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19 Dec

Achimota Rastafarian Student Scores 8 A1s In 2023 WASSCE

Wontumi1Uncategorized8As, Achimota Rastafarian, Achimota SHS, Tyrone Iras Marhguy, WASSCE

The 2023 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results of Tyrone Iras Marhguy, who was nearly denied admission at Achimota Senior High School (SHS) have popped up on social media He scored 8As in the provisional results released by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). His performance has earned him the love of many who have described him as indeed a genius. Marhguy Tyrone was one of the two boys who made headlines in 2021 after being denied admission at Achimota School because of their dreadlocks. The Ghana Education Service (GES) directed the school’s administration to admit the two students. However,…

11 Dec

Kwaku Bimpeh Writes: Ghana’s Lithium Leap; A Comparative Look at African Lithium Mining Agreements

Evans ManassehUncategorizedKwaku Bimpeh Writes: Ghana's Lithium Leap; A Comparative Look at African Lithium Mining Agreements

The recent signing of a lithium mining lease between the Ghanaian government and Barari DV Ghana Limited marks a significant milestone in the country's mining sector. This agreement, involving the exploitation of lithium in the Ewoyaa area, has set new standards in terms of fiscal terms and community engagement compared to typical mining agreements in Africa. I take a comparative look at this landmark deal and how it stacks up against other lithium projects across the continent. Ghana's Forward-Thinking Lithium Deal The Ghana lithium deal stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it offers an increased royalty rate of 10%, doubling…

28 Nov

Ghana Waives Visas For Foreign Nationals From December 1

Wontumi1UncategorizedGhana Visa

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa-free regime for all foreign nationals traveling into Ghana effective December 1, 2023. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ampratwum Sarpong, in an interview with JoyNews’ Blessed Sogah, explained that the policy is in response to ‘Ghana in December”. The December In Ghana programme was initiated by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and aimed at welcoming visitors who might be interested in making Ghana a holiday destination this Yuletide. Within an estimated time – sixty minutes – any foreign national entering Ghana this December will be able to access their visa…

20 Nov

YEA Open Portal To Employ 20,000 Artisans

Evans ManassehUncategorized

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has opened its portal to enroll Ghanaian youth under its Artisanal Trades and Vocation Module to create a minimum of Twenty thousand (20,000) sustainable jobs over two (2) years. Youth unemployment has been the bane of governments in Ghana for several years, and unemployment among the youth in Ghana has long been described as a national security threat. It is in the light of this that, the YEA deems it fit to create sustainable employment for the growing unemployed youth has become more imperative than ever, hence the Youth in Trades and Vocation model, Brick…

17 Nov

BoG Releases List Of Unapproved Money Transfer Organisations

Wontumi1UncategorizedBoG, Unapproved money transfer

The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the general public to desist from dealing with unapproved Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs). In a statement, the BoG said a number of these MTOs operating within the remittance and the Ghana Forex Market were without approval from it. These organisations include “LEMFI, WISE, TRANSFER GO, XOOM-A PAYPAL SERVICE, SENDWALU, BOSS REVOLUTION, BTC-AZA FINANCE, and SUPERSONIC.” BoG, therefore, said, “the Public, Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMI), and Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSP) are, by this Notice, cautioned to desist from dealing with any of the institutions named above.” BoG also reminded approved MTOs to…

14 Nov

60-Yr-Old Man Who Allegedly Killed 15-Yr-Old Fulani Boy In Sawla Remanded

Wontumi1Uncategorizedfulani, sawla

A 60-year-old farmer has been detained by the Bole District Magistrate Court in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Fulani boy in the Tinsonyiri community near Tuna in the Sawla district. Presided over by His Worship Edward Essel, the court has scheduled a reappearance date for the accused on November 24, 2023. The tragic incident unfolded as a response to the alleged killing of the suspect’s 15-year-old son, Mathew Suonloro, by the deceased’s brother. Overwhelmed by grief and anger, the farmer, seeking vengeance, retrieved a firearm and set fire to the residence of the deceased’s parents, also destroying…

14 Nov

There Were No Plans To Sack Chris Hughton – GFA Breaks Silence

Wontumi1UncategorizedChris Hughton, GFA

A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has dismissed reports suggesting that, there were plans to sack Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton. The 64-year-old came under pressure following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the October international friendly games. Hughton’s unbeaten ended after Ghana lost 2-0 to Mexico before a 4-0 defeat against the USA team. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros, the former Premier League manager’s future was left in doubt after multiple reports emerged that he would be sacked with George Boateng, who is the assistant coach set to be…

09 Nov

Israel-Gaza War: Dead Bodies And Tanks On Road South As People Flee

Wontumi1UncategorizedIsrael-Gaza war

Civilians fleeing intense fighting in northern Gaza have described seeing decomposing bodies and Israeli tanks along a designated "safe road". The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has told people - via social media and leaflets - to use the Salah al-Din road between specific times of day. So what is this journey like? BBC Verify has been looking at video, listening to eyewitness testimony and analysing satellite images to try to get a clearer picture. Before the fighting started, northern Gaza was home to over one million people. It has been heavily bombed and Israeli ground forces are now fighting Hamas…

07 Nov

Germany: Illegal Migration Rise Prompts Border Crackdown

Wontumi1UncategorizedGermany, Illegal migration

Armed police officers wave cars off the motorway going from Poland to Germany. They're searching for people-smugglers and their desperate cargo. This is the German government's latest bid to show it is getting a grip on rising levels of irregular migration. But, as we found in a rural border district, there's little sense of control. Altenberg is a small town in Saxony, right by the Czech Republic. Families race down a toboggan run that weaves through the forest and, when winter's here, there's even a small ski resort. The local mayor, Markus Wiesenberg, says that - in this area alone…

30 Oct

Joseph Paintsil Scores As Genk Beat Kortrijk In The Belgian Jupiler Pro League

Wontumi1UncategorizedGenk, Joseph Paintsil

Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil returned to the scoresheet as KRC Genk recorded an away win in the Jupiler Pro League on Sunday night. Genk were on the road as they faced Kortrijk on matchday 12 of the Belgian league. Paintsil was handed a starting berth in the game despite not scoring in his last three games for the club across all competitions. However, Paintsil ended his wait for a goal as he scored the second goal in the 3-0 victory, His goal came after Tolu Arokodare had opened the scoring for Genkies in the 56th minute of the game. Paintsil…