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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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The great chocolate meltdown: MAJOR African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing because they cannot afford to buy beans ...
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An initiative to help provide much-needed homes in Ghana is turning shipping containers into eco-friendly homes www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/21/could-shipping-containers-be-the-answer-to-ghanas-housing-crisis
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Home of champions: Inside the Ghanaian neighborhood that produces boxing greats: The Bukom neighborhood in Ghana’s capital Accra has produced eight boxing world ...
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Quick Glance: Boxing Champions: Life and Training in Bukom, Accra
- Bukom, a neighborhood in Ghana’s capital Accra, has produced eight boxing world champions and is almost entirely focused on the sport.
- Bukom is a boxing mecca and finishing school for fighters like Abdul Wahid Omar, a six-time national champion and captain of the Ghanaian national team.
- The gyms in Bukom are highly competitive, and the Bukom Boxing Arena is a central point for the community and rising boxers from across the nation.
- Ghanaian boxers have not yet qualified for the Paris Olympics, but hope remains, especially for boxers like Joseph Commey, who won gold at the Africa Games in March.
Forrest Li's wife buys Gallop Road GCB for $42.5m: SEA Ltd boss Forrest Li is expanding his family's presence in the Good Class Bungalow (GCB) market ...
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4 Weight-Loss Drug Stocks With 100% Upside Potential In Next 12 Months: "If you look at AI, there are tons of ETFs out there," Tema CEO Maurits Pot says ...
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How Novartis Rode Two Blockbusters To A Three-Day Sprint: Novartis stock jumped Tuesday after the drugmaker topped first-quarter sales and earnings forecasts ...
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Quick Glance: Positive Quarterly Results Lead to Guidance Increase at Novartis
- Novartis raises its annual guidance following a successful first quarter.
- Revenue increased by 10% to $11.83 billion, with adjusted operating income growing by 16% to $4.54 billion.
- CEO Vas Narasimhan is focusing more on drug development and has been active in mergers and acquisitions.
- Novartis has secured promising drugs, including an experimental prostate cancer drug from Arvinas and the company MorphoSys, which develops cancer treatments, for 2.7 billion euros.
Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines.
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U-17 WAFU: Garba invites 51 players as Eaglets camp opens: The coach hinted that the team’s camp would open on Wednesday (today) for the WAFU tournament ...
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Knife-wielding man forces Accra Close, Blair Street lockdown: A flat block in Accra Close, Poplar was locked down by police after a man wielding a knife started ...
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Minister of Petroleum reviews progress at Suez Methanol Derivatives plant in Damietta - Dailynewsegypt
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Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $454 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $454 USD roundtrip with Brussels ...
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WAFU B Tourney: Golden Eaglets Draw Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo: Holders Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will face Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo in Group B of the WAFU ...
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$3b money laundering case: Man who jumped from GCB balcony during raid gets 14 months' jail
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Ghanaians love rice – how smallholder farmers could harvest more of it with the help of machines
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Berbice & Demerara register first-round victories - Guyana Chronicle: DEFENDING champions Berbice beat Essequibo by seven wickets at Malteenoes ...
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This weight-loss ETF has performed well. Here’s a look at other options.: GLP-1 medications will likely expand beyond their current uses for diabetes or weight ...
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GCB Male U-19 Tournament Inter-County 50-over tourney bowls off tomorrow - Guyana Chronicle
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GCB inter-county female U-19 T2O tournament - Guyana Chronicle: Berbice beat Essequibo by five wickets
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GCB questions snubbing of Millington, Munisar, Gajnabi for Windies Women tour of Pakistan - Guyana Chronicle
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Global supply of equities shrinks at fastest pace in decades: Uncertain executives are favouring share buybacks over tapping buoyant markets to fund investment
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Shwethan scores ton in vain `for Tri-state U-17s - Guyana Chronicle: … Vanlange hits century for GCB’s U-17 SAHARSH Shwethan reached the boundary 19 times and ...
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GCB Women's U-19 T20 Inter- County bowls off Sunday - Guyana Chronicle: THE Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Women's U-19 Inter- County T20 tournament bowls ...
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Ghana to Start Debt Talks With Bondholders in Coming Week: Ghana’s government will begin talks with international bondholders on the restructuring of about $13 ...
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Outcry after 63-year-old traditional Ghana priest marries child: 13-year-old placed under police protection after marriage
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Quick Glance: Outrage: Priest, 63, Marries Girl, 12, After Choosing Her at 6
- The wedding ceremony occurred in Nungua, Ghana, on Saturday, March 30.
- A scandal erupted as a 63-year-old priest married a 12-year-old girl whom he had selected as his bride at the age of six.
- During the wedding, a guest mentioned the marriage was based on an ancient tradition requiring the priest to marry a virgin.
