Dutch football legend Marco van Basten has rated Mohammed Kudus higher than Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony. Van Basten’s comments come as Antony has struggled to find his form since his €100 million transfer from Ajax to United in the summer, scoring only four goals in as many appearances. On the other hand, Kudus has been in top form for Ajax this season, scoring 14 goals in all competitions and producing many brilliant moments in games. He was also Ghana’s best player at the World Cup in Qatar. Van Basten praised Kudus for his technical ability and footballing intelligence, calling...
Telecel Group completes agreement to acquire majority shares in Vodafone Ghana
Vodafone Group Plc has completed the transfer of its 70% majority shares in Vodafone Ghana to the Telecel Group after successfully obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals, including the agreement of the Government of Ghana, as a minority shareholder This is the most recent major change for the Ghanaian telecommunications company since 2008 when Vodafone Group Plc purchased a controlling interest in GTCL and established Vodafone Ghana. Telecel is an Africa-focused telecommunication company, with a brand founded in 1986, operating primarily in Africa and converging telecommunication with fintech, e-commerce, and tech startups. The completion of the agreement to acquire Vodafone...
4 unions petition Mahama to contest 2024 elections to save them from economic hardship
About four unions namely – Motor Riders Union, True Drivers Union, Concerned Drivers Union, and Abossey Okai Spare-part Dealers Association have assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and urged former President John Mahama of their unflinching support towards the 2024 elections The labour unions made this known when they petitioned Mahama urging him to contest for the Presidency in the 2024 general elections. They said John Mahama as President will be the best leader to address the country’s current economic challenges. The Public Relations Officer of the Motor Riders Association, Setsofia Quashie presenting the petition said Ghanaians are yearning for a...
The media made me a Pastor, I was never ordained – Majid Michel
Popular Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel has revealed that he did not attend any pastoral school, rather the media named him pastor. In an interview on DayBreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he explained that he began lecturing at various meetings, churches, and conferences to spread what he had discovered about Christianity Even though he has never received a pastor’s ordination, the media then started referring to him as one. “After I grew up and discovered it for myself I decided to teach it. In a bid to share what I have learned, the media saw me in various churches, conferences, and...
New ministers-designate: We’ll will not subscribe to a consensus vote – Minority
The Minority in Parliament has said that they will not subscribe to a consensus vote at the level of the Appointments Committee regarding the new ministers-designate. The National Democratic Congres (NDC) told its lawmakers not to approve President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial nominees. The vetting of the nominees starts today Monday, February 20. The NDC said it has long expressed concern over the very large size of the current government and shares the views that it must be reduced bearing in mind “the current massive economic mess, the country has been plunged into by the Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia government.” Despite numerous...
New ministers-designate: NDC must behave well if they want power – Afenyo-Markin
Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Members of Parliament for the way and manner they are conducting themselves relating to the new ministers-designate of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He asked them to behave well if they want to position themselves as a party ready for political power. The Minority in Parliament said they were not going to subscribe to a consensus vote at the level of the Appointments Committee regarding the new nominees. The NDC told its lawmakers not to approve President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial nominees. The vetting of the nominees starts today Monday,...
Christian Atsu’s faith and good deeds touched countless lives beyond football
Christian Atsu could not have had a more appropriate name. The former Ghana winger, whose body has been found beneath the rubble left by the recent earthquakes in Turkey, was a true Christian in every sense of the word. Atsu’s extensive charity work and numerous good deeds touched countless lives, transforming many for the better along his journey from West Africa to Western Europe and, ultimately, the Middle East. During an interview with the Guardian in 2019, it swiftly became clear that a man whose childhood had been shaped by a powerful Christian faith was on a mission to use his wealth and...
Gold4Oil: Ghana takes delivery of another 40k tonnes
Ghana has taken delivery of the second consignment of fuel under the gold-for-oil policy. The 40,000 metric tonnes of oil arrived at the Tema port on Sunday, February 19, 2023. This brings the total fuel received under the policy to 80,000 tonnes. The Managing Director of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Limited (BOST), Edwin Provencal last week revealed that Ghana will take delivery of four separate gasoline cargoes by the end of February. The shipments will total 155,000 tonnes of fuel in addition to the first consignment of 40,000 tons of oil under the deal. “The next shipment will arrive...
I erred in buying tractors for farmers – Mahama admits
Former President John Dramani Mahama has admitted that his government made mistakes in buying tractors for farmers during his tenure as President. Mr Mahama says that given another chance, he will rather buy the tractors, and put them in a pool for someone with the expertise to manage and provide the tractor services to farmers. “I realised some of the things that we did, we made mistakes, we imported tractors and agricultural equipment, and we gave it to farmers. The farmer does not need the tractor, he does not need the agricultural equipment, he needs the services of a tractor,”...
K.T. Hammond, 5 others to be vetted today
Minister-designate for Trade and Industry KT Hammond will today appear before Parliament’s appointments Committee for vetting. The Adansi Asokwa MP was nominated for the ministry by President Akufo-Addo to replace Alan Kyerematen who resigned to pursue his presidential ambitions. Also to appear before the committee is the MP for Nhyiaeso and former head of MASLOC, Stephen Amoah, who has been nominated as a Deputy Trade Minister. MP for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong has also been nominated to head the Ministry of Food and Agriculture while MP for Akwapim South OB Amoah has been picked as the Minister of State at...