August 2023 - Page 10 of 83

29 Aug

Bold Economic Reforms Yielding Positive Results – IMF

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Norwegian Partners have described the preparedness of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) oil spillage responsiveness as impressive. This came up when the GPHA participated in the National Oil Spill Equipment Inventory Exercise, which allows the EPA and its Norwegian technical partners to assess the capabilities and preparedness of on-shore and off-shore facilities and resources in the country to tackle oil spills. After the assessment, the EPA and its partners commended the GPHA for its human and technical resources available to fight oil spills, an indication of its capability to prevent such…

29 Aug

Majority Of Farmers Earn Less Than GH¢500 Per Crop Season – Research

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The majority of farmers in Northern Ghana earned less than GH¢500 per crop season from their respective food crop cultivation, deepening poverty levels and widening inequality, a new research by the Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has revealed. The report, which among other things analysed the relationship between climate change effects, agricultural productivity and livelihoods of people residing in the five regions of the north, shows that for over 33.85 percent of respondents, representing the majority group, average returns on investment after a crop cycle is less than GH¢500. These low returns on investment are attributed to a…

29 Aug

Agric Lands: Government Begins Stock Taking

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Mr Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Food and Agriculture has inaugurated a nine-member committee to take stock of agricultural lands countrywide and reclaim them for commercial agriculture and research. The committee is to investigate encroached lands, identify the encroachers, and submit a report in three months. It is also to come up with an appropriate deterrent and remedial action to address the encroachment. Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony in Accra, Mr Acheampong said the initiative would play a key role in the implementation of the soon-to-be outdoored Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Phase II. The Committee is chaired by…

29 Aug

I Will Forever Remain Relevant, Impactful In The Music Space – Patapaa Brags

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Ghanaian artiste, Patapaa, has stated emphatically that he has established his feat as an iconic figure in the music industry. Speaking on Property FM in Cape Coast, the ‘One Corner’ singer said he has carved an indelible mark in the minds and hearts of people that will still be remembered even if he is long gone. “The kind of destiny that I came with is quite unique and let me say categorically that my name will never fade away in Ghana. “I will forever remain relevant in the Ghanaian music scene and even when I’m dead and gone my name will…

29 Aug

Ghanaians In The Diaspora Are Not Supporting Us – Fameye

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Popular Ghanaian artist Fameye has highlighted the struggles faced by local artists in the Ghanaian music industry, particularly the issue of low attendance at international shows. In a candid interview with Berla Mundi on TV3, Fameye revealed that many Ghanaian acts are forced to cancel their shows due to apathy from the Ghanaian community in the diaspora. He compared the situation to that of Nigerian musician Wizkid and blamed the Ghanaian community internationally for not supporting artists when they go out to perform. “Why do Ghanaian artists keep cancelling their shows? They don't come. If Wizkid holds a show, even if the show is…

29 Aug

How Yvonne Nelson’s Book Almost Made Me Lose My Current Relationship – Iyanya Spills

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Nigerian singer, Iyanya, has disclosed how he was on the verge of losing his relationship with his current partner when Yvonne Nelson's allegations against him went viral. The reality star made this known when he appeared in the latest episode of 'Tea With Tay' podcast hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh. One can recall that Yvonne Nelson in her memoir, ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’ launched on June 18, 2023, narrated how she found out her ex-boyfriend, Iyanya, was cheating on her with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. Yvonne also detailed how Iyanya, who was the love of her life, painfully shredded her heart into…

29 Aug

Arrest And Prosecute Agradaa – Owusu Bempah’s Church Petitions Police

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Glorious Word Power Ministries (Glorious Chapel), has called for the arrest and prosecution of Evangelist Patricia Oduro Koranteng alias Nana Agradaa who is accused of spreading fabricated news about the founder and leader of the church Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah. According to the church, on August 23, 2023, their attention was drawn to a circulated video in which Patricia Asiedua allegedly claimed that Apostle Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah had passed away while in London. They explained that the video was shared across various social media platforms, including YouTube, and subsequently gained significant traction. "We act for Glorious Word Power Ministries (Glorious Chapel), a religious…

29 Aug

2023 GFA Elections: All Processes Put On Hold Because Of Court Injunction

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced it has decided to put its 2023 GFA Election Timetable on hold. This is because now Division One League club, King Faisal, have moved a Motion for Injunction at the High Court, a GFA statement on Tuesday stated. King Faisal and its lawyer filed the motion at the Accra High Court last week. They argue that according to the GFA’s statutes, a legitimate Congress cannot convene to elect the GFA President until the new members or representatives of the Executive Committee have been duly elected. Therefore, they are appealing to the court to…

29 Aug

Bond Market: Total Market Turnover Falls Sharply To ¢17.34M

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The secondary bond market activity was subdued last week. This is coming as investors hung on the fence to assess the cash coupon payments on the new bonds. The aggregate market turnover declined sharply to ¢17.34 million, a decline of -80.81%. This is partly on the back of contraction in trades across the 2027-2030 maturities of the new papers. Similarly, bond prices registered steady upticks, responding to the coupon payments by the government. Analysts expect the end-of-month portfolio adjustments by pension funds and other asset managers to augur well for bond market activity this week. Source: Myjoyonline

29 Aug

Airlines Warn Of UK Flight Delays Over Air Traffic Control Fault

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Thousands of air passengers have been suffering long delays and cancellations after a “technical issue” hit UK air traffic control systems. People are stuck in the UK and abroad after National Air Traffic Services limited the number of planes landing. Airlines and airports warned there were still “significant delays” despite the issue being fixed within hours. One passenger told BBC News her afternoon flight was not expected to leave until after midnight. There have been warnings that some knock-on disruption could last for days. Heathrow said late on Monday evening that schedules remained significantly disrupted, adding that people travelling on…