[ads1] The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has, today, handed over a newly constructed Astroturf facility at Beposo in the Sekyere Central District. At a short ceremony to hand over the facility, the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, said GNPC’s Economic Empowerment module seeks to provide opportunities for Ghana’s youth. This, he said, is highly attainable through the harnessing of sporting talents of which football remains a critical agent.[ads2] He thanked the community for their support throughout the construction phase and tasked them further to take care of the facility to ensure its longevity. Nana Boamah…
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[ads2] Ghana Rugby female player, Dorothy Owusu Ansah has had a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching in Accra last Thursday. The surgery which was done by highly-revered surgeon Dr. Oklu went smoothly. Miss Owusu Ansah expressed her profound gratitude to the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah, other Board Members, sponsors and also her colleague players for their overwhelming support. Speaking just after the surgery, the President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Mr Herbert Mensah expressed his delight in seeing Dorothy go through the…
[ads4] Twitter’s mission is to serve the public conversation, and it’s essential, for the world and for Twitter, to increase the number of people who feel comfortable participating in it. To do this, we need to make it easier for everyone to join in and provide more relevant experiences for people across the world. Today, in line with our growth strategy, we’re excited to announce that we are now actively building a team in Ghana. To truly serve the public conversation, we must be more immersed in the rich and vibrant communities that drive the conversations taking place every day…
[ads3] Nigerian Twitterattis were downcast on seeing Ghana trending, preening, and basking in the euphoria of their win. Their win is our loss. Nigeria is the market, Ghana is the hub. Nigeria has 25 million Twitter users, while Ghana’s combined social media presence is a measly eight million. How did that uppercut feel? “Twitter is now present on the continent. Thank you Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo”. Those were the words of the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, in a tweet yesterday. Within two minutes, yes two minutes, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo tweeted: “The choice of Ghana…
[ads3] Precept Sports Consult, a sports research and talent identification consult would organize ‘The Coaches’ Webinar’ on Friday, April 23, 2021 via zoom at 2pm. The event would be held under the theme; ‘Sustaining female athletes’ participation in sports through coaches’. The webinar is aimed at increasing female participation in sports and the orgnaisers believe the timing is right as Ghana seeks to engage more women in sports and as the world’s sporting fraternity is also looking gender equality in sports. ‘[ads4] Speakers for the webinar will include Dr Kyle Pierce who will touch on considerations for men coaching women.…
[ads2] The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of B5 Plus Limited, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani, has made a plea to President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to solve the recent water and electricity challenges. The investor and his outfit have set up an $80 million steel company at the Larkpleku Village in Prampram and in the process are helping the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to realize their One District One Factory (1D1F) promise to Ghanaians. At a grand commissioning ceremony for phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant today, Mr. Mukesh Thakwani after expressing appreciation…
[ads2] The largest iron steel manufacture in West Africa, B5 Plus Limited has provided a loan of US$8 million to GRIDCo and VRA for a dedicated power line to aid its production. The company says this has become necessary because its biggest problem lies within the distribution channel, a situation which has compelled it to produce below its capacity. Presently it is producing at only 40% of its total capacity. [ads1] “So currently, we have signed a contract with GRIDCo and VRA that we are going to finance as a loan to them, so that they are able to put…
[ads3] President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday afternoon commissioned phase one of the B5 Plus Steel Plant, an enterprise under the government’s One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative. This plant according to reports is a concrete manifestation that the new paradigm of economic development, which this administration has been vigorously pursuing since 2017 is making headway. Government is seeking to expand value-addition industrial activities within a conducive and business-friendly environment. The President noted that every year, some 350,000 students graduate from tertiary institutions across the country, and join the labour market in search of jobs, in addition to the thousands and thousands of apprentices and…
[ads3] The Ghana Rugby Football Union hosted an U15 Boys/Girls 7s tournament at the St. Thomas Aquinas School, Accra to recognize the development and peace through sports Covid 19 not only frustrated business and schools around the globe but also affected all sporting activities. GIR (Get into Rugby) is the basis for growth and the aim is to introduce a GIR championship which will help develop players for the future. Nine (4) boys teams and 4 girls teams represented from the various communities namely; Names of teams Boys 1.Future Leaders Hunters Youth. 2.Kanda Cluster Comm. Boys 3.Islamic Institute comm Boys…
[ads3] The Minister of Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has assured the private sector of the Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for construction of mass housing in the country for the next four years. “The vision of Government for the housing sector is to use an appropriate mix of public and private sector investments to deliver quality, safe, affordable housing solutions that meet the needs and financial capacity of the ordinary Ghanaian”, he said. The Minister, who was speaking at the Breakfast Meeting on the Real Estate Sector organised by the Real Estate Times in Accra said, the Government recognises the key role of the private sector and…