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Former Republican president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump has proposed blanket tariffs and a higher rate on Chinese goods. Photo: Alex Wroblewski/AFP/FileSource: AFPPLEASE NOTE: Leave your comments on YEN.com.gh. Fill out this short form. Help us serve you better!Former Republican President Donald Trump once called himself a “tariff man” seeking to boost government coffers.As he makes another bid for the White House in 2024, tariff increases — this time on all U.S. imports — are back on the table.But analysts estimate the new levies could add about $500 billion a year in additional consumer costs, while other proposals such as…

The third defendant in the trial of former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, businessman Richard Jakpa, testified that the letter of credit in question bore the seal of then Finance Minister, Seth Terkpah.Jakpa stressed that without the minister’s stamp of authentication, the letter of credit would have been invalid.He further explained that this seal of certification is extremely important and its presence legitimizes the letter of credit.Jakpa noted that the Bank of Ghana only opened letters of credit after obtaining permission from the then Deputy Auditor-General.In his testimony, Jakpa emphasised the procedural importance of the stamp of…

Tyrese Haliburton commits one of Indiana’s 22 turnovers in Game 1, a key factor in the overtime loss. • Download the NBA app• How to watch The Indiana Pacers know where improvement is needed Thursday when they visit the Boston Celtics for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers committed 22 turnovers in their 133-128 overtime loss in Game 1 on Tuesday, and those misses led to 32 Boston points. The costliest turnover came with 8.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, with sixth-seeded Indiana leading 117-114. Pascal Siakam couldn’t handle Andrew Nembhard’s inbounds pass and then allowed…

Nairobi, Kenya. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – The Ubuntu Foundationcatalyst for the next generation of Africa-focused Fund Managers, today announced a strategic partnership with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)a global non-profit organization focused on economic development and entrepreneurship. As part of the collaboration, the call for nominations to The third cohort of the Ubuntu Launchpad program is now openinviting Africa-focused fund managers to advance their investment approach, optimize fund results and expand their impact. Details The Ubuntu Launchpad program, supported by MEDA, equips early-stage fund managers with the necessary tools and expertise to build and operate successful funds in an…

Ghanaian DJ and musician DJ Azonto has weighed in on rapper Medikal and actress Fella Makafui’s divorce which has sent social media into a frenzy.In the statement, he gave advice to Medikal and also opened up about his marriage issues with his wife, who is a North EasternerDJ Azonto also pleaded with the rapper to tone down his social media rants and revealing too much information about his marriage problems.Ghanaian DJ and musician DJ Azonto has released a statement advising rapper Medikal after issues surrounding his marriage and divorce surfaced on social media. DJ Azonto, Medikal and Fella Makafui in…

image source, Getty ImagesArticle informationAuthor, Barbara Plet AsherRole, BBC News Africa Correspondent, Nairobi 2 hours agoKenyan President William Ruto will become the first African leader in more than 15 years to pay an official state visit to the US.This is an opportunity for President Joe Biden to demonstrate his commitment to Africa at a time when Washington appears to be reciprocating its commitment to the continent.But relations with other African allies are under strain as strategic rivals including Russia and China challenge traditional areas of Western influence.At one time Mr Ruto would have been an unlikely candidate to be enshrined…

OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman are forming alliances with news organizations to gain access to the data needed to train artificial intelligence models created to think as well as or better than humans. Photo: Jason Redmond/AFPSource: AFPNews Corp on Wednesday announced a deal to allow ChatGPT maker OpenAI to use content from its publications in artificial intelligence products.OpenAI will access current and archived content from News Corp properties, including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and The New York Post, according to a joint statement.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Wall Street Journal cited sources…

Several people organized a #DumsorMustStop demonstration at police headquarters. The Ghana Police Force has filed an application for an interim injunction at the Accra High Court seeking to ban the demonstrations planned under the banner #DumsorMustStop. The demonstration, scheduled for May 25, 2024 at Revolution Square, aims to protest against Ghana’s unstable electricity supply.However, Superintendent Isaac Nicholas Kwabena Yeboah, representing the Ghana Police Service, filed an affidavit on May 20, 2024 asking the court to order the organizers to cancel the event altogether.“Attorney representing the petitioner hereby advises the petitioner, based on the grounds set out in the attached affidavit,…

Tottenham Hotspur striker Will Lancashire has been named Premier League 2 Player of the Season after a prolific campaign that has seen him finish as the competition’s top scorer – and potentially win the title. The 19-year-old has scored 21 Premier League 2 (PL2) goals, leaving him three clear of West Ham United’s Callum Marshall, who is yet to find a match. He is the first Spurs player to win the award. “I’m absolutely delighted to win player of the season!” said Lankshear official website of the club. 🎙️ “I am completely satisfied. It’s been a really good season and…

MPOST, a digital postal service has announced its official launch in Rwanda with the eP.O Box service. The eP.O.Box The system is designed to transform the postal experience for millions of Rwandan citizens. Details Currently, Rwanda has less than 1% of the population connected to a post office and often characterized by long queues and limited accessibility. MPOST’s eP.O.Box system will enable Rwandan citizens to convert their mobile phone numbers into official postal addresses. This solution allows more people and businesses to receive mail and packages directly to their mobile-connected eP.O.Box, eliminating the need for physical PO boxes and providing…