SVD launches VIVAT Ghana to promote advocacy for human rights and environmental protection
Society of the Divine Word SVD, a catholic religious congregation has launched the VIVAT-Ghana Group, a Catholic Non-Governmental Organization to promote the advocacy for human rights and environmental protection. Prior to the launch here in Ghana, VIVAT International has been operating in 120 countries worldwide with membership of more than 25,000 from 11 Catholic Religious Congregations, including the Mission...
POYNT CEO inspires tech entrepreneurs with ‘idea to Execution’ tech workshop
In an effort to foster innovation and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed, Founder and CEO of POYNT, Julian Owusu, visionary tech entrepreneur, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, hosted the captivating "Idea to Execution" Tech Workshop in Accra. The event, which was attended by a diverse audience of Ghanaian CEOs, students, and tech enthusiasts, was designed...
King Promise’s ‘Terminator’ ranks number one song in Africa
King Promise's hit track Terminator has risen to the coveted position of Africa's top song on the widely used streaming platform, Boomplay. This achievement was extraordinary for many fans, as the artist surpassed renowned stars like Asake, Ruger, and Omah Lay to clinch the number-one spot on the charts. The news of Terminator taking the lead has sparked immense joy among...
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is ‘100% committed’ despite interest from Saudi Arabia
Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool despite fresh speculation linking him with a move to the Saudi Pro League, says manager Jurgen Klopp. Al-Ittihad are reported to be interested in the Egypt forward, 31, who joined the Reds from Roma in 2017. Speaking before Liverpool's Premier League game with Newcastle on Sunday, Klopp said Salah is "100% committed" to the club. "There is...
Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president
Luis Rubiales has refused to step down as president of the Spanish football federation following his behaviour at the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. Rubiales, 46, kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's 1-0 victory over England. He had earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the final whistle. "I will not resign, I will not resign," he told an extraordinary...
West Ham in talks to sign Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus
West Ham are in talks with Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus over a big-money move to London Stadium. The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in Ajax's Europa League play-off win over Ludogorets in Bulgaria on Thursday. The Hammers were represented at the game, with the Ghana international saying afterwards it might have been his last match for the Dutch side. Kudus has been the...
Chelsea sign Brazilian teenager Deivid Washington from Santos for £17.2m
Chelsea have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Deivid Washington from Santos for a fee in the region of 20m euros (£17.2m). Washington, 18, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further year. He is Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino's ninth signing of the summer transfer window. "I'm very happy to be joining a huge team like...
Manchester City sign Jeremy Doku from Rennes for £55.4m on a five-year contract
Manchester City have completed the signing of Belgium winger Jeremy Doku from Rennes for £55.4m. Last season's Treble winners have agree a five-year contract with the 21-year-old, who scored 10 goals in 75 Ligue 1 appearances across three seasons. Doku, who has 16 caps for Belgium, has taken the number 11 shirt. "This is a great day for me, both personally and...
VACONGHA Global Business Fair: Stakeholders call for strengthening of trade collaborations among countries
The Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, Prof. Hugh Aryee has reiterated the need for collaborations among countries in order to boost their economies. According to him, these collaborations will help foster new ways drive innovation. Prof. Aryee made the call when he delivered the welcome address at the VACONGHA Global Business Fair at the National Theatre on Wednesday. VACONGHA Global...
Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Wizkid & Ayra Starr Nominated for First-Ever Trace Awards
Trace has announced the full list of nominees for the inaugural edition of its music awards, the Trace Awards 2023. Davido and Burna Boy bagged four nominations each, while Asake, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, Yemi Alade, and Fireboy DML grabbed three nominations each. Rema and Kizz Daniel have been nominated in two categories. Odumodublvck, Oxlade, The Compozers, Moses Bliss, DJ Spinall, Olamide, BNXN, Show Dem Camp, and Nissi are some of the talented Nigerian artists included in the list for the award that’s set to take place at BK...