- Having chosen the girl at just six years old, the priest is anticipated to participate in a purification ceremony to prepare her for her role as his wife.
UOB CEO's daughter buys GCB near Holland Village for $39.5 million : It's more money than most would see in a lifetime and more space than what most ...
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African Games: Okutoyi rewrites history in Accra: Okutoyi becomes first Kenyan to bags African tennis title
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/tennis/article/2001491904/african-games-okutoyi-rewrites-history-in-accra
Major cocoa processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted operations due to insufficient funds for bean purchases, according to four trading sources ... Show more www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/african-cocoa-plants-run-out-beans-global-chocolate-crisis-deepens-2024-03-13/
Quick Glance: Chocolate Prices Set to Soar
- Major African cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have stopped or cut processing due to lack of funds, leading to a surge in chocolate prices worldwide.
- Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the last year, hitting numerous all-time highs.
- There is a rising demand for chocolate, but processors are unable to purchase beans, resulting in a significant supply shortage.
- Experts caution about another deficit in the cocoa market due to diseases in West Africa, potentially leading to a historic supply shortage.
African Games: Ghana hopes legacy will outlive current economic woes: Ghana is spending almost $250m hosting the African Games, and the country's outlay amid a ...
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Quick Glance: African Games: Legacy Amid Economic Struggles
- The 13th African Games in Ghana raise concerns due to high costs during economic turmoil.
- Despite initial challenges like power outages and lack of public awareness, Ghana hopes for long-term benefits from the event.
- Investments in sports infrastructure could position Ghana as a regional sports hub and drive sports tourism.
- Experts, however, are concerned that the significant expenses for the Games may not have positive impacts on Ghana's ailing economy.
Chepngetich tops 10,000m in a tough African show: Finals including 1500m and men’s 5000m were run last night.
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Three banks downgrade to credit institutions: The three commercial banks according to BoU are; ABC Capital Bank (U) Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (U) Limited ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/three-banks-downgrade-to-credit-institutions-4570898
13th African Games in Ghana: Everything you need to know: Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event also doubles ...
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Ghana activists denounce new bill that makes identifying as LGBTQ+ a crime: Ghana has joined Uganda and Kenya in passing harsh legislation that not only ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana: Activists Fight Against LGBTQ+ Criminalization Law
- Ghana has passed a controversial bill that penalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years in prison. Activists have pledged to challenge the law, awaiting the president's signature.
- The law sets prison terms from six months to three years for LGBTQ+ sexual acts, already illegal in Ghana. It also criminalizes those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with up to 10 years in prison if targeting minors.
- A clause in the law requires reporting anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to the police or community leaders, with up to three years in prison for such identification. The bill was promoted as contributing to UN sustainable development goals.
- The bill was passed by a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leaders, arguing it aligns with UN development goals. Activists believe the law misrepresents the country's values and implications.
Dismal African Games show is a wake-up call to NOC-K: I’m a huge believer in reaping where you sowed and our current medal count clearly mirrors our poor ...
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Discrimination against LGBTQ people: Ghana wants to severely punish queer people: The parliament in Ghana wants to prosecute homosexuals with a new law ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana: New Laws Against LGBTQ Discrimination
- The Ghanaian Parliament has passed a law that allows for the prosecution of LGBTQ individuals.
- International organizations are warning about the consequences of the law for the LGBTQ community and health organizations.
- Ghana, once a democratic role model, is now at risk of abolishing minority rights and promoting discrimination.
- Leading up to the elections in Ghana, no political party is willing to be seen as LGBTQ-friendly due to the law.
African Games: Nigeria finish second as championship ends: Perennial champions, Egypt claimed two more gold to take their gold medal to 101 to once again claim ...
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Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $478 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $478 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines.
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Amusan leads gold rush in Accra, wins hurdles, relay events: Amusan also led the women’s 4x100m team to a gold medal finish on a night a dominant Nigerian ...
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Behind the scenes at GCB chocolate factory near Colchester: Malaysian company GCB (Guan Chong Berhad) Cocoa has welcomed this newspaper into its factory in ...
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False start for Kenyan athletes in Accra: Kenya lose men's steeplechase title as Ethiopia sweep podium in women's 5,000m race.
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#Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $458 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #Travel
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CUET UG 2024 registration begins; exam, result dates announced: CUET UG 2024 Registration: Aspirants can fill in the online application form at the official ...
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Preparations For Next African Games Starts Immediately –Nigeria’s Sports Minister
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U.S. museum returns Ghana's first batch of looted gold regalia: A U.S. museum has returned a batch of royal regalia to Ghana that was looted by British colonial ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana's Repatriated Royal Artifacts
- Seven royal artifacts looted by British forces from Ghana's Asante kingdom 150 years ago have been returned by a US museum.
- The return coincides with the 150th anniversary of the British attack on the Asante city in 1874.
