Asamoah Gyan describes Ghana’s AFCON draw as tricky
Sports News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has cautioned against complacency, describing the Black Stars Group C draw for the next AFCON as tricky. While the group appears manageable on paper, Gyan is hoping the Stars won’t take chances. The Black Stars who are four times champions of the competition had an unimpressive campaign in 2019 where they were kicked out from the Round of 16. With a new coach from the last edition, the Black Stars will hope they can become champions again since they last won it in 1982 in Libya. The 2022 AFCON will see 24 participating teams divided into six groups of four.
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August 17, 2021 19:30 UTC
Sekondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce sets the pace for digital business
Business News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: gna.org.ghThe Sekondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STCCI), has created a digital platform where businesses can access a vast network of potential traders/buyers in Ghana, Africa, and across the globe. He noted that businesses that adapted and adopted the internet and embraced online business in the last decade have flourished since they don’t just do direct selling but buying, distribution, and marketing, trading has become easier due to the digital economy. Mr Addy, therefore, urged business owners in the Western Region and in the country at large to embrace the digital economy to be opened to the global community by getting their businesses online to serve the larger community. Mr Vincent Annan, CEO of STCCI pointed out that STCCI is a registered independent business association affiliated to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)-Ghana, serving and promoting the commercial and industrial interests of small and large companies in Ghana. He defined the digital economy as one collective term for all economic transactions that occur on the internet and an economy that focuses on digital technologies.
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August 17, 2021 18:45 UTC
Ghana seeking group immunization to overcome threats of COVID-19 - President
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: gna.org.ghThe Government of Ghana is envisaging the vaccination of all the adult population in the country in order to achieve herd immunization to overcome the threats of the COVID-19. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, said approximately 20 million of the Ghanaian adult population had been targeted for vaccination within the shortest possible time. As of August 12, 2021, Ghana had administered approximately 1.27 million doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Overall, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country reached 109,736 as of August 12, 2021. Facilities to be provided include; Out-Patient-Department (OPD), Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Units, Accident and Emergency Units, Male, Female, Paediatric and Isolation Units.
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August 17, 2021 18:45 UTC
Hairstylist in court for marrying two men and fraudulent breach of trust
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: gna.org.ghAngelina Azumah, a hair stylist, has appeared before a Madina District Court over charges of bigamy and fraudulent breach of trust. Whiles married to the Entomologist for two years, she married another man in the year 2018. According to prosecution, the complainant had also rented an apartment where the accused and her siblings lived. Prosecution said as soon as the complainant left Ghana, accused rented out the apartment, sold the two salons and a Toyota Corolla without the knowledge of the complainant. When the complainant returned to Ghana in May this year, prosecution said the complainant could not find the accused hence got stranded in the country.
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August 17, 2021 18:33 UTC
They want to kill me – Mona Gucci claims
Entertainment of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Mona Gucci says her life is under threat• The issue, she says, is being investigated by the police• Mona Gucci has had series of altercations with some individuals in the showbiz industryTelevision presenter, Monalisa Abigail Semeha, popularly known as ‘Mona Gucci’ claims some individuals want her dead. According to Mona, some individuals have on several occasions had meetings to scheme her death. Look at these toothless bull dogs coming to fight the daughter of the LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH! The Onua FM presenter however bemoaned how Ghanaians take pride in destroying each other rather than supporting themselves. Buttressing her point, she said the Hollywood industry has flourished over the years because they effortlessly uplift each other.
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August 17, 2021 18:33 UTC
2020 polls: You delivered impressive results to the NDC – Mahama tells Upper East
General News of Wednesday, 18 August 2021Source: 3news.comThe Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in last year’s elections, Former President John Dramani Mahama has explained to the chiefs and people of the Upper East region why he chose to start his thank you tour in the region. He said on Tuesday August 17 the region delivered impressive results in last years polls to his party, the NDC, hence the decision to start thanking them first before he goes to the other parts of the country. “And so when I decided to come on a thank you tour I said let me come to the Upper East and then come and thank you first. So that is why I came to the Upper East region first to start my thank you from here before I go to the other places. “But I know that it is a response to the work we are doing together.
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August 17, 2021 18:22 UTC
Washed Away Bridge: NDC MPs appeal for military support in getting new routes
The downpour cut out some parts of the Upper West Region leading to reduced mobility and consequently affecting the economic activities. When the bridge washed away, the regional minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin-Salih, went on a tour of the place to ascertain the extent of the damage. “I am heartbroken after our tour of the Upper West Region to ascertain the level of havoc on the roads as a result of the recent torrential rains. The devastation of the roads is widespread and intensive, we, therefore, need massive and timely intervention to restore the roads. I have informed the Minister of Roads and Highways about the state of our roads and we expect swift intervention from his ministry,” he wrote.
