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Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has once again condemned the detention of the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya East Constituency, Phyllis Naa Koryo Okunor. Naa Koryo was detained at the Cantonment Police Station on Friday, June 7, after accepting the invitation, sparking outrage among NDC supporters who thronged the station demanding her release. Naa Koryo’s arrest is reportedly in connection with a firearms possession charge and the stabbing death of the son of Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament Mavis Hawa Koomson on June 2, 2024. During a dialogue with Ghanaians known as the…

Growing up, Delali was always fascinated by how devices worked. Sometimes she would open the housing of her guardian’s radio and flashlight to figure out how they worked and put them back together. The 12-year-old’s curiosity about the design and operation of electronics has evolved into a dream to pursue creative design thinking as a career. “I really love electronics and enjoy looking deeper into what’s inside gadgets like watches and other devices. I am a creative person. I really like doing creative things and I’m interested in electronics,” added the second-year student of Nungua Methodist 1 Basic School. Delali…

The Premier League has 104 players heading to UEFA EURO 2024 this summer. The 44 of them are fighting for the top five favorites of the tournament – these are England, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. Indeed, only Slovenia, Georgia and Austria of the 24 competing countries are not represented in the Premier League, meaning there is a strong chance that a player from England’s top flight will lift the trophy.While contracted to a Premier League club, 19 players have won the Euros, with only Fernando Torres having won twice. Jorginho is the only player at the upcoming tournament who…

MultiChoice Group has reported fiscal performance for the year ended March 2024 (FY24), providing a Trading profit margin 26%. in South Africa, while increasing trade gains in the rest of Africa by 48%despite very difficult macroeconomic conditions. Read here the full financial report By The Numbers Multichoice’s total subscriber base decreased by 9% with Nigeria, Angola and Zambia mainly affected. Subscription revenue increased by 2% biologically based. However, on a reported basis, subscription revenue decreased by 7% due to to a weaker Naira. For the Africa region, the active subscriber base decreased to 8.1 million while in South Africa there…

Gospel musician Yaw Sarpong received a visit from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).Dr. Bawumia visited the gospel musician on Tuesday, June 11, while he was on tour in the Ashanti regionSome social media users commented on the popular Instagram videoThe Vice President of Ghana and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid a surprise visit to gospel musician Yaw Sarpong in Kumasi.D. Bawumia, who was in the Ashanti region for a campaign, took the opportunity to meet the artiste after his aides picked him…

June 12, 2024 Polio vaccination in Malawi, 24 March 2022 ©WHO/AFRO On On 14 May 2024, the outbreak of wild poliovirus in Malawi and Mozambique – which paralyzed nine children across the countries between February and August 2022 – was officially stopped. The virus, which is related to a strain originally found in Pakistan, could not recover a base in the Africa region. This incredible achievement was made possible by the tireless efforts of health workers and authorities in five countries – Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Over two years, with the support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative…

Mwangi, from Gilgil, Nakuru, decided to become a home owner in 2022, embarking on a journey characterized by patience, resilience and dedication Mwangi set up a disciplined savings plan, setting aside KSh 30,000-40,000 every month to finance the construction of his three-bedroom bungalowHis three-bedroom bungalow features a unique pitched roof, adding a modern aesthetic that Mwangi envisioned from the startA Nakuru man has wowed Kenyans after sharing beautiful photos of the beautiful bungalow he recently completed building after embarking on the journey two years ago.The Nakuru man said the bungalow took him two years to put up. Photo: MwangiSource: UGCMwangi,…

The European Commission has ordered a temporary increase in tariffs on Chinese manufacturers, including BYD. Photo: STR/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe European Union threatened on Wednesday to hit Chinese electric car imports with additional tariffs of up to 38% from next month following an anti-subsidy investigation, a move that risks sparking a trade war.Brussels drew China’s ire by launching the investigation last year in a bid to defend European manufacturers.Hours before the announcement, Beijing warned that such a move would “damage Europe’s own interests”.There is also disagreement within the EU, with Germany, a major trading partner of China, saying the tariffs will hurt…

Ghana’s new Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, announced that his ministry is working to reinstate road tolls, citing the common practice in many countries of toll revenues being used to fund road maintenance. The decision by the former Minister Amoako Atta-led government to suspend road tolls has raised various concerns and opinions, especially on the impact on the maintenance of the country’s road network, which is currently in a state of serious disrepair. Previously, road toll collections were used to fund road maintenance activities. However, the Ministry of Roads hastily issued an order to suspend toll collection nationwide…

These pioneering women are redefining success by turning challenges into opportunities while making significant contributions to their communities and beyond. Whether it’s technology, social entrepreneurship, agriculture, finance or education, they are leading by example and paving the way for future generations of female entrepreneurs. Let’s delve into the stories of seven such phenomenal women who are making waves in their respective fields 1. Farida Bedwei: Coding a Brighter Future Farida Bedwei, co-founder and CTO of Logiciel is a pioneer in the Ghanaian tech space. Logiciel provides innovative software solutions, but Bedwei’s influence extends beyond the company. She advocates for more…