Implement Stringent Measures To Prevent Collapse Of Banks
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE COLLAPSE OF BANKS In January 2000, two state banks; Cooperative Bank and Bank for Housing and Construction collapsed in what was dubbed A-Life scandal. 17 years after the A-Life scandal, in August 2017, two indigenous banks; Capital Bank and UT Bank ceased to exist as GCB bank took over the two banks […]
Why Dogboe wants to unify the Super Bantamweight division
Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe, has within a short time written his name in letters of gold, so far as the history of Ghana boxing and sports is concerned. Dogboe, who won the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Bantamweight title, after beating Jesse Magdaleno and successfully defended it against Hidenori Otake of Japan, immediately called out […]
UG launches 3rd IC-PASHDA Conference in Accra
The University of Ghana (UG), has launched the third International Conference on Physical Activity, Sports and Health for Development (PASHDA) in Accra. The conference, is aimed at promoting physical activity for good health and development. It is an initiative of African Physical Activity Network (AFPAN), for the promotion of physical activity, sports and health in […]
Ethiopian ship docks in Eritrea for first time in 20 years
An Ethiopian cargo ship has docked in the Eritrean port of Masawa for the first time in about two decades. The ship arrived from Saudi Arabia, according to a tweet by a privately owned Ethiopian news site. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed is currently in Eritrea for his latest round of talks with President Isaias […]
Premier League to trial VAR this season
The Premier League will trial VAR at 15 matches this season – starting after the international break, Sky Sports News understands. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) aim to prove the system is fit for purpose before presenting its findings to Premier League shareholders next year, with the aim of fully introducing it from […]
Cargill doubles purchase of cocoa from Ghana
The amount of sustainable cocoa sourced by Cargill in Ghana has doubled since the establishment of its own licensed buying company (LBC) model, and over 13,000 cocoa farmers are now benefiting from the initiative – up by 30% from 10,000 a year ago. The figures have been published as Cargill makes its second sustainable premium […]
Shippers' Authority organises 6th maritime seminar for journalists
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has held a day’s seminar for journalists in Accra. Organised under the theme, “Contemporary Trends and Developments in Ghana’s Shipping Industry, the event — is the sixth in a series of maritime seminars organised by GSA towards empowering media practitioners to improve […]
Angola train crash kills seventeen
At least 17 people have been killed and 12 others injured in a head-on collision between two trains in south-western Angola. A train run by the State rail firm smashed into a stationary maintenance train that was being operated by Chinese engineers. A statement from the office of the regional governor said an investigation has […]
Chinese TV station raided in Kenya
Armed officers believed to be Kenyan police have raided the offices of China Global Television Network (CGTN) in Nairobi and arrested several expatriates. A CGTN employee, Saddique Shaban, said about a dozen officers, who did not identify themselves, raided the Africa headquarters of the Chinese state-owned broadcaster and demanded to see their work permits and […]
FIFA extends suspension of football official Kwesi Nyantakyi
Former Ghana football boss Kwesi Nyantakyi, a member of FIFA’s decision-making Council, will be provisionally suspended for an additional 45 days, FIFA said on Wednesday (September 5). “During this time, Mr Nyantakyi will continue to be banned from all football-related activities at both national and international level”, the world soccer’s ruling body added in the […]