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August 17, 2021 17:48 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: 2022 Africa Cup of Nations draw
Sports News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAll is set for the official draw of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations which comes off in Cameroun in January next year. From a Ghanaian perspective, Black Stars Head Coach C.K Akonnor and Head of the National teams' department Alex Asante have arrived in Cameroon for this evening's draw. The draw which will take place at Palas de Congres Hotel in Younde will see the 24 participating teams divided into six groups of four. Host Cameroon are in Pot 1 with champions Algeria, 2019 finalists Senegal, three-time champions Nigeria and 1976 champions Morocco. The 24 qualified teams are allocated to four pots of six teams each, based on the FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking released on 12th August (the last ranking released before the date of the draw).
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August 17, 2021 17:26 UTC
President Akufo-Addo reveals designers behind Agenda 111 hospital project
He said the design of the health project was done by 20 Ghanaian consulting firms. President Akufo-Addo said the impact of climate, socio-cultural conditions and traditional practices have all been factored in the design of the project. Each hospital to be constructed under the Agenda 111 project will cost US$16.88 million. Aside from the health facility, there will be accommodation for nurses, doctors and other health workers for there to be smooth running of services. About Agenda 111The Agenda 111 project includes 101 district hospitals, six regional hospitals in the newly created regions, two specialised hospitals in the middle and northern belts, as well as a regional hospital in the Western Region and renovation of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
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August 17, 2021 17:24 UTC
‘Holy kiss’ planting priest relieved of post
General News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Anglican Priest is no more the lawyer and chaplain of St. Monica's College of Education• Rev. Larbi had in a video invited three students on stage for a mouth-to-mouth kiss• His action engendered an uproar with many calling for sanctionsRev. Essentially, Rev Father Obeng Larbi ceases to be the Chaplain and lawyer of the school until further notice." Obeng Larbi, who was fully dressed in his cassock was captured planting kisses on some three female teacher trainees who were called to the podium on Sunday, August 15, 2021. The move, the Anglican Church believes, will “avert any psychological issues that may arise as a result of the viral video.”
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August 17, 2021 17:23 UTC
My first time of frying fish - Bridget Otoo spotted in the kitchen
Entertainment of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian Broadcaster, Bridget Otoo has said that indeed, cooking is not her thing. Bridget in her recent post on Facebook was captured struggling with some kitchen duties. She was captured struggling to put some fresh fish into a frying pan containing hot cooking oil. According to Bridget, this was her first attempt at frying fish. Thanks to Chef Abena for teaching me how to fry fish."
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August 17, 2021 17:03 UTC
AS Monaco happy to sign Myron Boadu - Sporting Director
Sports News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comAS Monaco Sporting Director, Paul Mitchell has said that the club is delighted to have completed the transfer of Myron Boadu. “We welcome Myron to the AS Monaco family today. Welcome Myron", Paul Mitchell said at the press conference“Myron is a very talented young player who was scouted and sought by many clubs in Europe. Myron Boadu has played his first two games for the club in the French Ligue 1 against Nantes and Lorient. According to the youngster, he needs time to adapt to the French Ligue and his new teammates after a difficult start.
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August 17, 2021 16:52 UTC
Construction of infrastructure to facelift Biriwa-VTRI near completion
The Construction of the projects, a collaborative venture between the Government of Ghana and PlanetOne from Dubai, is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Education Africa Ventures and SUMEC Complete Equipment & Engineering Company Limited are the Contractors for the overall upgrading and modernization of the vocational education system in Ghana. This came to light when the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education visited to inspect the progress of work at the Institute. They were accompanied by officials from the Ministry, and the Acting Director-General of Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah. The facilities, which were at various stages of completion would increase student enrolment at BVTRI from 1,454 to more than 3,000.
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August 17, 2021 16:30 UTC
Asamoah Gyan sets sights on Black Stars return
Sports News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comLegendary Ghana striker, Asamoah Gyan, has set sights on playing for the Black Stars again as he squashed reports that he is thinking about retirement. Gyan has not played for Black Stars since the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and his recent form makes it virtually impossible for him to return to the team before next year’s AFCON to be staged in Cameroon. Injuries forced the 34-year-old to spend the majority of the recently concluded Ghana Premier League season on the sidelines. "There were some injuries last season but I am not done playing football. I can wake up one day and announce my retirement from football but at the moment, I am active.
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August 17, 2021 16:07 UTC
We’ve learnt our lesson, 2024 elections would be different – Mahama
According to John Dramani Mahama, the Electoral Commission has proven on countless occasions to be hostile to the NDC in recent times hence the party has also taken strategic steps to win the next elections fairly. He noted that one of the strategic steps of the party is to ensure that they win the next elections at the polling station and not to resort to the Supreme Court. The NDC lost their case against the Electoral Commission at the Supreme Court after alleging some irregularities in the declaration of the New Patriotic Party candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as president for the second term. “The posture of the Electoral Commission before, during and after the elections has just shown a certain hostility against our party but we’ve learnt our lessons,” the NDC flagbearer said in an interview monitored by Ghanaweb. He went on to say, “Elections are won on the grounds, not Supreme Court.
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August 17, 2021 16:07 UTC