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A vendor sells goods at a market in Accra, Ghana, on July 14, 2022. Ghana’s inflation rate rose to 29.8% in June from 27.6% in the previous month, according to data released by the Ghana Statistics Service (GSS) on Wednesday. (Photo provided by Seth/Xinhua) As inflation continues to rise, the cost of goods and services in Ghana is rising and many local families are struggling to make ends meet. Mercy Advair, 43, works in the service industry, and her monthly income is barely enough to support her entire family of five. “My monthly income is about $115, of which I…

DENVER — Before the Rockies ended their six-game losing streak with a 2-1, 10-inning victory over the Mariners in the opener of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon, they endured another blow to their gutsy collective instincts. Jacob Stallings thought he had at least a double, or even a homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. After a review, it was disqualified due to fan interference. “He was deflating,” said Ryan McMahon, who put wind in the Rockies’ sails with an RBI single into the left side of the infield by M’s closer Andrés Muñoz after singles by Charlie…

Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician Nana Acheampong evoked nostalgic feelings among Ghanaians when she took to the stage at Onua Showtime with McBrown and performed his hit songs Played Sunday, April 21, 2024 version of the show with two energetic dancers Many spoke of the songs he performed as their favouritesGhanaian Highlife veteran musician Nana Acheampong was a guest on actress Nana Ama McBrown’s show on Onua TV titled Onua Showtime with McBrown.Nana Ama McBrown (left), Gyakie and her dad Nana Acheampong (right) in the photos. Image credit: @gyakie_ and @iamamamcbrownSource: InstagramNana Acheampong appeared on Onua Showtime with McBrownNana Acheampong enthralled…

Palestinian livelihoods have been affected by the bans on workers crossing into Israel. Photo: Zain JAAFAR/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe war in Gaza is speeding up Israel’s “annexation” of the Palestinian economy, analysts say, which has been stymied for decades by deals that followed the Oslo peace accords.While the Israel-Hamas war raging since October 7 has devastated parts of Gaza, it has also hit public finances and the wider economy of the Israeli-occupied West Bank.Israel is clamping down on the Palestinian Authority, which rules parts of the West Bank, by withholding tax revenue it collects on its behalf, economist Adel Samara told AFP.Palestinian…

Policy think tank Danquah Institute (DI) highlighted the prudent fiscal management shown by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in contrast to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. At the second installment of the institute’s planned monthly media meet-up, to be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2023, entitled “Profiling and Analysis of Ghana’s Debt from 2009 to 2023.” DI Research Director Dr. Frank Banner explained that the following analysis was conducted: A look at government spending as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) reveals large disparities between the two administrations. Dr. Banner based his assertions and explanations on…

Gujarat Titans 146 for 7 (Tewatia 36*, Gill 35, Harshal 3-15) win Kings of Punjab 142 (Prabhsimran 35, Brar 29, Sai Kishore 4-33) by three wicketsThe first 11 overs of Gujarat Titans’ innings effectively won them the match. Before Rashid Khan came in in the fifth over, Punjab Kings were going well, at 42 for no loss.Rashid then takes a four and the Titans’ slow bowling show begins in Mohali. He and compatriot Noor Ahmad lock down the opening part of the middle overs, taking three wickets between them. This is before left-arm spinner Sai Kishore stepped up and destroyed…

Ghanaian singer S3fa grabbed attention with her electrifying vocals and sets at the 2024 Guinness Accravaganza The singer sent the crowd into a frenzy when she allegedly invited a fan to appear on stage with herS3fa’s thrilling performance didn’t end as a video capturing the memorable moment surfaced on social mediaGhanaian singer S3fa caused a frenzy at the 2024 Guinness Accravaganza when she allowed a fan to grind her on stage. A video of the singer and the fan enthralling the audience with their stage performance appeared on Instagram.S3fa excites the crowd as the male fan sneaks her backstage. Photo:…

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is organizing a forum on digital public infrastructure (DPI) interaction in service delivery in Nigeria. MFWA, a media and civil rights organization based in Accra, Ghana, has scheduled the event for Tuesday, April 23, at the Stratton Hotel Asokoro in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Statement by MFWA Digital Rights Program Officer Vivian Affoah About 100 participants from the media, government, civil society organisations, academia, political parties and members of the diplomatic corps in Nigeria will attend the one-day public forum. The event will feature a keynote from the Ministry of Communications and…

A lady who worked very hard to earn her money saved well so she could become a home owner in timeThe lady designed the apartment with an application, made concrete blocks and other building materials for the projectThe clever housewife moved into the house even though she had no furniture for the new houseA smart and hardworking lady showed people how she managed to become a homeowner at the age of 21.The Lady (@cidhalia) said he worked in the hospitality industry for a year and the work was challenging. At some point he got frustrated.The lady showed the cement blocks…

One study found that nearly three-quarters of female journalists had experienced online violence or abuse in connection with their work. Photo: WANG ZHAO/AFPSource: AFPFemale journalists face greater threats online during their work and the trend is growing, an expert told an international conference in Italy this weekend.”There is significant potential for online violence to escalate into offline harm,” said Julie Posetti, director of research at the International Center of Journalists (ICFJ).”Women tend to face greater threats online,” she told delegates at the Perugia International Journalism Festival on Saturday. And, he added, “the type of threats they face are increasing.”This toxic…