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Vice Media, once the darling of the digital media world, said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate its sale. Photo: MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPVice, the dynamic, fast-growing digital media company that won a wide audience with new readers, said Thursday it will no longer publish on its flagship site and is cutting hundreds of jobs.Millennial-focused and known for edgy news and lifestyle content, Vice was among the rising stars of a new generation of digital media companies, but struggled as advertising revenue shrank.The move is the latest bit of…

Atta AkiyaParliament’s Mines and Energy Committee has asked the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to provide the committee with details on its expenditures related to the suspended Agyapa gold royalty deal.The committee, chaired by Abuakwa South Member of Parliament Samuel Atta Kiia, is seeking documentary evidence to support the US$12 million government spent on the deal.In a letter dated February 20, 2024, the committee said it had “noted publications and public discussions on this issue and sought guidance on appropriate actions regarding the alleged expenditures.”“In connection with the above, I request from the Chairman to provide the Mines and Energy…

Imagine stepping into a space designed to be the heartbeat of Ghana’s digital revolution, only to find it devoid of life, devoid of even the basic necessities of modern technology. This was the reality that faced the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government on assumption of office as it faced the staggering underdevelopment of the Accra Digital Hub. A facility meant to symbolize Ghana’s leap into digital innovation has found itself in dire straits, without basic amenities such as furniture, electricity and internet connection. The revelation that the amenities the center showcased when it opened in 2016 were rented out highlighted…

With Joel Embiid (knee) out indefinitely, is the 76ers’ season in jeopardy? The All-Star break is here, and so are the questions. With the league on hiatus until Thursday, it’s time for rest, reflection and projection. So here are the league’s 10 most pressing questions heading into the home series: 1. If Joel Embiid doesn’t return, are the Sixers play-in tournament bound? Short answer: It’s very possible. That’s how much it means in the big picture. It’s not just his numbers, but his presence. Game planning for Philly is much easier now. That means more double teams coming Tyrese Maxey’s…

Veteran Ghanaian actor Nat Banini has been a nurse in the US for the past 17 yearsThe 64-year-old revealed his new occupation in an interview with Giovani Caleb on 3FMBanini explained that he switched from arts to science because of the conditions he encountered in the USAfter years away from the screens, veteran Ghanaian actor Nathaniel Banini has revealed that he is now working as a nurse in the USIn an interview with 3FM, Banini shared that he has built a 17-year nursing career after transitioning from entertainment to healthcare.Nat Banini is now a nurse in the US Photo source:…

Amid high-profile crises, notably in the Middle East and Ukraine, the United States and other international partners are struggling to maintain a steady focus on the Sahel, where eight coups in three years are part of a pattern increasing violence. Insurgencies, coups and instability caused by a multi-year breakdown of effective governance in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have caused violent incidents and more than 100,000 refugees in coastal West African states from Benin to Ghana. A wider spread of the western Sahel crises to coastal West Africa—a region five times more populous, with some 368 million people from Senegal…

Online discussion platform Reddit is looking to increase advertising revenue, trade and allow access to its data to train large language models that power artificial intelligence. Photo: MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFPSource: AFPReddit told U.S. stock regulators on Thursday that it plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “RDDT.”Reddit did not provide details on the number or price of shares or when the initial public offering will take place.Co-founder and CEO Bill Huffman said in a letter included in the filing that the money raised from the stock offering…

President Akufo-Addo has proposed that Ghana withdraw at least 30% of its public funds and other assets held in foreign banks and financial institutions. He said Ghana and other African countries prefer to park their national reserves in foreign financial institutions, a situation he believes is hampering much-needed development financing for Africa. Speaking at the Presidential Dialogue on African Union Financial Institutions, held on the sidelines of the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he said all countries should withdraw 30% of their foreign exchange reserves and that African financial institutions should He rallied his colleagues to make…

Northern Ireland got their first taste of Podgorica Stadium on Thursday afternoonMeeting point: Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica Date: Friday February 23rd Inception: 13:00 GMTCover: Watch live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website with live text updates, reports, reactions and highlights on the BBC Sport website and appCaptain Marissa Callaghan says Northern Ireland are ready for “two cup finals” in the Women’s Nations League play-offs with Montenegro.Northern Ireland are looking to retain their League B status after an up-and-down campaign and the play-offs will have an impact on Euro 2025 qualifiers.The first match will take place in Podgorica, the capital…

Techstarsthe most active startup investor in Africa, held its second pan-African demo day in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program ARM Labs. Driving The News The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator The Showcase Day took place on February 20 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event featured presentations from the stellar second batch of Techstars from across the continent, marking the end of an immersive three-month accelerator program. Startups pitched to Techstars’ vast network of investors, advisors, senior executives and ecosystem leaders, revealing achievements and future plans while competing for strategic partnerships and commercial collaboration. Digging deeper…