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01 Jun

SIM Registration: 9 Million Unregistered SIM Cards Blocked After NCA Directive

Wontumi2BusinessNCA, SIM registration

Telecommunications firms operating in Ghana have deactivated approximately 9 million unregistered SIM cards over failure of subscribers to undertake the SIM registration exercise announced by government on October 1, 2021. The move is in compliance with a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Ministry of Communications. Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Dr. Ken Ashigbey speaking on the development with Accra-based Citi FM noted that, “Those who have not fully registered their SIM cards will be blocked, and as we speak, the numbers of those that will be blocked are about 9 million.” He disclosed…

01 Jun

Knowing Who Is Capable of Breaking The 8 Needs To Be Our Greatest Priority- Obeng Danquah

Wontumi1NewsBreaking the 8, Movement in The Morning, Nana Obeng Danquah, NPP

Communication team member of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Obeng Daquah, says the greatest thing the party need to so is to know who will be capable of breaking the 8. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Nana Obeng was of the view that the major thing the NPP should focus on is knowing who is worthy and has the ability to lead the party in breaking the 8 in the next election come 2024. According to him partisans should desist of contesting with the intention of selfish gains. ''If you…

01 Jun

$3 Billion Bailout: Ghana In Position To Meet All Of IMF’s Targets – Ken Ofori-Atta

Wontumi2BusinessIMF, Ken Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured that Ghana is in a position to meet the requirements for fiscal consolidation under the just approved International Monetary Fund programme for the country. Addressing participants at the Capital Market Day’s event organized by the MTN Group in South Africa, Ken Ofori-Atta said despite the wave of conditionalities under the programme, government remains confident in meeting all targets set by the IMF. “When we came into government, we inherited an IMF program which was supposed to take almost three to four years and within two years we exited that. So, our capacity to do that is very clear to…

01 Jun

Private Sector Participation In AfCFTA Vital To Success Of Intra-African Trade – McDan

Wontumi2BusinessDr Daniel McKorley

Chairman of the McDan Group of companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, has underscored the importance of private sector participation in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to him, the sector remains pivotal in the success of the free trade pact which aims to rake $35 billion in intra-African trade annually. Dr McKorley who was presenting a practical paper on the introduction of AfCFTA National Trading Companies at the 2nd Ministerial Retreat on the African Continental Free Trade Area in Kenya called for increased private sector participation to realise the full benefits of AfCFTA. “The private sector has a…

01 Jun

Osman Ibrahim Signs Professional Contract With FC Nordsjaelland

Wontumi2SportsFC Nordsjaelland, Ibrahim Osman

Ghanaian youngster, Ibrahim Osman, has signed a professional contract with Danish giants FC Nordsjaelland. The 18-year-old joined the side from Right to Dream Academy and will be hoping to follow the footsteps of Kudus Mohammed and Kamaldeen Sulemana. Osman recently made his senior debut for FC Nordsjaelland in February against OB after gaining promotion from the junior side to the senior team With five senior appearances already under his belt this season, the Osman has now put pen to paper and is expected to establish himself as a key player at the Right to Dream Park. Osman will be eager…

01 Jun

Kojo Yankah To Rival Kurt Okraku, Others For GFA Presidency

Wontumi2SportsKOJO YANKAH

Former Chairman of the Western Regional Football Association, Kojo Yankah is set to announce his intention to run for the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on June 6. Yankah, who has extensive experience in football administration, aims to lead Ghana football and will make his official declaration for the upcoming election, expected to be held in October. Yankah has previously served as a member of the Black Stars management committee and held various positions within the GFA during Kwesi Nyantakyi's presidency. With a notable background in the sport, he is a well-known figure in football administration. During his…

01 Jun

Asamoah Gyan Meets Sports Minister

Wontumi2SportsASAMOAH GYAN

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan paid a visit to Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Youth and Sports, in his office to discuss the upcoming Baby Jet U-16 African football competition. The event is scheduled for June 6th to June 13th, 2023, at the Cape Coast Stadium. This juvenile tournament will bring together 32 teams from various African countries, allowing promising young footballers to exhibit their abilities in front of international scouts and also grant them the platform to join professional football. Apart from fighting for honours and attracting scouts, Asamoah Gyan and other football legends will mentor the young athletes competing in…

01 Jun

XI Wonders’ Osman Bukari Breaks Silence On Bribery Allegations After Penalty Miss Against Bofoakwa

Wontumi2SportsOsman Bukari

Eleven Wonders player, Osman Zakaria has broken his silence and dispelled claims that he was bribed to miss the crucial penalty in his side’s game against Bofoakwa Tano United in the Division One League playoffs. According to a statement by sports journalist, Atta Poku, some fans blamed Osman Zakaria for their loss and alleged that the player missed the penalty on purpose after taking money from officials of Bofoakwa Tano. According to the player he got to know about the bribery allegations after the match because he turned off his phone to focus on the match. “My phone was off…

01 Jun

Sista Afia Is A Beacon Of Hope For Ghanaian Music – Manager

Wontumi2ShowbizSista Afia

Kofi Clinton, Manager of Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia, says the music talent of his artiste is unmatchable, unparalleled, and among the best in the world. According to Kofi Clinton, who heads Ace Khandi Records, Sista Afia’s music talent surpasses many in the music industry and deserves all the commendation, having produced many hit songs over the years. Speaking in an interview, Kofi Clinton stated that Sista Afia, since making her debut in the music industry in 2015, has improved and thrived in her craft and is among the best in the country. “When it comes to music, Sista Afia knows what entails good music, and…

01 Jun

Why I Divorced My Husband Of 25 Years – Actress

Wontumi2ShowbizShaffy Bello

Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello, has revealed why she quit her 25-year-old marriage. She said she walked out of her marriage because it was a long-distance union as her estranged husband, Mr. Akinrimisi, was based in the United States. The thespian disclosed this in a chat with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo. She said the long-distance didn’t help her marriage, so she settled for divorce. The mother of two said: “He [my ex-husband] was a good father to his children. But I got to a place where I wanted more. And I would always travel back and forth. But I knew…