Slow websites to be labelled by Chrome browser
Websites that load slowly because they are poorly coded could soon be flagged by Google’s Chrome browser. Google said it was working on several “speed badging” systems that let visitors know why a page is taking time to show up. The variations include simple text warnings and more subtle signs that indicate a site is slow. […]
GBC to include tax education in programmes for children
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Prof. Stephen Adei says the state broadcaster, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), must draw innovative and aggressive strategies to raise funds to run the Corporation. He said the current mode of collecting the T.V license is ineffective and must be done in a more convenient manner […]
French students protest over poverty after attempted suicide
Students have demonstrated across France to protest over precarity and living conditions, and show solidarity with a young man who set himself on fire last week to highlight the problem. The 22-year-old – named in some French media as Anas K – is said to be “between life and death” in hospital after suffering 90% […]
David Villa announces retirement after a 19-year career
Spain’s all-time leading goalscorer David Villa has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the Japanese season when he will be aged 38. Villa, who plays for J1 League side Vissel Kobe, will bow out having won the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008 with Spain, and the Champions League in 2011 […]
AMA develops plan to map out urban climate action
The AMA is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to map out urban climate action. CAP will align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, which aims at keeping global warming within one-point five degrees Celsius. The Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah announced this at the 7th International Climate Change and Population Conference on […]
NDC to embark on nationwide weeding & clean-up Nov 16
The opposition National Democratic Congress, (NDC) says it will from Saturday, November 16, embark on a nationwide weeding and clean-up to honour its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. This comes barely a week after the Former President led his security detail to clear some weeds around the new Military Cemetery in Burma Camp. An action the […]
13th November, 2019
The Daily Graphic says the high-interest rates are the concern of all as it reduces the incentive to invest and thereby slow down not only industrial but economic growth. The paper thinks the central bank must act decisively to curb the high level of bank lending rates and spreads, which cannot be justified on the […]
Gov’t launches new market borrowing guidelines
Ghana’s Capital Market has moved a notch higher with the launch of guidelines for the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, GMRA . These guidelines will among other things facilitate the flow of cash and Securities in Financial markets, provide low-risk options for cash investments and also foster price discovery by primary market activities. Vice President Dr […]
Bolivian opposition senator declares herself interim President
Bolivian opposition senator Jeanine Áñez has declared herself interim President of the South American country following Evo Morales’ resignation. Lawmakers from Mr Morales’ party boycotted the session, meaning a quorum was not formed for his appointment. Miss Áñez however said she is next in line under the constitution and vowed to hold elections soon. Mr […]
Black Meteors hold recovery session after Young Pharaohs clash
The Black Meteors were on the training pitch on Tuesday evening to begin preparations for their final group match against Mali. After drawing against Cameroon and losing 2-3 the subsequent group match to tournament hosts Egypt, Ghana needs a win over the Malians and hope that the other Group A game ends in a win […]
