Author: Papa Linc

Business News of Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-03-19 John Dramani Mahama, former President of Ghana. John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has emphasized that, his flagship policy proposal; ‘the 24-hour economy’ will be voluntary to all businesses. In an address to the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, Mahama reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the 24-hour economy is actualized if given the nod by Ghanaians to lead again as president. He explained that contrary to the misconception out there that the 24-hour economy when implemented would include all businesses, only businesses with the…

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Shatta Wale has recalled how the CEO of Fantasy Entertainment, Leslie Quaynor, played a pivotal role in his feature on Beyonce’s ‘Black is King’ project.According to Shatta, he was in the studio one fateful day when he received a phone call from his godfather, Leslie, that connected him to a member of Beyonce’s team for the project.“My dad is in America. Leslie of Fantasy Dome Entertainment. Anytime I go to America, he has been taking good care of me. Sometime I was in the studio around 2 am and he called me and said Nii, I have good news for…

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The 2023 African Games is in the final week, and the event’s main attraction – athletics also enters day two. The athletics day one saw a fully packed attendance at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in the late hours as Ethiopia won four out of six available medals. Meanwhile, Ghanaian sprinters Benjamin Azamati and Barnabas Aggreh all qualified for the Men’s 100m final as Mary Boakye also secured a spot in the Female’s 100m final. The finals are set for today, March 19, 2024. Nigerian sprinter who is the reigning Commonwealth Champion, reigning Diamond League champion, and reigning African…

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Researchers preparing to mount a first-of-its-kind raising of an 18th-century shipwreck from tropical seas have described themselves as ‘pioneers’ – but insist they aren’t thinking about treasures worth billions on board. The Spanish galleon of San Jose sank off the coast of Cartagena in 1708, as its powder magazines detonated during a skirmish with the British Navy. It has been described as the ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks,’ because its 600-strong crew was carrying up to 200 tons of gold, silver, and emeralds valued at around $20billion (£15billion).Its exact location remained a state secret for nearly a decade to prevent private firms and pirates…

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Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minority Leader The Minority members of the Appointments Committee, who previously rejected nine ministerial nominees, have now reversed their decision.President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vetted ministerial nominees are now expected to sail through parliamentary approval.According to reports obtained by Starr News, the Appointments Committee has recommended the approval of the nominees to the plenary by majority decision, despite the initial rejection by the NDC MPs. Among those cleared for approval are Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Lydia Seyram Alhassan for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; Martin Adjei-Mensah…

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Ghanaian singer, Cee Levelz Delmi Media and Entertainment proudly presents the highly anticipated debut EP, “Inside Me,” by Cee Levelz. Scheduled for release on March 23, 2024, this six-track EP signifies a significant milestone in Cee Levelz’s musical odyssey. It is a testament to his talent, creativity, and the steadfast support of Delmi Media and Entertainment. Join us as we uncover the enthralling narrative behind the EP and delve into Cee Levelz’s artistic vision. Updates of the EP will be shared on his social media handles on Instagram, iamceelevelz, Facebook: cee levelz, Twitter: iamceelevelz and Tiktok; iamceelevelz1Ebenezer Quayson, known artistically…

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Sports News of Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-03-19 Mohamed Diomande Ivorian-born Mohamed Diomande, may not represent Ghana during the current international break. A report filed by 3Sports suggests that Diomande, who has been named in Ghana’s squad, is racing against time to complete his nationality switch process and thus is ‘unlikely’ to honour the call-up. Diomande was one of the surprising names that appeared in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the announcement on Friday, March 15, 2024. He is Ivorian-born but lived a chunk of his childhood life in Ghana while playing for Right To Dream and, therefore,…

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Young Ghanaian TikTok star, Ama Official has openly revealed for the first time that she missed her WASSCE. In an interview with award-winning YouTuber and content creator, Zionfelix, Ama Official disclosed that she wasn’t able to write the WASSCE because Asantewaa and her brother arrested her. According to Ama Official, she’ll never apologize to Asantewaa and her brother because they’ve hurt her badly. In her own words; “What I did to them was small. They deserve more than that so there’s no way I’ll apologize” she said. Ama official was arrested after she accused Asnatewaa and…

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The firm employs 6,000 British staff which will be affected by the cuts By Dan Grennan Published: 04:29 EDT, 19 March 2024 | Updated: 04:47 EDT, 19 March 2024 Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced plans to cut around 7,500 jobs globally as part of an overhaul aimed at saving around £684 million over the next three years.The Marmite and Dove soap firm, which employs 128,000 staff, also revealed it would spin off its ice cream business – which includes the Ben & Jerry’s, Wall’s and Magnum brands – under the shake-up.Unilever, which is headquartered in Blackfriars, London, said the jobs affected…

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WANEP is marking 25 years of promoting peace in West Africa The African Union (AU) High Representative for the Silencing of Guns, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has described as disgraceful, the lack of accountability for some violence-related deaths recorded during the 2020 general elections.Speaking at the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Accra, Dr. Chambas emphasized the need for governments and stakeholders to ensure incident-free elections within the sub-region. He thus called on Ghana’s election management body to work towards ensuring the upcoming general election in December is…

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