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03 May

Three Ghanaian Referees To Travel To Cairo For FIFA Course

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Three Ghanaian referees, Reginald Collins Amoah (Centre Referee) and two assistant referees, Theophilus Aberenga Akugre and Seth Abletor have been selected for the new CAF FIFA Referees course in Egypt. The course is scheduled for Cairo from Monday, May 20 to Saturday, May 25 2024. This training programme which was instituted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2014 for new CAF FIFA Referees, aims to give FIFA referees firsthand knowledge on new regulations and laws of the game. These referees will undergo physical, theoretical, and technical tests during the course. Source: Ghanafa.com

03 May

Ghana And India Discuss Trade At Fourth JTC Meeting

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Trade officials from Ghana and India have begun the fourth session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Accra, to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between the two nations. A bilateral trade agreement signed in 1981, which resulted in the establishment of JTC, has long functioned as a conduit for growing trade and investment between the two countries. The agenda for this fourth session featured discussions about potential partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry, information technology, digital infrastructure, agriculture, and capacity building. Addressing the opening session, Mr Michael Okyere Baafi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and Co-Chair of…

03 May

Guinness World Records: Nigerian Woman Paints Nails For Three Days

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A Nigerian woman says she has painted over 4,000 nails in 72 hours in an attempt to break the world record. With a nail brush in hand Lisha Dachor,19, whizzed around an events centre in Plateau state, northern Nigeria, adorning hundreds of fingernails with blue, pink and purple varnish. Her three-day marathon came to a nail-biting end on Wednesday. Guinness World Record (GWR) rules state that for Ms Dackor's attempt to count, she must paint 60 fingernails per hour. She is now waiting for GWR to review her attempt after she submits her evidence. Ms Dachor said she embarked on…

03 May

Investigators Storm Murder Scene Of 2 Policemen At East Trasacco

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A team from the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has cordoned at Block Factory, East Trasacco, following the fatal shooting of two Police officers. Adom News’ Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa who was with the team reported that, the visit on Friday morning was for a detailed forensic examination and other vital information that can aid their work. The unfortunate incident happened on Thursday at about 6:00 pm while the Police officers were off-duty. They were shot while sitting in front of their private residence. The Police in a statement said the gunmen, who didn’t take anything from the victims, sped off…

03 May

Send Babies For Weighing Regularly Until They’re Five Years – GHS Urges Parents

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Mothers have been asked to send their babies for weighing regularly from birth till they attain five years old. In an advisory notice its social media to mothers to mark this year’s African vaccination and child health promotion week, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) advised parents to “remember to ask the health worker about the growth of your child on each visit.” Similarly, the advisory notice also encouraged parents to send their babies for immunisation against childhood diseases in their first two-years. Africa Vaccination Week is an annual event slated for every last week in April. It aims to increase…

03 May

Asantehene Worried Over Brain Drain In African Contemporary Arts

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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is worried Ghana and by extension the African continent are losing out on the prospects and economic gains of local and traditional contemporary arts. He observes the high attrition of the continent’s creatives and exile of local artefacts to western countries, which he believes could impact the preservation of African history and relics. Speaking at the homecoming of the 32 looted royal artefacts by the British, the Asantehene noted that although a significant number of African artists are celebrated globally, their handiworks are elusive in most museums in Africa. “There are many galleries springing…

03 May

Dr Bawumia Outlines Plans For A Robust Fisheries Industry

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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined his vision for the fisheries industry, promising to support the efficient implementation of a robust fisheries plan that promotes and maximizes resources in the sector. Addressing fisherfolk in the Western Region as part of the first phase of his campaign, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) said they have plans to support industrial, semi-industrial, and artisanal sub-sectors. This, he indicated will also address major concerns such as inefficient distribution of pre-mix fuel, inadequate cold storage facilities, overfishing and depletion of fish stocks, illegal unreported fishing, and access to credit and financial services.…

03 May

Analysts Predict Cedi Stability By Mid-Year

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Market analysts at GCB Capital are expressing optimism about the cedi’s trajectory for the remainder of the year, foreseeing a stabilization by mid-2024. The Ghanaian currency has been on a rapid depreciation trend since February 2024, mainly due to sustained corporate forex demand pressures. Despite this, significant indicators suggest an improving macroeconomic landscape in Ghana. Projections indicate a slight uptick in GDP growth from 2.9% in 2023 to 3.3% by the end of 2024, with average inflation expected to drop from 38% in 2023 to 18% in 2024. To bolster the local currency, the Central Bank recently intervened by selling…

03 May

You Will Be Cursed Should Hearts Of Oak Suffer Relegation – Dan Quaye Warns Hearts Of Oak Players

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Former Accra Hearts of Oak defender, Dan Quaye, has issued a warning to the current squad about the potential consequences of relegation for the club. Quaye’s remarks came after Hearts of Oak suffered a 1-0 defeat to Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday. The defeat means the team has only managed one win in their last five games. “A curse may befall the players if they persist with their negligent conduct and cause Hearts of Oak to be relegated, a situation we have never faced during our time,” Dan Quaye told Akoma FM. “These players have tarnished…

03 May

2023/24 GHPL MD29 Preview: Great Olympics Hosts Medeama As Berekum Chelsea Clashes With Hearts Of Oak

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The Matchday 29 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League will kick off at the various stadia this weekend with some exciting fixtures. The games have been scheduled to be played from Saturday, May 4 to Wednesday, May 8. On Saturday, Karela United will welcome Nations FC to the Naa Sheriga Sports Centre with kick-off scheduled at 15:00GMT. The Sunday games will see Asante Kotoko hosting in-form Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium, while relegation-threatened Heart of Lions will clash with Nsoatreman FC. At the Accra Sports Stadium, Great Olympics will tackle defending champions, Medeama SC while Premier League…