Ghana’s Paa Kwesi Asare wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award -

Aug242023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana’s Paa Kwesi Asare wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award

Ghanaian TV presenter and journalist Paa Kwesi Asare has won the 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 36-year-old is the eighth recipient of the award and the first to come from Ghana, like the late Komla Dumor. Asare is currently the head of business news at Ghana’s private TV3 channel, where he has worked for seven years as one of its main news anchors. The award was created to honour Dumor, a presenter for BBC World News, who died suddenly aged 41 in 2014. He had worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced African narrative to the world, representing a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side of Africa. The judges were impressed by Asare’s strong journalism and his ability to explain complex topics compellingly and clearly. “This for me is a watershed moment in my care...

Aug172023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to meet in Accra today

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff is set to begin its meeting today, Thursday, August 17, in Accra. The emergency two-day summit seeks to finalise plans for the deployment of the standby force to Niger. The West African regional bloc revealed its decision to assemble a standby force while working on other diplomatic means to resolve the crisis in Niger. Soldiers in the West African country of Niger announced a coup on national TV, on July 27. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation’s borders. President Mohamed Bazoum was also held captive and is expected to face charges of high treason. ECOWAS-CHIEFS-OF-DEFENCE-STAFF-MEET-IN-ACCRA-ON-THE-DEPLOYMENT-OF-THE-ECOWAS...

Jul282023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Parliament passes law to criminalise accusations of witchcraft, practice of witchfinders and witch doctors

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Parliament has passed a law criminalising the declaration, accusation, naming or labelling of another person as a witch in Ghana. The amendment which was approved on Thursday, also prohibits any person from practicing as a witch doctor or witchfinder. Speaking in Parliament, Speaker Alban Bagbin who announced that the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022 had been read for the third time and passed, explained that it had amended the Criminal Offences Act 1960, Act 29, “to prohibit the practice by any person as a witch doctor or a witchfinder, to proscribe the declaration, accusation, naming or labelling of another person as a witch and for related matters.” Speaking to JoyNews’ Kwaku Asante, one of the sponsors of the bill, MP for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw...

Jul122023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Runway lighting stolen from Nigerian airport

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Thieves have stolen the lighting system for one of the runways at Nigeria’s busiest airport just months after it was installed, an airport authority spokesman has confirmed to the BBC. An investigation has now been launched to “arrest the criminals [and] recover what’s missing”, Yakubu Funtua added. It is not clear when the system was taken from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. But local media reported that airport workers were involved in the theft. The ground lights were installed in November, ending years of after-dusk restrictions on landing on that wing of the airport. Domestic carriers were forced to divert to the international section and taxi about 4km (2.5 miles) back to the right terminal, which caused flight disruptions. Mr Funtua told the BBC ...

Jun212023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

OpenLabs Ghana launches groundbreaking garment construction programme

Africa News, Ghana News, Science & Technology

OpenLabs Ghana, a prominent institution renowned for its excellence in IT training since 1999, proudly announces the highly anticipated launch of its revolutionary Garment Construction Course. This landmark program represents a significant milestone for OpenLabs as it expands its horizons beyond the world of technology, delving into the realm of fashion and craftsmanship. The introduction of the Garment Construction Course signifies OpenLabs’ commitment to innovation, empowerment, and the convergence of tradition and modernity. With the OpenLabs Kumasi branch celebrating its 18th year of operation, the institution has firmly established itself as a leader in providing cutting-edge education and practical skills to the community. Now, OpenLabs embarks on an exciting new journey b...

Jun82023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Nigerian states cut working week to three days

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Two state governments in Nigeria have reduced the working week to three days for state employees. The move is to help them cope with increased petrol costs, following the federal government announcement to scrap fuel subsidies. Nigeria is currently struggling to control the rising cost of transportation, which is affecting many citizens. The Edo and Kwara states governments’ announcement will fuel debate in the public and private sectors about measures to help workers cope with the rising costs. Public service staff across Nigeria work five days a week, but there’s still a lot of confusion about the fate of employees in the private sector where some are required to work for six days a week. There are also indications that other states may adopt the new model. Nigeria’s f...

Jun62023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Toptech Ghana to provide ISO certified defensive driving course for corporate and VIP drivers

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Toptech Ghana, an ISO certified road safety, transport, and logistics management consulting firm, is offering a 2-day training in defensive driving for corporate drivers. Dubbed the “Defensive Driving Programme for Corporate VIP Drivers”, the training will equip drivers in protocol and defensive driving and trip planning. Toptech Ghana has over 25 years of experience in providing quality training in transport and logistics, health and road safety. Executive Director, Cecil Ebo Garbrah, tells myjoyonline.com that the course is designed to meet the demands of corporate entities who demand par excellence driver-behaviour. The Road Traffic Regulations 2012 does not allow a person to drive a car for more than 4 hours without rest or more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without...

Jun52023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana beat Nigeria in final to win inaugural WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports

The Black Princesses of Ghana completed the host and win assignment on Saturday, June 3, as they beat Nigeria in the final of the WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations. The game at the Baba Yara Stadium travelled to penalty shootouts after both teams scored a goal each within 90 minutes of play. Stella Nyamekye opened the scoring for Ghana in the first half, stepping up from the spot after Comfort Owusu was fouled in the box. The Dreamz Ladies’ midfielder netted her fourth goal of the tournament to give Ghana the lead. Yusif Basigi’s side looked certain to wrap up the game in the second half as they held onto their lead and kept the Nigerians at bay. However, with five minutes away from full time, the away team on the day got their equaliser after a miscommunication between goal...

May312023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

Tariq Lamptey Foundation donates football kits and equipment to two schools in Asamankese

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Black Stars defender, Tariq Lamptey, together with his charity institution, Tariq Lamptey Foundation, on Tuesday, May 30, were in Asamankese to make a donation to two schools as part of his annual activity. The donation is part of Tariq’s yearly charity works in Ghana which he started five years ago during his time at Chelsea. The Brighton and Hove Albion star is in Ghana as part of his short holidays before starting pre-season ahead of the 2023/24 season. The trip to Asamankese was to support the immense talent in the town and show appreciation for the continuous support from Ghanaians. Among the items donated were football equipment as well as Brighton’s home and away kits to two schools in the town; Freedom Methodist School and Wesley Methodist School. Before the donatio...

May302023 by Daniel DuahNo Comments

CHRIS HUGHTON NAMES SQUAD FOR AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS QUALIFIER AGAINST MADAGASCAR

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Chris Hughton has named Ghana’s squad for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations Group E qualifier against Madagascar. The Black Stars Coach has selected a 24-player group for the trip to Antananarivo on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Among the squad, Alidu Seidu and Kwasi Okyere Wreidt make a return while Denmark based Ernest Nuamah earns his first senior national team call up following his eye catching performance for Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga. There is also recall for Amiens defender Nicholas Opoku, Moldova based Patrick Kpozo and Anderlecht midfielder Majeed Ashimeru. Ghana go into the game in June sitting on top of their Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023 qualifying group with 8 points after two wins and two draws in the first four matches. The match wil...

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