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03 Jul

Government Approves Plan Of Development Of DWT/CTP Block For Pecan Energies

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Government through the Ministry of Energy has approved the Plan of Development (PoD) for Pecan Energies, the operator of the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) block offshore Ghana. A statement issued by the firm on July 3, 2023 noted that the development has the GDP potential to uplift about $10 billion for the Ghanaian economy from the DWT/CTP block. President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation in his remarks said, “With this milestone, we believe that the future of the Pecan and other associated fields on the Block shines bright, bringing with it promising economic prospects and sustainable growth…

03 Jul

41 Out Of 43 Ashanti MPs Have Endorsed Bawumia Because He’s An Asset- Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie

wontumionlineFeatured, News, TrendingDr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, elections 2024, NPP flagbearership race

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Effiduase-Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie has disclosed that forty one out of forty-three Ashanti regional MP caucus have declared their support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the next flagbearer for the NPP. Speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio, he explained that Dr. Bawumia is a great asset to the party and Ghana at large. "Dr. Bawumia has proven over the years that he's competent and the right choice to lead the party. He's shown that he's a coward Vice President. He has lived beyond expectations right…

03 Jul

T-Bills: Government Misses Target By Over GH¢500 Million As Interest Rates Rise

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The results from the government’s latest treasury bill auction have shown that the government failed to meet its auction target by GH¢519.76 million. According to the results, the government gained GH¢2.39 billion from the auction. This was 17% away from the target of GH¢2.93 billion. According to the Bank of Ghana includes the target includes a sell buy-back of GH¢1.01 billion which matures and will be rolled over on July 6, 2023. The subscriptions for the auction held on June 30 were from only the 91-day and 182-day bills. Meanwhile, interest rates have been rising in the past few weeks.…

03 Jul

Thomas Partey Attracts Interest From AS Monaco As Summer Exit Looms – Reports

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is attracting attention from AS Monaco, according to reports. The Ghana international's representatives are reportedly working on a potential summer departure, as stated by The Athletic. It has been revealed that there is interest from Saudi Arabia in the former Atletico Madrid midfielder, who is currently under contract with The Gunners until 2025. However, European clubs are also interested, with Monaco being among them. Additionally, several clubs in Italy are rumoured to be keen on acquiring Partey's services, although their identities have yet to be disclosed. Monaco are expected to be in the market for a…

03 Jul

Maleace Asamoah Joins League One Side Fleetwood Town

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English League One side Fleetwood has announced the signing of Maleace Asamoah in the ongoing summer transfer window. The right winger, who has drawn interest from teams throughout the nation, has chosen to sign a one-year contract with the club having the option for an additional year. The son of striker Derek Asamoah, Asamoah recently played for Super League clubs Kalamata and Olympiacos Volos in Greece, but he returned to play for New Salamis with his father. This week, the 20-year-old will meet his new teammates before joining Matthew Lawlor's Development Squad as they resume preseason training at Poolfoot Farm…

03 Jul

Scottish-Born Ghanaian Ewan Otoo Names Thomas Partey As His Idol

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Scottish-born Ghanaian international, Ewan Otoo has named Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey as his idol. The promising 20-year-old recently crossed the carpet from Scottish giants Celtic to Dunfermline Athletic following an initial successful loan period with the side. Thebdefender who sometimes plays a holding midfielder has disclosed that Partey is his idol and can’t wait to play with him one day. “I love Partey. I admire him a lot because he’s my idol. As an Arsenal fan, I always watch him and I like the way he plays,” Ewan told footballmadeinghana.com.gh “Also, maybe because I am a versatile defensive player, I…

03 Jul

Arsenal Potentially Selling Thomas Partey Would Surprise Me – John Barnes

wontumionlineSportsThomas Partey

Former England international and football pundit John Barnes has expressed his astonishment at the possibility of Arsenal parting ways with midfielder Thomas Partey. Amidst the transfer speculation surrounding the Ghanaian star, Barnes shared his disbelief, suggesting that the Gunners' potential decision to offload the talented midfielder would catch him completely off guard. The former Atlético Madrid midfielder, who was evaluated as surplus to requirements ahead of the 2023/24 football season, is about to leave the London club. According to reports, Saudi clubs are interested in signing the Black Stars midfielder. Serie A club Juventus has also been to the Gunners…

03 Jul

Kaywa, Mr. Drew & Matters Arising

wontumionlineShowbizKaywa, Mr Drew

Legendary producer and honcho of Highly Spiritual Music (HSM), Kaywa has, in the last month lost two budding artistes from his label, Mr. Drew and Lasmid. It is not the first time artistes are exiting the label since its inception and it won’t the last. Artistes sign on and exit labels all the time, some in a cordial and mutual manner while others, in such an acrimonious state – and life goes on. On Mr Drew and Kaywa, it is clear that regardless of the circumstances that shrouded their split, both seem to have moved on: Mr Drew releasing new…

03 Jul

Mzbel Hosts Traditional Outdooring Ceremony For Her Newborn Girl

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Musician Belinda Amoah, widely known as Mzbel, has celebrated the arrival of her newborn baby girl with a heartfelt and intimate outdooring ceremony on Sunday, July 2, 2023. In a departure from the conventional christening rituals, Mzbel opted for a traditional Ga naming ceremony known as kpodziemo. During the event, Mzbel radiated elegance in an exquisite all-white ensemble, symbolizing purity. The ambiance was further enhanced by the presence of men dressed as 'wulomei' (priests), who provided a protective and guiding presence for Mzbel and her baby according to a report filed by myjoyonline.com The celebration showcased Mzbel's deep connection to her Ga roots and her desire to honor…

03 Jul

Olivetheboy Beats Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, King Promise As Most Streamed Ghanaian Artiste

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Ghanaian social media spaces have erupted to news that highly-rated Afrobeats sensation, Olivetheboy, has been named in an official Chartmetrics list of the Top 5 Most Streamed Ghanaian artistes of the first half of the year 2023. High-profile acts King Promise, Stonebwoy, Gyakie and Black Sherif, and golden boy KiDi were all announced in the list. The report compiled by renowned music data analytics giants, Chartmetrics and Soundcharts, observed streaming metrics from January to June 2023 for Ghanaian musicians and their songs across five different streaming platforms: Spotify, Audiomack, Tiktok, Boomplay and YouTube. King Promise’s 'Terminator' and 'Into the Future'…