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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued a directive to authenticate all digital transactions that are over one million Ugandan shillings ($260). All users sending at or above the limit will be required to provide a government-issued ID to complete the transaction. Details On April 19, 2024, the BoU issued this directive through X’s account following a spike in digital payments fraud. TRUTH: The Bank of Uganda has seen an increase in the use of mobile money platforms for online fraud and scams. Mobile money systems have occasionally been targeted for cybercrime by agents working with criminals.Therefore, according to Article…

Ghanaian Musician Medikal Picked His Favorite Ghanaian Rapper During His Media Tour In LondonThe father-of-one proudly heaped praise on award-winning female rapper Eno Barony during his live interviewSome social media users have commented on the popular video posted by Ghanaian blogger GH Kwaku on InstagramGhanaian musician Samuel Adu Frimpong popularly called Medikal lists his best rappers in Ghana during an interview with Adesope ahead of his concert at the Indigo O2 on May 3, 2024.Strongman Burner, Eno Barony and Medikal rock stylish clothes. Photo sources: @enobarony @ghkwauSource: InstagramOmo Ada hitmaker Medikal has named some young artistes who have been doing…

Africa Columns celebrates the achievements of women architects across Africa with its curated list of the 50 most influential African women architects. These architects, whose works span continents, cultures and contexts, are shaping the continent’s architectural landscape with their visionary work. From bustling urban centers to remote rural landscapes, their contributions are reshaping the skyline, redefining the boundaries of design and leaving an indelible mark on the built environment.Representing a spectrum of nations and cultures, each architect brings a unique perspective and experience to the forefront of architectural discourse. From Algeria to Tanzania, these architects come from diverse backgrounds, bringing…

Sorkin also created TV’s “The West Wing” and the movie “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Photo: Robyn Beck/AFPSource: AFPAaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning writer of “The Social Network,” is working on a follow-up film about Facebook that will explore the company’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.Sorkin, who depicted the creation and early years of Facebook in 2010’s “The Social Network,” said the tech giant has since played a major role in the intense political polarization of the United States.”I’m going to write about it. I blame Facebook for January 6,” he said.Sorkin, who also…

The Accra High Court has given notice to the second defendant in the Ofosu Ampofo case, Anthony Kwaku Boaeng, to give evidence if the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) president does not testify on the next adjournment date. . This follows the failure of Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo to appear in court to commence his defense as directed by the court. One Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and one Anthony Kwaku Boahen are on trial for conspiracy to commit harm contrary to section 23(1) and section 69 of the Criminal Offenses Act 1960 (section 29 of the Act). Samuel Ofosu Ampofo is…

Posted by: Saturday, April 27, 2024 Tunisian side Esperance and South African club Mamelodi Sundowns have secured their places at next year’s FIFA Club World Cup (Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™) after their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League semi-final matches on Friday. Esperance and Sundowns have completed the list of African qualifiers to play in the inaugural Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25™ (FIFA Club World Cup 2025), becoming the third and fourth CAF teams to book their tickets. The Tunisian side completed a 2-0 aggregate win over Sundowns on Friday night to set up a stunning two-legged final clash with Egyptian…

King Promise is touring Asia, his first show in Singapore was a huge success, making him the first African Afrobeat artist to sell out a show in that regionIn a video posted by entertainment/pop culture journalist Olele Salvador, you’ll see Singaporeans singing and dancing to King Promise’s songsKing Promise is on a 3-date Asia tour, starting in Singapore, then Bali, and would end in JarkataOn Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Afrobeat star King Promise announced that his show, which will be held in Singapore, is sold out.A recent video doing the rounds on social media shows that the concert was a…

When Indian gangster Ravi Pujari was arrested from a barbershop in Dakar, Senegal by local police in January 2019, 25 years had passed since he had disappeared.Pujari, who had ties to the Mumbai underworld, had disappeared in 1994 and was residing in West African countries such as Burkina Faso and Senegal, posing as Antony Fernandes, a respected businessman with interests in hotel and plumbing businesses. “Fernandes” was a partner in an Indian hotel chain in West Africa, a philanthropist who sponsored weekend cricket matches and a respected citizen in the local communities where he lived with his family.

Zero-alcohol beer is a small but growing segment of the drinks market — with the Olympic link aimed at boosting uptake. Photo: Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFPSource: AFPFor the first time this summer, as female and male athletes compete for victory in Paris, spectators will be able to drink the official beer of the Olympic Games.But the rejection won’t go to their heads: it will be the alcohol-free version of the popular Mexican brand Corona.The ground-breaking sponsorship deal, signed by Belgian-Brazilian beer giant AB InBev, is just the latest sign of the swelling market for zero-alcohol breweries.”All breweries are moving towards…

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, particularly its provisions regarding the separation of powers of government, is undergoing a real test under the current Decree.On several occasions, the three branches of government–the executive, judicial, and legislative branches–have “butted heads” on issues of governance, with each branch exercising the powers given to it by the Constitution.The “battles” between the judiciary and the legislature are particularly interesting, with Congress often being on the receiving end. National Assembly Speaker Alban Bagbin has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with Ghana’s Supreme Court’s rulings outlawing some of Parliament’s decisions.Reflecting certain aspects of this ‘battle’, Ghanaweb highlights four cases where the…