Gov’t urged to sustain the afforestation programme
General News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: GNAA traditional ruler has urged the government to continue with the afforestation programme to help restore the country’s degraded forest to save the lives of the present and future generations. The tree planting exercise was organized by Ashan Tree, an NGO in afforestation, in collaboration with the Atwima Traditional Council, under the River Run Indigenous Tree Planting Project (RRITP). Nana Agyei Brempong, said this new tree planting exercise was in honour of ‘Ashanti Warriors and Breathe’ a group of people in the city of Murnau, who are championing tree planting around the world. This he said would help protect the climate, increase the amount of water flow in the rivers, protect aquatic lives and improve biodiversity. It would also help improve water quality by purifying them, adding that trees were very essential for the survival of humans.
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September 14, 2021 20:48 UTC
You can make $10,000 - $100,000 on YouTube, use social media wisely - Wode Maya
Entertainment of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A Ghanaian Vlogger has revealed that huge sums of money can be made on social media• According to Wode Maya, a YouTuber can earn over a 100,000 dollars monthly• He has called on the public to use social media wiselyOne can cash out on social media platforms if they only know how to use it to their advantage, this is according to Vlogger, Wode Maya. Known to be one of Ghana's YouTubers with huge subscribers, Wode Maya's videos continue to attract millions of views on the video-sharing platform. In his recent interview on GhanaWeb TV’s Talkertainment with Elsie Lamar, Wode Maya revealed that one can make over 100,000 dollars monthly just by creating content on YouTube. "I always tell people to use social media wisely, very wisely because it is a place where you can make very good income. My project is Africa to the world more like being a real estate developer but not in Ghana," he added.
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September 14, 2021 18:56 UTC
Importers and Exporters Association welcomes freeze on freight rates
Business News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: GNAThe Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana on Tuesday welcomed a decision by CMA CGM Group, an international container transportation, and shipping company, to suspend the increment of freight charges effective September 9, 2021, to February 1, 2022. Mr Awingobit said: “the Association which has been fighting shipping lines over the astronomical increment in freight charges at the detriment of our members, see this directive as a sigh of relief”. The Association commended the CMA CGM Group for taking the bold step after acknowledging the massive investment they had already made in terms of increasing capacity to meet the demand of their customers. This, the Association, believes would go a long way to bring some relief to importers who had been affected by the unexplained increment in the past. “We urge all members (Importers) to cash in on the latest development which began this month, and patronize the services of the various shipping lines under CMA CGM,” it said.
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September 14, 2021 18:56 UTC
Informal economy workers in Ashanti deepen knowledge in COVID-19
The programme, organized by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in partnership with the Danish Trade Union Development Agency, targeted workers in the informal sector economy in the Ashanti Region. It was intended to promote adherence to the COVID-19 safety protocols, especially at the workplace, to enhance the protection and safety of the people. Consequently, he lauded the leadership of the TUC for putting together the programme for those in the informal sector economy, who constituted the bulk of the country’s workforce. Mr. Eric Amoadu-Boateng, Head, Organizing Department, TUC, said a healthy economy was dependent on healthy people. Therefore, workers in the informal sector economy had an obligation to follow strictly all the COVID-19 safety protocols for their wellbeing to enhance productivity.
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September 14, 2021 18:56 UTC
I wasn't given 'free sex' by the Himba tribe - Wode Maya clears air
Entertainment of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Wode Maya has disclosed that he wasn't offered free sex by the Himba tribe• He has however noted that men of the tribe offer their wives to visitors•According to Wode Maya, he has visited over 22 countriesThe Himba tribe in Namibia is noted for offering 'free sex' to visitors. Located in the northern part of Namibia, this tribe is noted for their red matted braids and bodies covered in ochre mixture. Wode Maya, however, noted that he was not offered sex due to the fact that he isn't originally from the Himba tribe. "I wasn't given sex because I am not a Himba, it is good you asked me this on camera because everywhere I go in Ghana people ask if I was given. Detailing his experience in Namibia, the content creator who has visited over 22 countries, disclosed that men of the Himba Tribe do not wear underwear.
