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02 Apr

194 Cases Of Online Fraud Recorded In First Quarter Of 2024 – Cyber Security Authority

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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported 194 cases of online fraud between January and March this year. These incidents have collectively led to a financial loss amounting to approximately GH¢2,404,161. Attributing some of these cybercrimes to the festive seasons such as Easter and Ramadan, the CSA cautioned the public to be diligent in their online activities. “Be cautious of unsolicited messages offering exciting or ‘too good to be true deals” the statement added. Find the statement below: Source: Adomonline

02 Apr

Teacher Unions Call Off Strike

Wontumi1NewsTeacher's strike

The three pre-tertiary Teacher unions have called off their strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an injunction against them. The three teacher unions laid down their tools since March 20, 2024 for improved working conditions. However, following interim injunction obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC), they have called off all action and asked all teachers to return to the classroom. President of the National Union of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Cabonu described the NLC decision to go to court without notice of the union as an action in bad fate. This notwithstanding, he said they will obey…

02 Apr

Germany Fans Banned From Buying Number 44 Kits Over Nazi Symbolism

Wontumi1SportsGermany, Nazi symbolism

Adidas has banned football fans from buying German football kits customised with the number 44, after media raised their resemblance to the symbol used by World War Two-era Nazi SS units. “We will block personalisation of the jerseys,” an Adidas spokesman said. SS units were the most responsible for the crimes against humanity committed by the Nazis. The newly released kit has also caused controversy with its choice of pink for the away colours. The symbolism issue was first raised by historian Michael König, who said the design of the kits was “very questionable”. The SS rune was designed in…

02 Apr

NBA: Devin Booker Scores 52 Points As Phoenix Suns Beat New Orleans Pelicans

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Devin Booker scored 52 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-111 to boost their chances of qualifying for the NBA play-offs. Kevin Durant added 20 points and Jusuf Nurkic 19 as all five Phoenix starters finished with double figures. Phoenix are now just one game behind sixth-placed New Orleans, who occupy the final automatic play-off spot in the Western Conference. As things stand, Phoenix will enter the play-in tournament. The tournament determines the four remaining places in the post-season, with two teams progressing from each conference. Suns’ win also means the third-placed Minnesota Timberwolves are guaranteed…

02 Apr

I Am Sorry – Nyantakyi Apologises To Akufo-Addo Over Number 12 Exposé

Wontumi1SportsKwesi Nyantakyi, Number 12 expose

Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for naming him in the Anas expose. In a tell-it all interview with Onua TV, Kwesi Nyantakyi said he said more than necessary in the meeting with the so-called Arabian investors. ‘‘I admit I was wrong to mention the President and his vice in that incident. I am sorry and I hope they forgive me,’’ he said. In 2018, Kwesi Nyantakyi was forcefully removed from office by FIFA and CAF following an investigative report, by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. ‘Number 12’, which exposed widespread corruption in Ghana…

02 Apr

Mohammed Kudus’ Goals Against Freiburg Nominated For West Ham March Goal Of The Month

Wontumi1SportsDr Mohammed Amin Adam

Mohammed Kudus’ brilliant goals in the Europa League match against Freiburg have earned him a spot in West Ham United’s Goal of the Month nominations for March. The Ghana attacker played a crucial role in West Ham’s dominant 5-0 victory at the London Stadium on March 14, scoring two goals that showcased his exceptional skill and determination to record a 5-1 goal aggregate. One of his goals, a breathtaking solo effort initiated from his own half, stands out as a strong contender for the award. Kudus contributed two assists in the match, further highlighting his impact on the team’s success. The…

02 Apr

Ivory Coast To Raise Cocoa Farmgate Price By 50%

Wontumi1Businesscocoa, Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara will increase the official cocoa farmgate price to 1,500 CFA francs ($2.47) per kg from Tuesday, April 2, from the current 1,000 CFA, sources at five different export companies said. The sources, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue, said they were citing a decision at a government meeting on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Ouattara had validated a proposal for a price of between 1,100 and 1,200 CFA francs per kg before reversing his decision and asking that the price be even higher, the sources said The government and the cocoa…

02 Apr

New MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett Takes Over

Wontumi1BusinessMTN CEO

Stephen Blewett, has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana. He takes over from Selorm Adadevoh, who has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer of the MTN Group. Mr. Blewett, before occupying his new role was MTN Operations Executive, Markets. He re-joined MTN in July 2023 as the Operations Executive for Markets, with executive responsibility for the Group’s smaller West and Central Africa markets, and for providing broader operations support across that region to the Group’s Senior Vice President for Markets. Before that, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Digicel. He spent seven years at…

02 Apr

Gcaba Family Denies Allegations Of A Role In AKA’s Murder

Wontumi1ShowbizAKA, Death allegation

South Africa’s influential Gcaba family has denied speculation that one of its members was involved in the murder of popular rapper AKA. AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, and his close friend, Tibz Motsoane, were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban in February last year. Last Wednesday, prosecutors in the trial of the rapper’s suspected killers implicated Sydney Mfundo Gcaba, a member of the Gcaba family, in the rapper’s killing. A statement presented to court by the investigating officer alleged that one of Mr Gcaba’s companies sent over 800,000 rand ($42,000; £33,000) to the bank account of Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni,…