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Start-Ups Remaining Resilient In The Face Of Prevailing Harsh Economic Crisis In Ghana
The post COVID19 pandemic impact on global economies is happening faster in a rather harsh way than many economists in the world had predicted. The early days of post COVID19 pandemic impact is so frightening, businesses dread what will happen, when the full-scale impact eventually sets in, in the coming years.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), a game changer for Ghanaian Businesses
The saying better late than never indeed is true, the birth of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area even though a little too late, the initiative is still relevant in growing the economic fortunes of the Africa continent.
Bayern Munich Not Out Of Title Race- Jerome Boateng
Bayern Munich defender Jerome insists the Bavarians should not be written off the Bundesliga title race yet following their slip against Borussia Dortmund. The German champions are trailing their rivals, Dortmund by seven points after just 11 games in the season. However, the Germany international believes Bayern Munich will bounce back strongly. 'For a changing of the guard, BVB first has to win the championship by a wide margin for six or seven years consecutively.
France fuel protests underline energy transition pain
The French government has vowed to stick with its fuel tax plans, despite protests across the country calling for a change of tack. Authorities insist that high fuel taxes are necessary to steer the country away from its reliance on oil, however protesters argue their purchasing power is more important than a fast energy transition.
Nottingham Forest Ace Darikwa Backs Ghanaian Youngster Arvin Appiah To Have 'Great Future' At Club
Nottingham Forest defender Tendayi Darikwa is backing Ghanaian youngster Arvin Appiah to have a 'great future' at the club. Appiah,17, has bee drafted into the first team training by manager Aitor Karanka. The winger marked scored on his first-team debut after climbing off the bench in their EFL Cup defeat at Burton last week. And right-back Tendayi Darikwa believes the English-born Ghanaian will have great prospect if his listens.
Newly Elected Volta NDC Regional Women's Wing Poised For Action
Good day to you all,fellow comrades of the great National Democratic Congress (NDC) As the Holy Bible says, "there is time for everything" against that background, when it comes to issues of politics and leadership there is time to compete and time to cooperate. The time for cooperation has come since the competition is all over.
Vienna Ranked As Most Liveable City In The World
The Austrian capital, Vienna, has beaten Australia's Melbourne to be named the world's most liveable city. It's the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) annual survey. The worldwide league table ranks 140 cities on a range of factors, including political and social stability, crime, education and access to healthcare. In the survey, Manchester saw the biggest improvement of any European city, rising by 16 places to rank 35th.
Another Bombshell From Anas
Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has hinted of his upcoming expose on corrupt practices. Though he has not pointed out the target group in his recent investigations, he said high-profile persons had been captured in some nefarious acts that are against the interest of humanity and the country in particular. Anas Aremeyaw Anas made this known during the National Media Festival organized by The Press Foundation in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region.
Press Conference Addressed By The National Coordinator Of Patriotic Ambassadors For Peace (Pap), Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang On Consolidating The Gains Towards Victory 2020 - The Role Of NPP Volunteer Groups
Date: 8th January, 2018 Venue: Jobyco Hotel, Accra INTRODUCTION Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen and Members of the Press. Permit me to wish you all, a Prosperous New Year and also, a Happy One Year Anniversary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Let me extend PAP's gratitude to all PAPers for the diverse roles played towards our Party's overwhelming victory over the inept National Democratic Congress (NDC) last year.
Footballer Gets Bail For Defilement
Accra, Nov. 9, GNA- A 23-year old footballer, Ebenezer Otabil who is accused of defiling an 11-year old girl at Mataheko in Accra has been admitted to bail by an Accra Circuit Court. Otabil was admitted to bail in the sum of GH 50,000 cedis with three sureties, two of whom are to be justified by the court presided over by Mr Aboagye Tandoh. He is expected to reappear on November 30. Otabil was admitted to bail after his lawyers had put in a bail application on his behalf.
NDC Goes Manual With Registration Of Members
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has officially announced that it has scrapped its biometric register, and will be returning to the manual process of registering members of the party.The party had hinted of this move in recent months, with Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the party, Ade Coker, announcing the party’s intention during the party's unity walk.Addressing the media on Tuesday, the party’s National Chairman, Kofi Portuphy, stated that the National Executive Committee had...
SMEs And Startups Must Consider The Following Ideas In Building A Strong Brand Identity
The business world today provides small and bigger organizations with enormous opportunities to develop and grow astrong brand identity for products and services that can compete favourably in the ever complex and unpredictable market driven by modern technology. However, it equally presents a lot of challenges in the form of stiffcompetition and threat of survival for SMEs and Startups in Ghana.
