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Tracey Boakye took her kids to a water park for a fun-filled day as part of their US holiday activitiesThe actress recently toured Hollywood with her husband, Frank Badu Ntiamaoh, and son, Kwaku Danso Yahaya. The post excited many of her Instagram fans as they expressed their admiration for the actress and her familyGhanaian actress Tracey Boakye spent quality family time with her kids at a water park while on vacation in the US. Tracey Boakye hangs out with her kids at a water park in the US. Photo source: @tracey_boakyeSource: InstagramTracey Boakye, her children visit the water parkTracey Boakye…

Meta’s introduction of ads to rival TikTok Reels and the ability to place ads in Threads has some analysts optimistic. Photo: LOIC VENANCE / AFPSource: AFPMeta on Wednesday reported a profit of $13.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, beating market expectations and sending its share price soaring.Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said revenue in the quarter was $39 billion, about 22 percent higher than the same period a year earlier.”We had a strong quarter and Meta AI is on track to become the world’s most used AI assistant by the end of the year,” said Meta…

Did you know that twerking originated in Africa and is beneficial for your health? Almost every African dance involves shaking the butt in some way. A 2011 study found that African dances can be a channel for healing trauma. Twerking gained popularity in Harlem, New York during the 2000s. It later entered the mainstream when artists such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj incorporated twerking into their routines. The term “twerking” is credited to African Americans. Here are the health benefits of twerking 1. Tones your legs and glutes Twerking involves holding a squat for…

The Court of Appeal in Nairobi in Kenya has issued a decision in a major appeals case relating to the Finance Act of Kenya. The case focused on the constitutionality of the Finance Act, 2023, which was enacted amid considerable public controversy and legal challenges. Details The Finance Bill, 2023 was gazetted on 28 April 2023 and moved swiftly through the legislative process, passing through the National Assembly and receiving presidential assent by June 2023. The Act introduced various amendments to 12 existing laws, including major changes to the Income Tax Act , the Value Added Tax Act and the…

Perfect Match Xtra contestant Darlyne is one of the fashion influencers who rose to fame after appearing on a dating showThe outspoken reality star wore a ready-to-wear outfit and voluminous hairstyle for her photoshootSome social media users commented on Perfect Match Xtra contestant Darlyne’s chic outfitPerfect Match Xtra season two contestant Rhodarlyne Mary Buabeng popularly called Darlyne is the latest beauty influencer in town.The flawless reality star is signed to skincare brand Victoria Lebene and donned a chic purple dress for her beautiful photoshoot.Perfect Match Xtra Season 2 contestant Darlyene looks gorgeous in a purple dress for her new photo…

The Bank of Ghana has instructed all Exchange Offices to check for the Ghana Card before transactionsThis directive followed the launch of a central forex trading platform by the central bankThe platform has been integrated into the National Identification System to control people who carry out transactionsThe Bank of Ghana mandates all licensed Foreign Exchange Offices to check for Ghana cards before transacting with any person.Foreigners should present their passport before such transactions can be completed.The Bank of Ghana issues the Ghana Card directive as part of its central foreign exchange trading platform.Source: Getty ImagesAccording to a statement by the…

CEO of one of the Ghanaian owned global IT companies in Tema, Enterprise Computing Ltd. (ECL), Seth Donkor, was named Young Achiever of the Year at the just concluded CEO Awards in Ghana held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel on Friday, 26u July 2024 in Accra. This award recognizes Seth Donkor’s outstanding abilities and significant contribution to the technology sector in Ghana and beyond. He also recognizes his potential to create a lasting impact on countless lives through his visionary leadership and innovative ideas. The 3rd edition of the Ghana CEO Awards, themed “Climate CEOs: Leading the Way to…

EMTECH, a reg-tech startup announced a new software product called Beyond Compliance, to help financial service providers (FSPs) automate and manage regulatory compliance in one place. Details The Product Beyond Compliance provides users with regulatory checklists and workflows to enable and guide them through compliance processes. By simply selecting their regulator or jurisdiction and providing a few details, users can standardize and automate compliance activities. EMTECH designed the compliance product to increase business efficiency and reduce labor costs while reducing fragmentation and manual processes. Because this matters Regulatory compliance is imperative for FSPs as fines for non-compliance can run into…

Sarkodie has shown his support for fellow artiste Criss Waddle by promoting his latest music video on social media The rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a link to Waddle’s ‘Syco’ music video, a move that has earned him praise from fans In the comments section of Sarkodie’s post, fans pointed out Sarkodie’s supportive nature and praised him for it Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has shown support for his colleague, Criss Waddle, by promoting his latest music video on social media. Sarkodie took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a link to Criss Waddle’s new music video for the…

Ethiopia broke with decades of managing its currency, a move that unlocked long-negotiated funding from international lenders. Photo: Michele Spatari/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe World Bank approved a $1.5 billion financing package to support cash-strapped Ethiopia’s economic reform program after officials eased restrictions on the local currency.The decision comes after the Horn of Africa country broke with decades of management of the birr, a move that unlocked the long-running financing negotiation with international lenders, including the International Monetary Fund.The World Bank financing is the first in a series and will include a $1 billion grant and a $500 million loan, the Washington-based lender…