Twelve file nomination to contest NPP primaries in Western North
Twelve New Patriotic Party (NPP) aspirants have successfully filed their nominations to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies in the Western North Region. The party has six orphan constituencies in the Western North Region, with three sitting members of parliament: Bibiani-Anwhiaso Bekwai, Wiawso, and Akontombra constituencies. Three aspirants, Mr. Samuel Opoku Nyame, Mr. Francis Atta Owusu, and Mr. Nicholas...
Next NDC govt will equip youth with entrepreneurial knowledge, skills – Mahama
Former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to fight youth unemployment when the NDC is given the chance to govern again. In his message to celebrate International Youth Day, the former president bemoaned the rising unemployment figures and cost of living which he opined, has left many young people feeling hopeless...
World Bank halts new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
The World Bank has announced it will halt new loans to Uganda over the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ law. The Washington DC-based lender said on Tuesday it would pause project financing pending a review of measures it introduced to protect sexual and gender minorities from discrimination and exclusion in its projects. “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values,” the...
Bank of England forecasts 150 billion pound loss from QE gilt programme
The Bank of England forecast on Tuesday that it would make a net loss of just over 150 billion pounds ($193 billion) over the next 10 years as it unwinds its quantitative easing (QE) gilt purchases, up from 100 billion pounds projected in April. That loss will need to be funded by the government, at a time when public finances...
Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as flames sweep through Maui
At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The deaths in the city of Lahaina, the island’s main tourist destination, came as strong winds from a distant hurricane fanned the flames. The fire is one of several ongoing blazes that have burnt entire neighbourhoods to the ground. Thousands of people have been...
ECOWAS orders immediate standby force against Niger junta
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has ordered its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. The President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray made the declaration while reading the resolution of ECOWAS on the Niger coup at the ECOWAS Extraordinary meeting in Abuja on Thursday. It also called on the African Union, AU, partner countries and institutions...
Ghana energy transition plan gains momentum as consultations held with Akufo-Addo, ministers, local stakeholders
Consultations on Ghana’s much-anticipated energy transition and investment plan took place in Accra this week, as diverse stakeholders from government, the private sector, youth and civil-society organisations offered feedback on the plan ahead of its launch. This energy transition and investment plan is expected to serve as the government’s main roadmap for achieving universal energy access and net-zero carbon emissions,...
Africa Event Awards 2023 Nominees To Be Unveiled On 25th of August at CFAO Ghana PLC.
CFAO Ghana is hosting the official launch and nominee’s announcement for the Africa Event Awards 2023 on Friday 25th August 2023, Airport. The Africa Event Awards is a platform that recognises and celebrates excellence in event planning and execution across the African continent. The official launch and nominee’s announcement event to unveil the nominees, and other details of...
Empowering SMEs In Nigeria: Ayoba And Adanian Labs Open Applications For Accelerator Program
As parts of efforts to foster growth and innovation within the Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) landscape, Ayoba, Africa’s leading communication platform, has partnered Adanian Labs to open applications for Accelerator Program. According to the Country Head, Adanian Labs, Killian Mayua, said the program is aimed at identifying and supporting businesses that align with Ayoba’s vision of driving progress...
Harry Kane makes Bayern Munich debut in German Super Cup defeat by RB Leipzig
England captain Harry Kane made his Bayern Munich debut as they lost 3-0 to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup. Only hours after completing his £86m move from Tottenham on Saturday, the striker came on as 64th-minute substitute to a huge cheer at the Allianz Arena. He had a few touches but made little impact. Dani Olmo scored a hat-trick for Leipzig to...
