[ads1] It was a chaotic scene in Ghana’s Parliament on Monday as the parliamentarians clashed during the voting on the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy Bill, also known as e-levy. This was after the sit-in Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, had announced that a division will be followed to approve the Bill, presented under a certificate of urgency, and will also vote in his capacity as a Member of Parliament.[ads2] This provoked the minority side , who raised red flags about his decision to vote after presiding over the night’s proceedings. The Minority MPs moved to the front of the dais, issuing threats…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
[ads1] Travellers from South Korea, Malta and Israel will be denied entry to Ghana following a temporary ban by the government. According to the government, this is as a result of the rising of Covid-19 new variant, Omicron in Ghana.[ads2] The decision was announced by the government through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration on Friday, December 17, 2021. In a separate statements, the restrictions take effect from today, Monday, December 20, 2021.[ads3] The statement continues to warn that government does not recognize any vaccine certificate from Malta. For South Korea, the ban is for a period of…
[ads1] The Executive Vice President of Gold Fields, Alfred Baku as resigned from his position. Mr. Baku who was also the company’s head in the West Africa region, has resigned from his positions to pursue other opportunities, according to statement from the the company.[ads2] His resignation takes effect from December 31, 2021. Meanwhile, Joshua Mortoti has been appointed to occupy the positions on the interim before a permanent replacement is appointed.[ads3] Before his resignation, Alfred Baku was a member of the Gold Fields Group Executive Committee and held a senior position at the Ghana Chamber of Mines. [ads5]
[ads1] Former President, John Mahama has chastised President Akufo-Addo, labelling him as a poor leader. This comes following President Akufo-Addo’s speech at the just ended NPP annual delegates conference in Kumasi last Sunday.[ads2] President Akufo-Addo in his speech dared the NDC to provide a proper policy they have thought about in the last five years in opposition. “We have spent more money in improving the circumstances of our people than any government in the Fourth Republic. So when you leave here be proud that you have produced a government that has been most diligent in improving the lives of the…
[ads1] Real Tamale United talisman, David Abagna has reportedly been named in the Black Stars provisional squad for the AFCON 2021. Abagna is reported to have been the few locally-based players part of the Ghana squad for pre-AFCON preparations. Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is said to have presented a 26-man squad to the Ghana Football Association for official announcement.[ads2] The Ghana FA is expected to release the squad on Monday, December 20, 2021 with the RTU starman included. David Abagna has been exceptional this season for the Ghana Premier League newbies, scoring eight goals with an assist after nine matches.…
[ads1] Ghana will be releasing its squad for the next year’s AFCON on December 20, 2021. The four-time AFCON champions will be chasing their fifth trophy next year in Cameroon after several attempts since 1982.[ads2] Coach Milovan Rajevac has presented his squad to the Ghana Football Association for official announcement before commencing pre-AFCON preparations in Qatar on December 23, 2021. It is believed that coach Rajevac presented a 26-man squad to the Ghana FA for the AFCON 2021. As part of preparations for the prestigious tournament, Ghana will face Algeria in 2021 pre-AFCON friendly on January 5, 2021 in Qatar.[ads3]…
[ads1] Ghana will face Algeria in 2021 pre-AFCON friendly on January 5, 2021 according to reports. The Black Stars will face the Algerian national team in the friendly in Qatar’s capital Doha.[ads2] The game is to serve as preparations for the 2021 AFCON which commences on January 9, 2022 in Cameroon. According to reports, Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac will be naming a 26-man squad instead of 40 to pitch camp in Qatar with usual faces like Ayew, Mubarak Wakaso, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew and Daniel Amartey to be included.[ads3] Four locally-based players are expected to be named in the squad…
[ads1] Hearts of Oak defender, Raddy Ovouka has terminated his contract with the Ghana Premier League heavyweight. The Congolese left-back has abrogated his contract with the team, accusing the defending champions of the Ghana Premier League for breaching terms of his contract.[ads2] The Phobians have also refused to release the defender to sign a loan deal with USL Championship side New Mexico United. A letter to the management of the Hearts of Oak on December 17, 2021 explained: ”As mentioned in the notice of default that was sent to you on 30 November 2021, Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club…
[ads1] Shatta Wale has proven to be the leading man in the Ghana music industry since rebranding from Bandana. The International Reggae and World Music Awards awardee remains the only contemporary Ghanaian musician to have received the key to the city of Worcester from the city’s mayor, Joseph Petty in July, 2017. Shatta Wale is known to one of the local artistes with numerous hit songs and thanks to Candymania Entertainment, we bring you two hundred hit songs of the ‘Africa dancehall king’. Check the list below 1. Dancehall King 2. Kakai 3. Bandana From Ghana 4. Like My Thing…
[ads1] The full list of artistes to perform at the 2021 edition of the ‘Made in Taadi’ concert has been announced. This year’s edition of the annual Made in Taadi concert will be a delight to watch with Fuse ODG, Mzvee and other top Ghanaian musicians to thrill spectators.[ads2] The event organized my multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste and songwriter, Kofi Kinaata and his team will have Ghana’s finest musicians conveyed at the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) Park on December 24, 2021.[ads3] Other artistes to perform on the night includes Femeye, Sefa, Mr. Drew, Pappy Kojo, Quamina MP, Donzy Chaka, Amerado,…