Business News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: thebftonline.comThe Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Ghana, through its Programme Migration & Diaspora (PMD), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation & Development (BMZ), has officially launched its Alumni Association for all Ghanaian – Returning Experts. In his remarks at the launching of the Alumni association known as “Returning Experts Alumni Network Ghana (RANG),” the Guest of Honour, Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, Head of Local Government Service and a Return Expert, said, “the launch of RANG particularly excites me. He called on members of the Alumni network to support the initiatives of the government targeted at Ghanaians in the diaspora. Some alumni at the function and other institutional partners in solidarity messages pledged their support to make the alumni network a vibrant one. It is expected that the launch of the Returning Experts Alumni Network Ghana will create the needed ambiance and related structures to foster knowledge sharing across the borders of Ghana and Germany, through migrant experts of Ghanaian origin.

General News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe government has not lifted its ban of non-skilled labour to Gulf countries, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has said. According to a report by dailyguidenetwork.com, the statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry, Worwornyo Agyeman, explained that the ban however does not affect lawful recruitments into those countries. “The ban does not affect the lawful recruitment of skilled workers (non-domestic househelp) to the Gulf States,” the statement said in part. The ban, announced through the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations and on behalf of the government was part of measures to curb the abuses. Also, the report said that these women were mostly sexually molested and were meted very inhumane treatments.

He said that even for the universal suffrage, there are already discussions underway to have it reduced from the existing 18 to 16. Irbard Ibrahim was speaking on The Lowdown on GhanaWeb TV when he made these comments. If universal suffrage is 18 and currently, we’re even making an advocacy that it should be lowered to 16 because these young people, they’re able to do with digital media what the aged cannot do. And then, why do you have to be 40 before you can run for president? We can lower that age as well to maybe 30 or 25 if you’re an achiever.”The Lowdown shows every Monday on GhanaWeb TV on YouTube.

General News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed Sylvester Matthew Tetteh as the Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Ghana Enterprise Agency. “Pursuant to Section 4 (1), (2) of the Ghana Enterprises Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1043), the President of the Republic of Ghana in consultation with the Council of State hereby appoints you [Sylvester Tetteh] as the Chairperson of the Governing Body of the Ghana Enterprise Agency. Sylvester Tetteh is the current Member of Parliament for Ngleshi Amanfro and is a former head of the National Youth Authority. About Ghana Enterprise AgencyThe Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The GEA is mandated by the Ghana Enterprises Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1043) to promote and develop MSMEs in Ghana.

Sports News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: footballghana.comVeteran trainer JE Sarpong has predicted Milovan Rajevac will not succeed as coach for the Black Stars. "He 'Milovan Rajevac' can't do anything. Rajevac, in his first reign as Ghana's coach, was named African Coach of the Year in 2010 after impressive outings at the AFCON and World Cup respectively. The 67-year-old made history by leading the Black Stars in 2010 to reach the quarter-finals at the World Cup in South Africa. Few months earlier, he led Ghana through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Angola in which they fell to Egypt.

Ever heard, known, or ever listened to Mike Eghan? The Mike Eghan of the British Broadcasting Corporation and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation? While with the BBC World Service in 1965, Mike hosted the programme, Music with African Beat, for four years. Leaving the BBC, Eghan returned home to work with GBC, wanting to contribute to the development of Ghana. Now 85-years-old, Mike Eghan has also won several awards, including the Grand Medal Civil Division, for his meritorious service in the media.

The night was a historic one for the newly-born country and anything done on the night symbolized something spectacular. With the significance of the day, Nkrumah went for a traditional dress from the Northern Region known as Batakari. Nkrumah was not the only one draped in Batakari, his disciples were also in various designs of Batakari dresses. A historian known as Kwame Anokye has given a detailed account of why Nkrumah wore what is also known as ‘Batakari’ on the night of the event. So to identify with them, he wore the Batakari on independence day as a sign of keeping to his promise.”

Politics of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: kasapafmonline.comGovernment has announced plans to assign spokespersons and press secretaries to the Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country. According to the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, this will enable MMDCEs to focus on their business and moreover help them to give out the necessary information to the general public whenever it is necessary. The Information Minister made this known when he met journalists in the Eastern Region as part of his media tour across the country. He was addressing concerns about the challenges journalists go through whenever they need some information from the Assembly making their jobs difficult. “We are working to ensure that they can have PROs/Spokespersons and Press Secretaries who can engage you more.

