GFA reacts to Black Stars players COVID 19 positive test
We are informed that some of our Black Stars players have tested positive for Corona virus following their involvement in Ghana’s friendly games against Mali (October 09) and Qatar (October 12). The Ghana Football Association (GFA) contingent adhered to all the strict COVID-19 protocols, before, during and after our stay in Turkey. A minimum of […]
Fmr President Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings to bury mum on Saturday
Madam Victoria Agbotui, late mother of former President, Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings (rtd), will be buried at Dzelukope in the Volta Region on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Madam Agbotui who passed away at the ripe age of 101, passed away at dawn of Thursday September 24, 2020 after a short illness. According to a […]
FULL TEXT: EC Chairperson Address On Results Of Presidential Candidates Nominations
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY MRS. JEAN MENSA, CHAIRPERSON OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION ON DECLARATION OF RESULTS FROM THE FILING OF NOMINATIONS BY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE 2020 ELECTIONS ON MONDAY THE 19TH OF OCTOBER, 2020 AT 4:00 PM Good afternoon citizens of Ghana and our friends from the media. We thank the good Lord for this […]
EC clears 12 presidential candidates to contest 2020 election, rejects 5
The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared 12 presidential candidates to contest the December 7, 2020 election. The EC Chairperson, Mrs Jean Meansa announced this at a media brief at the EC headquarters in Accra on Monday. She said the technical team carefully scrutinised the Forms submitted to ensure that Aspirants satisfied the qualifications as set […]
Oil refiners turn to biofuels over facing wave of closures
The shock of the coronavirus epidemic crushed global oil demand and as some producers, including BP BP.L, say it might never recover to pre-crisis levels, the need to close refineries has accelerated. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a recent report that by 2030 around 14% of current refining capacity in advanced economies “faces […]
China experiments usage of digital currency
China’s experimental $1.5 million (1.16 million pounds) giveaway of digital yuan to Shenzhen citizens ended on Sunday with acclaim from currency analysts – and scepticism from some users saying they preferred existing shopping tools like the ubiquitous Alipay app. Under the week-long programme, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) gave 200 yuan ($29.75) to each […]
Nokia to build mobile network on moon
Nokia announced Monday to build its first cellular network on the moon. The lunar network will be part of the U.S. space agency’s efforts to return humans to the moon by 2024 and build long-term settlements there under its Artemis programme. Nokia said the first wireless broadband communications system in space would be built on […]
China tells U.S. companies that they are welcome in its market
China welcomes U.S. companies to actively participate in its market and will strive to create a fair and just environment, the industry ministry said on Monday, citing a meeting it held with firms such as Qualcomm Inc and General Motors. Xiao Yaqing, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, made the comments during a video […]
China builds over 600,000 base stations for its 5G network
China is stepping up the construction of its 5G network, and has now built over 600,000 5G base stations, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). With the rapid increase in 5G users, the number of connected devices on the network has exceeded 150 million, data from the ministry showed. “In the […]
16 killed as land sliding hits passenger bus in north Pakistan
Sixteen people were killed when a passenger bus got hit by land sliding in Skardu district of Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region Sunday morning, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Skardu Anas Iqbal said. The bus was on its way to Skardu from east Rawalpindi district when it was struck by the land sliding at about 3:00 a.m. […]
