September FIFA Rankings: Black Stars Drop To 70th Globally, Fall To 14th In Africa AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 19, 2024September 19, 20240 19/9/2024 The Black Stars of Ghana have dropped six places in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent abysmal performance during the September international break. The team’s poor performance in two games against Angola and Niger for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers has seen the Black Stars drop to 70th spot in the world. They also dropped two places on the continental rankings, currently occupying the 14th spot with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde climbing above them. The Stars were defeated (1-0) by the Palancras Negras of Angola on home soil before drawing 1-1 with Niger in Morocco on matchday two leading to their fall. FIFA’s previous ranking saw Ghana occupying the 64th and 12th spots in the world and Africa
Natural Health Seminar 2024: Creating Awareness About Hypertension AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 19, 2024September 19, 20240 19/9/2024 𝙱𝚢: 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 Alexandra Opokua Munn, a certified Analytical Chemist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner who currently works in the pharmaceutical industry has held a health seminar on the theme: "What No One Teaches You About.” The seminar was organised to equip and inform the general public on natural remedies to healing bodily ailments and diseases. Held at the One Corner Garden in Accra, the event saw about 50 participants including persons engaged in Research and Development, Scientists, Agriculture Extension officials, Pharmacists among others. In an interview with Pan African News, Alexandra Opoku Munn underscored the importance of the seminar as it creates awareness about the health benefits of organic food products. According to her, at present, it has become imperative to check
NSA Director General Sacked Following Baba Yara Stadium Ban LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 19, 2024November 29, 20240 18/9/2024 The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, has been dismissed by the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The dismissal follows the revocation of Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s licence from hosting international matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Mr. Numekevor’s dismissal is reportedly linked to the President’s displeasure about the stadium being rented out for a six-day church programme ahead of Ghana’s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola, hence ordered for the dismissal of other individuals involved in renting out the venue. Signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, the termination letter directs the NSA Director General to hand over his office to the Chairman of the Governing Board of the
CHAN 2024 Scheduled For February 2025; CAF Announces AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 18, 2024September 18, 20240 17/9/2024 President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held from February 1 – 28, 2025. The continent’s football governing body made the announcement following a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, September 16, 2024. The first round of qualifiers is set for the weekend of 25-27 October, 2024. With the qualifying fixtures yet to be announced, Ghanaian fans are highly expectant that the Black Galaxies will once again book their spot and make up for their disappointing attempt in the previous season. The tournament will be hosted in East Africa and CAF is expected to communicate in due course the specific venues to be used for
Five Betting Companies Reported To Gaming Commission By GFA Over Unauthorised Listing Of GPL Games AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2024November 29, 20240 17/9/2024 The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reported the conduct of betting companies to the Gaming Commission. The betting platforms cited in the GFA's report have engaged in unauthorised betting on matches organized and sanctioned by the Ghana Football Association. The Football Association has requested for urgent assistance from the Gaming Commission to investigate the companies and take appropriate steps to ensure that they cease and desist from offering unauthorised betting services on the Association's matches. The Gaming Commission Ghana is responsible for issuing licenses to all gaming operators and permits to companies and individuals that wish to run promotions with elements of game of chance. The betting companies reported to the Gaming Commission include, but not limited to Soccabet, Sportybet, Football.com and Ilobet. The
Fuel Price To Decrease Between 2% – 5% -Institute For Energy Security (IES) AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare The Institute for Energy Security's (IES) computation of the national average price for the three refined petroleum products during the first pricing window of September 2024 shows that gasoline and gas oil were sold at GH₵13.65 and GH₵14.10 per litre, respectively, while LPG was priced at GH₵15.10 per kilogram (kg). The IES Market scan identifies Star Oil, Zen Petroleum, and Benab Oil as the OMCs offering the lowest prices over the last two weeks. The first pricing window of September 2024 saw leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduce the price of liquid fuels in the local fuel market. The price per litre of gasoline and gasoil was lowered by an average of GH₵0.25 for gasoline and GH₵0.30 for gasoil, based
CAF CL: FC Samartex Gears Up For Second Leg Against Raja Casablanca AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 16, 2024September 16, 20240 16/9/2024 Reigning Ghana Premier League champions, FC Samartex 1996 were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Raja Club Athletic widely known as Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The Ghanaian champions hosted the Moroccan side on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Accra Sports Stadium. Despite Samartex taking the lead before recess, the Ghanaian side failed to hold onto their lead. Mohamed Azrida headed home a corner kick in the 20th minute to first put Raja Casablanca in the lead. Hitherto, Samartex goalkeeper Kofi Baah made a vital save in the early minutes of the game to deny Raja’s Adam Ennaffati’s attempt from the edge of the area. However, the Ghanaian side doggedly responded to level the scoreline
Afrikania Mission Calls For A Public Holiday To Be Set Aside For Them. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 16, 2024November 29, 20240 16/09/24 Story by George Yawson Vineh In a rallying call for the preservation and recognition of traditional religion, Leadership of Afrikania Mission in Ghana is calling for a national holiday for the traditional religion. At a press conference last Saturday, Head of the Mission, His Holiness Osofo Konfo Atsu says the mission will not hesitate to ignore political actors who fail to take their demand into consideration. Several countries have established public holidays to honor Traditional worship and ancestral veneration, reflecting their cultural and religious practices. Article 21(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees the freedom of association and religious practice of which the state recognizes the three major religions, namely the Christian Religion, the Islamic religion and the Traditional religion. Despite the states recognition
Care-Ghana Endorses NDC Demo AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 16, 2024November 29, 20240 16/09/24 Story by George Yawson Vineh Care for Free and Fair Elections Ghana (“CARE” GHANA) has announced its support and active participation in the upcoming nationwide demonstration captioned “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, PROTECT OUR VOTE DEMO” scheduled for 17th September 2024. Endorsing the opposition National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) planned demonstration against the Electoral Commission (EC) in a press statement, “CARE GHANA” said the demonstration was meant to put pressure on the EC to address challenges associated with the voters’ register to ensure peaceful and transparent elections.It added that the demonstration is a vital opportunity for citizens to collectively demand a credible, transparent, and accurate voter register, a cornerstone of free and fair elections in anydemocracy. According to CARE” GHANA “As a voting rights organisation, we
Cyber Security Authority Licenses 18 Cybersecurity Service Providers, Accredits 69 Professionals AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 14, 2024September 16, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of Ghana held a licensing and accreditation ceremony marking a major milestone in the nation's ongoing efforts to bolster digital security. The event, which took place at the CSA Board Room, was presided over by a representative on behalf of the Director-General, Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako. In his welcome remarks, Head of National Computer Emergency Response Team at Cyber Security Authority Stephen Cudjoe- Seshie, highlighted the CSA’s commitment to maintaining a secure digital ecosystem through its regulatory duties, as mandated by the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). He noted that the event follows a rigorous licensing process that commenced in March 2023. By July 2024, eight CSPs, eight CEs, and 35 CPs had already been