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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed a new Acting Auditor and Auditor General (CAG) to head the Audit and Supervisory Department following the resignation of Kwasi Kwaning Bosompem. The new Acting Auditor-General and Accountant-General, Mr. Kwasi Agyei, assumed office on Monday, April 15, 2024. Mr. Agyei comes to the position with over 20 years of extensive experience in the public sector. Prior to his appointment as the new Vicar of The Church of Almighty God, Mr. Agyei served as Deputy Secretary and Treasurer-General for Finance. Mr. Agyei is an experienced Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and a member of the Ghana…

The F1 Miami Grand Prix completes its festival-style line-up for the race weekend with renowned DJ and producer Kaytranada covering a roster of top acts including National Anthem singer Marc Anthony, original DJ and producer Kaskade and performers Hard Rock Beach Club, Steve Aoki, Don Omar, Kaskade, Ed Sheeran and John Summit Formula 1 Crypto.com The 2024 Miami Grand Prix today announced two-time Grammy Award winner Kaytranada as the podium performer for this year’s race, rounding out the musical acts for the race weekend. With three chart-topping albums, Kaytranada has made a name for himself as one of the world’s…

Ghanaian dancer Afronita boasted that she was a CEO in her 20s after launching her dance academy, AfroStar Kids AcademyShe posted photos of the dance academy launch on her Instagram pageMany people took to the comments section to pay tribute to herGhanaian celebrity dancer Afronita has boasted of being a CEO at a very young age after launching her dance academy, AfroStar Academy on Sunday April 14, 2024.AfroStar Kids Academy by Afronita. Image credit: @afronitaSource: InstagramAfronita bragged about being a CEOTalented Ghanaian dancer Afronita celebrated a major milestone after launching her dance academy, AfroStar Kids Academy, which is her first…

In a refreshing twist to what had begun to look like a depressing turn in the days when coups were very present in post-colonial Africa, 80 political parties and non-governmental organizations in Mali joined forces this week to demand new elections after nearly four years of rule by a military junta. However, “coup contagion” lurks on Africa’s political horizon, as a recent failed attempt in South Sudan shows. A number of other coup attempts in African states in recent years have been successful. This scenario again led the experts to I think so for a “broadcast coup” on the continent,…

Revenue from the massive oil and gas industry goes into Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, now worth $1.6 trillion. Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / NTB/AFPSource: AFPNorway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, posted a profit of more than $100 billion in the first quarter amid a global stock market recovery, it said on Thursday.The fund — fueled by Norwegian state oil and gas revenues — returned 6.3 percent in the first three months of the year.The $107 billion gain brought the fund’s total value to a staggering 17.7 trillion kroner ($1.6 trillion) at the end of March, or nearly $291,000 for each…

Since its inception in 2021, the Green Ghana Day initiative has achieved remarkable success, with 42 million trees planted across the country, as announced by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor. The initiative, which aims to promote a greener environment, is gaining significant momentum and will add millions more trees to this year’s Green Ghana Day, scheduled for June 7th. There are plans to do so. Speaking at the 2024 Green Ghana Day launch event in Tamale on Tuesday, April 16, Minister Jinapole stressed the importance of collective efforts to ensure the success of this initiative.…

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony (Photo: Birmingham 2022) After delays and rejection by Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and other nations, the 2026 Commonwealth Games are to be awarded a host in May, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced on Monday after an Executive Council meeting. “The Commonwealth Games Federation is pleased to confirm that it is considering multiple proposals to Host the 2026 Games,” a statement said. “Significant progress has been made and we are excited by the initial ideas, which aim to bring back and reframe the Games.” No potential hosts have been named, but the CGF said they…

By Mercy Darko Vice president Mahamudu Bawmia has impressed women leaders to seize the opportunities presented by the digital evolution to unlock and harness the potential of the global economy. He said that with a large female population, there is a need to champion equal access to inclusion and diversity to promote sustainable development. Speaking at the Ghana Women’s Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana and the world at large cannot benefit from the fourth industrial revolution if women who form the majority are excluded, stressing that it will be an exercise in futility. In this regard, the government…

Charles Leclerc has praised his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz for driving at a “very high level” so far this season, admitting that the Spaniard has simply been “stronger” and that it is now up to him to show improvements in the coming events. Despite missing the Saudi Grand Prix due to appendicitis and subsequent surgery, Sainz is just four points behind Leclerc in the drivers’ standings, having taken two podium finishes and one win from the three races he’s entered. LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend Sainz’s triumph in Australia was the result…

Microsoft is one of the leading players in the global gaming industry, with its Xbox console and Game Pass subscription service. However, the company may have overlooked a huge potential market in Africa, where gaming is growing fast and where its competitors have a stronger presence. According to a report by PwC, the video game industry in Africa is expected to reach $1.4 billion by 2025, above $570 million in 2018. Growth is driven by factors such as growth internet penetration, smartphone adoption and local content creation. The report also highlights that mobile gaming is the dominant segment in Africa,…