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Media professionals at the workshop organized by the British High Commission The Director of Development at the British High Commission in Accra, Richard Sandall, underlined the importance of bridging the gap between scientific advances and public understanding. According to him, the media can play a critical role in striving for excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) reporting which is necessary to shape the future.“Most of us don’t read many scientific papers as they are published or attend scholarly symposia. There is often a big barrier between what scientists know and getting that information to the people who can use…

Canadian basketball pioneer Ben Newman poses for a portrait in the 1940s. Back to November 1, 1946. It costs $2.50 to watch the Toronto Huskies and New York Knickerbockers play at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. If you’re taller than 8 feet (the height of Huskies big man George Nostand), you’re in luck. The entrance is free. Unbeknownst to those in attendance, the game would make history — not just for Toronto, but for what would become the National Basketball Association. The first league game (the ABA, at the time) was established. One of the key members of the operation…

Actress Yvonne Nelson has called out President Akufo-Addo and the country’s leaders for being wicked as she shared her thoughts on the viral video of babies in the ICU at risk of dying due to sleep apnea at the Tema General Hospital. He said he was at a loss for words as he questioned the president on how he can sleep at night considering the poor infrastructure in the country Her statement sparked debate on social media as many shared their views Actress and director Yvonne Nelson has expressed her displeasure with the ruling government over the viral video from…

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become the youngest president in Senegal’s history. Photo: JOHN WESSELS / AFPSource: AFPOpposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye comfortably won Senegal’s presidential election with 54.28 percent of the vote in the first round, according to official provisional results on Wednesday.He ran well ahead of the ruling coalition candidate, former prime minister Amadou Ba, who garnered 35.79 percent.The victory of Faye, who was released from prison just 10 days before the election, still needs to be ratified by Senegal’s top constitutional body, which could happen within days.Faye, 44, who has said she wants a “break” with…

The Export-Import Association of Ghana (IEAG) has condemned its Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over recent comments on the affairs of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). In a meeting with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry last week, Dr Bawumia raised concerns about the conduct of GRA officials, alleging harassment of customers under the guise of tax collection. However, in a statement released on Monday, March 25, IEAG Director-General Samson Asaki Awingobit warned against being swayed a third time by Dr Bawumia’s tactics. The association called on the vice president to apologize to the business community for failing to…

The Premier League returns from the international break with a bang as the plate has a pivotal game in the title race when Manchester City host Arsenal. Ahead of this mouth-watering clash at the Etihad Stadium between City and the Gunners, there is a huge rivalry game as Aston Villa host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. Villa are in the middle of a battle to finish in the top four, three points ahead of Tottenham but with a game to play. Saturday’s three points will be crucial to maintain their lead, but Unai Emery’s side have not…

TreepzAfrica’s leading corporate mobility startup has expanded its corporate mobility and employee transportation services across the continent with a new look for its website. Details In its new expansion, the company also highlighted its new website with additional features to better showcase Treepz’s range of services for companies looking to efficiently and sustainably move employees and customers across major African cities. Some of the new web features include: Trackable dashboard for a bird’s-eye view of all visitor journeys in real-time when using Treepz. 24/7 customer support to help you with all your mobility queries. New Treepz website What they say…

Former Hiplife musician Azigiza Jnr’s wife is among the female celebrities celebrating their birthday in MarchThe mother of two is known for her high fashion sense who loves to slay in stylish designer clothesSome social media users have commented on Pastor Trudy’s birthday photos she posted on Instagram Ghanaian pastor Gertrude Edith Addo, wife of former Ghanaian hiplife musician and disc jockey Azigiza Jnr, is one of the modern women of the Christian fraternity.Famous Pastor Trudy, the celebrity who celebrated her birthday on March 22, 2024, looked stunning in an elegant dress for her birthday photo shoot.Azigiza Jnr and his…

“Obviously the Olympics will be a target,” Strubel told AFP. Photo: STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFPSource: AFPThe head of France’s national cyber security agency said the Paris Olympics would be a “target” this year, including by foreign states interested in “disrupting the opening ceremony or causing problems in public transport”.The warning from Vincent Strubel, director general of France’s Cyber ​​Security Agency (ANSSI), comes amid strained diplomatic relations between France and Russia over the war in Ukraine.French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments last month that Western troops could be sent to Ukraine have sparked anger in Moscow, which French authorities have blamed…

A detailed schedule with race sessions and times for the series stop in Shanghai is available here. Tickets for the Shanghai event will be available online in early April and details on the Budapest event experience will be shared in April. The line-up of athletes has been confirmed, including 81 Olympians The Olympic qualifying series will feature an equal number of male and female athletes, with participation from 120 National Federations on all continents. All 464 athletes set to compete in the Olympic qualifying series have now been confirmed by their respective International Federations, with the latest confirmation including a…