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Afrikania Mission Calls For A Public Holiday To Be Set Aside For Them.

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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             

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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

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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

New Era for Ghana-China Relations: Press Conference Explores FOCAC Summit Outcomes and Future Goals

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Stanley Kwabla Arku The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, held a press conference in Accra following the successful 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which took place from September 4-6 in Beijing. The media briefing provided an opportunity for journalists, think tanks to gain deeper insights into the outcomes of the summit and the evolving relationship between Ghana and China. The gathering, which was the Ambassador's first official press briefing since his appointment, took place at his residence and was attended by members of the press, think tanks such as the China-Ghana Friendship Association, Africa-China Centre for Policy Advocacy, and the Socialist Movement of Ghana. Ambassador Tong, in his opening remarks, underscored the historical connection between China and

Traders At Lapaz Urge Gov’t To Lift Ban On Imported Second- Hand Goods

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By: Daniel Asare Traders who deal in second-hand electrical appliances at Lapaz a suburb of Accra have expressed worry over decline in patronage of their wares. Amidst growing concerns raised over depreciation of the cedi in addition to nuisance taxes, which has affected the success and sustainability of their businesses, these frustrated traders are calling on government for immediate intervention. According to the Energy Commission, Ghana has become a dumping ground for the importation of second-hand electrical appliances which consumes more electricity. They have rolled out measures to embark on an exercise aimed at halting the importation of these items. President of the Concerned Second Hand dealers Association of Ghana, Daniel Asare who has expressed worry over a decline in the patronage of inferior goods

Pep Guardiola In High Spirit As Man City Hearing Begins On Monday

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13/9/2024 Manager of Premier League club Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has expressed delight over the commencement of the hearing into the club’s 115 charges for alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules beginning Monday, September 16, 2024. In February 2023, Manchester City were charged and referred to an independent commission following a four-year investigation. It was reported that the club breached the Premier League’s financial rules between 2009 and 2018. However, Man City vehemently denied all charges with convictions that their case is supported by a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence”. "It starts soon and hopefully finishes soon. An independent panel will decide and I am looking forward to the decision,” Guardiola said. "I'm happy it's starting on Monday. I know there will be more

Traders At Adjen Kotoku Bemoan Low Patronage

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By: Daniel Asare With the deepening economic crisis and its attendant consequences, patronage of items has suffered a downward spiral. At the Adjen Kotoku market, traders who are angry and frustrated over the issue have attributed to the hike in prices of commodities. An onion seller Adamu Iddi opened up on why the cedi has depreciated marginally against the CFA and its impact on their operations. Mr. Iddi also said they were promised some amenities such as lands, fertilizers etc. to aid them farm internally but government failed to fulfill those promises. He further urged government to intervene as a matter of urgency. His counterpart Zakari Awudu who shared a similar concern also complained of the deplorable nature of the road. According to Diana a customer

Pan African Television’s Kwame Owusu Danso Nominated As Running Mate For Alan Kyerematen’s M4C

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By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah 12-9-2024 Founder and Leader for the Movement for Change Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has nominated Private legal practitioner, social activist, broadcast journalist and musician Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate for the 2024 general elections in December. In this article, we take a dive into the life of the running mate as we assess his credentials and what he brings to the ticket.Kwame Owusu Danso is an astute broadcaster, lawyer, corporate professional, political analyst, entrepreneur, marketing, communication and branding expert with a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge in business analysis, lead generation, real estate management, telecommunication, marketing promotion and communications, arts & entertainment and product development.He is currently the General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Legal, Trassaco Group and

2025 AFCON QUALIFIER: Black Stars Likely To Use UG And Accra Sports Stadia As GFA Is Directed To Seek CAF Approval

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12/9/2024 The Black Stars of Ghana are likely to use either the Accra or University of Ghana Sports Stadium to host their next home match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after the Ministry of Youth and Sports 'directed' the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to seek CAF's approval for the two venues. The directive came as a result of the ban placed on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium which hosted the qualifying fixture between Ghana and Angola last Thursday, September 5, 2024. Accra Sports Stadium The venue, which was later banned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has been declared unfit for international matches due to “unsuitable playing field." Ghana was considering hosting their next game against Suda on a foreign soil

Prof Opoku-Agyemang Supports GNAT Cancer Foundation With GH₵50,000.

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By Makiza Micheline Latifa The National Democratic Congress’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has made a generous donation of GHS50,000 to the Ghana National Association of Teachers(GNAT) Cancer Foundation to support the treatment of teachers who are cancer patients. According to the foundation, cancer cases are surging among teachers and their families, with the cost of treatment being beyond the reach of many patients, leading to significant financial strain. Presently, the average cost of treating cancer patients in Ghana ranges from GH₵45,000 to GH₵250,000, as a result, the Foundation has prioritised preventive education, treatment, and sustainable management of the disease. As part of its initiative to combat cancer sustainably, the Ghana Cancer Foundation is running a fundraising campaign to solicit donations from

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