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27 Mar

Kamala Harris: I Am Excited About The Future Of Africa

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Vice-President of the United States Kamala Harris landed in Ghana Sunday afternoon (26 March) to begin her three-nation African tour. She was welcomed at the Kotoka International Airport by Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, who led the government delegation including Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Also at the airport to welcome Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff was the US ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer and a host of school children carrying miniature flags of Ghana. While in Ghana, Harris is expected to meet entrepreneurs, students, women and farmers. She will also visit the Cape Coast Castle, where slaves were kept…

20 Mar

Black Stars: Chris Hughton Signs Contract Until December 2024

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Ex-Ireland international, Chris Hughton, has been unveiled as Black Stars manager on a contract running till December 2024. He steps up from his previous role as technical advisor, where he worked under then-head, Otto Addo and his team of assistants. Hughton was announced as Black Stars boss in February 2023, a month after Otto Addo left the role following Ghana’s exit from the 2022 World Cup. Sources informed Hughton’s announcement as Black Stars head was done without any contract signed. However, after the funeral of late Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu, the GFA and Hughton sorted out the paperwork involved…

20 Mar

[PHOTOS] How Bawumia Was Cheered At Akwasidae

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is yet to officially declare his intention to run for President in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary ahead of the 2024 general elections but his proponents are increasingly whipping up their advocacy for his candidacy. Dr Bawumia was in Kumasi on Sunday and his fever lighted up the second Akwasidae of the year at the Manhyia Palace. He was followed to the 40-day festival by close to 80 members of Parliament from the NPP. As usual when he arrived at the Manhyia Palace, he was received with loud cheers. …

13 Mar

[Full Text] Afriyie Akoto Launches NPP Flagbearership Campaign

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The immediate past Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has delivered a public lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), on the topic, “The future of the economy of Ghana.” The event saw Dr Akoto share insights into building the agricultural sector into a bedrock for financing the development of other sectors of the economy. Below is his full lecture as delivered: I am deeply honoured to be here in this great Institution, the University of Professional Studies, Accra, to deliver this speech which marks my maiden entry into the flagbearership race of the New…

13 Mar

Doha: President Akufo-Addo Holds Talks With Amir Of Qatar

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has held talks with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Majlis at the Amiri Diwan (the official workplace and office of the Amir) in Doha today (Sunday, March 12, 2023). The talks took place on the occasion of President Akufo-Addo's visit to the country to attend the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), a statement issued by the Amir's office said. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and support them in various fields, in addition to…

09 Mar

CPA Threatens To Injunct PURC From Future Utility Tariff Hikes

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Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has censured the Public Utility Regulation Commission (PURC) for reneging on its supervisory role on the utility service providers in the country. It has opined that PURC has failed woefully in protecting the common interest of consumers as enshrined in Act 538 of the 1992 Constitution. CPA has frowned on the poor service by the utility companies and the fact that the PURC continues to push for tariff adjustment. Chief Executive Officer Kofi Kapito, who was addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, March 8, fretted over why the work of the PURC has been tilted only…

08 Mar

Shortage Of Childhood Vaccines Worrying – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed concern over the shortage of childhood vaccines in the country. The President delivering the state of the Nation Address on Wednesday lamented that the shortage, if prolonged, will affect negatively Ghana’s Childhood Immunisation Programme. He assured that efforts are underway to ensure that vaccines are procured immediately for all children. “Mr. Speaker, I must say, however, that the current shortage of some childhood vaccines in the country has concerned me greatly. This shortage, if prolonged, will affect negatively Ghana’s Childhood Immunisation Programme, which has been recognised as one of the most successful in the world.…

08 Mar

Ashaiman: I’m Devastated By My Son’s Death – Late Soldier’s Mother

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The mother of the 22- year old military officer whose alleged murder triggered military brutalities in Ashaiman says she is devastated by the death of her son. Afia Kyerah says she had no idea her son was visiting Ashaiman after taking a sick leave from his base in Sunyani in the Bono Region. The death of Sheriff Imoro sparked the serious brutalization of residents of Ashaiman by the military on Tuesday, March 7. Speaking to journalists, Afia Kyerah said justice should be served. “Sherrif didn’t have any friends, he was always with me, some neighbours were always teasing me for…

07 Mar

We’re Working Hard To Resolve Economic Crisis – Akufo-Addo

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President Akufo-Addo is assuring Ghanaians that the Ghana project is unwavering and that he is confident that the country is on the right path. Speaking at the 66th Independence Anniversary at Ho in the Volta region, the President said “the enemy we face is not each other. We can only win this battle if we stick together and pull in the same direction, regardless of our divergent viewpoints.” “I am confident that we are on the right path, and I ask for your support so that we can continue the transformation of Ghana in peace”, he pointed out. President Akufo-Addo…

05 Mar

‘Rest Well Christian Atsu’: Thomas Partey Dedicates Goal For Arsenal Against Bournemouth To Late Christian Atsu

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Thomas Partey has dedicated his goal during Arsenal's thrilling 3-2 come back against Bournemouth to his former Ghana teammate Christian Atsu. It was confirmed last month that Atsu had tragically passed away at the age of 31 following the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and parts of northern Syria on February 6. During his career, the former Newcastle winger represented Ghana 64 times, and played alongside Partey for the National team on several occasions. The Arsenal midfielder today paid his respects to his former teammate today at the Emirates, where Mikel Arteta's side turned around a two goal deficit to extend their lead at the top…