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August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

VAR Coming To GPL Soon –Kurt

Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Kurt Okraku, has promised to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the Ghana Premier League (GPL). He pointed out that the implementation of the video technology will enhance refereeing in the domestic leagues. VAR is

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

GHS, Private Sector Sign Health Promotion MoU

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Health Promotion Division has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with seven Ghanaian private sector organisations to invest GH¢4.2 million to support health promotion activities across the country. The MoU which was signed at the National

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Blows Over KNUST Vice Chancellor’s Appointment

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is embroiled in a legal battle over the reappointment of its Vice Chancellor, Professor Rita Akosua Dickson. Clement Ohene Asare, an alumnus of the university, has initiated contempt of court proceedings against

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

NDC Pledges Tuition-Free Education For First Year University Students

The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made a promise to provide tuition-free education for first-year students in public universities. This policy according to the party is part of a broader set of reforms aimed at making higher education accessible for

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

World Bank: Majority Of Ghanaian Banks Strong Enough To Avoid Recapitalisation

The World Bank in its 8th Ghana Economic Update, has indicated that more than half of the 23 banks operating in Ghana are well-positioned to avoid the need for recapitalisation. According to the World Bank, within a year, most banks successfully

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Dengue Fever: Two New Cases Confirmed At Kadjebi In Oti Region

Two cases of Dengue Fever have been confirmed in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, following tests conducted on some four persons in the district. The confirmed cases by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research are of a 24-year-old

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Kenya Starvation Cult Leader Pleads Not Guilty

The leader of a Kenyan cult who allegedly encouraged over 400 followers to starve themselves to death has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, in one of the worst ever cases of cult-related mass deaths. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie appeared in court

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Zouma’s Move To UAE Off After Failed Medical

Kurt Zouma's proposed move to United Arab Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli has collapsed after the West Ham defender failed a medical. The 29-year-old had travelled to Dubai to complete a lucrative deal but his advisors are now trying to work out

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Former England Batter Thorpe Took His Own Life, Family Says

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Spurs’ Bissouma Apologises For Laughing Gas Video

Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma has apologised for a "severe lack of judgement" after footage emerged appearing to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas. The 27-year-old posted a video of himself on social media on Saturday which showed him inhaling from a