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Rebecca Akufo-Addo thank traders at Agbogbloshie,  urgesthem to vote massively for NPP
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Rebecca Akufo-Addo thank traders at Agbogbloshie,  urgesthem to vote massively for NPP

The first lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has thanked traders, especially, market women at Agbogbloshie in Accra for their support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) within the past eight years. She said the NPP was a party that can be trusted to govern the country better than any other political party, bringing much development to the people.  She said the party had the welfare of all Ghanaians at heart and, therefore, called on all the people to “make no mistake” but vote massively for the NPP on December 7.   The First Lady visited the market centre to bid the tradersfarewell as she and her husband exit the presidency and alsoto canvass for support for ...
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Fidelity Bank’s Chief Risk Officer urges banks to stay abreast of digital innovations
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Fidelity Bank’s Chief Risk Officer urges banks to stay abreast of digital innovations

 Dr. David Animante, Chief Risk Officer at Fidelity Bank Ghana, has urged banks to keep pace with “digital disruptions” led by financial technology (Fintech) and telecommunications companies.  Speaking at the 28th National Banking and Ethics Conference, he said traditional model of banking was being replaced with digital wallets, QR codes, and point-of-sale systems, therefore, financial institutions should catch up with the trend. He, however, cautioned against cybersecurity risks associated with digital innovations, and emphasised the essence of mitigating such risks. The forum was organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers Ghana on the theme: “Navigating Horizon Risks: Strategies for Financial I...
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PWDs at North Tongu receive assorted items from government  
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PWDs at North Tongu receive assorted items from government  

The Government, through the North Tongu District Assembly in the Volta Region, has distributed assorted items to 55 persons with disability (PWDs) in the district to promote inclusivity and empowerment. The items included industrial sewing machines, ice chests, bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, cassava grinding machines, wheelchairs, gas ovens, deep freezers, and sacks of charcoal. Mr Albert Xenyo, the North Tongu Head of Social Welfare and Community Development, said the items were intended to enhance the socio-economic well-being of the PWDs and promote their independence.  Twenty-two pupils with disability also had their school fees paid, underscoring the Government's commitment to inclusive education, he said. Mr Divine Osbor...
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“Every Child Will Have The Knowledge, Tools, Skills And Opportunities To Achieve Full Potential” – Pres Akufo-Addo
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“Every Child Will Have The Knowledge, Tools, Skills And Opportunities To Achieve Full Potential” – Pres Akufo-Addo

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the nation must stand united towards ensuring that every child regardless of their background has access to the tools, skills, and opportunities they need to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to building a prosperous Ghana. Interacting with various professional groupings drawn from across the Ashanti region as a precursor to the President’s three-day tour of the Ashanti Region, President Akufo-Addo outlined some of government’s efforts in education that has drastically changed the human resource capabilities of the people of the region.The groups were made up of the Ghana Journalists Association, Association of Ghana Industries, Ghana Medical Association, Ghana Bar Association, Ghana National Association of Te...
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VP Bawumia Lauds Lands Commission For Digital Initiatives, As He Commissions New Office Complex
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VP Bawumia Lauds Lands Commission For Digital Initiatives, As He Commissions New Office Complex

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the Lands Commission for taking digital initiatives to transform its operations. Speaking at the commissioning of an ultra-modern office complex for the Commission in Accra on Monday November 25, 2024, Dr. Bawumia  said the commissioning of the office, also highlights the modernisation of the Lands Commission to ensure efficient service. Dr.  Bawumia recalled his visit to  the Lands Commission’s office in February 2018, and  the challenges the commission faced with office space, as well as  handling of documents. "On that fateful day, at the Land Title Registration Division Office, I saw volumes of files all over the place. I observed that the Commission had a huge problem with space, not only to stor...
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28th World Investment Conference Kicks Off in Riyadh, Uniting Global Leaders in Investment for Sustainable Growth
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28th World Investment Conference Kicks Off in Riyadh, Uniting Global Leaders in Investment for Sustainable Growth

Inaugural sessions emphasize digital transformation, sustainability, and Saudi Arabia’s leadership in global investment opportunities. Invest Saudi and The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) officially launched the 28th World Investment Conference (WIC) today in Riyadh. With an overarching theme of ‘Harnessing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth: Scaling Investment Opportunities’, the first day brought together more than 2,000 attendees from 130 countries, including 30 ministers, to explore key strategies for overcoming global investment challenges and unlocking opportunities for the future. H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Saudi Minister of Investment, opened the event with an insightful keynote address, highlighting ...
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Four District Hospitals In Ashanti Region
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Four District Hospitals In Ashanti Region

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has on Monday, 25 November 2024, commissioned four(4) of the five(5), 40-bed District Hospitals in the Ashanti region. The four District Hospitals in the Ashanti region are located at, Drobonso in the Sekyere Afram Plains District; Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South East District; Twedie, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District and Suame, in the Suame Municipal area. The district hospital at Manso Nkwanta, in the Amansie West District, is also complete but yet to be commissioned.It will be recalled that in 2020, the Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu, broke the ground for work to commence on the construction of twelve 40-bed Hospitals in Ashanti, Eastern, Greater Accra regions and one Polyclinic at Mim, in the Brong Ahafo region.Construc...
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CAF Releases Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI
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CAF Releases Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the Best XI of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, highlighting the top-performing players of the tournament. The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG), which includes football analysts, coaches, and technical advisors, meticulously selected the Best XI based on players' performances throughout the competition. The Best XI features four players from debutants FC Masar, four from Champions TP Mazembe, two from runners-up AS FAR, and one from Edo Queens. In goal is FC Masar’s Habiba Sabry, whose acrobatic saves and commanding presence earned her the title of Best Goalkeeper of the tournament. The central defense is solidified by Shadia Nankya and Aisha Nantongo from FC Masar. The full-back positions are occupied by ...
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko removes Prosper Ogum from Interim Management Committee
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko removes Prosper Ogum from Interim Management Committee

Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko has announced changes to its Interim Management Committee (IMC) following a directive from His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Manhyia Palace. In a statement released by the club, it was revealed that Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum will no longer serve as a member of the IMC. This decision, according to the club, is aimed at allowing Dr. Ogum to concentrate fully on his primary role as Head Coach. “This decision has been made to allow Dr. Ogum to fully dedicate his efforts to his primary role as Head Coach, with a continued focus on leading the team to success on the pitch and advancing the club's sporting objectives,” the statement read. The restructuring forms part of the club’s commitment to optimising its operations and aligning with the v...
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School Feeding Programme: Bono East NIB seizes smuggled rice, arrest driver
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School Feeding Programme: Bono East NIB seizes smuggled rice, arrest driver

The National Investigation Bureau (NIB) in the Bono East has intercepted a Kia-Rhino Truck loaded with quantities of food items allegedly meant for distribution, under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). The truck with registration number AS 9584-14 was alleged to be smuggling 56 bags of 50 kilogramme ‘Lucy branded Rice’ to be supplied to Jema Senior High School in the Kintampo South District and Kintampo Senior High School in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Region. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) learnt the driver of the truck had since been arrested as investigations continued. A reliable source at the NIB, who confirmed the story to the GNA in Techiman, said the incident happened on Thursday November 21, 2024. The source explained that the driver picked the items f...
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