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JOHANNESBURG — South Africa announced its final election results on Sunday that confirmed no party won a majority and unprecedented coalition talks were beginning to find a way forward for Africa’s most advanced economy. President Cyril Ramaphosa immediately called on the parties in a speech to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first national coalition government in the country’s young democracy.Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party had already lost its 30-year majority after more than 99% of the vote was counted by Saturday and showed it could not break 50%. The ANC took about 40% of the…

Former US President and current White House candidate Donald Trump has joined TikTok. Photo: Antonin UTZ/AFP/FileSource: AFPFormer US president and current White House candidate Donald Trump has joined TikTok, posting his first video on the wildly popular social media app he once tried to ban while in office.Reaching out to younger voters as he seeks re-election in November, Trump released a 13-second clip on Saturday night showing him in his usual blue suit and red tie attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Newark, New Jersey.In the video, which features blaring music, Trump is introduced by UFC CEO Dana White…

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has begun discussions with labour unions to resolve the controversial sale of some hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to local hotel operator Rock City Hotels. At press time yesterday, the minister, who also handles pension issues, was due to negotiate with the unions, who have vowed to pursue the issue by all legal means, including industrial action. President Nana Akufo-Addo recently addressed concerns from labour unions over the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotels, owned by the…

The road to sporting glory often leads to ups and downs. Along the way, there are key milestones that every athlete goes through. In the first installment of a new series where athletes reflect on five key steps on their path to the Paris Olympics, Swedish runner Perseus Carlstrom recounts the journey that has led him to this point in his career. My mom inspired me to start the sport… …It’s funny because I never knew she was one of the best in the world until I was in my mid-teens. All her medals were hidden in a box and…

According ReferencesAgriculture insights platform Gro Intelligence closes after failing to secure enough capital to stay afloat. Details The company had informed the remaining staff that it would be closing, with a skeleton crew continuing to finish things off. Between the lines In March, the company secured funding and laid off 60% of its staff. This led to a lawsuit by former employees for alleged violations of US labor laws. Zoom out Gro Intelligence was founded by energy commodities trader Sara Menker in 2012. an $85 million Series B round; in January 2021 by backers including Intel Capital and Africa Internet…

The video of Afronita’s father speaking ahead of the Britain Got Talent final is trendingHe is confident that her daughter and Abigail will win the competition and make Ghana proudMany people who reacted to the video are sure that Afronita and Abigail will emerge victoriousThe father of popular Ghanaian dancer Aphronita has broken his silence ahead of the Britain’s Got Talent final on Sunday, June 2024.In a video he saw YEN.com.gh on the Facebook page of Caleb Nii Boye, Afronita’s father, in an interview after arriving in London ahead of the Britain’s Got Talent final, expressed optimism that Afronita and…

Senior military personnel from the US and its top African allies watched intently as dust and flames erupted from swaths of the Sahara desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They looked up as pilots flew F-16s in formation. And they listened intently as Moroccan and American personnel explained how they would prepare the shores to defend the Atlantic coast in the event of a possible invasion. What You Should Know Military forces from the United States and nearly three dozen countries wrapped up Africa’s largest annual joint training exercise after two weeks in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal and Morocco During…

Ukrainian hairdresser Valentyna Vysotska works in Berlin after a 10-month crash course to learn German. Photo: Tobias SCHWARZ/AFP/FileSource: AFPLike a million of her compatriots, hairdresser Valentyna Vysotska left Ukraine for Germany when Russia invaded. After a 10-month course to learn German, she got a job at a hair salon in Berlin.”My German is not great, but my boss, my colleagues and the customers are all very understanding,” Vysotska, 54, told AFP.As far as Chancellor Olaf Solz is concerned, Vysotska is an example he wishes he could see more of.Among Ukrainians who arrived in the past two years, only 170,000 have…

Jack Brassell is determined to do Namibia proud after being called up to his first senior World Cup. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past year, earning a place in the Eagles squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States after impressing at the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup , where he picked up six wickets in four matches , including three against eventual champions Australia. That was enough to convince the selectors that he deserved a place in the squad and after making his T20I debut…

It was a night of fun and surprises at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards as artistes and other prominent figures in the music industry were recognized with various awards for their achievements over the past year.There were many categories and awards, and the evening was full of exciting presentations and performances to entertain the guests.Medikal, Kuami Eugene and Stonebwoy stylish outfits. Photo: @ghmusicawards.Source: InstagramThe 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards was hosted by Naa Ashorkor and Chris Attoh at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday June 1, 2024.Stonebwoy performs at TGMA 2024BET winner Stonebwoy made history with his stunning…