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Cedi rise is a result of support and confidence of Ghanaians in the govt – Miracles Aboagye

Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that the sudden rise of the Cedi and the recovery against the dollar is as a result of the ‘unflinching’ support and confidence of Ghanaian citizens in the government. He said the support Ghanaians are giving to the government is bearing fruits. “We fall, we rise,” he said. He further indicated that due to the Cedi performance, “Car Spare Parts prices have been reduced by up to 15%. Hopefully, further deeper reduction early January as well” In order to hold on to the…

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian Endrick from Palmeiras

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Real Madrid have signed Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick from Palmeiras. The 16-year-old forward, who has been touted as one of Brazil’s best upcoming talents, will join the European and Spanish champions in July 2024. This is due to Fifa rules prohibiting players under the age of 18 from being transferred abroad. Palmeiras and Real Madrid did not disclose the length of the contract but said Endrick will be visiting his new club’s facilities in Spain next week. Endrick told the Palmeiras website: “I thank Palmeiras, forever the club of my heart,…

Until the big stage comes, work hard on small stages – Socrate Safo to comedians

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Socrates Safo, Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, has challenged Ghanaian comedians to grab every opportunity that can showcase their talent to the public. Socrates Safo mentioned to Caleb Nii Boye, host of 3FM’s Showbiz 927, that only comedians who do not understand the art terrain will go hungry. He added that comedians should always be on the lookout for gathering where they can exhibit their stuff or risk going extinct in the industry. “I don’t see why a comedian should sit on a weekend without doing…

Debt exchange programme not our focus – IMF Chief

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Ghana, Stéphane Roudet has said the Fund is not concerned about the Government’s domestic debt exchange programme. Mr. Roudet said the Fund doesn’t instruct Governments or member countries on how to restructure their debts but only plays an advisory role until the country’s debts are sustained. Asked what role the Fund will play in ensuring the successful implementation of the debt exchange programme since a lot of fund managers are objecting, Mr. Roudet said, “it is not for us to speculate what…

He was paid in full with 4 bodyguards, his team had 11 – Live HUb addresses Wizkid’s ‘security claim’

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Live Hub Entertainment, organisers of Wizkid Live at Accra Sports stadium, have addressed Wizkid’s claims that he could not perform due to security issues. Addressing the reasons Wizkid gave for failing to perform on Saturday, Dec 10, 2022, at the Accra Sports stadium, the Live Hub team have issued a communique via their social media platforms. Hub Live’s official Instagram page details that the event organisers allegedly meet international security standards, including paying Wizkid fully “in advance of the concert date.” “In addition to his performance fee, all of his expenses, including his…

‘Ibiza In Ghana’ announces Stonebwoy as Special Guest for New Year party

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BIG SLIM, the event curator for Ibiza In Ghana, has announced Stonebwoy as the guest artiste for its maiden edition set for Saturday, January 1, 2023, at the Savannah Enclave in Cantonments. Stonebwoy was officially unveiled as Special Guest for the event, which includes a fashion show and a pool party. Ibiza In Ghana is powered by SilverFox Ghana and Tunnel Lounge Ghana and proudly sponsored by Belaire with performances from Kimilist, Ms DSF, TXC, and Mater Que. Tickets are available on sale via Ticket Miller. Check Here:http://ticketmiller.com/event/113-ibiza-in-ghana With Jay Foley and Toby Shang as MCs,…

Stop wrongful, multiple sale of lands -Akufo-Addo to chiefs and land owners

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The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has kicked against wrongful and multiple sales of lands by chiefs and people without authority, tagged as ‘land guards’. He bemoaned the country’s lands which have been taken over by clans, skins, stools and families, adding that the situation has negatively affected development. The President suggested that a consensus is built to check lands administration and called for a new model to be developed to curtail the menace. “Unfortunately, in our urban areas, the customarily lands system has been the bane of most of…

Parliament to debate censure motion against Ofori-Atta today

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Members of Parliament (MPs) will today, Thursday, December 8, 2022, commence debate on the censure motion against embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Minority caucus filed the motion of censure against the Finance Minister, accusing him of mismanagement of the economy, financial recklessness, conflict of interest, gross mismanagement of the economy. The debate which was supposed to have been done yesterday, Wednesday was postponed to today will center on whether the House should vote to remove Mr. Ofori-Atta from office or not. The 8-member ad-hoc committee which was set up…

Rethink Debt Exchange programme – UTAG tells govt

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has told the government to have a second look at the Debt Exchange porgramme following the concerns raised by stakeholders. Stakeholders including the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the Ghana National Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have all rejected the programme that was launched by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Monday December 6. UTAG also said they take serious exception to any intervention that would worsen the plight of the already impoverished University Lecturer. “In particular, we reject the wholesale implementation of the recently…

AirtelTigo becomes first telco to introduce eSIM service in Ghana

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Poised to give customers access to cellular service via a virtual SIM, network operator AirtelTigo introduces Embedded SIM (eSIM) service in Ghana. This means that users with eSIM compatible phones will no longer require physical SIM cards, allowing them to use different providers on the same phone. From the left: Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, first AirtelTigo eSIM customer, Atul Narain Singh (AirtelTigo CMO) and Leo Skarlatos (AirtelTigo CEO) Photo courtesy AirtelTigo This makes AirtelTigo the first network operator in Ghana to offer this service. The eSIM technology has become a part of…