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Accra, February 23, GNA- Ghana will host the 12th Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) conference in Accra this March. Scheduled from March 19 to 20, with training workshops on March 18 and 21, the conference founded by Catholic Relief Service and a consortium of ICT experts will bring together a community of professionals and learn from each other on how to apply rapidly evolving digital technologies to accelerate the end of poverty, hunger and preventable disease. A statement signed by Mr E. Maaweh Tanga, a Communication Development professional and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, said…

Hajia4Reall started school in the US and is now studying at Union CollegeA video of the campus socialite and singer has just surfaced onlineThe video comes after Hajia4Reall pleaded guilty to one count in the $2 million romance scamGhanaian songstress and singer Hajia4Reall has made her first public appearance on social media after pleading guilty to her $2 million romance fraud case in the US.In a video that surfaced on Instagram, the embattled singer looked in high spirits as she toured what looked like a library.According to her blogger, GHHyper, who shared the video, the clip was shot at Union…

The AU must convene a proper summit dedicated to peace building and economic integration where our leaders can speak the truth to themselves, put order and do common work. Otherwise, Africa will continue to drift from one summit to another. If a family is meeting in one room, members are talking to themselves, exchanging polite greetings, making speeches with flowers, and walking out laughing for group photos, it’s likely that they weren’t being honest with themselves. This was my impression after the 37th Summit of the African Union, AU, from February 17 to 18 in Addis Ababa. After attending a…

The manager of McSorley’s Old Ale House says the secret to the New York bar’s longevity is simple — “keep the beer flowing and the door open.” Photo: Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFPSource: AFPNot much has changed in the 170 years McSorley’s Old Ale House has been serving customers in Manhattan’s East Village.New York store manager Teresa Maher says the secret is simple — “keep the beer flowing and the door open.””We’re a small place, but we’re very well-known,” he said, serving a steady stream of either light or dark — a lighter ale or a darker porter that have been…

The Canadian Visa Application Center apologized for the overcrowding observed outside its facility. Long queues have become a source of frustration among Ghanaians who express concern about the lack of shelter from the sun, prompting calls for a permanent solution. International Organization for Migration (IOM) National Director Kojo Wilmot expressed the Centre’s regrets and stressed that it was not the Centre’s intention to force individuals to wait outside. “We treat everyone with dignity, respect and care. It is a problem for me that when I go to the visa application center I see so many people sitting in line under…

Afua Asantewaa Aduonum of Ghana has attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest signature marathonThe official response from Guinness World Records confirmed that the Ghanaian’s attempt had been rejectedAfua finally reacted to the news of the disapproval of her attentionGhanaian media personality Afua Asantewaa Aduonum’s attempted singing marathon held in December last year had been rejected. The official Guinness World Records account shared an update on the record today via Twitter. The verdict has thrown many Ghanaians into shock as many fans were hoping for a positive outcome.Afua Asantewaa Breaks His Silence Photo Source: Instagram/AfuaAsantewaaAduonumSource: InstagramAftera reacts…

For years, Chinese companies and their contractors have been slaughtering millions of donkeys across Africa, coveting the gelatin from the animals’ hides that are made into traditional medicines, popular sweets and beauty products in China.But growing demand for gelatin has decimated donkey populations at such alarming rates in African countries that governments are now moving to put the brakes on the largely unregulated trade.The African Union, a body that includes the continent’s 55 states, adopted a continent-wide ban on donkey skin exports this month in the hope that stocks will recover.Rural households across Africa rely on donkeys for transport and…

Argentina’s annual inflation is 254%, the price of bus tickets has more than tripled and the government has frozen crucial aid to soups that have more and more mouths to feed. Photo: Tomas CUESTA / AFPSource: AFPThousands protested across Argentina on Friday to demand food aid for the poor as soaring inflation and President Javier Millay’s tough austerity measures take a toll.Since taking office in December, Milei has slashed public spending, winning the approval of the International Monetary Fund and securing a budget surplus for the first time in 12 years in a country whose previous governments oversaw runaway inflation…

radio personality black rasta Controversial media personality and musician, Black Rasta, has slammed Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Kumson, for comparing Ghana and Canada.He said Hawa Kumson was wrong to compare the country’s high rents with those in other countries like Canada. This is because Canada’s economic situation is healthier than Ghana’s. He accused Hawa Kumson of being “indifferent and insensitive” to the plight faced by Ghanaians. Speaking on 3FM’s Urban Blend program monitored by Ghanaweb, Mr. Black Rasta justified why Mr. Hawa Kumson’s claim that rents in Ghana are better…

The Crypto Boom in AfricaCryptocurrency adoption is growing rapidly worldwide, with Africa standing out as the fastest-absorbing continent, attributed in part to its predominantly young population. The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies enables individuals to act as their own financial custodians, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The rise of cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide has caused significant changes in the legal status of cryptocurrencies, ranging from acceptance in some countries to outright bans in others.Following El Salvador’s landmark move to legalize Bitcoin in 2021, other countries, including the Central African Republic, have followed suit. In particular, the Central African Republic is the first…