Author Archives: larryehu

Afrobarometer report good feedback for govt – Hadzide

The Deputy Minister of Information Pius Enam Hadzide has stated that the Afrobarometer on Citizens’ perceptions of the country’s economic conditions is positive feedback to the Government and shall inform Government’s plans and programs going forward. The Deputy Minister who was reacting to the report indicated that more than half of the population (54%) are optimistic that things will be ...

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Newmont Goldcorp’s Ahafo mine named CSR Organisation of the year

Newmont Goldcorp’s Ahafo Mine has been named Ghana’s Corporate Social Responsibility Organisation for the year 2018 by the Ghana Investment Promotions Center (GIPC). The company was awarded at this year’s Ghana Club 100 awards held in Accra recently under the distinguished patronage of the President, Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo. The Ahafo mine received the award for demonstrating exceptional leadership in community ...

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We commit to uninterrupted power supply – GRIDCo

In its first official comment following recent staff agitations over unpaid debts, GRIDCo says it is committed to a reliable power supply to Ghanaians. Board Chairman Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, speaking during the company’s 10th AGM in Accra, said the leadership has taken every step to ensure that the company’s mandate as the backbone of power delivery in Ghana remains consistent. ...

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Black Stars move up four places in latest FIFA Rankings

Ghana have moved up four places in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday thanks to two victories over the past one month. The Black Stars win over South Africa at the Cape Coast Stadium in the AFCON qualifier as well as the away victory over Equatorial Guinea contribute to the huge leap. Ghana occupied the the 51st position last ...

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UEFA CL: Messi scores in 700th match

Lionel Messi scored in his 700th match for Barcelona and also set up goals for Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann as the Catalans beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 on Wednesday. The win for Barca ensured that they sealed a spot in the Champions League knockout stages as Group F winners. Messi set up Suarez to put Barca ahead at a packed ...

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About 7,000 caterers under School Feeding paid – Minister

Close to 7,000 caterers who cocked under the Ghana School Feeding Programme for the third term of the 2018/19 academic year have been paid, Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Mrs. Cynthia Morrison has confirmed. “So everyone is expected to receive payment today, [Thursday, November 28] as has been confirmed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement systems limited (GHIPSS),” ...

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Achimota Mall stores markdown prices to clear stocks on Black Friday

A festival of fun and blistering hot discounts, bargains and deals await shoppers and customers of Achimota Retail Centre (ARC), as stores continue to mark down prices to clear their stocks on Black Friday, management has announced. A special edition of the Centre’s popular sidewalk sales which opened on Monday to usher in tomorrow’s shoppers’ carnival has now hit top ...

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I’m getting money despite social media attacks – Kelvynboy

Afrobeats musician Kelvynbwoy says Ghanaians mistake confidence for arrogance. Kelvynbwoy has received bashing on social media for being proud and arrogant since falling out with his former boss Stonebwoy. But according to the musician, he is just confident. “I think first of all Ghanaians mistake confidence for arrogance. “Secondly as I said in my new song, social media is too ...

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Shatta Wale reacts to CNN’s list of top 10 African music stars

CNN has released a list of 10 top music stars in Africa with no Ghanaian mentioned. The list– from highest to lowest- comprises Burna Boy, Angelique Kidjo, Diamond Platinumz, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Sho Madjozi, Busiswa Gqulu and Mwila Musonda with no Ghanaian artiste making the final 10. Nigerians have complained about the fact that CNN omitted ...

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