Business News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A Ghanaian tech developer is seeking to unite cryptocurrency traders globally• Benjamin Anderson said the MyBitStore app accepts over 250 payment methods• Cryptocurrencies can be bought and sold via exchanges and stored in digital walletsAs the world of cryptocurrency trading is geared towards boosting digital transactions, its market largely remains decentralised, which means they are not issued or backed by a central authority such as a government. But a Ghanaian tech developer, Benjamin Anderson is seeking to unite cryptocurrency traders in Ghana and across the world using its secured escrow system on an application called; MyBitStore. Taking his turn on GhanaWeb TV’s BizTech segment, Anderson said the Ghanaian cryptocurrency trading market has a huge potential for the buying and selling of cryptos. He added that MyBitStore provides a free bitcoin wallet to users and accepts over 250 payment methods including mobile money. Cryptocurrencies can be bought and sold via exchanges and stored in digital ‘wallets’ and exist only as a shared digital record of ownership, stored on a blockchain.

Entertainment of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Black Sherif says he will make money out of music• The young rapper says he tried other professions like football before music• Black Sherif is a student of UPSAGhanaian artiste, Black Sherif, has revealed that he tried other professions before finally settling on music which he says he is passionate about. Appearing on the Delay Show, the rapper, known as Mohammed Ismail Sherif in real life, stated that he believes music will be his breakthrough. Currently a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), he is balancing his education with his new found love, music. "I am very passionate about my music because I feel like that's what will give me something. Way before music, I didn't see myself working in an office space.

Mr Konadu in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb on the effect of plastic waste in our sea, touched on the essence of the closed season which he noted is beneficial to fisherfolk. It allows the resource to regenerate so ultimately, they (fisherfolk) benefit from it but like all human enterprises, as we work, we save. Mr. Konadu also added that their outfit has rolled out projects to improve the livelihood of fisherfolk along the coastal area in Ghana. According to Mr. Konadu: "CODA has done a lot under its IPEP (Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Project). A fisherman at the Korle Gonno beach, Nii Teiko told GhanaWeb that they didn't record a bumper harvest after this year’s closed season.

Entertainment of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Rapper Black Sherif says he is still a virgin• Adding that he has never had a girlfriend•The 19-year-old rapper is a student at UPSAMohammed Ismail Sherif, known in showbiz as Black Sherif, says he has never had a girlfriend. According to the young and budding rapper, he is still a virgin. "The girls have not been moving to me, they don't come my way, I also don't like women. I have never had a girlfriend, I am still a virgin," he said. Black Sherif is a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where he is balancing studies with his new found love, music.

In a social media video, an elder sister of Twene Jonas who identifies herself as Nana Fremaa, also based in the US said that the assertions by Hopeson Adorye are without any iota of truths. She explained that Twene Jonas is in the United States and under protection of US authorities. She also denied claims that Twene Jonas has been fired from his job, revealing that Twene Jonas continues to work with his company as he has not violated any rule. “I want to assure everyone that nothing has happened to Twene Jonas. “If all of them boarded a $15,000 per hour plane to come and look for Twene Jonas, then they have a big problem.

Kwesi Pratt also noted that the Western Region is fast gaining reputation for kidnapping stories which later turn out to be fake. Pratt who would not want to provide justification for such fake kidnapping stories, noted that the rise could be due to the rising economic issues. Kwesi Pratt believes that the Takoradi issue presents the country an opportunity to have a conversation about the rising kidnapping issues. “When you look at what the police is saying, these fake kidnapping cases are becoming common in the Western Region. “Recently, we’ve heard stories from the Western Region and Kumasi about fake kidnapping stories.

Sports News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Football Association is unveiling Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac as head coach of the Black Stars. Milovan has signed a two-year deal with the Black Stars worth $45,000 a month. He will assisted by former Black Stars players Maxwell Konadu and Otto Addo who until his appointment was an assistant coach at Borussia Dortmund. Milovan Rajevac is making a return more than a decade after leading the Black Stars to the finals and quarter-finals of the 2010 AFCON and World Cup respectively. His immediate assignment is double header against Zimbabwe in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Sports News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comZimbabwe will announce their squad to face the Black Stars of Ghana on Monday. The Warriors postponed the announcement to Monday as they wait for news on the easing of restrictions for players from red-listed countries in the UK. Four of Zimbabwe's key players ply their trade in England and will know if they can be included after a decision from the UK government. "Announcement will be made next week, most likely on Monday," said the general manager of the Zimbabwean football team, Wellington Mpandare. The Black Stars will hosts Zimbabwe on Saturday, October 9, 2021, before travelling to Harare for the second leg on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Sports News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Dr. Prosper Narteh says they can compete for trophies ahead of the new season•He believes that Kotoko can achieve more with a united front• Dr Prosper Narteh joined Asante Kotoko from WAFANewly appointed Asante Kotoko coach, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, has reiterated that his club has the quality to challenge for trophies ahead of the upcoming 2020/2021 Ghana football season. The Porcupines Warriors lost the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League trophy to rivals Accra Hearts of Oak as they finished second behind the Phobians. Speaking after his appointment to replace Portuguese coach Mariano Barreto, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has said that his team has the quality to end Asante Kotoko’s seven-year wait for a Ghana Premier League trophy. “I think we have the quality to let us play and win trophies this season. I believe that talent will always win you games, teamwork will let you win championships.

