President Akufo-Addo has said the implementation of the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange (DDE) Programme is facing some difficulties.[ads2] Even though the implementation is facing some challenges, the President Akufo-Addo, when speaking at a meeting with the visiting German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner noted that that despite the initial resistance by some stakeholders involved in the Domestic Debt Exchange programme, government is gradually getting the support of all. “One of the steps in the domestic debt exchange is, unfortunately, facing some difficulties, so it has not been concluded. As quickly as possible we are looking at the committee to ensure that…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Despite losing to Real Tamale United (RTU) last Sunday, Hearts of Oak coach, Slavko Matic is confident his outfit have what it takes to win the Ghana Premier League title this season.[ads2] The Phobians were beaten 1:0 by RTU at the Tamale Sports Stadium last Sunday to drop to the fifth position on the league log but could lose more points should Kotoko fail to lose to Accra Lions today. Speaking after the game, Slavko Matic believes Hearts of Oak have a chance of winning the league title this season.[ads3] “Of course[It’s not over yet]. A lot of games. About…
Medeama Sporting Club have announced that club legend Joseph Tetteh Zutah will bring his 15-year association with the club as a player to an end on Sunday, February 5, 2023.[ads2] The outstanding club captain will bid farewell to the fans during the club’s Premier League match against Samartex at the Akoon Community Park on Sunday. He will walk out, alongside his family to a guard of honour and address the fans who have supported him right from the time he made his bow as a teenager. Zutah built a reputation as an excellent player and now enviable chief administrator of…
The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ebenezer Kojo Kum has resigned from his position in the current government with immediate effect.[ads2] This was after submitting his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on February 3, 2023. Reasons for his resignation remains unknown but a statement from the Presidency, signed by the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin indicate that President Akufo-Addo has accepted his resignation letter.[ads3] “President Akufo-Addo thanked him for services to the government and the country and wished him well in his future endeavors”, part of the statement reads. In the meantime, President Akufo-Addo has asked the minister of…
The Centre for Languages and Liberal Studies (CELLIBS) of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU) has held a training workshop for its staff and other stakeholders.[ads2] The training, which spanned two days, was to equip the over seventy participants with knowledge and skills on conducting and publication of researches in the University. The training, which was the second edition, was held from Thursday, February 2, 2023 to Friday, February 3, 2023. Participants were modelled through vivid practical sessions on the topics: conducting research in the social sciences and publishing research outputs in the social sciences: What, How, Why, Who and Where?[ads3]…
Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Ras Kuuku has said Sarkodie’s Manager, Angel Town is the reason behind the rapper’s lackadaisical behavior towards his fellow musicians.[ads2] According to the Poum Music capo, Angel Town has been blocking artistes from reaching out to Sarkodie for a feature. In an interview, Ras Kuuku indicated that he has sent songs to Sarkodie for a feature but his manager has blocked them all. “It’s Angel. Angel blocks people from reaching Sarkodie. I have sent songs to them, but Angel has blocked it,” Ras Kuuku told Konxept Worae as quoted by 3news.[ads3] Sarkodie has been heavily criticised for…
Ghanaian attacker, Richmond Antwi has completed a move to Moroccan side Olympique Club De Khourigba on a free transfer.[ads2] The 23-year old has joined the Moroccan outfit on a two-and-half years deal after a successful medicals. The former Legon Cities FC attacker has joined Khourigba alongside compatriot Kwame Opoku.[ads3] Antwi has joined Olympique Club De Khourigba on a free transfer after leaving Phoenix Rising in the United States of America. He left Phoenix Rising after failing to extend his contract. Antwi has also played for Sudanese clubs like Al Khartoum and Al Merrikh.[ads4]
Former Asante Kotoko forward, Kwame Opoku has joined Moroccan club Olympique Club De Khourigba on a free transfer.[ads2] The 23-year old has joined the Moroccan outfit on a two-and-half years after passing mandatory medicals. Opoku has signed for Olympique Club De Khourigba after last playing for Saudi Arabian side Narjan FC from USM Alger in Algeria.[ads3] He was transferred to USM Alger in April, 2021 on a four-year deal after excelling in the first round of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier league season for Asante Kotoko. His move to USM Alger from Asante Kotoko was worth $300,000. Before joining USM Alger,…
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, John Abdulai Jinapor has urged government to withdraw ban on the importation of used electrical appliances.[ads2] According to him, the decision from the Energy Commission to ban the importation of electrical appliances is unfortunate and must be reviewed immediately. He believes, the policy if not reviewed, will not only render a vast majority of those who trade in these appliances unemployed, but would equally have severe economic consequences on the already impoverished Ghanaian consumer, since most depend largely on these appliances. READ: Energy Commission bans importation of 19 electrical appliances and renewal…
Former Hearts of Oak attacking midfielder Isaac Mensah has joined Great Olympics in the ongoing transfer window.[ads2] The 27-year old has joined Olympics for the remainder of the league season after passing a mandatory medicals.[ads3] The former Petro Luanda midfielder has joined the Oly Dade lads on a free transfer after leaving Hearts of Oak. Mensah has joined Great Olympics to revive his career which has stalled since he left Hearts of Oak in 2018.[ads4]