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ReutersOctober 25, 2023, 11:47 am2 Minutes ReadingNEW YORK — The NBA and China may have had a turbulent relationship over the years, but retired great Yao Ming told Reuters the league is still “first class” in his country.Yao, the president of the Chinese Basketball Association, rose to prominence in the United States as an eight-time All-Star for the Houston Rockets before retiring in 2011.The affable, 6-foot-6 Yao boosted the NBA’s popularity in his home country, but relations between the league and China have not always been smooth.Chinese broadcasters stopped airing Rockets games in 2019 after then-general manager Daryl Morey released…

IN THE (formerly AirtelTigo) is one of the telecommunications operators in Ghana, created by the merger Airtel and Tigo in 2017. The company, which has recently been rebranded as AT, is not in a great place especially when competing against its competitors viz. MTN and Vodafone. However, in recent years, IN THE has faced several challenges that have affected its performance and profitability. Current Challenges AT struggled to keep up with changing customer preferences and demands and lost some of its subscribers to competitors. According to data from the National Communications Authority (NCA), AT’s market share in 2022 fell to…

Police have arrested 16 people in connection with an unfortunate incident at the UTV studios in AccraSome media personalities bemoaned the IGP and the authorities for not taking the case harderThe IGP has found that their part is done even though they intend to continue to monitor and engage the stationThe Inspector General of Police of Ghana, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, spoke publicly about the unfortunate incident on UTV on October 7.That night, 16 hooligans identified as affiliates of the ruling party, NPP, stormed the UTV studios in an attempt to disrupt the live telecast of the station’s nightly show,…

At the annual French livestock show SPACEheld in September 2023, breeding organization Axiom held a knowledge meeting for interested potential business partners from Africa. It was the first time the organization organized such an event outside Africa, with French being the language of communication. The company welcomed around 25 interested guests, from six different countries, who together took part in lively discussions.Expanding the pig business in AfricaThe organization’s pig business in Africa is growing steadily. In the first 8 months of 2023, Axiom exported 2,800 doses of semen to various African countries, which is a threefold increase compared to 2022.…

I have seen firsthand Mayor McEachern’s leadership and dedicationOctober 17 − To the Editor:I am writing this letter to enthusiastically endorse the candidacy of our Mayor, Deaglan McEachern for Portsmouth City Council. As a longtime resident and worker in our beautiful city, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand Deaglan’s leadership and dedication to our community.One of the qualities that impresses me most about Deaglan is his unwavering commitment to the people of Portsmouth. He is a true advocate for our city, always willing to take the time to listen to the concerns and ideas of community members like…

Alan Shearer slammed Gabriel Jesus last week for “consistently underperforming” but the Arsenal striker hit back at the Newcastle legend in the best possible way on Tuesday night. In the photos: Sevilla – Arsenal Gabriel Jesus left Alan Shearer with egg on his face with a winning performance against Sevilla. Shearer criticized the Brazilian last week for his lack of goals since joining Arsenal from Manchester City last summer. But Jesus hit back at the Newcastle legend with a superb strike on Tuesday after he had set up a superb assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s first goal. Deep into first-half injury…

ONE report from GSM Association (GSMA) and UK Department for Business and Trade highlighted the impact of e-commerce on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them develop new markets, profitability and resilience. However, in Africa, online retail as a percentage of total retail sales remains much lower than in other regions around the world, indicating that the continent’s SMEs are not taking full advantage of the e-commerce opportunity for growth. The report was circulated in its fringes MWC Kigaliduring an event organized by African Business. The use of e-commerce is also hampered by factors such as limited smartphone…

Appietus hints at an upcoming Netflix movie that scored a song he worked on as a beatmakerVeteran producer says he lost his deserved share because the artist didn’t understand the ins and outs of copyrightIn the end, Appietus said he had to let things go because of the possibility of voiding the dealGhanaian producer and sound engineer, Appietus has opened up about an IP battle he had with a major Ghanaian artist over a song written for a Netflix movie. On the latest episode of Nana Ama Mcbrown’s Onua Showtime, the producer claimed that the unnamed artiste did not understand…

From left: Jason Beachy, FBI Acting Deputy Director of International Operations, Kissy Ajeben, Special Prosecutor for Ghana. The Office of Special Counsel (OSP) met with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials at its headquarters in Washington, DC. The purpose of OSP’s visit to the FBI was to gain insight into the FBI’s organizational structure, operations, and best practices, and to enhance cooperation and capacity building. The special counsel met with Jason Beach, the FBI’s acting deputy director for international operations, and numerous unit leaders. During a visit to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Assistant Attorney…

Customers are seen at a South African MTN Group store at the Mall of the South in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko Acquisition of licensing rightsJOHANNESBURG, Feb 15 (Reuters) – MTN Group ( MTNJ.J ) will invest $1 billion in Ghana over the next five years, the mobile operator said on Wednesday, after the government relieved its Ghanaian unit of tax liabilities of about 773 million dollars.The investment comes after the Ghana Revenue Authority cleared the company of back taxes earlier this month after the incident sparked a diplomatic backlash from South Africa’s foreign minister.The tax demand…