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The Agbogbo Mefia of Asori Region, Togbe Afede XIV, has expressed concern over the salaries of Bank of Ghana (BoG) staff. Togbe Afede XIV, in an article dated April 11, 2024, stated that the central bank spent GH₵1.62 billion (GH₵147.27 million at the average cedi pound exchange rate in 2022) on 2,203 employees. Ta. Togbe Afede XIV said when comparing the BoG and the Bank of England (BOE), the BoG pays £66,851 per employee while the BoE pays £95,829 per employee. He said that unlike BOE employees who do not receive loans from their employers, BOG employees owed banks an…

After falling behind twice, Switzerland fought back to beat underdog Austria 6-5 in a thrilling battle at the 2024 IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship on Sunday night.New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier completed his hat trick on a game-winning layup with 51 seconds left. It was Switzerland’s fifth power play goal of the game.”Definitely not the way we wanted to play this game,” Switzerland’s Christian Marty said after avoiding an Austrian upset. “I think the three points for the win are the most important. But there’s a lot to learn and talk about and do better next game.”This was a…

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II completed his 25th anniversary with a grand durbar at Manhyia in KumasiThe durbar saw the legendary Golden Stool of the Asante people make a rare public appearance A video and photos of the Golden Stool surfaced online, sparking an online backlashThe famous golden stool of the Asante people made a rare public appearance at the 25th anniversary celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.The Asantehene’s anniversary culminated with a grand derbar and Akwasideekese at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Sunday 12 May 2024.Asante Golden stool on display Photo Source: MeYe AsanteniSource: FacebookThe Golden Stool made an…

Google has unveiled an exciting development for its Hustle Academy program, designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are now open for the 2024 cohort and this year’s curriculum will include a ground-breaking integration of business-focused artificial intelligence (AI) education. The Google Hustle Academy has been instrumental in supporting SMEs, which are the backbone of Africa’s economy, by providing comprehensive business training, mentoring and networking opportunities. Since its launch in 2022, the program has positively impacted more than 10,000 businesses, enabling them to overcome challenges in accessing finance and developing key skills…

Oil company representatives attend the start of permitting rounds for 29 oil and gas fields in Iraq. Photo: Murtadha RIDHA / AFPSource: AFPIraq, one of the world’s biggest oil producers, aims to increase its crude reserves to more than 160 billion barrels, Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani said on Saturday.The minister’s comment was made at the start of the new licensing cycles for 29 oil and natural gas fields.According to the World Bank, Iraq has 145 billion barrels of proven oil reserves which amounts to 96 years of production at the current rate.These are among the largest crude reserves in…

Stakeholders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and global development partners met in Accra to discuss ways to accelerate human capital development (HCD) across the region. HCD refers to the process of strengthening and improving an individual’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and overall potential as a productive member of a society, country, or organization. At the top of the agenda for the three-day HCD Technical Conference, which opened yesterday, is a review of progress to date in the development and implementation of the ECOWAS HCD Strategy endorsed by regional leaders in 2021. The HCD strategy aims to make…

Hyo Joo Kim lived up to her billing in the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Korea as the home favorite cruised to a three-shot victory in Seoul. Leading by two shots heading into the final round, the Major winner held off Charley Hull’s Sunday surge by carding a round of 68 (-4) to end the week at 10-under par. Kim said: “I haven’t won on the Ladies European Tour (LET) before so this is really important and makes this win even more special for me. “My performance this season has been disappointing. Finishing the tournament in Korea on…

Nana Ama McBrown turned heads in her classy outfit at Otumfuo’s Akwasidae durbar in KumasiKumawood star Mercy Aseidu was also spotted at the high profile event in a simple outfitSome social media users commented on Nana Ama McBrown and Mercy Aseidu’s outfits and hairstylesGhanaian actress Felicity Nana Ama Agyemang, popularly called Nana Ama McBrown, outshone some celebrities in her kente attire at Otumfuo’s Akwasidae durbar happening at Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region.The Onua Showtime host looked regal in an elegant, colorful kente outfit that complemented her flawless skin tone.Nana Ama McBrown and Mercy Aseidu slay in stylish outfits. Photo…

The Ivorian sprinter expressed her surprise at the kind of love she received in Kingston during the Jamaica Athletics Invitational on Saturday. Africa’s fastest woman Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith has explained how she was moved by the love Jamaican fans showed her. Ta Lou-Smith clocked a season’s best (SB) of 10.91s to win the women’s 100m at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston on Saturday, an event that attracted global athletics stars on and off the track. She finished ahead of a brilliant Jamaican Krystal Sloley, who ran a Personal Best of 11.09, and compatriot Kemba Nelson, who clocked 11.12.…

The investment by US e-commerce giant Amazon could create up to 3,000 jobs, the Elysee said. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFPSource: AFPUS e-commerce giant Amazon will invest more than 1.2 billion euros in France, creating more than 3,000 jobs, French President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced on Sunday.The money will help develop Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, mainly genetic artificial intelligence, and parcel delivery service logistics, a statement added.The statement was made on the eve of the seventh Choose France Summit, which aims to attract foreign investors to the country. Macron will host it at the Chateau de Versailles near…