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Brussels has launched a wave of investigations against China in recent months. Photo: Ina FASSBENDER / AFP/FileSource: AFPThe European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical technology, the EU’s official newspaper said on Wednesday, in a move that risks further raising tensions with Beijing.Brussels fears that China is favoring local suppliers and, in the magazine, the EU provided the different ways this could happen, including a “Buy China” policy.The EU also has concerns that China may have restrictions on imports as well as impose conditions “that lead to abnormally low bids that cannot be supported by…

The Minister of Railway Development, John Peter Amewu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to revitalizing the country’s railway sector. talk JoyNews’ PM ExpressMr Amewu outlined the government’s ambitious plans to modernize and expand the country’s rail network. Highlighting the historical context, Rep. Hohoe recalled that the Ministry of Railways and Ports was established during the tenure of former President John Agyokum Kufuor. He noted that the initiative aims to focus attention on the neglected rail sector, which has suffered from years of underfunding and neglect by successive governments. “…and you would agree that the rail sector had been ravaged by…

Ghana’s media landscape has been a beacon of progress and freedom in West Africa, particularly since the 1992 constitution enshrined media freedom as a fundamental right. Since then, the country has developed a vibrant media environment, with journalists actively involved exposing corruption, highlighting social issues, and demanding accountability by those in power. However, beneath the surface lies a complex set of challenges that threaten journalistic integrity in Ghana, especially with the onset of the digital age. New media The proliferation of media, especially in the digital domain, has created a diverse but fragmented media environment. According to the National Communications…

Music star King Promise has become an internet sensation after pictures of him supposedly getting married surfaced onlineThe pictures that have taken social media by storm show many stars including Sarkodie, Efia Odo and DancegodlloydTurns out King Promise wasn’t actually getting married, but was filming a wedding scene for his upcoming song’s music videoGhanaian singer King Promise sent social media into a frenzy on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, as a video surfaced, seemingly capturing his wedding day. The video shows the artist decked out in a traditional outfit, the kente, accompanied by notable Ghanaian celebrities including superstars Sarkodie, Dancegodlloyd and…

You are reading an excerpt from Today’s WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest for freeincluding news from around the world and interesting ideas and opinions you need to know, delivered to your inbox every day.For boosters of US security interests in Africa, the past few days have brought ominous news. Late last week, the United States informed the leadership of Niger’s coup d’état that it would comply with its request for the withdrawal of US forces from the country, which have operated in a counter-terrorism role there for more than half a decade. Around the same time, reports…

Chinese students at an e-commerce school rehearse selling hijabs and abayas on smartphones. Photo: Jade GAO/AFPSource: AFPWearing hijabs and floor-length abaya dresses over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school show off a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes to overseas TikTok users.It’s the final day of a two-week course on selling products overseas through the short video app — which despite being blocked in China is a platform more and more Chinese sellers are turning to.Succeeding on TikTok requires tools to bypass internet restrictions as well as language skills, challenges that have…

The Vice President, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, said the majority member of Parliament offers a better future for Ghana and should be given the opportunity to come to power in the 2024 general elections. The group rallied Ghanaians. Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo Malkin said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is up to its duty and should be given another term in the 2024 polls. Afenyo-Malkin told a press conference in Accra on Friday that the relationship between former President John Mahama and the NPP’s flag bearer, the vice president, is that the latter is more willing than the former…

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Southampton at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night | Abdul Fatawu scores a hat-trick as the Foxes move to within one win of promotion 22:44, United Kingdom, Tuesday 23 April 2024 Leicester beat Southampton 5-0 to move within one win of promotion to the Premier League. A hat-trick from Abdul Fatawu along with goals from Wilfried Ndidi and Jamie Vardy proved more than enough to see off the poor Saints at the King Power Stadium. Leicester now know that a win at Preston next…

The introduction of eSIM technology by Telecel Ghana (formerly Vodafone) has brought a new level of convenience and flexibility to mobile phone usage in the country. The eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) allows users to activate a mobile phone plan without the need for a physical SIM card. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to activate your eSIM with Telecel Ghana. Step 1: Check device compatibility Before you start, make sure your device is eSIM compatible. This is a critical step as not all phones support eSIM technology. To check compatibility, just call 7006# on your device. If your…

Koo Ntakra, in a recent interview, shared how his participation in the Trumpet project helped himThe rapper said he didn’t get any money from Sarkodie to do the song, however, the song opened up so many opportunities for himTrumpet was released 7 years ago and featured Teephlow, Medikal, Strongman, Donzy, Pappy Kojo and Koo NtakraSarkodie released Trumpet 7 years ago. The song featured 6 rappers who were believed to be the next big thing in rap music at the time. Among the rappers featured on the song was Issac Akuffo popularly known as Koo Ntakra. In a recent interview, Koo…