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Under the Patronage of HRH the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is readying to Host Landmark World Investment Conference (WIC) 2024 in Riyadh.
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Under the Patronage of HRH the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is readying to Host Landmark World Investment Conference (WIC) 2024 in Riyadh.

This year’s conference theme: ‘Harnessing DigitalTransformation and Sustainable Growth: Scaling Investment Opportunities’. Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin AbdulAziz Al Saud, theWorld Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and Invest Saudi are organizing the 28th annualWorld Investment Conference (WIC) from November 25 to 27, in Riyadh. This prestigious event will gather global leaders in investment, government, and international organizations to address the theme, ‘Harnessing DigitalTransformation and Sustainable Growth: Scaling Investment Opportunities’. His Excellency Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, commented: “Under the ...
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AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™
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AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™

World’s leading brewer embraces the excitement around FIFA’s new, global flagship club competition AB InBev to expand its longstanding relationship with FIFA by partnering with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Agreement includes Player of the Match Award, high profile exposure assets, event integration, unique client and customer experiences, and more The world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, has joined the thrill ahead of a new era in global club football starting next year in the USA by expanding their partnership with FIFA and becoming an Official Beer Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Having been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ since 1986, AB InBev (Euronext: ABI) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) (NYSE: BUD) and its leading portfolio of brands will now bring their ren...
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Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement
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Technology

Kaspersky and AFRIPOL strengthen partnership in combating cybercrime by signing new cooperation agreement

To further enhance global efforts to combat cyber offenses, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) and AFRIPOL have signed a cooperation agreement in preventing and fighting cybercrime. Covering a period of five years, the document formalises and facilitates cooperation between the company and the law enforcement agency in sharing threat intelligence data on the latest cybercriminal activities. The landscape of cyberthreats in Africa has constantly been evolving, with the continent having been especially susceptible to industrial threats. The region, in particular, has the highest share (https://apo-opa.co/4hWnT7H) of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) computers on which malicious objects were blocked by Kaspersky solutions, compared to other regions. Africa’s vigorous cyberthreat environme...
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TVET is not a dumping ground for underperforming students-Regional Minister
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TVET is not a dumping ground for underperforming students-Regional Minister

Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, Central Regional Minister, has urged Ghanaians to eschew the misconception that TVET was meant for non-performing students. She said this misguided notion had led to lack of appreciation for the value of what TVET stood for individuals, communities, and the nation. The Regional Minister made the remarks during the commissioning of a state-of-the-art project for Assin Jakai Technical Institute named after Mr Dominic Fobih, a former Minister of Education. She noted that TVET was a specialised education and training programme designed to equip students with practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for the world of work. She reiterated that people should see it as a viable and educational pathway that offered students a unique set of skills a...
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Ellembelle MP hands over Pick-Up Vehicle to Uthman Bin Affan Islamic SHS 
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Ellembelle MP hands over Pick-Up Vehicle to Uthman Bin Affan Islamic SHS 

The Member of Parliament (MP)for Ellembele, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has presented a new pick-up vehicle valued at GHc850,000.00 to the Uthman Bin Affan Islamic Senior High School (UBAISH) at Kamgbunli in the Western Region.  The donation followed an appeal to his office by the headmaster and staff of the school since the breakdown of the only school bus. Making the presentation during a campaign tour of the area, Mr Kofi Buah said the donation formed part of his avowed commitment towards good quality education delivery in the district. He said the needs of the school were on the drawing board of former President John Dramani Mahama, who is seeking re-election and asked them to return him to the Presidency. Mr...
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VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts
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Tourism

VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts

In 2023, VFS Global was awarded the new contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC).  From 19 November 2024 customers applying for a UK visa will be directed to VFS Global to book an appointment to complete their visa application. Customers will also have the option to choose additional services designed to make the application process easier. VFS Global has been contracted by UK Visas a...
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Ghana Shea Workers Union inaugurated 
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Ghana Shea Workers Union inaugurated 

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has inaugurated the Ghana Shea Workers Union (GSWU) as an affiliate to the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU). The GSWU is to help increase productivity, and ecosystems for decent work project in the shea industry. Madam Felicia Kraja, the Northern Regional Secretary of TUC, atinauguration, which was supported by the International Labour Organisation, said the TUC would work in collaboration with the GSWU to improve upon working conditions of players in the sector. She said it would also ensure fair labour practices, safeguarding the rights and dignity of shea collectors, processors and traders. She added that TUC would support GSWU to empower w...
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Chiefs and people of Avenor celebrate Avenortutudoza 2024
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Chiefs and people of Avenor celebrate Avenortutudoza 2024

Chiefs and people of Avenor Traditional Area in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region have celebrated the 2024 'Avenortutudoza' (Festival).  The festival, which was highly attended by both citizens and non-citizens of Avenor from near and far, was aimed at fostering unity,togetherness and development of the area. Togbega Doglo Anumah VI, a member of National House of Chiefs,President and Paramount Chief of Avenor Traditional Council, during the festival held at Akatsi, said the Avenortutudo festival was to showcase the rich culture of the area. "I use this chance and opportunity to say thank you to this year's central planning committee members for the wonderful org...
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Breaking limits requires resilience, courage, and willingness to take risks-Prof Kaufmann  
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Breaking limits requires resilience, courage, and willingness to take risks-Prof Kaufmann  

Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, Dean of Engineering School at the University of Ghana, says breaking limits requires resilience, courage, and the willingness to take risks. She said it also required creation of safe spaces, where young people feel supported as they explore their capabilities. Prof.  Kaufmann was speaking at the launch of the Woman In Tech Ghana Chapter in Accra on the theme: "Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders."  The Ghana chapter started operation on June 3, 2024, with three Executive Members (a Chapter Ambassador and two Members), but currently has seven Executive Members, 137 members on its WhatsApp platform, with presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.    Since its inception in 2018, Women in Tech Global has become the leading globa...
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Five communities in Agotime-Ziope District declared open defecation free
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Five communities in Agotime-Ziope District declared open defecation free

The Volta Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation, has declared five communities in the Agotime-Ziope District as open defecation free areas. These communities are; Agorhokpo, Wuvi Number One, Gbeleme, Dohia Number One and Dohia Number Two, who attained the status through the help of Agotime-Ziope Area Programme of World Vision Ghana. This was revealed by Madam Stella Kumedzro, the Volta Regional Director for Environmental Health at a programme organised by World Vision Ghana, to mark the celebration of World Toilet Day. She commended World Vision Ghana for championing Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) activ...
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