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Kemi Olunloyo Comes Hard of Actress, Iyabo Ojo
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, is really in for a tough time with controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, who had some weeks back promised to be on her case. The issue between Kemi and Iyabo started about a year ago when kemi alleged that Iyo was dating a certain Port Hacourt based Pastor. Well, the issue saw Kemi going to prison where she spent several months and was later released and having had enough rest, Kemi has been on fire as she promises to reveal a whole lot about Iyabo.
Finance Minister Justifies Borrowing In 2019
Fresh rounds of borrowing in 2019 would not result in Ghana being classified as a debt distress country, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has assured. The government in the 2019 budget presentation made its intentions to borrow in excess of $5 billion to undertake infrastructural projects – a situation many fear could lead the country into distress. But speaking to JoyBusiness at the KPMG 2019 Budget Forum, Ken Ofori-Attah said measures have been put in place to ensure prudent borrowing.
Film Screening @ Goethe-Institut
“Highlife–Ghana's Musical Soul”, a documentary film by Dr. Kwesi Owusu will be screened at the Goethe-Institut in Accra on Thursday. Undeniably, this critically acclaimed documentary focuses on the fascinating history of Highlife since Ghana's independence from 1957 through the work of legends such as Ramblers Dance Band, Mac Tontoh of Osibisa, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, Ebo Taylor, Kari Bannerman, Jojo Antwi, CK Mann and ET Mensah.
There Is No Clear Strategy On Dealings With China
The head of the University of Ghana Centre for Asian Studies, Llyod Amoah has said the Government of Ghana has no clear strategy on its investment agreements with China. “I have argued that we have more gestures than strategy. Visits, statements, loans but I do not see the strategy. If you have read your Ghanaian war strategy thinkers and all,…I do not see our strategy. I think we need strategy and flowing from strategy will come mechanisms,” Mr. Amoah argued.
Rhinos and their conservation in Kenya
Once it roamed Asia and Africa in the tens of thousands. Today, the rhinoceros has been driven to near-extinction. Three of the five species of rhino are listed as critically endangered -- their numbers decimated by poachers who kill the giant mammal for its horn, used in traditional Chinese medicine or as a supposed aphrodisiac. The two species found in Africa are the black rhino and larger white rhino, with genetically distinct northern and southern subspecies.
Ten African Nations Face $1 Trillion Infrastructure Funding Gap
A group of 10 African nations, including some of the continent’s rising economic stars, will fall $1 trillion short of the infrastructure financing required to meet U.N. development goals by 2040, a study released on Tuesday found. The report by the Global Infrastructure Hub (GIH) of the G20 wealthy and developing nations exposes the challenges facing one of the world’s least developed regions. But it also highlights the opportunities for investors willing to take the plunge.
3rd Anniversary Of #IBelong Campaign To Be Marked
The United Nations High Commission for Refugee (UNHCR) will this week mark the third anniversary of the '#IBelong' Campaign to End Statelessness.A statement issued by the UNHCR Office in Accra and copied to the Ghana News Agency said: 'To coincide with the anniversary, this week UNHCR is launching a new report, -'This is Our Home': Stateless Minorities and their Search for Citizenship - an important publication, as 75 per cent of known stateless populations belong to minority groups.'It said...
‘This Hypocrisy Must Stop!’: Hannah Marfo Says She Sees Nothing Wrong With Collaboration Between A Gospel And Secular Musician
Sensational Ghanaian gospel musician, Hannah Marfo has asserted that it is not wrong for a gospel musician to collaborate with a secular musician as some people have hypocritically portrayed.The ‘Yen Som Obiara’ singer, hoever told the News Hunter Magazine in an exclusive interview that one needs to assess his/her spiritual capabilities before making such decision.“We propagate the word of God through music and somebody who is not a believer can change his/her ways after opening his/her mouth...
Rio Ferdinand Hails Kane
Tottenham striker, Harry Kane is close to being on a level with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former defender Rio Ferdinand.Kane was in excellent form on Tuesday night as his hat-trick sealed a 3-0 away victory over APOEL Nicosia.His display caught the attention of former England and Manchester United central defender Ferdinand, who was appearing as a pundit on BT Sport’s Champions League highlights show.‘Those kind of stats are up there with Lionel Messi and Cristiano...
Former AU Chairperson Visits Rawlings, Nana Konadu
Former African Union Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Wednesday called on former President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at their office in Accra.Dr. Dhlamini-Zuma and the Rawlingses discussed the breakdown of cultural values on the continent with the former President expressing his disappointment with the violent attacks on black foreigners in South Africa.Former President Rawlings who spoke on the forthcoming leadership battle within the ruling...
STATEMENT: I Never Promised Not To Borrow - Bawumia
The office of Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has denied accusations that he; then running mate of the NPP, promised not to borrow when his government comes into office.The Minority has described as shameful, Dr Bawumia's new position on borrowing.Deputy Minority Leader, James Klutse Avedzi said: “It is shameful for Bawumia to say in the past that we don't need to borrow because we have all the resources here and now saying that we need to borrow and borrow responsibly, that is the...
Guru officially drops new single track ‘Problem’
Hiplife/Hippop music super star;Guru has officially released his all-awaited newest single track ‘Problem’Produced by popular sound engineer Willies Beat,’Problem’ delivered in a mid-tempo hiplife stratum,features Guru's signature mix of English and local indigenous Ghanaian language.Under the production of NKZ Music,‘Problem' ,was inspired by the trend through which men fall in love with women because of their big buttocks rather than their character.Ever since Guru emerged into the music...
Technology And Ghana’s 4th Republic: Every Country Regrets Not Doing This Sooner
File PhotoAs someone who has spent many years in the technology industry, two things became clear to me during the presidential elections in 2016. One is how technologically savvy Ghana has become as a nation. The other is how unprepared the government (i.e. NEC) was in keeping up with data analytics, especially when it comes to the pace of dynamic electronic data analysis and reporting. The NPP war room totally outperformed the government’s NEC in data analytics during the 2016 elections.
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