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Photos from athletics competition at 13th African Games

Photos from athletics competition at 13th African Games

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports
The 13th African Games once again showcased an impressive demonstration of talent from athletes representing their respective countries. Prior to the ongoing sporting events held across the various cities in Ghana, the University of Ghana Sports Stadium hosted an exhilarating athletics competition that captivated audiences and supporters. The games commenced in the early hours of Monday, March 18, 2024, and continued into the evening, featuring events such as the 100m heat, 400m heat, 800m, 4x400m relay, 1500m, 100m hurdles, high jump and discus. Myjoyonlines' photojournalist, David Andoh was present at the event and captured these remarkable photos. ...
Today’s front pages: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Today’s front pages: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Ghana News, Headlines Today
Daily Graphic Daily Guide The Daily Dispatch The Chronicle The New Crusading Guide The Business Analyst The Metro Lens Daily Post Day Break The National Enquirer The Daily Searchlight DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Pent Tv Limited. Source: Myjoyonline
Ghana’s economy showing signs of recovery – IMF

Ghana’s economy showing signs of recovery – IMF

Ghana News
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Ghana’s economic recovery, noting growth in crucial economic sectors. During an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV’s The Point of View, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva underscored the improving growth prospects for Ghana following the conclusion of its bailout programme. Georgieva also highlighted Ghana’s abundant natural and human capital, as well as the government’s commitment to maintaining robust economic fundamentals that align with the aspirations of its citizens. “Ghana is doing well, we see growth prospects for Ghana improving. We projected 1.5% growth for this year, and it reached 2.3% in 2023, and in 2024 we see good prospects for growth. We projected inflation to fall from 54% to 27%, it is...
Ghana’s economic downturn not only due to COVID-19 but also excessive spending – IMF

Ghana’s economic downturn not only due to COVID-19 but also excessive spending – IMF

Ghana News
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Ghana's ongoing economic challenges stem not only from the COVID-19 pandemic but also from excessive spending during election periods. The Managing Director of the Bretton Woods Institution, Kristalina Georgieva, pointed out that the impact of the pandemic could have been better managed without such spending. In an interview with Accra-based Citi TV on Monday, March 18, Madam Georgieva highlighted the importance of learning lessons from this situation. She underscored the need for emerging markets to strategically reform their policies to address external vulnerabilities. Furthermore, she emphasised the significance of operating transparently to meet citizens' expectations, particularly in countries like Ghana, as a crucial a...
Internet Disruptions: Freight Forwarders in Tema demand waivers on demurrages due to delays

Internet Disruptions: Freight Forwarders in Tema demand waivers on demurrages due to delays

Ghana News
Importers and freight forwarders at the Tema Port are demanding waivers from shipping lines for rent, storage, and demurrages caused by delays in clearing cargo. These delays are attributed to disruptions in internet services nationwide. Ghana has been experiencing such disruptions for several days, attributed by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to outages on multiple submarine fibre optic cables connecting the country. In 2018, the government introduced a paperless system aimed at curbing financial leakages at the ports, implemented by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. According to freight forwarders and importers, the disruption of internet services, which is crucial for the paperless regime at the ports, has significantly impacted cargo clearance at ...
African Games 2023: Gold medalists to get $3000 as Ghana announces reward package for athletes

African Games 2023: Gold medalists to get $3000 as Ghana announces reward package for athletes

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports
Ghana's Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced reward packages for athletes who win medals at the 2023 African Games in Accra. According to the ministry, winning a gold medal will attract a prize of $3000, $2000 for winning a silver medal, while bronze medals will attract a cash prize of $1000. The figures were revealed at a press briefing in Accra on Sunday evening, the eve of the start of the athletics leg of the games. Athletes will also receive Ghs 1000 per diem for each of the 14 days they will be in camp during the games. Ghana has already won 46 medals after 10 days of competition, with 9 gold, 22 silver, 15 bronze. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily rep...
All African Games: Egypt, Angola beat Ghana’s indoor teams

All African Games: Egypt, Angola beat Ghana’s indoor teams

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports
At the Borteyman Sports Complex over the weekend were various sporting activities including handball, tennis and volleyball. Ghana’s handball team was beaten by their Angolan counterpart, while the national female volleyball team was beaten by Egypt. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Pent Tv Limited. Source: Myjoyonline
Ensuring Telco Connectivity Resilience: Ghana’s plan-Z path forward

Ensuring Telco Connectivity Resilience: Ghana’s plan-Z path forward

Ghana News, Science & Technology
Ghana’s telecommunications sector is the lifeblood of our nation’s progress, connecting businesses, communities, and government services. Yet, recurrent disruptions to telco undersea cables, often due to force majeure events, threaten to disrupt this vital connectivity. It’s time for decisive action to safeguard our digital future. These disruptions aren’t just inconveniences; they have far-reaching consequences that ripple through our economy and society. Businesses suffer losses, everyday life is disrupted, and crucial government operations grind to a halt. But amidst these challenges lies an opportunity for transformation. To mitigate the risks posed by undersea cable disruptions, Ghana must prioritize the implementation of Plan Z. This comprehensive strategy, spearheaded by t...
Apostle Eric Nyamekye urges government to consider innovative solutions to addressing plastic menace

Apostle Eric Nyamekye urges government to consider innovative solutions to addressing plastic menace

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has reiterated the need for government to reconsider ways to discourage the single use of plastics in the country. He said plastic waste management is a huge challenge and the government needed to find innovative solutions to it. The Chairman was speaking to journalists during the COP National Environmental Care Campaign clean up exercise in Accra on Saturday March 16, 2024. He added that plastic waste management is an employment opportunity and a source of income so many people should be encouraged to explore and invest in plastic waste collection and recycling. "Let's see if some business entrepreneurs will come onboard and take charge of the plastics so that others will collect them at a fee a...
It may take 5 weeks to restore stable internet – NCA

It may take 5 weeks to restore stable internet – NCA

Africa News, Ghana News, Science & Technology
Ghanaians battling interruptions from their data service providers may have to wait for at least, another five weeks. This is because that is how long the National Communication Authority (NCA) estimates it may take for the faulty undersea cables to be restored, bringing back stable connections in the affected countries The NCA made this known in a press release on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This was after a meeting with the four subsea cable landing service providers (ACE, MainOne, SAT-3 and WACS). It comes three days after data services from most of the telecommunications companies shut down, impacting people and businesses in some African countries including Ghana. South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, and Burkina Faso are among other nations bearing the bru...

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