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Mining companies in the country should invest in modern infrastructure and intensify exploration in view of the gold price boom on the world market last year, the General Secretary, Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the Trades Union Congress Ghana, Abdul-Moomen Gbana, has said. “Following the colossal gains most mining companies made last year, and the positive outlook demonstrated this year, we expect that mining companies would take strategic advantage of the price boom and by extension increased margins from last year, to invest in modern infrastructure and expand existing ones, increase productivity, intensify exploration activities in order to prolong the…

Big Brother Naija star, Tokunbo Idowu popularly known as Tboss, has sent a memo to white people after a lady touched her daughter’s hair without seeking her approval. The mum of one took to her Instastories to express outrage and describe the act as rude and stupid, especially when it is done without consent. According to her, she understands that they are curious to know what black people’s hair feels like because of the texture disparity between black and white people, but it is plain stupid to go about touching people’s hair. She wrote, “Dear white people, it is f**king…

The US has ramped up airlifts to evacuate more than 17,000 people in a day and Joe Biden has finally ordered troops to rescue Americans outside the airport in a race against time before the August 31 deadline.Washington pulled off its biggest haul of evacuations since the crisis started over the last 24 hours to early Monday morning, with 28 military jets rescuing around 10,400 people. Another 15 C-17 flights over the next 12 hours brought out another 6,660.  Meanwhile, US Special Operations rescued 16 Americans from an unspecified location around two hours outside Kabul. The Pentagon revealed it was carried out by…

Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday morning at a ceremony attended by leaders such as Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera. Zambia’s second female Vice President Mutale Nalumango was also sworn in during the ceremony. Hichilema defeated outgoing President Edgar Lungu in a landslide by almost one million votes in his sixth attempt at becoming ruler of Zambia. It was a stunning turnaround for the politician known as HH — Hichilema spent several months in prison in 2017 for what were widely seen as politically motivated treason charges. The charges were dropped under intense international pressure. After initially…

Business News of Tuesday, 24 August 2021 Source: Eye on Port 2021-08-24 Minister of Transport with officials of CEMLAWS Africa The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has stated that the government will deepen its collaboration with the Center for Maritime Law (CEMLAWS) Africa, which is a policy think-tank in the maritime sector, in order to formulate policies for the sector.The Minister of Transport made this know when he, together with one of his deputies, Fredrick Adom and the Chief Director of the ministry received a delegation from CEMLAWS Africa and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.“We need…

– Advertisement – Prophet Kumchacha has finally added his voice to the viral video of Anglican priest Fr. Larbi kissing students from St. Monica’s colleague of Education in Kumasi. Prophet Kumchacha who was a guest on Best Entertainment Show with Halifax Ansah Addo stated that is not right for any pastor or man of God to plant a kiss on ladies or a woman he isn’t married to. According to him, that act is a devilish act and should be condemned by all. He added that the holy kiss mentioned in the Bible doesn’t mean pastors should be kissing women…

Sports News of Tuesday, 24 August 2021 Source: classfmonline.com 2021-08-24 Former President John Dramani Mahama has promised continues support for RTU Former President John Mahama has donated GH¢50,000 to Real Tamale United (RTU) to help them get ready for the Premier League.During his ‘Thank You’ tour of the Northern Region, the 2020 flag bearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), said: “I want to take this opportunity to congratulate RTU on qualifying to the Premier League and to say that we are all supporters of RTU”.“And, as the Regional Minister said, let us all come together to support…

Access Bank has recorded an impressive growth in its financial performance for the first half of the year. It recorded a net interest income growth from GH¢188 million to GH¢218 million, while profit before tax grew from GH¢193 million to GH¢216 million year-on-year. The strong performance represents a 16 and 12 per cent growth in its net interest income and profit before tax respectively. Mr Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director of the Bank, disclosed this at its annual “Facts behind the Figures” session which was held virtually. The “Facts behind the Figures”, is an event organised by the Ghana Stock Exchange…

A 23-year-old suspected Armed robber identified as Merit Salvation, has been arrested by the Bayelsa State Police Command, Azikoro Division. A locally-made pistol and three 9mm ammunition were recovered from the suspect whose arrest was effected in collaboration with youth leaders and vigilantes from Akaba community, in Yenagoa, the state’s capital. A Bayelsa police spokesperson said; “On 23rd August 2021, while on patrol at Akaba community at about 0230 hours, Police operatives arrested the suspect one Merit Salvation ‘m’ 23 years, in possession of a locally made pistol and three .9mm ammunition”. See photo below ; RECOMMENDED ARTICLES Source link

Joe Biden has said that children should wear face masks whenever they leave the house – even if outdoors – to try and stop the spread of COVID-19.The president on Monday held a press conference to celebrate the FDA’s final approval of the Pfizer vaccine. But even as he delivered good news, he angered some with his advice.  ‘So let me say this to parents. You have the tools. You have the tools to keep your child safer. And two of those tools above all are available to you,’ he said.’One: make sure everyone around your child who can be vaccinated is…