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Kenkey for the Needy founder Tatas Caritas spoke about the amount of money raised by the 2024 edition of the charity eventIn a social media post, he said over GH90,000 was raised and wrote a heartfelt speech thanking Ghanaians for making it possibleMany people congratulated her and her team for raising so much money for the Noakam Basic School projectKenkey for the Needy founder Tatas Caritas shared the amount raised from the 2024 edition of the charity event, which took place on Saturday, August 3, 2024.The event saw actress Nana Ama McBrown, many stars and Ghanaians grace Afua Sutherland Park…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that his new government’s first budget will be “painful”. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/POOL/AFPSource: AFPUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Tuesday that his new government’s first budget in just over two months will be “painful”, urging the country to “accept short-term pain for long-term good”.Starmer, whose Labor Party won an overwhelming parliamentary majority on July 4, used his first major speech since then to set the stage for the much-anticipated budget event on October 30.He also used the address, from the garden of Downing Street, to attack the ousted Conservatives, repeating claims they had…

Samuel Dowuona, Founder and Editor, Techfocus24 By Samuel DOWUONA The first installment of this two-part article looked at how the government has failed to show up when there is a cash call from the two telcos in which it has held golden shares since they entered the market. He also pointed out that if the government had just come forward for these two telcos, we could have averted a situation where today, MTN had to be called an SMP just to allow measures to be implemented to fix the yawning industry gap that government and agencies either sat back and…

1. Sudden completion of abandoned projects A common strategy is to revive and complete previously abandoned projects. For example, a road that was half-built and then neglected for years may suddenly see a flurry of activity in the months leading up to an election. Completing these projects creates a sense of accomplishment and progress, convincing voters that their concerns are being addressed. These last-minute efforts can leave a positive impression, making it appear that the politician is committed to development, even if the timing suggests otherwise. 2. Engaging in household chores with the electorate Another interesting tactic used by Ghanaian…

African B2B e-commerce businesses Wasoko and MaxAB have completed the continent’s largest technology merger after signing preliminary terms in Q4 2023. Done as a wholly owned transaction, the deal merges both entities to become a community of access to essential digital and physical goods, marking the evolution of Wasoko and MaxAB from B2B e-commerce companies to a multi-vertical ecosystem for Africa’s informal retail sector 600 billion dollars. Details Leveraging Wasoko and MaxAB’s extensive, hyper-located online and offline expertise across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt and Morocco, the newly formed entity has the continent’s largest informal B2B retailer network of over 450,000…

Business tycoon Osei Kwame Everything, his son, Ernest Ofori Osei, graduated from Ashesi UniversityOfori Osei Received Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University’s 20th Commencement CeremonyA video of the ceremony surfaced online, showing Ofori Osei and others receiving their honoursErnest Nana Ofori Osei, one of the sons of business tycoon Osei Kwame “Despite”, has graduated from Ashesi University.Ofori Osei was among the graduates at the school’s 20th commencement ceremony held at its campus in Berekuso on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Para’s son, Ernest Ofori Osei, graduated from Ashesi University. Photo Source: Ashesi UniversitySource: InstagramThe young man who graduated…

Telegram is under increased scrutiny after Durov’s arrest. Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe arrest of rogue businessman Pavel Durov has drawn global attention to the importance of Telegram’s messaging app for Russian troops and propagandists as Moscow’s war against Ukraine enters its third year.Since the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in 2022, Telegram, which has over 900 million active users, has emerged as a critical platform used by pro-war bloggers to justify Moscow’s invasion and spread disinformation in Ukraine and the West.It is also used as a tool by Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky posts his daily nightly address on Telegram…

Integrated Customs Management System Norvan Acquah-Hayford, the Public Relations Manager of Ghana Link Network Services, says the success of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) is a demonstration of the potential of indigenous technology solutions to address complex national challenges. “The success of companies like Ghana Link in developing and implementing large-scale digital solutions could serve as a model for other African nations seeking to modernize their customs and trade facilitation processes,” he said. Mr. Acquah-Hayford said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency after awarding Ghana Link executives and ICUMS directors at the recent sixth edition of…

Ozea leading business management platform for SMEs in Africa, partners with African Development Bank (AfDB) and Dare to Innovate (DTI)to launch a virtual training program aimed at empowering more than 4500 business owners Ghana, Guinea, and the Republic of Benin. This strategic partnership seeks to equip African entrepreneurs with the critical skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. Details The free training program is aimed at African business owners, particularly those running micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a comprehensive curriculum designed to address the unique challenges they face. It covers basic topics such as emotional resilience,…

Ghanaian actor Don Little has spoken about his exceptional driving skills, which he believes are divineThe actor recounted his best moments driving on some of Ghana’s popular roads and the comments he often receives from fansHis remarks about his driving ability and his dream of driving for the president have got many fans talking on social media.27-year-old Ghanaian actor Don Little has spoken about his ability to drive perfectly despite his small statureThe Kumawood actor shared his dream of driving the president in the future as a test of his excellent driving skills.Don Little brags about his driving skills. Photo…