Captain Smart who had clearly bought into the narrative by Josephine Mensah demanded the immediate resignation or firing of Okyere Darko as Western Regional Minister. But events thereafter have proven the Western Regional Minister right as Josephine Mensah has confessed to not only faking her pregnancy but also her alleged kidnapping. Read the posts belowCaptain Smart Should apologize to the Regional Minister or lose his moral right to castigate others the next time. — NanaYhaw (@NanaYhaw_) September 25, 2021If Captain Smart has any integrity left, he should apologize to the Western Regional Minister for the insults rained at him. https://t.co/6wLc5ki1ag — AB (@kuame_ab) September 24, 2021Captain Smart is really in pains — Kwesi Boateng Junior (@KayJayHollowbee) September 25, 2021Me.. Captain smart ignorantly Insulting the regional minister wrongfully.... That man is a big #MANGOPARK — Cony????????????????

General News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: 3news.comOutgoing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel has fulfilled her promise to her Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to send 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccines to Ghana. The promise made in August was one of the highlights of President Akufo-Addo’s visit to the European country. Chancellor Merkel, who leaves office after Sunday’s elections following over 15 years of reign as Germany’s head of government, pledged over 70 million vaccines to African nations. Only a few have received Russian-made Sputnik-V and South African-made Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The country has in store Moderna vaccines from the US and was recently promised 1.3 million Pfizer vaccines by US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Prof Kofi Agyekum noted that it is shameful how over time, literacy has been associated with only the English language. He further asserted that it was important for leaders to be abreast with primarily, their own language and if possible, other Ghanaian languages. “So, if you’re a CEO, you know only English, you don’t know your language which is Nzema; neither do you know the Nzema culture. “That’s why it is ideal for everybody to know his or her own language or some of the Ghanaian languages. As for the English, if you go to school you’ll learn,” Opanyin Agyekum added.

According to him, the daring nature of the new police chief gives cause for a #WeStandWithDampare campaign to be pushed to ensure that his good works are highlighted even more. Speaking on the Saturday, September 25, 2021, edition of NewsFile on the JoyNews channel, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Prof. Aning said that for proving that the law works, Dr. Dampare deserves commendation. “I think you need to lead a campaign that says #WeStandWithDampare; bold, daring, strong, principled, and prepared to take on the powers that be. Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has among other things been able to ensure that people who flout the law brazenly are properly dealt with. One of the most recent instances was when the popular Founder of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev.

Entertainment of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular veteran actress Mavis Yeboah, popularly known as Gyanwaa, who graced our screens from the Akan drama days, has disclosed she has not been able to acquire any properties from the profession. According to her, though she was actively involved in the profession for over 20 years, she was not well-paid. "I have been working as an actress for over 20 years, I was part of the Adassa group during the Akan drama days...It has not been financially profitable...The pay during the Akan drama time was very bad. She added that colleague veteran actors who are financially okay are the ones whose children are doing well in life. The veteran actress' woes have deepened as she is gradually losing her sight.

Sports News of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: goal.comThe former Gunners midfielder talks exclusively to Goal ahead of Sunday's north London derby. “Jens went into the changing room very angry with the goal we conceded,” Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva tells Goal during an exclusive interview. “You know how important it is for the fans, for the club, when you play this type of game. “This is a very important game for the club, for the players and for the fans,” Gilberto explained. “Partey is an important player, he has the possibility to grow even more.

Entertainment of Sunday, 26 September 2021Source: ghbase.comKumawood actress cum musician, Maame Yaa Jackson, has found herself in deep trouble as she suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a stage performance. In a video sighted online, Maame Yaa Jackson was singing her hit song “3shw3 papa nie” and while dancing, her top which was not well clad to her skin decided to go off exposing her boobs. Yaa Jackson was performing in Tema during a concert when the incident happened. Instead of going off stage to fix her blouse, Yaa remained on stage till the whole thing almost came off exposing her firm boobs. Watch the video below;