Enam Afi Mana Aidam Family Picks Top Prize In 2nd Mini Draw Of Access Bank’s ‘Abusua Akyɛdeɛ’ Promo
Ghana’s first family promotion organised by Access Bank - “Abusua Aky?de?”, has rewarded new and existing customers in its 2nd mini draw held in Accra last Friday, which witnessed the Enam Afi Mana Aidam family emerge as winners of an educational scholarship prize in the group draw. The SME draw also saw Almufarik Enterprise and Solidere Investments emerging as top winners to win key man insurance worth over GHs 50,000.
Agric Block Of Bishop Hertman Deteriorates
A six-unit classroom block at the Bishop Herman school which is currently being used as the Agric block is in a very bad state after just three years of construction.The block which was partially completed for use due to unavailability of classroom blocks has the floor deteriorating just within a year.According to one of the teachers who spoke to Joy News on condition of anonymity said the doors to the classroom blocks were not well fixed and students always complain of stolen items.He said...
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah launches Foundation for retired sportsmen
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has launched his foundation at a brief ceremony was held at the Accra City Hotel on Thursday afternoon.Appiah wants to improve the plight of retired sports men by providing financial, health aid and skill development.The Kwesi Appiah will be supervised by a five-member board of Trustees including Samuel Nana Brew-Butler (Chairman), HE Amarkai Amarkai Amartefio (Member), Air Vice Marshall Issifu S.
AUTTG, Others To Embark On Peaceful Demonstration
The Assembly of University Trained Teachers of Ghana (AUTTG) and others have threatened to embark on a peaceful demonstration on Tuesday August 8,2017 to express their displeasure to the authorities for neglecting their members by the Ghana Education Service (GES) in terms of recruitment into the government basic and second cycle schools as professional teachers.The groups which includes, University Trained Teachers of Ghana (AUTTG), Unemployed Education Graduates Alliance (UEGA) and...
SAfrican activist jumped to death, ex-guard tells apartheid probe
Pretoria (AFP) - A South African policeman present when an anti-apartheid operative plunged to his death more than 40 years ago insisted on Monday that the victim had jumped to his death.But the judge hearing the inquest into the death of Ahmed Timol warned him that he could face prosecution based on the court's findings and his evidence.Joao Rodrigues served in the security branch of the apartheid regime and was guarding Timol when he plunged to his death from a Johannesburg police station...
GC2018 Games Village Developed Using Environmentally Sustainable Measures
With less than a year to go until the 2018 Commonwealth Games open- Acting Minister for the Games, Steven Miles has revealed that the Athletes’ Village (Games Village) was developed using environmentally sustainable design principle.According to Miles: “The project is guided by environmentally sustainable design principle and has been awarded a full 6 leaf EnviroDevelopment Mixed use accreditation from the Urban Development Institute of Australia(UDIA) for its commitment to ecosystems,...
Manya Krobo chief motivates Public health graduates
The Paramount Chief of Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Kanor Nene Sakite II has admonished university graduates to move away from only striving to get their names on monthly payrolls and use their knowledge to solve Ghana’s insatiable challenges.He said there are several challenges that confronts the nation and Africa at large that needs graduates to think through the problem to ensure solutions.Nene Sakite II was speaking at the second congregation for the conferment of Masters of Public...
Political Power Should Not Be Regarded By Ghana's Politicians And Political Parties As A Business Opportunity | ModernGhana.com
It has now become clear to many discerning and independent-minded Ghanaians - who are one-nation patriots and nationalists - that there is a fierce battle for control of our nation's byzantine system being waged within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Social Security is a necessity for all - SSNIT
Mankessim (C/R), June 23, GNA - Dr Prosper Ayisah, Takoradi Area Manager of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has said social security insurance is a basic necessity that all Ghanaians should possess.Dr Ayisah, who was speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview on the sidelines of a 'Customer Clinic' programme by SSNIT, said many Ghanaians do not see social security as a necessity and are reluctant to contribute to the scheme.He said workers who fail to...
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.
I saw bedbugs in my baby's cot, dead babies lying around; parents tell frightening stories at KATH
Two parents who had frightening experiences at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi have given a grim account of how babies are exposed to deadly infections at the hospital.Mrs Arthur and Mr Owusu Ansah shed tears when they recounted the struggle their families had to go through during and after the birth of their children and the incidences that led to their deaths.Both parents were speaking on the special edition of Joy FM’s Super Morning Show and Joy News' AM Show which are being...
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