Month: October 2024

GFA Is The Most Transparent Sporting Discipline In Ghana – Kurt Okraku
01 Oct

GFA Is The Most Transparent Sporting Discipline In Ghana – Kurt Okraku

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has declared the Ghana Football Association as the most transparent sporting entity in the country. Speaking to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports on Monday, September 30, 2024, Okraku highlighted that the GFA has undergone continuous audits by CAF and FIFA over the past five years. “I have been in office for less done eight years I have been in office for five years, two and half years of Covid,” he said. “Our books are public it has been audited by CAF five years continuous, been audited by FIFA five years continuous our…
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2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Unveil Black Stars Squad For Sudan Games This Week
01 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Unveil Black Stars Squad For Sudan Games This Week

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo is set to announce his squad this week for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan in a doubleheader later this month. Following a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign, Ghana will be looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium and a 1-1 draw against Niger in Berkane. Addo is expected to name a strong squad, including key players like Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Inaki Williams, and goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, as Ghana seeks to boost its qualification hopes. Currently third in their group…
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2024 Elections: Kumchacha Gives Reason For Withdrawing From Presidential Race
01 Oct

2024 Elections: Kumchacha Gives Reason For Withdrawing From Presidential Race

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Founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, has explained his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Kumchacha, who had earlier declared his intention to contest as an independent candidate under the Kum People’s Party (KPP), revealed that the requirements set by the Electoral Commission (EC) influenced his decision to step down. In an interview on Kingdom FM, Kumchacha noted that although he could afford the mandatory GHS 100,000 filing fee, he decided against it after assessing his chances of success. “I have money, I could have afforded the GHS 100,000 fee, but I…
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Idris Elba To Headline Ghana’s Africa Cinema Summit
01 Oct

Idris Elba To Headline Ghana’s Africa Cinema Summit

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Idris Elba has signed on to headline the National Film Authority of Ghana’s second annual Africa Cinema Summit, set to run from October 7 to 10 in Accra. Elba, a Golden Globe winner and chairman of the IE7 and The Akuna Group, is joined on the top billing by former Netflix exec and co-founder of Juno Studios, Fiona Lamptey, and Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The summit will once again take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The theme will be “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities.” Organizers have said speakers…
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I Get Hatred From Ghana Because I’m Bold And Expressive – Amaarae
01 Oct

I Get Hatred From Ghana Because I’m Bold And Expressive – Amaarae

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Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter, Amaarae has disclosed that she has received much “hate” than warmth since returning to her homeland in 2017. Speaking to ABC News Live Prime, she attributed the negative reception to her unapologetic boldness and expressiveness as a woman. She said, “I don’t think that I have seen anyone get as much hatred from their home country as I have. It is unfortunate and I think that it does also have a lot to do about me being a woman and then being a woman that is so bold and expressive and I think it kind of shocked people…
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Cedi Holds Steady In Retail Market Amid Rising Demand; One Dollar Equals GH¢16.25
01 Oct

Cedi Holds Steady In Retail Market Amid Rising Demand; One Dollar Equals GH¢16.25

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The local currency remained stable in the retail market last week but faced pressure in the interbank market. The pressure was due to a renewed forex demand from traders and the manufacturing sector in anticipation of the upcoming festive season. Retail rates against the euro and pound closed unchanged at mid-rates of GH¢18.03/€ and GH¢21.35/£ respectively. However, thee cedi recorded a marginal appreciation of 0.93% against the US dollar, with the mid-rate rising to GH¢16.20/US$, up from GH¢16.35/US$ the previous week. Analysts believe the stability of the cedi in the retail market indicates improved forex inflows and reduced speculative demand,…
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Ghana’s Economy To Rise To 3-Year High Of 5.5% – Fitch Solutions
01 Oct

Ghana’s Economy To Rise To 3-Year High Of 5.5% – Fitch Solutions

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Fitch Solutions is forecasting an economic growth in Ghana to rise from 2.9% in 2023 to a three-year high of 5.5% in 2024. The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service shows that the economy expanded by a strong 6.9% year-on-year in quarter 2, 2024, building on the solid 4.8% recorded in quarter one. According to the UK-based firm, the growth acceleration in quarter 2, 2024 was largely driven by stronger industrial output buoyed by mining and quarrying, as well as a continuing recovery in the construction sector. In expenditure terms, stronger growth in quarter 2, 2024 was bolstered by…
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NBA Legend Mutombo Dies From Brain Cancer Aged 58
01 Oct

NBA Legend Mutombo Dies From Brain Cancer Aged 58

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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58. The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022. “Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “On the court he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.”…
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We Have Corrected All Discrepancies In The Provisional Voters Register – EC
01 Oct

We Have Corrected All Discrepancies In The Provisional Voters Register – EC

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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that all discrepancies identified in the 2024 provisional voters register have been corrected. This was disclosed by EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on October 1, 2024. Jean Mensa emphasized that, the Commission has made significant progress in addressing issues with the provisional register since its initial exhibition at over 40,000 centres nationwide. “We have employed tried and tested legal and administrative processes to clean the register, and we can confidently state that most of the discrepancies have been resolved,” she said. The EC in response…
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Why NFL Fans Prefer Simone Biles Over Taylor Swift When It Comes To Celebrity Appearances
01 Oct

Why NFL Fans Prefer Simone Biles Over Taylor Swift When It Comes To Celebrity Appearances

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When it comes to celebrity appearances at NFL games, the names Simone Biles and Taylor Swift have recently dominated discussions - and it all comes down to one thing: screen time. Advertisement Earlier this year, Taylor Swift turned heads during the Super Bowl in February when she showed up to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, during the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. CBS revealed that Swift snagged 0.36 percent of the Super Bowl TV broadcast, totaling 54 seconds on screen. The reaction from viewers was split, as some NFL fans felt bombarded by the focus…
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