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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia In a bold move that will confound traditional lenders, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled Asomudwekrom’s latest financial innovation, the National Credit Scoring System. Imagine a room full of economists, each with a calculator and an abacus, trying to work out the creditworthiness of a rural goatherd, a sort of mathematics Olympiad where the gold medal is the fair interest rate for a loan. Dr. Bawumia’s vision? To create a standardized way of assessing creditworthiness. Forget the old ways. No more relying on palm reading or celestial alignments. Now every Asomudwekromaniac can walk into a bank…

The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in Africa Cryptocurrencies have quickly gained traction in Africa, with countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana leading the way. According to recent reports, Nigeria has one of the highest cryptocurrency usage rates in the world due to a young, tech-savvy population. The adoption of digital currencies in Africa is mainly fueled by the need for financial inclusion, the desire to bypass rigid banking systems and the growing familiarity with blockchain technology. For many Africans, cryptocurrencies offer a means of bypassing traditional financial barriers. In areas where access to banking services is limited,…

The scene seemed all too familiar to Coco Gauff. An arbitration decision that was sure to be wrong. A chair umpire who wasn’t listening. Tears roll down her cheeks. And, most disappointing of all, a defeat, this time at the Paris Olympics.Even the location was the same: Court Philippe Chatrier was where the US Open champion was knocked out in the third round at the Summer Games by Croatia’s Donna Vekic 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Tuesday. This is also the main stage used each year for the French Open, where Gauff found herself in an almost identical controversy over a…

Imagine finding your dream home in Ghana without leaving your current home. Razorlabs made it possible with Openprop, Ghana’s first rental platform that features virtual tours. This platform is changing the rental market by making it easier for renters and landlords to connect. Welcome to the future of renting! What is Openprop? Openprop is a modern platform designed to connect tenants and landlords. The platform offers detailed property information and, most importantly, virtual tours. These tours allow potential tenants to explore properties from their own homes, giving them a clear picture of the layout and features of each property. Benefits…

Rapper Sarkodie took to X’s verified account to advise youths on the importance of prayer and faithHe said that God was powerful and that whatever he prayed for, he always got it because he prayed and believedMany people shared their views on the inspirational message he shared, while others also asked for moneyFamous rapper Sarkodie has sent inspirational words to the youth and the key words in his message were prayer and faith.Sarkodie sends an inspirational message for the youth. Image credit: @sarkodieSource: InstagramSarkodie advised the youthsSarkodie got to his X account to share a wonderful message that inspires the…

BP’s net profit fell 79% in the first six months of the year. Photo: Ben Stansall/AFP/FileSource: AFPBP on Tuesday reported a fall in first-half profit, with the British oil and gas giant hit by asset writedowns and falling revenue.Profit after tax fell 79% to $2.13 billion compared with a net profit of $10 billion in the first half of last year, BP said in a statement.Revenue fell eight percent to $98 billion in the latest reporting period.BP said increased volume and lower exploration write-offs were “partially offset by increased amortization charges and higher costs.”The group earlier this month signaled to…

Traditional authorities in charge of deities in Sokode Traditional Area have revoked death curses placed on President Akufo-Addo and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Professor Lydia Asiato, by unidentified persons. They prayed to the gods of Sokode to revoke the death curse placed on President Akufo-Addo on the conferral of an honorary doctorate by UHAS. The UHAS Board of Trustees announced the decision to award the President a doctorate in recognition of his contributions to STEM, secondary education and the advancement of UHAS. The decision faced stiff opposition from the National Democratic Congress,…

30/07/2024 And the Formula E World Champion drives Porsche again: on 21 July in London, Pascal Wehrlein won the second major title for the highly efficient Porsche 99X Electric. The German succeeds British driver Jake Dennis from customer team Andretti, who achieved the feat in the same car in 2023, as champion. The new Formula E records mark the high point for Porsche in Formula racing for now – 40 years after the Porsche-designed TAG Turbo engine became the benchmark in Formula 1. Unlike then, Porsche won last season not just as an engine partner, but as a team –…

Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitization has officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) for 2023-2033. Details Led by the Ministry of Communications and Digitization, in partnership with Smart Africa, GIZ FAIR Forward and The Future Society, this ambitious strategy aims to harness AI for inclusive growth and establish Ghana as a pioneer in AI leadership in all over Africa. Digging deeper NAIS envisions a transformed society by 2033, where artificial intelligence empowers people, government, business and systems, fostering inclusive social and economic development. Building on existing digital policies and aligning key stakeholders, the strategy lays the foundations for…

United Showbiz host MzGee serves pregnant women with unique style tipsCurvy blonde loves to slay in maxi dresses to host affairs on her showSome social media users commented on MzGee’s stylish outfit and perfect makeup on InstagramGhanaian media personality Gloria Akpene Nyarku-Acquah, popularly called MzGee, is reportedly pregnant, according to her fans on social media.The host of the popular entertainment show United Showbiz has been rocking custom-made maxi dresses for weeks now.MzGee shows the trends with her stylish outfits on the United Showbiz programme. Photo source: @iammzgee.Source: InstagramFormer TV3 presenter MzGee inspired her fans and fashionistas with her gorgeous maxi…