Oil rose above $78 a barrel on Monday, supported by tight supply and hopes of a further demand recovery in 2022, despite OPEC+ looking set to agree to a further output increase and concern persisting about the demand impact of rising coronavirus cases. OPEC and its allies, or OPEC+, are to agree to the output … The post Oil rises above $78 on optimism about 2022 outlook
Farmers in four districts of the Volta Region have doubled their revenue and increased productivity by 61 per cent from the cultivation of improved cassava in three years, a study has revealed. Each of 187 farmers in the districts of Ho West, Adaklu, Central Tongu, and Ho Municipal who had adopted the improved cassava variety … The post Farmers double revenue
The US has recorded more than one million new Covid cases, as officials warn the peak of a fast-spreading Omicron surge is still to come. A record 1,080,211 cases were reported on Monday – the highest one-day tally of new cases anywhere in the world, according to Johns Hopkins University. The Omicron variant accounts for … The post US reports record 1m COVID-19
Sudan’s Prime Minister (PM), Abdalla Hamdok, has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital, Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army who staged a coup in October. Chanting “power to the people”, protesters called for a return to full civilian rule. But, military … The post Sudan’s PM resigns after
A man detained for setting South Africa’s parliament in Cape Town on fire was found at the site with explosives, prosecutors have alleged. Zandile Christmas Mafe, 49, appeared in a city court on charges under the Explosives Act, as well as for arson, theft and a break-in. His lawyer said he was innocent of all … The post ‘SA parliament fire suspect had explosives’ appeared
Special Adviser to the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General for Libya, Stephanie Williams, said she met with Libya’s National Security Adviser, Ibrahim Bushnaf, on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the North African country.“We stressed the importance of preserving momentum for the electoral process, pressing forward on national reconciliation and building consensus on a national … The post Advisors
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) has urged the government to pay non-teaching staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES) their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance. It described as discriminatory that such staff had been sidelined while their teaching counterpart had received two tranches of the allowances which was announced in 2020. “We, therefore, … The post Pay
The indefinite strike declared by the Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) on some health facilities across the country has entered day four. Checks by the Ghanaian Timesindicate that major surgical cases have either been put on hold or referred to private and other tertiary hospitals in the position to undertake such procedures. Members … The post No
Black Stars Head Coach, Milovan Rajevac, will today test his side’s battle readiness for the AFCON 2021 challenge in Cameroon with a friendly match against the defending champions, the Fennec Foxes of Algeria at the Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar at 4pm. It will be the first trial game for the 28-man squad announced … The post Stars face Algeria today …in final
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has signed a five-year sponsorship deal worth $ 1.7m with Imax Media Group to organise theGhana Professional Boxing League, commencing in February. In a breakdown of the deal, the GBA would be handed $450,000 annually for two seasons to stage the competition with December 26 of every year earmarked to … The post GBA, Imax Media sign $1.7m deal
Ghana’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi, will step into the ring for his first professional fight on January 29. Takyi who turns 21 on December 23 has signed a managerial and promotional contract with Bazooka Promotions, a syndicate owned by boxing legend Ike Quartey. He told the media he was ready to kick-start … The post Takyi to make pro debut Jan 29 appeared first on
Ghana’s Boys and Girls U-15 national teams commenced camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram yesterday as part of a screening and player selection exercise for their respective competitions this year. The U-15 boys’ team is coached by Ghana legend Yaw Preko while Joyce Boatey-Agyei handles the girls’ side. An FA statement … The post U-15 teams commence camping appeared
Beebies Events Ghana on Monday, December 27, rewarded eight retired female sports administrators in recognition of their contribution to sports development and promotion. The beneficiaries include the President and Executive Director of Women In Sports Association (WISA,), Madam Gloria Commodore; President of Women Sports Association of Ghana (WOSPAG), Mrs. Joyce Mahama; Chairman of the Woman’s … The post Beebies
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw accused his side of lacking enough aggression, intensity and motivation after a meek 1-0 home defeat to Wolves on Monday. A fourth league defeat in 10 games at Old Trafford this season leaves United still languishing in seventh, four points adrift of the top four. United were expected to mount … The post Man United’s player loyalty questioned
A nervous Naomi Osaka overcame a second set wobble to make a winning return Tuesday in her first match since taking an indefinite break after a tearful US Open exit in September. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who has slid to 13 in the rankings, admitted after her third-round defeat at Flushing Meadow that she … The post Osaka makes winning return appeared first on Ghanaian
Romelu Lukaku will stay at Chelsea following clear-the-air talks with Thomas Tuchel and the striker accepts his controversial interview with Sky in Italy was a mistake. In an interview with Sky in Italy that was recorded a few weeks ago but first aired last Thursday, Lukaku said he was unhappy with his role at the … The post Lukaku to remain with Chelsea appeared first on
Arizona Peaches girls baseball team last December became the ultimate winners in the U-12 (50/70) and the U-14 divisions of the maiden Baseball For All Leighton Accardo winter baseball series at Arizona, USA. After putting up an equally impressive performance, San Diego Mustangs girls baseball team U-12 (50/70) placed second with East Bay Hurricanes securing … The post Arizona
Former Tunisian international Karim Haggui says he is hopeful that the current Carthage Eagles team will triumph at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 37-year-old Haggui, who amassed over 70 caps for Tunisia between 2003 and 2013, was part of the national team which won the 2004 AFCON on home soil – … The post Haggui hopes for Tunisia success at Nations Cup
Nigeria interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the expectations of a nation is causing him anxiety ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The three-time African champions begin their quest for glory in Cameroon when they face Egypt on January 11, with Sudan and Guinea-Bissau also awaiting them in Group D. Eguavoen has … The post Eguavoen admits AFCON trepidation appeared
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun increasing fuel prices slightly at the pump stations. According to energy think tank, Institute for Energy Security, fuel prices would go up by ¢0.18 per litre, representing a 2.8 percentage points surge, beginning over the weekend. It attributed the depreciation of the cedi, among others, as the reasons behind … The post Fuel prices go up by 2.8% appeared
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