OpenLabs Ghana launches groundbreaking garment construction programme

Jun212023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

OpenLabs Ghana launches groundbreaking garment construction programme

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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 by...

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 fe...

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

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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 goalk...

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 donation...

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 will...

May242023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

UG ranked Ghana’s number one again, 2nd in West Africa

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The University of Ghana has been ranked as the best university in Ghana and second-best in West Africa in the 2023 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). The University was also considered part of the top 6.1% of world-class universities by the Centre. This outstanding recognition solidifies the University’s position as the leading institution in Ghana and the second-best in West Africa. The CWUR’s rigorous assessment process evaluated 20,531 universities worldwide, with only the top 2000 making it to the Global 2000 list. The rankings were based on seven objective indicators across four areas, which are, education quality, alumni employment, faculty quality, and research performance. Scoring an impressive 69.1, the University of ...

May182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Kenya suspends 27 officials over expired sugar trade

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The head of Kenya’s standards regulator and 26 other government officials have been suspended over the release of 1,000 tonnes of expired sugar into the market. A statement by the head of public service, Felix Koskei, said 20,000 bags of sugar imported into the country in 2018 and condemned by the regulator had been “irregularly diverted and unprocedurally released”. The Kenya Bureau of Standards had then declared the sugar as unfit for human consumption and was set for destruction through conversion to industrial ethanol. The conversion was to be undertaken jointly by regulatory agencies. They were required to source for a distiller through an open and competitive tendering process and pay all the necessary taxes and fees. “It is manifest that some officers in the relevant ...

May162023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Stratcomm Africa to equip 29 women with digital communication skills to mark 29th anniversary

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Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), Ghana’s premier total communication agency, is 29 years old and is marking this anniversary with the “29 for 29“ initiative. This involves equipping and empowering 29 women with digital communication skills through mentorship, hands-on practical training and advisory services. The 29 women, made up of 19 female students in communication and 10 female entrepreneurs, will benefit from the yearlong programme leading up to the organisation’s 30th-anniversary celebration in 2024. Recognizing the growing power of digital communication globally, Stratcomm Africa seeks, through this initiative, to help entrepreneurs and students to appreciate the value of these critical communication channels. Sharpening the skills of the stu...

May152023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Livestream: Nigeria’s Hilda Baci set to break world cooking record

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Nigerian TV producer, actress, and head cook at FoodbyHilda, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, is set to make her mark in the Guinness World Records for the longest cooking marathon. The chef is cooking over 250 recipes in four-day marathon. The 27-year-old has been cooking for the past 85 hours and counting with about five hours to break the the Guinness World Record. She is cooking for four days and four nights to break the 87 hours, 45 minutes set by Chef Lata London in Rewa, India in 2019. Watch the livestream below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__o_oPk5LI https://www.tiktok.com/@hildabaci/video/7228696564561120517?embed_source=71223855%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_card_play&refer=embed&referer_url...

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