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Gold hit a new high of $2,256.44. Photo: DAVID GRAY/AFP/FileSource: AFPGold hit another new record high on Monday as investors grew confident the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, even as data showed a slight uptick in a key inflation report.The precious metal has enjoyed healthy buying this year as the US central bank hints at an easing of credit conditions.On Monday, it hit a new high of $2,256.44, according to Bloomberg News.On Friday, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index — the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation — showed a small year-on-year increase in March compared with February,…

Duncan Amoah, executive director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers of Ghana (COPEC), said the real challenges facing the power sector were not being addressed. He cited financial problems as the real cause of the power problem. Speaking on TV3’s Key Points on Saturday, March 30, he pointed out that there was a shortfall in the amount collected by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from electricity sales. “If we don’t address the real problem, the problem will keep coming back, the real problem is the financial problem. There is a funding gap between what ECG collects and what we…

Black Stars player Mohammed Kudus sent social media into a frenzy when he showed off a new look in the match between his club West Ham United and Newcastle United on March 30, 2024.His barber shared a process video of how he achieved his invisible roots using hair extensionsMany in the comments stated that it was the influence of dance music Stonebwoy of whom Kudus is a big fan.Ghanaian professional footballer Mohammed Kudus unveiled his new look at the match between his club West Ham United and Newcastle United on March 30, 2024.Kudus gets locs. Image credit: @gharticlesSource: InstagramKudus shows…

New report from Vodacom Club, Vodafone Club and Safaricom revealed that SMEs in Africa are embracing the positive impact of technology. In fact, 70 percent of businesses in the region have invested in technology to boost growth and resilience. The report titled Leveling the media playing fieldis the sixth research paper in its context Africa.online campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to promote sustainable development by closing the digital divide in Africa’s key economic sectors. This is especially done through strategic partnerships.There are many opportunities unlocking the full potential of digitization for these businesses and the continent, which means…

Most of the Asian markets started the new quarter on the front. Photo: MOHD RASFAN / AFPSource: AFPAsian markets were mixed on Monday after data showed a slight rise in US inflation, but Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said the reading was “in line with expectations”.Traders were also cheered by a big jump in Chinese factory activity that fueled hopes that the world’s number two economy may have bottomed out.The developments came after the Dow and S&P 500 fell to record lows on Thursday, with the latter posting its best first quarter since 2019.Long-awaited data on the personal consumption expenditures…

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary John Boadu has criticized Kwesi for his recent controversial remarks towards National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. defended Mr. Ahoi.Speaking at a panel discussion on Peace FM’s Kokrokhu on March 27, 2024, the former NPP official asserted that Mr. Ahoi’s remarks were not unreasonable and maintained that they resonate with constitutional principles. He said Ahoy did not have to retract or apologize. “Look at what Kwesi Ahoy said. A psychologist would say there is nothing better than a gaffe and it is because of our constitution. “If you’re a…

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James had one of the best shooting nights of his illustrious career, going 9 for 10 from behind the arc to tie his career high in three-pointers and match a season high with 40 points to lead Los Angeles. The Lakers prevailed 116-104 over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night. James had the sellout Barclays Center crowd on its feet as he put the finishing touches on his 3-point shooting display in the fourth quarter. He reached 40 points for the third time this season, most recently on March 16 in a home loss to…

Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has expressed her disappointment at the Ghana Music Awards, the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, over her zero nominations in the 2024 edition She stated that she is hurt that she is not nominated, adding that she works very hard and that her song Asuoden topped the charts and made waves. Her heartfelt statement touched the hearts of many of her fans as they consoled her in the commentsPopular Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has expressed her displeasure at the Ghana Music Awards (GMA), the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), for not…

Egyptian swimmer Marwan Al-Kamash He won the title of Best African Athlete after an outstanding performance that secured a total of five gold medals and two silver medals in Accra. After his return to Egypt, Al-Khamas received multiple honors. He is now training in the United States with renowned coach Mark Schubert for the 2024 Paris Olympics. During his career, Al-Kamash has achieved many accolades, including qualifying for the Olympic Games three times. He also won many championships at Arab, African and international level for Egypt. Egypt dominated in the 13th All Africa Games, held in Accra, Ghana between March…

A Romanian worker changes signs for passengers at Henri Coanda International Airport ahead of Romania and Bulgaria taking a first step into the Schengen visa-free zone on Sunday. Photo: Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFPSource: AFPBulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s vast Schengen free movement zone on Sunday, opening air and sea travel without border checks after a 13-year wait.However, a veto from Austria means the new regime will not apply to overland routes, after Vienna raised concerns about a possible influx of asylum seekers.Despite the partial accession, the lifting of controls on the air and sea borders of the two countries has significant symbolic…