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24 Aug

Local Government Ministry Launches $24 Million IRDP Phase Two To Alleviate Poverty, Create Jobs

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The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development has inaugurated the second phase of the Integrated Rural Development Project (IRDP), a significant step aimed at alleviating poverty and generating employment opportunities. This $24 million initiative, spanning from 2022 to 2027, focuses on partnering with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to provide essential infrastructure and economic empowerment to 23 underserved districts across Ghana. The project was launched by the sector minister, Daniel Kwaku Botwe at an event in Accra on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. This comprehensive endeavor is set to make meaningful contributions to sectors such as education…

24 Aug

Niger Coup: ‘No One Is Planning Or Hoping To Go To War’ – ECOWAS Mediator

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General (retired) Abdul salami Abubakar of Nigeria has admitted that with the doors of mediation now open with the junta in Niger, there is a possibility that the impasse with regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) can be resolved with discussion and diplomacy. Salami who led an ECOWAS delegation to Niamey recently told the BBC (August 23) that there would likely be no need for a war citing the dangers of starting one in the subregion. “I would say our trip to Niger was very good in the sense that it has opened a room for discussion…

24 Aug

40-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Stabbed To Death

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A 40-year-old woman was allegedly murdered at Dormaa West in the Bono Region by unidentified assailants. The deceased has been identified as Salamatu Nganga, a trader. Agya Kwame, reporting from the area on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s Nyankonton Mu Nsem, said the woman was heard screaming for help in a cocoa farm where she had gone to work. He reported that the woman’s screams drew the attention of some people in the area. She was discovered in critical condition and taken to the hospital. However, she did not survive the attack. Salamatu was stabbed several times, according to the reporter. He…

24 Aug

AfCFTA Will Unlock Benefits For Both African And BRICS Countries – Ramaphosa

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South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa is optimistic that the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) will unlock immense economic benefits for the African continent and other trading blocs around the world. The African leader who made these comments in an opening remark at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg South Africa explained that advancing the African agenda is a strategic priority for South Africa which is currently chairing the BRICS bloc. The theme for this year’s summit is on the theme: “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism” with more than 20 more…

24 Aug

GRA Rakes In ¢440 Million From E-commerce In 6 Months

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The Ghana Revenue Authority collected about ¢440 million from e-commerce businesses in the country since the introduction of taxes on their services in the latter part of 2022. According to the Commissioner General of the GRA, Rev. Dr. Ammisshadai Owusu Amoah, about 110 firms have registered on the portal and paying their taxes. He made the revelation to Joy Business after addressing the 11th Annual International Tax Conference in Accra. This year’s tax conference theme “Taxation and economic development; a review of Ghana’s tax policies”was chosen to reflect the current state of the country’s tax collection which has been very…

24 Aug

Petro SA Deal: There Will Be Benefits Across Board – Group CEO Reacts To Rip-off Claim

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South African Petroleum company, Petro SA says its latest acquisition of an equal split in the interest held by GNPC’s subsidiary, Jubilee Oil Holdings Ltd is structured in a manner that will yield mutual benefits for all partners involved. Ghana’s Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh in May this year took a swipe at Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Board Chairman, Freddie Blay for offering Ghana’s fields to the South African Country insisting that the deal is not in the interest of Ghana as the nation will lose revenue. The Minister further ordered Mr Blay to withdraw the offer…

24 Aug

Spanish Official Threatens Action Against Luis Rubiales, Who Gave Unwanted Kiss To Soccer Star

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The president of the Spanish government’s High Council of Sport (CSD) says he will take action against Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales if the soccer body fails to do so. On Tuesday, RFEF called an extraordinary general assembly – set for Friday – which was expected to deal with the fallout of Rubiales giving Spain star Jennifer Hermoso an unwanted kiss on the lips during the medal presentation ceremony after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. However, the incident doesn’t appear on the order of the day for the assembly that was released by the RFEF. Speaking to…

24 Aug

Wagner Chief Prigozhin Was On Plane That Crashed In Russia, Aviation Agency Says

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of Russian mercenary group Wagner who staged a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s military leadership in June, was on board a plane that crashed northwest of Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency said. “An investigation has been launched into the crash of the Embraer aircraft, which occurred tonight in the Tver region,” the Federal Air Transport Agency said in a statement, according to the official state news agency TASS. “According to the list of passengers, among them is the name and surname of Yevgeny Prigozhin.” There were seven passengers and three crew members on board the…

24 Aug

Budapest 2023: Team Ghana Withdraws From 4x100M Relays

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Team Ghana has withdrawn from Friday’s 4x100m relay heats at the ongoing World Athletics Championships after two members of the team picked up injuries during their individual events on Wednesday. The decision was taken after James Dadzie and Joseph Paul Amoah picked up injuries in the men’s 200m heats during the morning session of Day 5. In a statement on Wednesday evening, Ghana Athletics said the decision was taken in consultation with the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif and affirmed that “it is in the best interest and greater good of James and Joseph’s careers to…

24 Aug

I Love You Always And Forever – Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute To Kobe On His 45th Birthday

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Vanessa Bryant is fondly remembering her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 45th birthday (Aug. 23) with a heartfelt Instagram post. “Happy birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. ❤️ #82378,” captioned Vanessa on her post with old photos of the couple throughout the years. The couple first met in 1999 on the set of a music video and married on April 18, 2001. They welcomed daughters Natalia in 2003 and Gianna in 2006. After Kobe’s retirement from the NBA in 2015, the couple welcomed two more daughters, Bianka in 2016 and Capri in 2019. Tragedy struck in…