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Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams were originally scheduled to spend just over a week on the ISS. Photo: Leaflet / NASA/AFP/FileSource: AFPNASA must decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth on Boeing’s Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a rival SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday .NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams left for the ISS aboard the Starliner on June 5 for an eight-day stay.But their return was delayed by thruster malfunctions that came to light during the first crewed…

A clash between Ghanaian singer Fameye and a random beggar has surfaced on social mediaIn the video, Fameye deliberately disguised himself quickly to hide his identity from the beggar who wanted GH₵200He refused the beggar’s request, explaining that he had no money on him at the timeGhanaian singer Fameye was driving when a random beggar stopped him asking for GH₵200.It is unclear when the situation happened and the singer has yet to react to his encounter with the beggar.The video, which has resurfaced online, has gone viral with fans sharing mixed reactions on how Fameye handled the beggar’s request.Fameye: Singer’s…

US consumer inflation fell to its lowest annual rate since March 2021, the Labor Department said. Photo: Frederic J. BROWN / AFPSource: AFPU.S. consumer inflation eased slightly in July, government data showed on Wednesday, the smallest 12-month rise since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.The consumer price index (CPI) fell to 2.9 percent last month from a year earlier, down slightly from 3.0 percent in June, the Labor Department said in a statement, while a measure that strips out volatile food and energy costs decreased at an annual rate. 3.2…

YouTuber and comedian Code Micky decoded one of King Ayisoba’s songs on his official YouTube channelHe also interviewed him and discussed the musician’s choice to sing in his native language from the NorthThe video made many people laugh out loud and wonder if Code Micky understood the song he tried to performComedian and YouTuber Code Micky made many laugh out loud when he tried to decode musician King Ayisoba’s song.Code Micky decodes King Ayisoba’s song in a funny video. Image credit: @code.micky and @kingayisobamusicSource: InstagramCode Micky sings King Ayisoba songIn one youtube videos, Code Micky had a sit down with…

The Ghanaian cedi is expected to depreciate only moderately between now and the December electionsThe cedi is currently trading at GH¢15.63 to the dollar and is considered the fifth worst performing currency of the year by BloombergGhana may end the year at GH¢15.97 to the dollar, according to an analyst at FirstRand Ltd’s RMB Nigeria unit.Analysts expect the Ghanaian cedi to weaken modestly between now and the December elections.This followed sharp falls earlier in the year that saw the cedi depreciate more than 19.6 percent against the dollar since July 2024.The cedi is considered the fifth worst performing currency of…

The Ghana Institute of Space Science and Technology says Ghana has ambitions to launch a rocket into space very soonThe Institute explained that such a feat would require significant investment in space technology and research among othersHe noted that Ghana should also collaborate with other member states of the International Astronomical Union to achieve thisThe Ghana Institute of Space Science and Technology has revealed Ghana’s plan to launch a rocket into space soon.The institute said the project is a long-term ambition and would require significant investment and cooperation with some member states of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).The Ghana Institute…

New report from Duploa leading provider of payment, spend and supplier management solutions for African businesses, predicts that changing global trade patterns and the emergence of new payment solutions will drive significant growth in cross-border B2B payments in Africa and unlock its full potential and extra-continental trade. Details The report titled “The State of Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa and Its Impact on Trade,” is the third in an annual series of B2B payments reports from Duplo and examines a wide range of topics, including key drivers of intra- and extra-African trade, the current state of cross-border B2B payments in…

Ghanaian gospel singer Esther Smith has finally arrived in Ghana for a show after almost a decade abroadIn one of her media engagements, the singer detailed her life away from the spotlight and the studioShe recounted her life as a graphic designer in Ghana and some of the best moments of her careerDozens of fans gathered at the Kotokotka International Airport to welcome Esther Smith, who arrived in Ghana after over a decade abroad.Her arrival comes ahead of her Ghana concert which will be held in Kumasi and Accra on August 25 and 30 respectively.Esther Smith talks about her life…

Authorities tested several items from companies such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress. Photo: Richard A. Brooks/AFPSource: AFPWomen’s accessories sold by some of the world’s most popular online shopping companies contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said Wednesday.Chinese giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress have exploded in popularity around the world in recent years, offering a huge selection of trendy clothes and accessories at amazingly low prices.The explosive growth has led to increased scrutiny of their business practices and security standards, including in the European Union and South Korea, where Seoul officials have been…

In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, few names resonate as deeply in Ghana as Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah. Experienced technologist, Dr. Ansah has not only contributed significantly to the country’s digital transformation, but has also positioned himself as a key player in shaping the future of commerce and IT in the region. After the recent award of his PhD, Dr. Ansah sat with him NorvanReports to discuss his journey, the challenges he has faced and his vision for the future – a vision that promises to push the boundaries of what is possible in trade facilitation and information technology.…