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Black Queens report improved form ahead of WAFCON opener
Ghana's women's soccer coach feels pumped about his team's chances against tough competition. Kim Lars Bjorkegren leads the Black Queens into battle against South Africa at Honneur Stadium. The Swiss trainer took over the squad back during January and watched his players grow stronger each week. His team only managed three victories from eight total games under his leadership. Bjorkegren still believes his squad has improved dramatically over recent weeks. The defending champions from South Africa pose a serious threat to Ghana's tournament hopes. Both teams clash at four o'clock this afternoon for their opening Group C match. Bjorkegren told reporters that his players look much sharper compared to last month's performances. The coach...
Black Queens confident of victory in WAFCON opener
Ghana's women's soccer team prepares to shock everyone at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren believes his Black Queens squad can beat every single team despite what critics think. The team faces defending champions South Africa at Honneur Stadium today. Most experts consider Ghana longshots to win the whole thing. Bjorkegren refuses to let outside opinions discourage his players. The Black Queens made their comeback to this competition back during 2018 after missing previous tournaments. Ghana desperately wants to prove they belong among Africa's elite women's teams. Their coach keeps telling reporters that his squad has enough talent to surprise people. Bjorkegren admits other countries probably have...
Kevin Durant joins the Rockets in a record seven-team trade
Kevin Durant switched teams again and landed with the Houston Rockets after leaving Phoenix. The basketball superstar made the move as part of a massive trade that broke NBA records. Seven different teams joined forces to make this deal happen. The trade involved 13 players moving around and several future draft picks changing hands. League officials confirmed everything became official when the new season started. Durant posted messages on social media about leaving Arizona behind for Texas. The 36-year-old player thanked Phoenix fans and said he felt excited about joining Houston. He won two championships with Golden State and earned MVP honors back in 2014. The veteran also captured four Olympic gold medals representing Team USA...
Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong mourns the passing of Akwatia MP
Parliament lost a young lawmaker when Ernest Yaw Kumi died suddenly on Monday. The 40-year-old represented Akwatia and had just started his political career seven months ago. His unexpected death sent shockwaves through government halls and across party lines. Fellow politicians struggled to process the tragic news about their colleague. The loss hit everyone hard because Kumi was such a new face around the legislative building. Bryan Acheampong felt devastated when he heard about his friend's passing. The Abetifi representative rushed to social media to share his grief with the world. Acheampong used to run the Food and Agriculture Ministry before joining Parliament. He remembered Kumi as someone who worked tirelessly for his people...
Dismissed GRA staff demand reinstatement over pre-election hires
Fired tax workers want their government jobs back after officials kicked them out. The Ghana Revenue Authority employees say bosses made a huge mistake when they got the boot. These workers claim they landed their positions fair and square before voters went to the polls last December. Officials followed all the right steps when they hired these people through normal government channels. The group argues that higher-ups broke the rules when they tossed them out. The hiring process kicked off way back in September 2024 and wrapped up before election day arrived. Workers have paperwork that proves they started the job hunt months before anyone cast a ballot. The Chief of Staff made it clear that only appointments after December 7 should...
Ghana sees a slight rise in fire outbreaks in the first half of 2025
A judge ordered prison guards to drag controversial preacher Nana Agradaa into court for her latest legal battle. The woman made headlines again when authorities refused to let her skip another hearing about sharing naked pictures. Agradaa sits behind bars serving fifteen years for scamming people and running fake ads. Her lawyers tried to get the case thrown out but failed miserably. The court ruled she must face the music and defend herself against serious charges. Agradaa and three buddies face accusations of spreading nude photos of Prophet Emmanuel Appiah Fomum during a live television show. She allegedly flashed the intimate pictures on Thunder TV and sent them through WhatsApp messages. Her co-hosts reportedly laughed and made...
Former NPP MP hails government for cedi gains and economic progress
A former ruling party politician shocked everyone when he backed his political enemies over money matters. Andy Appiah-Kubi used to serve as a lawmaker for the New Patriotic Party before losing his seat. The ex-politician went on radio and gave major credit to the opposition party. He told listeners that the National Democratic Congress had fixed Ghana's currency problems. People across the country could feel the difference when they exchanged money. The cedi became much stronger against foreign cash during the past six months. Money changers watched exchange rates improve from around 15 cedis per dollar down to just 12 cedis. Appiah-Kubi admitted that regular citizens were getting better deals when they needed foreign money. He...
Dalex CEO urges caution as inflation drops, but living costs remain high
A finance company chief warned people about spending money carelessly after Ghana's inflation numbers went down to 13.7 percent. Joe Jackson runs Dalex Finance and shared his thoughts on social media Monday. He told citizens not to party like they just won the jackpot because lower inflation does not make things cheaper at the market. Jackson reminded everyone that kenkey still costs the same amount of money despite the good news about inflation. He wants people to understand that statistical improvements do not always help families buy more food or pay bills easier. The finance expert posted his message on X platform to reach ordinary citizens across the country. Jackson celebrated the inflation drop as positive news but warned...
Former NPP MP commends government for gains in cedi exchange rate
A former ruling party lawmaker shocked everyone when he praised his political opponents for fixing Ghana's money problems. Andy Appiah-Kubi used to represent Asante Akim for the New Patriotic Party before losing his seat. The ex-politician went on Starr FM radio and gave credit where credit was due. He told listeners that the National Democratic Congress government had done something amazing with the economy. Appiah-Kubi said ordinary people could feel the difference when they went to exchange money. The cedi became much stronger against foreign money during the past six months. Currency traders watched the exchange rate improve from around 15 cedis per dollar down to just 12 cedis. Appiah-Kubi admitted that regular Ghanaians were...
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