Sports News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Accra Hearts of Oak could get automatic qualification over banned Wydad of Morocco• The Phobians won their first game in the qualifiers against CL Kamsar• Eric Amponsah has taken to social media to celebrate the newsGoalkeeper’s trainer of Accra Hearts of Oak coach Eric Amponsah has reacted to the Phobians’ automatic qualification to the group stages of the 2021/2022 CAF Champions League. Reports earlier stated that the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League champions could get a qualification over Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) Casablanca following a FIFA ban imposed on the Moroccan club from participating in this year’s CAF Champions League. The amount includes a judgment sum of $165,167. But coach Eric Amponsah’s jubilation on Twitter confirms reports that Accra Hearts of Oak have already made it to the group stages of the CAF Champions League. @HeartsOfOakGH can get automatic qualification into this year's caf CL.❤Yellow heart blue heart Phobia!

Sports News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Manchester United Supporters Club (GMUSC) has scheduled November 28, 2021, for its maiden Congress. The members of the Congress Committee include Sandra Akwetey (Chairperson), Raphael Asiedu Otu (Secretary), Joseph Mark-Aaba, Maxwell Segbedzi-Pongo, Stephen Tenkorang, Florence Afi Doe, and Korley Faithful. At the inauguration ceremony, the president of the group, Sammy Anim Addo challenged the members to deliver to perfection the task handed them by the group. In an acceptance speech, the chairperson of the committee, Sandra Akwetwey welcomed the challenge handed them by the group and assured them that they will do a diligent job. She said that the committee members were honoured with the opportunity handed them and will not let the committee down.

The management and staff indicated their readiness to work with Osei Assibey Antwi to ensure that he succeeds in his new role. “The Management and Staff of the National Service Scheme (NSS) welcome the newly appointed Executive Director of the Scheme Hon. Osei Assibey Antwi. Osei Assibey Antwi previously served as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, where he received numerous honours. “The Management and Staff of NSS by this statement, wish to affirm their support and commitment to his leadership towards the advancement of the NSS brand.

Ashantigold and Inter Allies were suspected to have played a match of convenience on matchday 34 in the just ended 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League. The Prosecutor of the GFA has charged several officials and players in connection with this game and the latest is that ten players of Ashantigold have been charged. “The GFA Prosecutor has charged ten players of Ashantigold SC for violating Article 34(5)(a) of the GFA Premier League Regulations. “The players who have been served with the charge sheets include, Amos Addai, Amos Kofi Nkrumah, DaCosta Empem, Emmanuel Owusu, Frank Akoto, and Mohammed Bailou. “They are all expected to submit their Statements of Defence to the charges on or before Monday, September 27 after which the GFA Disciplinary Committee will adjudicate their cases respectively,” the GFA’s statement ended.

General News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: starrfm.com.ghFormer Deputy Sports Minister, Joseph Yamin has indicated that the NDC government did nothing wrong when they airlifted three million dollars from Ghana to Brazil during the 2014 world Cup to pay appearance fees owed the Black Stars players. Ghana was subjected to ridicule by the international media after millions of dollars was airlifted to Brazil to pay agitated players who had boycotted training at the world cup due to unpaid appearance fees. A commission of inquiry (Dzamefe Commission) was set up afterwards to investigate the matter after which several recommendations were made. “Flying the money to Brazil was the only means we could get money to the players, they were insisting they will not play if they don’t see the physical cash”. The point is that government did nothing wrong, let me set the records straight,” Yamin stated.

Regional News of Thursday, 23 September 2021Source: GNAThe Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has supported 50 needy pupils in two deprived basic schools in the Jaman North and Asunafo South Districts of Bono and Ahafo Regions to aid them in their studies. The pupils, 25 each, were drawn from the Jenini District Assembly (D/A) Primary in Jaman North and the Nhwenne D/A Primary in the Asunafo South to benefit from that GNAT’s generosity this year. She said the Association had been making the presentation annually to help reduce the challenge of inadequate education materials confronting pupils in the rural communities and also to encourage beneficiaries to go to school regularly. Ms. Larsen disclosed as part of the launch, the Association would again present 50 dual-desks and teachers’ tables and chairs to a D/A Primary School at Old Nkomi, an Island community in the Sene East District of Bono East Region. She urged Ghanaians to continue to support teachers to be able to deliver on their mandate to build a better future for Ghanaian children.