[ads3] The first lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has commissioned and handed over a new library facility for the people of Kumawu in the Ashanti Region. The facility which will serve the people Sekyere in the Kumawu District Assembly in the Ashanti Region was constructed by the Rebecca Foundation (Belonging to the First Lady) with support from the Ghana Library Authourity, the Ghana Education Service, Ghana Library Authority and Book Aid International. In a brief speech read on her behalf, the first lady stated the need for reading as one of the surest ways in acquiring quality education because it exposed children…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
[ads3] Sports journalists in Ghana have been advised to adopt the passion for digital media and be consistent with content going forward to thrive in the profession or stand loosing their jobs. Mr. Michael Oti Adjei, Head of Digital at Media General said “we live in a media landscape where companies are aggregating, they have websites, social media platforms, television, radio etc. and those of you who would keep your jobs over a certain period are the ones who are able to give value to all those platforms”.[ads1] He added that “Today’s journalism world, there are no longer radio, television…
[ads3] The absence of sanitation and hygiene facilities has left many Ghanaians to practicing open defecation and other unhygienic practices such as the use of unhealthy options like the bucket latrines, imposing an extra layer of risk amidst the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities of Agyan, Domunli, and Akonu in the Nzema East Municipal of the Western Region, which have had to grapple with such challenges, heaved a sigh of relief when the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) handed over new toilet facilities to each community.[ads1] The 12-unit facility at Agyan and the 6-unit facilities at Domunli and Akonu…
[ads3] The Teqball Federation Ghana has inaugurated its Western/Western North Regional branch in Takoradi The Western Region/Western North Branch is the Seventh to be inaugurated after the inception of other six Regional branches. The move satisfies calls by active players of the sport to get Regional Representatives in place to promote and develop the game across the country. Speaking at the inauguration was the The President of the Teqball Federation Ghana, Mr Seth Kofi Poku Osei, chronicled how the federation started as a fun game and now a professional sport.[ads2] He said that teqball offers athletes an opportunity to represent…
[ads3]Ghanaian businessman, Sports Administrator and the President of the Ghana Rugby Association (GRA), Herbert Amponsah Mensah says the approach to Sports Management mainly in Ghana must change. To him, sports must be seen as a business venture to create ‘more’ money for its daily running. He said his leadership at Ghana rugby has transformed the association into a more lucrative discipline than it used to be. “It’s very clear to me in my days at Asante Kotoko that sports is business. If you can’t structure yourself that you are able to talk to business for other opportunities, then let say…
[ads3] Board member of the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), Erica A Amoako has been handed an appointment at the governing body of rugby in the continent, Rugby Africa. Ms. Amoako has been one of the brains behind the recent successes of the Ghana Rugby Football Union. She has been appointed onto the leadership, training and conference Committee of the Women’s Rugby Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa according to a release from the Chairwoman of the committee Regina Hellen Lunyolo. Her appointment comes as a great news to the Ghana Rugby family considering her dedication towards the recent successes of…
[ads4] Morocco made history on Sunday when they became the first team to win CHAN back-to-back after beating Mali 2-0 in the final played in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The CHAN triumph is by no means a fluke, but the result of painstaking planning, excellent administration and clarity of vision under the astute leadership of Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) president Fouzi Lekjaa. Lekjaa has turned around Morocco’s football fortunes since taking over as FRMF president seven years ago. Wydad Casablanca were crowned African champions in 2017 while their crosstown rivals Raja Casablanca won the Confederation Cup the following year before RS…
[ads3] Board member of Ghana Rugby Football Union, Rafatu Inusah has been appointed onto the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa. Ms. Rafatu Inusah has been appointed as member of the player welfare & participation sub Committee of the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa. This was contained in a letter from the chairwoman of the player welfare and participation Committee of the Rugby Africa Women’s Advisory Committee, Anna Michelle Prudence Preira. Reacting to the appointment, the Board Chairman and President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Herbert Mensah believes Rafatu Inusah will perform greatly on the committee considering her…
[ads3] Tema-based Steel and iron manufacturing company, B5 Plus Limited clinched four awards in December, 2020. The company have scooped the awards following their key contributions to the Ghanaian economy. B5 Plus Limited were bestowed the best corporate governance, iron and steel industry awards. Throughout their existence in Ghana, the company have been contributing keenly. They have been offering scholarships to brilliant but needy students in the country.[ads3] Last year during the outbreak of the devastating coronavirus, the company were donating free oxygen to private and government hospitals nationwide as well as providing Covid-19 safety equipments like nose/face masks, Veronica…
[ads3] The Chief Executive Officer of B5 Plus Limited, Mukesh Thakwani has lamented on challenges facing companies as far as movement of goods to other neighboring countries is concerned. According to Mr. Thakwani, some of the neighboring Ecowas countries no longer accept the Ecowas cards making exportation of goods to these countries a strenuous task. Speaking in an interview, the multiple award-winning CEO, stated that talks are ongoing with the Trade Ministry and other bodies to enable smooth movement of goods to the neighboring countries..[ads2] “Exportation of goods to West African countries is very difficult because most do not accept…