January 2023 - Page 62 of 81

10 Jan

Blame Some Politicians For Cedi Woes – Amoabeng

wontumionlineBusinessCedi Dollar, Politicians, Prince Kofi Amoabeng

Former Chief Executive Officer of defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has taken a swipe at some Ghanaian politicians for contributing to the woes of the Ghana cedi in recent times. According to him, some politicians hoard the dollars, a situation which caused the high demand for the American greenback and the rapid depreciation of the cedi in 2022. Speaking at the maiden edition of the McDan Business Forum, he said some of the problems with Ghana’s foreign exchange rate is caused by politicians who transact businesses in dollars. “One thing that causes big demand for dollars is corruption. All…

10 Jan

Implementation Of 1% E-Levy Begins From January 11, 2022 – Telecoms Chamber

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Following the directive from the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the implementation of the revised Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) rate of 1% by mobile service providers will begin from tomorrow January 11, 2023. The service providers are Airtel Mobile Commerce (Ghana) Limited, GCB G-Money, Mobile Money Limited, Vodafone Mobile Financial Services Limited and Zeepay Ghana Limited. A statement from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications assured the general public that its members are working assiduously with the GRA and other key institutions, to ensure a seamless implementation of the revised E-Levy from January 11, 2023. “The Chamber would…

10 Jan

We Won The Coachella Lawsuit – Afrochella Co-Founder

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The co-founder of Afrochella, Ken Agyapong Jnr, has revealed that his outfit won the copyright infringement lawsuit brought against them by Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and its organizer, Goldenvoice. Mr Agyapong fell short of going into the details of the case but said his company “is good.” “We won the case,” he said on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM. However, despite the win, he stated that Afrochella will go through a rebranding which includes a name change they have effected – AfroFuture. He explained that after five years of operation, they felt that the show needed to evolve. “This…

10 Jan

Afrochella Rebranding To ‘AfroFuture’ – Co-Founder Explains Why

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The co-founder of Afrochella, Ken Agyapong Jnr, has revealed that although it was announced that the annual show had come to an end in 2022, the event will return in 2023. Mr Agyapong Jnr said they have decided to rebrand and give the event a new name and identity, marking the end of the name ‘Afrochella’. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, the co-founder indicated that it will return in 2023 as ‘AfroFuture’. “At the beginning of last year (2022) in February, when we dedicated that the theme for the year will be Afrofuturism, that is when we actually came…

10 Jan

US-Based 11-Year-Old Ghanaian Gifted $15k Piano For Incredible Mozart-Level Talent

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This On the Road report first appeared on the CBS Evening News. Late last year, 11-year-old Jude Kofie of Aurora received an incredible surprise. Whoever said the best things come in small packages has never been gifted a grand piano. The piano just showed up at Jude’s house one day. “All for free,” said his father, Isaiah. “Who does that?” https://twitter.com/CBSSunday/status/1612106767453888516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1612106767453888516%7Ctwgr%5E7501d3efdafebba4ff8aaece1fab1679c2928fdb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fus-based-11-year-old-ghanaian-gifted-15k-piano-for-incredible-mozart-level-talent%2F To understand how we got here, we have to go back a year-and-a-half, when Isaiah heard a noise coming from the basement. There was an old keyboard down there, but no one knew how to play it, certainly not his autistic…

10 Jan

GUTA Saddened By Alan Kyerematen’s Resignation

wontumionlineNewsAlan Kyermaten, Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, Resignation

Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has commended the former Trades and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen for the impact he had in the Ministry. Describing him as a national asset, the Union recounted the achievement chalked by the former government appointee while in office. The General Secretary of GUTA, Alpha Shaban, praised Mr Kyerematen as an excellent leader and a political genius. “The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is deeply saddened by the news of the sudden resignation of the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen. All those who know him and happen to have come in contact with…

10 Jan

It Is Time To Infuse Fearless, Honesty Into Fight Against Corruption – CHRAJ

wontumionlineNewsCHRAJ, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Deputy Commissioner, Richard A. Quayson

The Deputy Commissioner of Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Richard A. Quayson has stressed the need for more action in the fight against corruption. “We must collectively move away from the talk and act on issues of corruption, we must report incidents of corruption from our workplaces, our communities, and within the public establishment. “It is time to infuse fearless, honesty into the national behaviour and ignite collective sustained action with coordinated efforts, as well as the judicious application of resources of stakeholders to combat corruption”, Mr Quayson said. Mr Quayson made the call at a…

10 Jan

Footballer Mauled To Death By His Own Dogs

wontumionlineNewsPhilemon Mulala, South Africa, Zambian footballer

A 60-year-old man who was mauled to death over the weekend by his own dogs in the South African town of Lichtenburg, has been formally identified as Zambian football star, Philemon Mulala. Mr Mulala’s wife is reported to have found him lifeless in the garden of their home and quickly called for the emergency services who pronounced him dead at the scene, according to a statement by the South African Police Service. Tributes have been pouring in with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) leading the way. FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala told South Africa’s Times Live newspaper; “We remain with wonderful…

10 Jan

Dr Afriyie Akoto Likely To Resign As Agriculture Minister

wontumionlineNewsAgriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Resignation

JoyNews sources say that Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto may tender his resignation today. This comes four days after Trade Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, resigned from the government. It is not clear yet the rationale behind Dr Akoto’s expected move. Presidential Affairs correspondent, Elton Brobbey, says the Minister is expected to meet President Akufo-Addo later this afternoon to formally communicate his intention. “We are told that there has been verbal communication regarding this matter so it is not a surprise to President Akufo-Addo. But what we are picking up is that at 2 pm when he…

10 Jan

90 Out Of The Agenda 111 Project Will Be Completed By End Of 2024- Dr. Nsiah Asare

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Ghana's Presidential advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsia Asare has noted that by end of President Akufo-Addo's second tenure, about 90 out of the agenda 111 will be completed. According to him, 86 of the hospital projects had already begun. "We have 8 zones, and every zone has its state of completion. The Trede District is about 45 percent completed as of September, the Kpeve hospital project is also far advanced. The one at Garo has also reached roofing level", he told Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the morning show on Wontumi Radio/Movement TV. Adding that there are about 257…