nouredinne Bounaas and Zambian Clifford Mulenga will form part of the historic on-site commentary team for CAF during the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Algeria 2022 starting from 13 January 2023 in Algiers. CAF is introducing a number of elements that will enhance the product. For the first time, CAF will have on-site commentary and also introduce the use of ‘colour analysts’ – most of whom are African football legends. Algeria’s EPTV will be the host broadcaster working closely with CAF TV…

11 Jan

‘Ramirez Hasn’t Fought Anyone Like Me’ – Dogboe On March 18 WBO Title Opponent

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Ghana’s former WBO world titlist, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe, is confident his March 18 opponent, Robeisy Ramirez Carazzana hasn’t fought anyone like him. The former World Champion has Ramirez between him and the accolade two-time world champion as the two clash for the WBO featherweight title which was rendered vacant as a result of Emmanuel Navarette’s move to the super featherweight division. Madison Square Garden in New York could just be the ground for Dogboe to write his history if he gets it right. In an exclusive interview, Dogboe who turned champion at super bantamweight in 2018, said he had…

11 Jan

CHAN 2023: Ghana-Mozambique Ends Abruptly After Penalty Controversy

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Ghana’s Black Galaxies friendly game against Mozambique on Tuesday, January 10, ended earlier than expected after the latter walked off the pitch after a penalty decision. The Mozambique head coach ordered his players to leave the pitch after Annor Walker’s men were awarded a penalty following the opposition’s player handling the ball in his box. However, the penalty decision didn’t go well with the Mozambique team as they left the pitch despite attempts from officials to get them to continue the game. Prior to the penalty incident, Mozambique had taken a 1-0 lead in the first half and looked certain…

11 Jan

Energy Ministry Denies Signing Deal With Genser Energy Ghana Limited

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The Energy Ministry has dismissed reports that it has signed a deal with Genser Energy Ghana Limited. The Ministry in a statement said the only deal signed with Genser is by the Ghana National Gas Company and the Ghana National Petroleum Commission which are on record. “The Minister wishes to state emphatically that neither he nor anyone else acting on behalf of the Ministry has signed any contract with Genser.” This comes after workers of the Ghana National Gas Company (Ghana Gas) expressed disapproval of the Energy Ministry’s alleged deal with Genser Energy Ghana Limited. They want President Akufo-Addo to…

11 Jan

Oil Marketing Companies Owe Government ¢400m – Dr Abdul-Hamid

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Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in the country owe the government more than ¢400 million, Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has stated. The debts, he said are in the form of taxes stressing it was rather unfortunate that “the OMCs don’t want to pay taxes.” Dr Abdul-Hamid said this when he inaugurated the newly refurbished 60-seater capacity conference hall of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) in Sunyani, funded by the NPA through the Authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility fund. He said although God had blessed the country, the bad attitudes of many Ghanaians remained the bane…

11 Jan

World Bank Forecasts 2.7% Growth Rate For Ghana In 2023

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The World Bank is projecting a 2.7% expansion of the Ghanaian economy in 2023, lower than Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.6%, its January 2023 Global Economic Prospects report has revealed. It is however expecting the economy to grow by 3.5% in 2024, same as it projected for 2022. The World Bank said the Ghanaian economy has been struggling with various setbacks, including rising public debt, elevated inflation (50.3% in November 2022) and a depreciating currency (38.8% in 2022), a reason it is seeking for an International Monetary Fund-support programme. This it said affected private sector growth in 2022 and will…

11 Jan

Refusing Debt Exchange Programme Will Bar Bondholders From Benefiting – Finance Ministry Restates Position

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The Ministry of Finance has restated that eligible bondholders who refuse to participate in government’s debt exchange programme will not benefit from the new arrangement outlined by government in case there is default in payment. Government, is seeking an International Monetary Fund Programme that requires a debt restructuring before a deal could be reached with the Bretton Wood institution. Bondholders have until January 17, 2023 to accept the new arrangement which include some suspension of interest payments. “For those not participating in the domestic debt exchange, they will continue to hold the non-tendered eligible bonds – the “old” bonds. However,…