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Microsoft giving up its observer position on the board of ChatGPT maker OpenAI comes as Brussels seeks more information about the relationship between the two companies. Photo: Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP/FileSource: AFPMicrosoft has dropped plans to take an observer seat on the board of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday, as antitrust regulators step up scrutiny of the artificial intelligence market.Microsoft’s $13 billion partnership with OpenAI has raised concerns on both sides of the Atlantic about how much influence it has over its smaller partner.Regulators began looking into the partnership after a failed boardroom…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Chairman, Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Marfo, has denied allegations by former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, that SSNIT rejected a $200 million bid by his son’s company to acquire a 60% stake in a hotel. According to Osafo-Marfo, Spartan Ives’ proposal failed to get past the first stage of the bidding process. Updating the media on the operation of the State Pension Fund, the Director General explained that the envelopes containing the financial proposals had not been opened or evaluated. “Freddie Bray alleges that his son’s company, Spartan Ives,…

Endurance Grand, Lisa Quama and other DWP stars are set to invade the UK for the first time Dancers from the renowned DWP Academy will perform at this year’s edition of the Ghana Party In The Park FestivalThe DWP stars shared their excitement ahead of their London debutGhanaian dancers Lisa Quama, Endurance Grand, Demzy Baye, Richel and Afrobeast will perform at this year’s Ghana Party in the Park Festival. The annual festival, which takes place on July 13 in historic Oak Hill Park, offers Londoners a taste of Ghanaian culture, music and lifestyle.DWP Academy dancers are excited to be performing…

Support reallyindependent journalismLearn moreShut upOur mission is to provide unbiased, fact-based reporting that is empowered to be accountable and uncovers the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.”Could Africa’s skies finally be wide open?” That was the title of an article I wrote with great optimism. I talked about how Africa could be transformed by low-cost aviation. “Cheap, safe flights may help realize the potential of a continent torn apart by colonialism and corruption,” I wrote.The occasion was the launch of Stelios’ “son of easyJet” – an airline based in Tanzania called Fastjet.…

Achimota School is being accused of negligence over the death of a student about eight years ago. The facts state that on November 28, 2016, 15-year-old Kelvin Kofi Moses felt unwell and visited the student clinic complaining of malaria. However, Kevin was prescribed ibuprofen to treat the illness and was told it was not malaria. Kevin became convinced his condition was more serious than had been diagnosed and reportedly called his mother to inform her of his condition. Evidence presented during the trial suggested that the school, through the housemaster at Fraser House, where the deceased pupil lived, refused a…

Just a day before Barcelona begin pre-season under new manager Hansi Flick, Mika Faye still faces an uncertain future at the club. Earlier in the month, Barcelona reportedly made the decision to retain Fay’s services, especially after his move to Porto fell through. However, recent reports suggest that Faye could be on his way out of Barcelona as the player is unsure of his senior prospects next season. The Porto deal remains on the table A recent report from The Athlete offered an update on Micah Faye’s future, suggesting that the defender’s move to FC Porto is indeed deadlocked. The…

Ghanaian artist Foster Sakyiamah sued businessman Joseph Awuah Darko over unpaid artwork and filed suit on June 24, 2024 in an Accra courtThe talented artist is seeking $266,527 in damages from the founder of JAD Advisory LimitedMore details dropped as Sakyiamah explained the situationGhanaian artist Foster Sakyiamah filed a lawsuit against Ghanaian artist and businessman Joseph Awuah-Darko in an Accra court on June 24, 2024, over several unpaid artworks. The lawsuit seeks $266,527 in damages.Foster Sakyamah and Joseph Awuah-Darko. Image credit: @fostersakyamahSource: InstagramDetails of the lawsuit Adoptive Sakyiamah shared details. He said Joseph Awuah-Darko discovered his work on Instagram in…

A Louisville nonprofit is helping a local woman achieve her dreams by collecting supplies to send to her community in West Africa. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Aesha Ndao, owner of Aesha’s African Baskets. Ndao moved to Louisville in 2000 to attend college. Originally from Senegal, West Africa, he knew first hand what conditions are like there. Ndao worked for months making African baskets to sell and raise money to send back home. While at the 2023 World Festival, Denise Sears, the executive director of SOS, a Louisville nonprofit, saw her work. They immediately made a connection, resulting…

Hipgnosis executive Merck Mercuriadis (L) and co-founder Nile Rodgers attend the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala in New York on June 13, 2024. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP/FileSource: AFPShareholders of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund, which in recent years has made waves by helping popularize music rights as an asset class, voted in favor of a $1.6 billion takeover by US private equity firm Blackstone, according to filings on Tuesday.A regulatory filing showed that shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the deal, which caps a turbulent year for the British firm, including a bidding war that followed…

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has justified its decision to sell 60 per cent stake in several of its hotels to Rock City Hotels Limited, owned by Minister of Food and Agriculture and Abetifi Member of Parliament Brian Acheapong. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, July 8, the Executive Secretary of SSNIT, Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, maintained that all the hotels up for sale were consistently incurring losses. He said most of the hotels do not pay dividends and the only option to revive them is to sell them. “I don’t think anybody running an investment fund…