‘GPL Referees Are Paid GHc1000’ – Referees Association Chairman Reveals AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 30, 2024September 30, 20240 30/9/2024 George Saijah, Chairman of the Referees Association of Ghana has revealed that members of the Association who are appointed to officiate Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches are paid a sum of GHS1,000 as a take home pay after every game. Mr. Saijah made this assertion during a probe into the petition submitted by the ‘Save Ghana Football Forum’ in February this year, saying referees who officiate the country’s top flight are paid one thousand cedis per match. He added that referees who officiate Division One League also take home GHc750.00. “[The salary] is a take-home of 1,000 cedis for Premier League referees. The Division One League and the referees in the Women’s League receive 750 cedis,” he said. George Saijah further explained that the
Valley View University Inks MoU with the Democratic Republic of Congo AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024September 28, 20240 By: Daniel Otu Asante In a significant partnership that could foster academic and cultural ties between Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese Consulate in Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Valley View University. The Memorandum of Understanding includes provisions for student and faculty exchange programs. This would allow students from Valley View University to study in Congolese institutions and vice versa, providing both parties with exposure to different academic environments and cultural experiences. Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Ghana, Jeanette Nyakeru held the view that the Memorandum of Understanding will bring both nations together in the spirit of Pan-Africanism, co-operation, and shared progress. She says, “the collaboration we are cementing today goes beyond just education; it represents
We Must Build A Better And A Peaceful Ghana For The Future Generation- Bessa Simons LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare President of Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Henry Bessa Simons, has touted the outstandingly excellent accomplishments of the country’s first Premier and President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Delivering an address at the Musiki Pan-Afrikana Festival held in honour of Ghana’s Founder, he further urged Ghanaians to make judicious use of the country’s resources to benefit the next generation. September 21, is the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President. Widely touted as the Black Star of Pan-Africanism and Founder of Modern Ghana, he spearheaded the country’s liberation from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957. As part of activities to commemorate his one hundred and fifteenth birthday, the Musiki Pan Afrikana Festival has being held amidst pomp and pageantry. It was
Ghana To Face Togo, Niger, Benin in WAFU Zone B U20 Championship AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 27/9/2024 The Under 20 men’s football team of Ghana, the Black Satellites, will lock horns with their counterparts from Togo, Benin, and Niger in the 2024 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B Championship. The Satellites have been drawn in Group A of the tournament which runs from October 17 to October 31, 2024. The draw, which was confirmed yesterday, Thursday, September 26, 2024, will see the top two ranked nations progress to the next stage of the tournament after series of power-packed games. Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Cote D’Ivoire will battle it out in Group B. The Satellites booked their spot in the tournament following their victory in the 2023 African Games as the host nation. The 13th African Games also saw the Black Princesses
Boosting Job Creation And Reducing Unemployment: Ellembelle MP Launches Second Phase Of Skill-Up Initiative AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢: 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟸𝟽/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 In a bid to create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods, Member of Parliament for the Ellembelle Constituency, Emmanuel Armah- Kofi Buah has launched the second phase of my "Skill-Up initiative at Nkroful. The 'Skill-Up Ellembelle' initiative is thoughtfully designed to equip young people with the requisite skill in making themselves employable. At the launch of the colourful and breathtaking ceremony, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah presented assorted items to the beneficiaries, including 500 sewing machines, 200 hair dryers, and 500 hair clippers. To eliminate financial barriers and ensure uninterrupted training, he aiso absorbed the entire cost of their apprenticeships. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah who doubles as Deputy, Minority Leader in Parliament is committed to transforming
“Karaga Constituency.”PC Hon. Alhasssan Sualihu Dandaawa.Community : Pishigu and Bagurugu.Northern Region NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 27/09/24 Wrapping up late in the night at Pishigu and Bagurugu communities in Karaga Constituency, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah Campaigned energetically for Hon. PC Alhasssan Sualihu Dandaawa ( Fmr MP ) to be voted for to partner JM and Jane NDC government to address the road challenges, employment situations and farming needs of the people. Being impressed by the massive crowd in such hard - to - reach communities , Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah donated 200 bags of cements to the community leaders to use to complete their community center so next time he comes for victory tour, he can have a shade to sit under with them to plan on how best to develop the area. Taking a hard bite on the
Arrest of Democracy Hub Protesters; Agyenim-Boateng Describes Government as Authoritarian, Vindictive and Repressive NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 By Makiza Micheline Latifa Spokesperson of the NDC running mate, James Agyenim-Boateng is calling for the release of over thirty individuals who were detained during the #ReoccupyJulorbi protest against illegal mining and economic mismanagement. According to him, the actions of the Ghana Police Service is an abuse of power that undermines the democratic rights of Ghanaians to voice their concerns. On Saturday, September 22, 2024, several protesters taking part in a protest organized by Democracy Hub were picked up by the Police for what it termed as engagement in unlawful activity. A statement released by the group however strongly condemned these actions by the Ghana Police Service, demanding that they respect the rights of every individual in their custody. It further urged all concerned
Global Africans Urged To Focus Investment Portfolios On The Continent To Breach Existing Infrastructure Gap INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 26/09/24 Distinguished speakers and panel members at the second edition of the Global Africa Forum (GAF) have made wide-ranging appeals to Global Africans to consider channelling their financial resources and expertise towards the African continent to support ongoing governmental and continental efforts aimed at breaching the existential infrastructure gap on the Africa landmass. Organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African American Institute (AAI), the Global Africa Forum was held on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, United States of America. The event attracted several business leaders, thought leaders, policymakers, and influencers who brought multiple perspectives to the theme; “Mobilising Global Africa Investments to Address Africa's Infrastructure Financing
“Yendi Constituency : PC Hon. Abdul-Fataw Alhasssan aka Lawyer Jofa.Communities : Yendi Palace and town, and Nakpachi town.Northern Region. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024September 27, 20240 27/09/24 As courtesy demands, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah paid homage to Royal Majesty, Ndaa Ya Naa Abubakari II, the overlord of Dagbon Traditional Areas.In a tight engagement, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah called on the Overlord to speak on national issues regarding the upcoming elections : "I have been to the palaces of the three 3 prominent kingdoms in Northern Regions, and I made some appeals to the other two 2 overlords, I will repeat it again here" He emphasised. "Any conflict arising from the upcoming elections will have reputational and integrity stains on the Northern Regions since both candidates are from the northern sector :""There are unseen hands who want the election to bring conflicts so they can blame the Northern people for
Tanzania: Simba Queens Unveil Ghana’s Yussif Basigi As New Coach LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 26, 2024November 29, 20240 26/9/2024 Ghana’s Yussif Basigi has been appointed by Tanzanian giants Simba Queens as the new head coach of the club. The Ghanaian gaffer left his home country’s Women's Premier League side, Hasaacas Ladies, to join the Tanzanian club after putting pen to paper in a one-year contractual agreement. In 2013, Basigi led Hasaacas to their first league title in his first year at the club, beating Fabulous Ladies in the final. He subsequently won the league four more times in his stay at the club. Basigi won the inaugural edition of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B Women's Champions League. He also led Hasmal Ladies to the final of the first edition of the CAF Women's Champions League which was hosted in Egypt. With this record