Asamoah Gyan retires from active football

Jun212023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Asamoah Gyan retires from active football

Black Stars legend, Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from active football. Gyan, who is 37 years old, made the announcement in a press statement on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. “It is time…that voice has been clear in my ears, and I have succumbed to it, IT IS TIME. IT IS TIME TO HANG THE JERSEY AND BOOTS IN GLORY as I retire officially from active football”. Gyan began his professional career in 2003 with Liberty Professionals in Ghana. He then went on to play for clubs in France, England, Turkey, China, and the United Arab Emirates. He is the all-time leading scorer for the Ghana national team, with 51 goals in 106 appearances. He helped Ghana reach the round of 16 of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the final of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. In his statement, Gyan said h...

Jun202023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Today’s front pages: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Ghana News, Headlines Today

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Jun192023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?

Science & Technology, World News

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at high speed and is transforming many aspects of modern life. However, some experts fear that it could be used for malicious purposes, and may threaten jobs. What is AI and how does it work? AI allows a computer to think, act, and respond almost as if it was a human. Computers can be fed huge amounts of information and trained to identify the patterns in it, in order to make predictions, solve problems, and even learn from their own mistakes. As well as data, AI relies on algorithms – lists of rules which must be followed in the correct order to complete a task. The technology is behind the voice-controlled virtual assistants Siri and Alexa. It lets Spotify, YouTube and BBC iPlayer suggest what you might want to play ...

Jun192023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana Navy receives two boundary class-ships from U.S

Ghana News, Headlines Today, World News

The Ghana Navy has received two high-speed boundary class ships from the United States of America to boost its maritime law enforcement mandate. The two high-speed boundary class ships arrived at the Takoradi Harbor onboard the Ocean Giant vessel, and each came with a boat and has a maximum speed of 25 knots. Speaking to Citi News at the delivery of the two class ships at the Takoradi Harbor, the Flag-Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, Commodore Emmanuel Kwafo, said the vessels’ arrival will add to their capacity to fight against armed robbery at sea, piracy, illegal bunkering, drug and human trafficking, and protection of Ghana’s fisheries resources. Commodore Emmanuel Kwafo, while thanking the U.S. government for the vessels, said this will enhance secur...

Jun192023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Jospong Group holds maiden ‘olympics’ for staff

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

The Jospong Group of Companies held its maiden sporting event for its staff, dubbed the “Jospong Olympics.” The event was part of activities to mark the Jospong Employees Month, which had the theme “Our people, our heroes.” It was aimed at creating a bond among the staff in all of the Group’s over 60 subsidiaries. The Managing Director of Zoomlion Private Services, Edwin Amoako, explained in an interview that the purpose of the games was for the employees to meet, bond, and share common interests and understanding, while also providing an opportunity for the staff to have fun and stay fit. “We hope that the Jospong Olympics will enable us to foster even more synergies and teamwork to achieve the goals and aspirations of the company and the country,” Amoako emphasized. He a...

Jun192023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Invest in AI in key sectors; make budgetary allocations – Governments urged

International, Science & Technology

The Scientific Director of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL), Prof. Jerry John Kponyo is asking governments for investment in AI in key sectors of the economy. Speaking at the maiden AfricaAI conference in Kigali, Rwanda, Prof. Kponyo noted it is crucial for economic transformation. RAIL is under the Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa (AI4D) Multidisciplinary Labs project initiated by International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The lab seeks to develop talent in Data Science and Machine Learning to help bridge the widening skills gap needed to champion the Digital Economic Transformation agenda of Ghana and the Subregion. Prof. Kponyo, however, thinks funds internally generated from investments will make the gains sustainable. “What exte...

Jun192023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Artificial Intelligence shouldn’t widen gender gap – Expert warns

International, Science & Technology

According to the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), women farmers in Ghana constitute nearly half of the country’s crop producers. However, they battle with a myriad of challenges including a lack of land ownership and limited access to finance, inputs and markets and a lack of political voice as compared to their male counterparts. With the accelerated use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, the Gender and Inclusivity officer of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (RAIL-KNUST), Dr. Rita Udor anticipates a worsening situation. She is therefore warning of female exclusion with the use of Artificial Intelligence in the agriculture sector. “As we think of AI in the agric sector, I...

Jun152023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Report cases of abuse – Gender minister urges women and girls

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Lariba Zuweira Abudu has advised women and individuals who are victims of abuse to be bold to report the cases to the police. According to her, there are laws in place to fight for the right and privileges of citizens, however, the laws can only work if the cases are reported. “The law is deterrent, we have to report to the police. There is a culture of not reporting. If we report, then the police will investigate and the law will take its course. “The laws are there to fight for you if you report cases. I will encourage everybody, no matter what, to report to the police when it happens,”she said on June 14. Her comments were in response to the question by Newsnight host, Emefa Apawu on whether the laws are dete...

Jun152023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

The Church of Pentecost Member Receives ICAG Top Honours

Ghana News, Pentecost News

Miss Rose Bawuah, a member of the English Assembly of Danquah Worship Centre of The Church of Pentecost, has been awarded the Overall Best Student and Overall Best Female Student among the 2022 graduating class of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG). Miss Bawuah was honoured with these prestigious awards at the 41st ICAG Graduation ceremony held on June 3, 2023, at the University Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The event, which celebrated the accomplishments of both the 2022 and 2023 graduating batches, recognised Miss Rose Bawuah’s outstanding academic achievements. As a member of The Church of Pentecost, Miss Rose Bawuah has demonstrated not only her commitment to her faith but also her unwavering dedication to her studies. Her exceptional academic perfor...

Jun152023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

56 Slaves In Pakistan Run To Jesus Christ

International, Pentecost News

On May 28, 2023, 56 enslaved people from the brick line factory in Shakhopura, Pakistan, surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and allowed themselves to be baptised in water. The Church of Pentecost, Pakistan, which led the outreach, presented Urdu Bibles to the new converts to help them learn more about Jesus Christ. The Church also gave them meals. The Church of Pentecost team often visits the brick line factory to worship with them. The people have been enslaved for generations since their forefathers had a debt that was becoming unbearable for them, and the outcome was slavery. The Church provides them with access to basic education, weekly worship services, and a tent at their workplace where they may attend church services and eat. We pray that our faithful ...

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