- Repatriation symbolizes the kingdom's soul's return and represents prestige and reverence for the Asante ruler.
- All seven items are unconditionally and permanently returned, with replicas allowed by the kingdom.
African Games: Nigeria soars to second position on medals table: Adijat Olarinoye (55kg), Rafiatu Lawal (59kg), and Edidiong Umoafia (67kg) each claimed a ...
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Triathlon team back with experience from Accra: The team arrived back home at 2am on Monday.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/other-sports/triathlon-team-back-with-experience-from-accra-4560014
Why Benin City Belongs on Every Culturally Curious Traveller’s Bucket List: With the opening of the Museum of West African Art (Mowaa), Benin City is about to ...
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MHT CET (PCM) exam rescheduled due to clash with NEET UG; revised dates soon: This decision has been taken after it was observed that MHT CET PCM group exam was ...
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Eight Nigerian boxers advance to finals in Ghana: Eight Nigerian boxers have secured spots in the finals of the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana ...
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Vodafone appeal: Don't leave old cell phones in the drawer: Vodafone and Closing the loop collect cell phones in Ghana to recycle the raw materials.
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Paid articlePaid After African Games gold, discus thrower Victor Hogan sets his sights on Paris Olympics
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Ghana: Fired Twitter staff finally receive pay-off | Africanews: X, formerly Twitter, has at last paid off its staff who were fired from the company's African ...
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Quick Glance: Twitter Staff in Ghana Receive Compensation
- Former employees in Ghana finally receive long-awaited settlement payment
- Legal representation secures redundancy settlement and repatriation expenses for foreign staff
- Staff express relief to move on and look forward to the future positively
- Negotiation readiness only emerged after BBC coverage of the story
After it set off from India, the Chess Torch relay – which will travel the world celebrating the first centenary of FIDE – has reached the African continent ... Show more #FIDE100 www.fide.com/news/2933
Former National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan's GCB sold for $50m: Former Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan has reportedly sold his Good ...
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Ghana’s Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in More Than a Year: Ghana’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in more than a year after the industry sector exited four ...
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Liberia’s Maia McCoy Is Now The 2nd Fastest Woman in Africa: The Liberian athlete won a silver at the ongoing African Games in Accra after clocking 11 ...
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African Games 2023: Sports Minister Applauds Team Nigeria For Remarkable Performances
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Bassem Amin (Egypt) and Jesse Nikki February (South Africa) are the new African Chess Champions.
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Cell phones, TV & Co: The global amount of electronic waste has almost doubled since 2010
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Paid articlePaid African Games 2023: Nigeria’s Joseph Settles For Silver In Women’s 400m Final: Joseph on Wednesday won silver while Kenya won gold in the women's 400m at the ...
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David Adjaye announces ‘fundamental change’ at Adjaye Associates: David Adjaye has announced new CEOs to lead Adjaye Associates’ three global studios – a ...
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African Games 2023: Usoro, Enekwechi Win Gold Medals In Triple Jump, Shot Put: Usoro, on Tuesday, won gold for Team Nigeria in triple jump at the ongoing African ...
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Three Nigerian boxers advance to last four in Ghana: Nigeria’s boxing contenders, Zainab Adeshina, Ifeanyi Onyekwere and Shukurah Kareem have secured spots in ...
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🔥 13th African Games: 🇪🇬 Egypt rules supreme 🔥
The third and final day of the 13th African Games chess programme featured individual blitz championships (open ... Show more fide.com/news/2920 #Accra2023 #AfricanGames
African Individual Championships 2024 commence in Accra, Ghana
Top African players, including Grandmasters Bassem Amin (EGY) and Bilel Bellahcene (ALG) ... fide.com/news/2923
African Games 2023: Flying Eagles Pip South Sudan To Get Campaign Back On Track
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Athletics: Consider eyes African Games gold: In an interview monitored by our correspondent, Consider said his target is to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic ...
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Victoria Pearls chase bronze in Accra: A few Ugandan government officials, technical delegates, and fellow athletes are expected to be present to show their ...
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NEET UG 2024 Registration: Application closes today! Here’s how to apply at exams.nta.ac.in
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African Games 2023: Nigeria Win Nine Gold Medals In Weightlifting: Nigeria weightlifters won nine gold medals on Day 3 of the weightlifting event at the ongoing ...
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Watch the day 1 highlights of chess in the African Games 🔥
👉 The African Games, running from March 8-23 in 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana, feature men's & women's individual ... Show more #Accra2023 #AfricanGames
African Games 2023: Bosso Vows Flying Eagles Will Bounce Back From Uganda Defeat: Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso believes his side will recover fast from ...
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GAMMA confirms Nigeria, 10 others for AG MMA: Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts has confirmed Nigeria and 10 others for the maiden appearance of the Mixed ...
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