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September 14, 2021 18:45 UTC
Mother of Dr Bawumia laid to rest in Walewale
General News of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: 3news.comThe mortal remains of the late Hajia Mariama Bawumia, mother of Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been laid to rest at Walewale in the North East Region. She was buried at the same spot with her husband the late Mumuni Bawumia, at their house in Walewale. The late Hajia Mariama Bawumia was born on September 15,1939 and died at the age of 82 years. Vice President , Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, arrived at the family house in Walewale accompanied by elders of the family. The National Chairman of the NPP, Freddie Blay, National Secretary, John Boadu, National Organizer, Sammy Awuku and other bigwigs of the NPP were at the burial grounds in Walewale.
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September 14, 2021 18:11 UTC
C.K. Akonnor smiling to the bank for $275,000 as compensation
Sports News of Wednesday, 15 September 2021Source: ghanaguardian.comFormer Black Stars head coach C.K Akonnor may have lost his job after his sacking on Monday evening but his bank balance will soon be bulging with compensation. Akonnor was relieved of his duties together with his two assistant coaches on Monday 13th September after a dismal run of form in the two opening games of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The former Ghana captain signed a two-year contract with the Ghana Football Association in January 2020 with a monthly salary of $25,000. With barely four months to the end of his contract, the former Kotoko, AshGold trainer is due some compensation which will amount to $100,000. The Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif confirmed in August that the former Asante Kotoko trainer’s salary was in arrears of seven months making it $175,000 with the four months left on his deal making it $275,000.
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September 14, 2021 18:11 UTC
30,000 households were denied LEAP grants in 60th cycle – Send Ghana
According to him, Send Ghana has been unhappy with the government’s laid-back approach towards the release of funds for the programme. He recalled how in 2019, they had lumped pressure on the government until beneficiaries under the 60th and 61st cycle of LEAP were paid. “You may recall that in November 2019, SEND Ghana addressed the media where he commended government for heeding our call to pay the 61st cycle LEAP grant after they were delayed. Indeed, in that, we realized some 30,000 households with over 125,000 beneficiaries were denied payment during the 60th cycle of the grant. “And what happened was that government paid heed to our call and beneficiaries received double amount, that is for the 60th and then the 61st cycle payment,” he said.
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September 14, 2021 17:15 UTC
Take the lead in use of local building materials for projects – GREDA to Government
According to the association’s president, Patrick Ebo Bonful, the move will enhance the public’s resolve and confidence in purchasing local building materials for use. “Government ought to give contracts that will insist on the use of local materials and that will create an industry around the local materials”. This has also impacted on the cost of building materials with Ghana largely dependent on the importation of building materials for construction. Mr. Ebo Bonful said the solution lies in the adoption of local building materials, but that may not come easily. “Government ought to give contracts that will insist on the use of local materials and that will create an industry around the local materials”.
Source:GhanaWeb
September 14, 2021 17:13 UTC
By-law on people cleaning their frontages to come into effect by December – Henry Quartey
General News of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Henry Quartey is championing the Make Accra Work Again agenda• Residents of the city will be required to clean the frontages of their houses• Henry Quartey says the by-law will come into effect by DecemberThe Greater Accra regional minister, Henry Quartey, has indicated that by the end of the year, the fully gazetted by-law that will ensure that people clean their frontages, will be ready. This is part of the minister’s Make Accra Work Again initiative. Henry Quartey explained how he has been able to rally support from the region to ensure that the by-law becomes a working document. “I can confidently say that all the MMDAs – 29 of them, have been able to pass the by-law. Henry Quartey has been on a number of initiatives to rid the city of ills that impede the development of the city.
