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In a first phase, India will deploy defense attachés in several countries, with a focus on Africa, with the aim of strengthening strategic ties and military diplomacy amid China’s growing efforts to expand its influence in African nations.New Delhi will appoint new defense attachés to the African countries of Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique and Djibouti. This decision is in line with India’s priority to expand its strategic engagement with the continent, news agency PTI reported.read moreThis will be the second time India will deploy an envoy to Djibouti, which is of maritime importance due to its border with the Red…

Bitcoin “halving” happens every four years. Photo: Marvin RECINOS/AFPSource: AFPBitcoin miners will soon face a halving of the reward for running the most popular cryptocurrency, in a pivotal event that is a test of survival, industry commentators say.The halving, which takes place every four years and the next one is expected this month, exposes the weakest mining companies and individuals because it cuts into their main source of income, experts say.Bitcoin is created as a reward when computers solve complex puzzles to decide which miner wins the privilege of validating the block and receiving the reward, an expensive process that…

Traders at the Kumasi Central Market and Used Clothing Traders Association have issued a stern warning of five days of sustained protests if the second phase of the Kejetia redevelopment project is not resumed promptly. Construction on the project stopped in December 2022 after the contractor withdrew from the site. Traders blamed the work stoppage on the country’s debt restructuring agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite government assurances that construction will resume after receiving the first part of the US$3 billion IMF bailout, progress remains stalled. The site is now overgrown with weeds and infested with reptiles, much…

Trae Young has been sidelined since suffering a finger injury on Feb. 23 that required surgery and sidelined him for 23 games. ATLANTA (AP) — All-Star point guard Trae Young returned to the starting lineup for the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets after missing 23 games with a torn ligament on his left pinky. Young’s return comes with just three games remaining in the regular season. Young was injured on February 23rd and underwent surgery on February 27th. It was approved for practice Monday. Young wore a black wrap on his left hand that covered the…

Denzel Logistics, the main distributor of Lamborghini Luxury Beverages, in a statement clarified the misinformation regarding the termination of Serwaa Amihere’s ambassadorial contract.According to the statement, the media personality has already served her purpose for their campaign from September to December 2023 and her contract had expiredThey also said they regret any confusion or misunderstanding caused by the inaccurate reports and urged the media to verify information before publishing it.Lamborghini Luxury Beverages has cleared up misinformation circulating about the termination of media personality Serwa Amihere’s ambassadorial deal following the viral video of her private bedroom with business tycoon Henry Fitz.Serwaa…

Skift Take Some investors are hesitant to fund startups in places that experience currency volatility, but Triply has overcome that challenge while unifying payment tools for smaller travel businesses. Elizabeth Casolo, Skift You have finally found the perfect hotel for your upcoming trip. Check the total in US dollars and enter your credit card details. Reservation. Easy, right? For travel businesses and travelers in Africa, the experience is not always so simple. Triply Co-founder and CEO Peter Wachira said some booking companies do not take into account the cultural and economic differences in many African countries. For example, M-PESA, a…

A cargo ship passes through the Panama Canal. Photo: MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP/FileSource: AFPPanama on Wednesday unveiled plans for a “dry canal” to carry cargo between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans due to low water levels in its century-old sea canal.The Panama Canal normally handles about 6% of the world’s maritime trade, but drought caused by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon has forced authorities to limit the number of ships passing through it.The Multimodal Dry Canal project will use existing roads, railways, port facilities, airports and duty-free zones in a new “special customs jurisdiction,” said Rodolfo Samuda, director…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has committed to working efficiently and empathetically in fulfilling its mandate to mobilize revenue for the country. GRA Acting Director-General, Ms. Julie Essiam, made this comment during a meeting to secure the release of critical medical supplies worth US$45 million purchased with Ghana’s Global Fund allocation. Esiam meets with leaders of the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CCM-Ghana) Country Coordination Mechanism to resolve impasse over $45 million worth of medicines held at the Global Fund did. port. Earlier this year, news broke that medical supplies procured through the Global Fund were being…

The complex was one of the major facilities that hosted some of the major sporting events during the recent African Games held in Ghana from March 8 to 23, 2024. However, while opinions differ on the NSA’s ability to adequately manage the facility, it has now emerged that the Authority has already been tasked with this task. “What we do know is that it is [Borteyman Sports Complex] handed over to the NSA” said Delphina Quaye, as reported by Joy Sports. “After the Games, I approached the NSA with the letter asking us to use the pool for our games.…

In the world of smartphones, innovation knows no bounds and TECNO is going to prove it once again with the upcoming launch of the CAMON 30 series. Scheduled to launch in Ghana on April 12, 2024, this exclusive event will be a star-studded affair, attracting famous football icons, famous personalities, social media influencers, tech gurus, key partners, distributors and its loyal fan base TECHNO. A distinctive feature of the CAMON series has always been its emphasis on professional-quality photography and elegant design, catering to the tastes of modern individuals and content creators who demand nothing but the best. And the…