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Some Ghanaians expressed their disappointment after TV3 chose Afriyie to represent the Ashanti regionThese upset social media users commented on the videos and photos posted by TV3 on InstagramSome people also expressed their thoughts, calling on the public to instead take a leap of faith in AfriyieTV3 has chosen Afriyie, Ghana’s most beautiful representative for 2024, to represent the Ashanti region in this year’s beauty pageant.The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology history student wowed her fans with her beauty, although they were not impressed with her performance during the first show.Ghana’s Most Beautiful sparks backlash after selecting Afriyie…

The smallThe agency and its partners marked World Hepatitis Day ahead of the global celebration on Sunday, July 28, in Accra, with the theme “Time for Action!”. This annual celebration aims to raise awareness about hepatitis, a major public health threat affecting 2.8 million Ghanaians. The event, which took place on Friday, July 26, in Ablekuma North Municipality, highlighted the urgent need for enhanced collaboration to eliminate the disease by 2030.The event was attended by partners, policy makers, civil society and the private sector. Officials gave speeches reiterating their commitment and willingness to end the menace of hepatitis.Dr. Kwame Achiano…

By Alexander SmithMARSAILLES, France (Reuters) – Deizy Nhaquile was nine when she first stepped into a dinghy in Mozambique, but she and her mother feared for the sport’s safety and decided to quit.“My dad said no, I have to go sailing because it can change my life. “Maybe I can go to school and change my life, because we’re not rich,” he said.”He said, ‘you go sailing or you get out of my house,'” he told Reuters.Nhaquile, who turns 24 this week, decided to pursue sailing and her talent on the water in the children’s Optimist class was soon recognized…

The value of the Ethiopian birr fell on Monday. Photo: Michele Spatari/AFP/FileSource: AFPEthiopia’s central bank announced on Monday that it was easing restrictions on its foreign exchange regime, a move that sent the value of the local currency tumbling by about 30 percent.The major reform was unveiled as the deeply indebted country awaits a multibillion-dollar deal for crucial funding from the International Monetary Fund after long and arduous negotiations.There was widespread speculation that Ethiopia, whose economy is tightly controlled by the state, would have to devalue its currency, the birr, as a condition for IMF assistance.The National Bank of Ethiopia…

Former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Obuasi West Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Kwaku Kwateng, has likened the management of Ghana’s economy to a Ponzi scheme. He said current economic problems at both the national and household levels stem from decades of poor governance marked by political mismanagement and economic inefficiency by various administrations. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, titled “To Break the Eight Principles, You Must First Break Common Sense,” Kwateng made comments that appeared to be direct advice to his ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and indeed all political parties. The…

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJuly 29, 2024, 03:21 am ETManchester United hope to build a 100,000-capacity stadium within the next six years, a source told ESPN.The club expects to make a final decision on whether to build a new stadium or redevelop Old Trafford before the end of the year.Publisher’s Choices2 RelatedThe project is set to cost more than £2 billion ($2.6 billion) with United hoping to deliver a stadium with a capacity of between 90,000 and 100,000 built by 2030.Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously stated that he would prefer to build a new stadium on the site of the existing…

Ghanaian Chocolatier Efia Ondo has apologized to her fellow showbiz star, Sister Afia for their recent indiscretions During the Saturday July 27 edition of United Showbiz, she publicly denounced her actions, admitting they were unacceptableNetizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions, with some accepting her apology while others notThe long-running feud between Ghanaian celebrities Efia Ondo and sister Afia appears to be nearing a resolution as one party has decided to withdraw.Efia Ondo called off the beef on Saturday, July 27, 2024, during the June 27, 2024 edition of United Showbiz after she expressed remorse for the recent incidents.Efia…

Speculation is swirling over whether the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at its meeting this week. Photo: Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFPSource: AFPAsian markets rallied on Monday, tracking a rally on Wall Street after data showing U.S. inflation slowed further in June fueled hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.The upbeat mood comes at the start of a busy week for traders, with the central banks of the United States and Japan making policy decisions, a key US jobs report due on Friday and megacaps reporting earnings.The gains helped recoup some of the heavy losses suffered last week…

Residents of Mangorin, a community in the Ga South Local Government Area of ​​the Greater Accra Region, live in fear of the actions of land guards who pose as Asafo groups to intimidate residents into paying mining fees.Just recently, an entire family, including a three-year-old baby, was hacked to death with knives by land guards for refusing to comply with their demands.The whole community lives in fear as they do not know what the Land Guards, who are bent on inflicting injury, will do next or attack.A resident of the area, Kwame Adamu, told Citi News that the activities of…

The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) has been called upon to revolutionize investment promotion strategies and reshape Ghana’s investment landscape. However, our research identified critical aspects that could make or break this recommendation: cybersecurity and data privacy. As the world eagerly watches Ghana’s virtual bet, the need to protect investors’ sensitive data highlights the delicate balance between innovation and protection. Our research reveals a sobering reality: GIPC’s digital platforms could become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to exploit sensitive investor information. With the existing cyber security infrastructure in Ghana potentially ill-equipped to handle sophisticated attacks, the agency faces an uphill…