Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

Ghana forward, Kwabena Owusu has joined Hungarian outfit Ferencvarosi on a free transfer.[ads2] The 25-year old has penned down a two-and-a-half deal for Ferencvarosi after leaving Azerbaijani outfit Qarabag FK. Expressing his excitement after completing the deal, Owusu said, “It is with great pleasure and with praise to God that I can announce to become part of your family.[ads3] “In recent weeks I had the chance to learn a lot about Ferencvaros and I saw the world champions from over 100 years ago. I don‘t know many clubs with such a big tradition and it makes me proud to continue…

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English Premier League outfit, Southampton have reached an agreement with Rennes to sign winger Kamaldeen Sulemana.[ads2] The Ghana international is joining Southampton on transfer deadline day in a deal worth €25million. Sulemana was close to joining Everton but will now sign for Southampton who managed to reach a convincing deal with Rennes.[ads3] The 20-year old was also on the wishlist of Leipzig. Kamaldeen made 14 appearances and scored one goal in the Ligue 1 this season for Rennes. He joined the French side in 2021 after impressive showdown at FC Nordsjaelland in the Dutch league.[ads4]

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President Akufo-Addo has said negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will delay the completion of some major projects of the government.[ads2] According to the President, part of the conditionality with IMF could lead to disruption in some of the government’s infrastructure programmes. At a meeting with the Western Regional House of Chiefs at the Jubilee House on Monday, President Akufo-Addo assured that even though there will be delays, his government will definitely complete the projects before leaving office.[ads3] “We need to ensure that all capital expenditure projects are completed, but there will be some temporary delays while we are…

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The Energy Commission has placed a ban on the importation of nineteen electrical appliances and renewable energy products.[ads2] According to a statement, the rationale behind the ban is to prevent Ghana from becoming a desirable destination for substandard and used appliances and also to save the economy by reducing electricity demand which necessitates additional generation capacity with its associated fuel cost. The ban, according to the commission, is also to protect the environment and safeguard the health of citizens from air pollution caused by increased power generation and to protect the consumer from purchasing unsuitable appliances and the payment of…

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The national Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has given reason for changing the party’s leadership in Parliament.[ads2] The NDC made changes to its leadership in parliament on January 23 in a press statement signed by the General Secretary, Fiifi Kwetey. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was appointed the minority leader, replacing Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu who was occupying the position. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, MP for Ellembelle in the Western region was also named the deputy minority leader, replacing Ketu North legislator James Avedzi Klutse.[ads3] Muntaka Mubarak had his position as the Minority Chief Whip…

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Residents in Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis and its environs are about to experience the biggest musical concert this year as Lawson Herbal, a local herbal medicine manufacturing company will assemble four of Ghana’s finest artistes to thrill fans with soothing and electrifying music.[ads2] Dubbed Sekondi/Taadi Invasion, the much anticipating event scheduled for February 4, 2023 will be held at the Gyandu Park in Sekondi. Four-time Vodafone Ghana Music Awards songwriter of the year, Kofi Kinaata will take the center stage with his back-to-back hit songs before Shatta Wale and his disciple AMG Medikal will take over alongside Briano.[ads3] There will be performances…

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Qatari side, Al Sadd have terminated the contract of Andre Ayew on mutual consent.[ads2] The Ghana captain has has his contract terminated after almost two years with the club. A club’s statement reads, “Al Sadd SC has reached an agreement with Andre Ayew to terminate his contract with the club by mutual consent.”[ads3] Ayew joined Al Sadd on a free transfer in 2021 after leaving English Championship outfit Swansea City. The 33-year had bagged four goals with an assist in nine matches this season for Al Sadd.[ads4] In his almost two-year stay at the club, the former Olympic Marseille attacker…

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) did marvelously well with regards to developments during my administration, former President John Dramani Mahama has said.[ads2] According to him, Ghanaians were not appreciative of the numerous developmental projects the NDC carried out during his tenure as the leader of the country because the party failed to tell its successes to the people. Speaking at the Chatham House on Friday, January 27, on the theme “Africa’s Strategic Priorities & Global Role”, Mr Mahama said “When President Akufo-Addo came we had achieved economic stability. All they needed was to continue from there but unfortunately, this is…

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The Government of Ghana has reached an agreement on participation of Insurance Companies in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme.[ads2] Under the agreement, the insurance companies will participate in the exchange on similar terms as the banks. In a statement dated January 26 and signed on behalf of the government by Ken Ofori-Atta and Seth Aklasi as Ghana Insurers Association representative, the deal will enable government, through the solvency window of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund, provide support for the insurance companies that are seriously affected by the domestic debt exchange programme.[ads3] The statement says the objective is to protect jobs…

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A former General-Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen is confident the sitting Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will surely win the party’s flagbearership race.[ads2] According to him, even though all the aspirants who have so far declared intentions of contesting the NPP flagbearership position are competent and capable of leading the party, he believes strongly that Dr Bawumia has the upper hand and what it takes to lead the party to victory in the 2024 elections. “No man born of a woman can beat Dr Bawumia” he said, adding: “I am borrowing the words…

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