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September 14, 2021 17:03 UTC
Just as I praise you today, expect criticisms if you go wrong - Agyinasare tells Henry Quartey
“We see a lot of good initiatives but we often compromise our system with politics. Unfortunately, the truth is, any nation that does not enforce its laws or get its systems to work is bound to fail. “There are some that may not want this because if the systems work, it will inconvenience them, and somehow affect their political fortunes but I want to challenge you to be more interested in making the systems work than politicking. Choose to make Accra work instead of engaging in partisanship,” he said. Henry Quartey has been on a number of initiatives to rid the city of ills that impede the development of the city.
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September 14, 2021 16:52 UTC
Please grant Owusu Bempah bail – Bishop Salifu Amoako pleads for embattled colleague
General News of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Co-Chairman of the National Prophetic and Charismatic Council Bishop Salifu Amoako is pleading for the release of Rev. Owusu Bempah from police custody• Addressing a press conference, Bishop Amoako cited health grounds to back his plea• Bishop Salifu and Reverend Owusu Bempah are co-Chairpersons of NPACThe co-Chairman of the National Prophetic and Apostolic Council, Archbishop Elisha Salifu Amoako has made a passionate appeal for the release of embattled founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah from police custody. We are just pleading for a bail for Reverend Dr. Isaac Owusu Bempah, he is a great man of God. Archbishop Salifu Amoako and Reverend Isaac Owusu Bemah are co-chairpersons of the National Prophetic and Charismatic Council (NPAC) Ghana. Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah was arrested together with three of his junior pastors on Sunday, September 14, 2021.
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September 14, 2021 16:52 UTC
Former Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah agrees to work as Kotoko Technical Director
Sports News of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comFormer Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah, has agreed to work as the Technical Director of Asante Kotoko ahead of the 2021/22 season, according to Oyerepa FM. Kwasi Appiah has been earlier earmarked as the next coach of the club due to uncertainty regarding the future of Portuguese gaffer Mariano Barreto. According to Oyerepa FM, Kwasi Appiah has decided to work for the club without any charges. Kwasi Appiah played for Asante Kotoko between 1983 to 1993 and was a member of the team that won the Africa Champions League in 1983. He was assistant coach of Ghana from 2007 to 2012 and then became Black Stars coach for the first time in 2012.
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September 14, 2021 16:52 UTC
Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage stuns in hot bikini shots at Boti Falls
Entertainment of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Tiwa Savage seems to be enjoying her stay in Ghana• She embarked on a trip with her team to Boti falls• Tiwa is one of the countless Nigerian celebrities who usually visit the country for relaxation purposesPopular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has shared some wild photos of herself all dressed in a hot bikini at Boti falls, situated in the Eastern region. The 41-year-old singer who seems to be enjoying her stay in Ghana was captured in an army green bikini as she posed in the water with her recent song, ‘somebody’s son’ playing in the background. Water was freezing cold. We had to climb 250 steps to get to the bottom and back up again … JUST TO TAKE A PIC.”Earlier, Tiwa Savage who appears to be on a vacation in Ghana was seen in an all ladies hangout with MzVee, Becca and South Africa’s Shomadzozi. Read the post below:
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September 14, 2021 16:39 UTC
Rope in more digital structures to generate informal sector revenue – Chris Sottie
Business News of Tuesday, 14 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Government has been tasked to rope in more digital structures to generate revenue• The informal sector has over the period evaded paying taxes• The informal sector, experts say account for almost 70% of GDPChristian Sottie, Managing Director of Strategic Mobilisation Limited, has charged government to rope in more digital structures and simplified ways in the area of revenue mobilisation. This he believes will ensure taxes are generated from the informal sector, which experts say, largely account for almost 70 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. In an interaction with Joy Business, Sottie said despite efforts made by government to increase revenue, more needed to be done to ensure that informal sector does not evade taxes. 80% of our economy is made up of the informal sector and 20% the formal sector. Meanwhile, the formal sector pays about 90% of the taxes, whiles the informal sector pays less than 10% of revenue.
Source:GhanaWeb
September 14, 2021 16:18 UTC