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August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

USDA Warns of Dire Climate Change Impacts on Ghana’s Agriculture

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a stark warning about the severe consequences of climate change on Ghana's agriculture sector. The Department forecasts that the country will need to invest at least US$160 million annually to mitigate these

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Two Dead, Several Others Injured In A Road Crash At Nangode

Two people have reportedly died with several others sustaining injuries of varying degrees after the bus they were travelling in crashed and overturned at Nangode in the Nabdam district of the Upper East region. Reports indicate that the driver allegedly handed

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

‘Problems’ If Chelsea Can’t Trim Squad – Maresca

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says there could be "problems" if the club cannot trim his large squad before the transfer window closes. The Blues have made 11 signings so far this summer which has seen the senior squad swell to more

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Taiwan Jails Spies ‘Seduced By Money’ To Work For China

A court in Taipei has jailed eight Taiwanese soldiers for spying on behalf of China in exchange for money. Retired military officers bribed active duty soldiers with as much as 700,000 Taiwan dollars ($21,900; £16,700) to join a spy network, the

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Ghana, Mexico Deadlock In Goalless Draw Ahead Of U-20 Women’s World Cup

Ghana's Black Princesses drew with Mexico in an international friendly on Thursday evening. The two teams failed to score in 90 minutes of action as the fixture, as part of their preparations for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, ended

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Ablakwa Claims Gov’t Squandered GH₵160m on Post-African Games Expenses

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has detailed how the government allegedly spent over 160 million Ghana cedis in the name of the 2023 African Games, five months after the event ended. There has been significant scrutiny over the government’s expenditure

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Brentford Sign Liverpool’s Van den Berg For £25m

Brentford have signed defender Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £25m. The 22-year-old Dutchman joins the Bees on a five-year contract after turning down interest from a number of other clubs, including German champions Bayer

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Man Utd Players Must ‘Deal With’ Missing Out – Ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says his players will have to "deal with" the disappointment of being left out of matches. United began their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Fulham, with Joshua Zirkzee coming off the bench to score

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Trafigura Judgement Debt: Gov’t Terminated GPGC Contract Over A Family Feud – John Jinapor

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, John Abdulai Jinapor is alleging that President Akufo-Addo terminated the power purchase agreement between Trafigura’s Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC) and the government to teach someone a lesson. According to him, someone had stepped on

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

WAEC Won’t Have A Future In Ghana If Funding Challenges Continue – Nortsu Kotoe

WAEC won’t have a future in Ghana if funding challenges continue – Nortsu Kotoe Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has expressed concern about the fact that the committee is forced to annually intervene before the West Africa Examination