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27 Jul

Digitalization Helping To Reshape Ghana’s Moral Fibre- Dr Bawumia

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Government is leveraging digitalization to shape national discourse and promote behavioral change based on moral principles, Vice President Bawumia has stated. Outlining the positive effects achieved by the ongoing infusion of digitalization in daily national life, Dr Bawumia said Government has taken a deliberate decision to reduce the human interface, which is usually the arena for corruption, in order to reduce its incidence and cultivate a new approach to national life. Dr Bawumia extolled the virtues of digitalization in the fight against corruption and moral decadence when he addressed guests at the National Development Conference 2023, organized by the Church…

27 Jul

Akufo-Addo’s Daughter Celebrates 14th Wedding Anniversary With Nigerian Husband

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Netizens have witnessed the commemoration of President Akufo-Addo's daughter and her husband's wedding anniversary. Valerie, the CEO of the renowned beauty brand R&R Luxury, took to social media to commemorate their special day in the most heartwarming way possible. Gushing over their love and commitment which spans over 14 years now, Valerie shared a series of cherished photos from their wedding day back in 2009. The first photo showcased Valerie, radiant and beaming, dressed in her elegant white wedding gown. Continuing with the picture journey, the subsequent snapshots featured Valerie still adorned in her gown, now posing alongside her husband,…

27 Jul

I Made A Lot Of Women Abort Pregnancies In The Past – Avram Ben Moshe

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The leader of the Common Sense Family, Avram Ben Moshe, has made a confession. He confessed to having caused a lot of women to indulge in abortions when speaking with ZionFelix in an interview. Known as an ardent critic of Christianity, Avram was candid when he made these statements. The Common Sense Family leader explained that in some cases, some of his past suitors did the procedure without informing him. He also established that other women he had been with, aborted their pregnancies due to tough situations. However, in the midst of the revelations, Avram Ben Moshe revealed that he…

27 Jul

I Wanted To Be A Doctor – Sarkodie

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Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has stated that he had dreams of becoming a medical doctor. According to Sarkodie, he would have aspired for a career in the medical field if his music career had not kicked off. Being a multitalented person, he added that he also had plans of putting his other talents to use. “First, I wanted to be a doctor, I do arts; I paint, I sketch. So definitely something towards that direction…” he told NandoLeaks when asked about his passion aside music. Sarkodie mentioned that coming up as an artiste, his mother gave him an ultimatum about his career. He stated…

27 Jul

A Lot Of Those I Started With Are Dead – Abusuapanin Judas Gives Thanks To God

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Veteran Ghanaian actor, Tweneboah Koduah popularly known as Abusuapanin Judas has thanked God for his life. In a video shared via his TikTok page, the veteran actor said he remains grateful to God considering how far he has come in life, having lost some of those he started out with. “Oh Lord, see what you’ve made me. Where would I be by now? A lot of those I started with have died. If I am still alive, I give thanks to God,” he said before dancing to Adam Nana by gospel musician Joyce Blessing. Abusuapanin Judas was popular in the…

27 Jul

Rocky Dawuni Headlines Panafest 2023

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Panafest 2023 has kicked off with a Creative Explosion headlined by 3x Grammy nominee, Rocky Dawuni at the National Theatre, Accra. The theme for this year is, Re-Claiming the African Family: Confronting the Past to Face the Challenges of the 21st Century. The opening concert of this year's Panafest was a blend of arts and culture with performances by the Jazz Prophets from the U.S, National Theatre Ensemble in an excerpt from Ayi and an excerpt from Chief Moomen's new production, Mansa World. The performances were colorful and inspiring The chairperson of the Panafest Foundation, Prof Esi Sutherland, called for…

27 Jul

3Music Awards Suffers Hiccup

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The organizers of the 3Music Awards, 3Media Networks, have officially declared the postponement of this year's edition of the event over inadequate funds. This was contained in a press release issued on July 26, 2023, after a long wait by industry stakeholders as the event is mostly held in the first quarter of the year. “This decision comes in response to the need for securing adequate financial support and sponsorship, thereby upholding the unmatched standard of excellence that has defined the 3Music Awards over the years,” the statement read. “The 3Music Awards has garnered immense recognition as a premier celebration…

27 Jul

‘Never Date A Girl That Knows Too Many Boys’ – Burna Boy’s Post Ignites Conversations

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A 2012 post made by Grammy Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, has sparked conversations after it resurfaced on social media. The self-acclaimed 'African Giant', in the post shared on his Twitter page, warned men not to date women who are associated with numerous men. According to Burna Boy, it is dangerous for a man to date such women. He wrote: "Never date a girl that knows too many boys." Social media users have since responded to the post and shared varied opinions on it. While some agreed with the post, others claimed when a woman knows a lot of men, it actually means…

27 Jul

Economic Activity To Remain Subdued Despite Q1 2023 Growth – GCB Capital

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Economic activity is expected to remain lack-lustre for the rest of the year despite an impressive 4.2 percent real gross domestic product (GDP) growth recorded in the first quarter of 2023, analysts at GCB Capital Research have predicted. Several key factors, including the composite index of economic activity which has been on a contracting trend for the past seven months are contributing to this subdued outlook, it said. This continued downturn points to a potential slowdown in economic momentum, posing challenges to sustained growth. Consumer and business confidence surveys also paint a mixed picture, reflecting the prevailing uncertain macroeconomic climate.…

27 Jul

GIRSAL Exports Chili In First Commercial Trial

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The Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL) has exported its first chili in commercial quantity after the company piloted production of the vegetable within a controlled greenhouse environment in Accra. GIRSAL indicated that the initiative was to develop a business case to attract commercial financing into the country’s fruit and vegetable production in. Planting activities started at the project’s first location in the Agri Impact Greenhouse Enclave at Dawhenya on May 17 this year, with harvesting and export commencing on July 24. It is expected that results from the commercial trial in terms of costs for required infrastructure…