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MTN Ghana Invests Over GHS17.6 Million to Advance Girls' ICT Skills
MTN Ghana has put more than 17.6 million Ghana cedis into a program that teaches girls about computers and technology. The Girls-In-ICT program has helped over 15,000 girls learn digital skills across Ghana. MTN works with the government ministry that handles communications and technology to make this happen. The company wants to help close the gap between boys and girls when it comes to learning about computers. This effort began in 2021 and has grown each year. The program teaches girls between ages 9 and 15 how to use computers and technology. Each year focuses on different topics like connecting girls to technology and teaching leadership skills. More than 1,200 teachers have learned how to teach these skills to students. The...
Police Arrest 17 Suspects in Renewed Crackdown on Illegal Mining
Police forces captured 17 suspects during raids against illegal gold mining operations across two communities. Officers conducted separate strikes at Adamaso and Wassa Mamieso locations on Thursday. The Western Central Regional Police Command led both enforcement actions. Intelligence reports guided the teams to areas known for unlawful mining activities. Authorities seized important equipment during each operation. Twelve people faced arrest at the Adamaso site during the first raid. Abraham Antwi, Jeremiah Adusei, Eric Martey, George Amoah, and Misasa Jonas were among those detained. Larry Ndaaso, Ezekiel Dome, Bismark Adu, Alex Sabla, and Godfrey Acheampong also joined the group. Ebenezer Mensah and Emmanuel Appiah completed the...
GRA to Apply Simplified Quarterly Tax Regime for Informal Sector
Ghana Revenue Authority will start a new tax system for informal workers on July 1. The program targets people who work outside the formal tax system. Workers earning less than 20,000 cedis per year must pay between 25 and 45 cedis every three months. Those earning between 20,000 and 500,000 cedis will pay 3 percent of their total income. Officials believe this change will bring more people into the tax system. Dr. Alex Kombat from the revenue authority announced the plan during a research report presentation. The system aims to make tax payments easier for small business operators. Kombat said the government wants to collect more domestic revenue through these changes. He asked media groups and citizens to support the new program. The...
Ghana Sets July 2, 2025, as the Start of the 24-Hour Economy Programme
Ghana will launch its 24-hour economy program on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The government plans to create jobs and boost productivity through round-the-clock business operations. Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh announced the start date during a Thursday meeting with Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin. The National Democratic Congress made this policy a key campaign promise before the 2024 elections. Officials say the program will change how Ghana's economy works. The program rests on three main goals. Leaders want to transform how the country produces goods. They aim to strengthen supply chains and markets. The plan also focuses on building better workforce skills. Eight smaller programs will support these main objectives. Four major...
Premier League to Add Touchline Interviews and Dressing Room Access
Premier League television broadcasts will feature new camera access next season. Substituted players will give touchline interviews during matches. Camera crews will enter dressing rooms for limited footage. Operators can step onto the field to capture goal celebrations up close. The changes begin with a record-breaking television contract worth 6.6 billion pounds. Sky Sports and TNT will broadcast up to 270 live matches each season. The four-year agreement represents the most expensive domestic television deal in Premier League history. Officials have not released complete details about the coverage modifications. Players removed from games will have time to cool down before speaking with reporters. The league has not announced how...
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Brentford Appoint Keith Andrews as New Head Coach
Brentford Football Club appointed Keith Andrews as their new head coach after he worked as part of their coaching team since July 2024. Sky Sports first reported Friday that Andrews would take over from Thomas Frank. The Premier League club confirmed the coaching change through an official statement. Andrews expressed gratitude to team ownership and staff members who supported his promotion. The former assistant coach said he feels ready and capable of leading the team. Director of football Phil Giles praised Andrews for his communication skills and willingness to learn from others. Giles noted that players and staff members both like and respect the new coach. The director highlighted Andrews' attention to detail and clear vision for...
Christopher Bonsu Baah Expresses Excitement Ahead of Al Qadsiah Move
Ghana winger Christopher Bonsu Baah feels excited about his potential transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. The player expects to sign a four-year contract with an additional year option from his current Belgian team KRC Genk. Al Qadsiah officials presented their development plans to the young athlete during recent discussions. Bonsu Baah expressed satisfaction with the Saudi club's vision for his career growth. He confirmed that negotiations continue between all parties involved. The 22-year-old must return to Belgium for further meetings with KRC Genk management before finalizing any deal. Club representatives from both teams remain engaged during active transfer talks. Bonsu Baah stated he feels positive about the proposed...
Ghanaian Politician Criticises Arsenal's Disrespect Over Partey Exit
Gabby Otchere-Darko has spoken out against Arsenal Football Club over their handling of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey. The prominent politician and Arsenal fan expressed anger about how the team treated the player. Reports show Partey will depart Arsenal when June ends after spending four years with the London club. He joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid back during 2020. Contract talks between Partey's representatives and Arsenal management have failed to produce an agreement. Both sides could not reach terms for extending his current deal. Arsenal officials have moved forward with plans to sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard as Partey's replacement. The club appears ready to complete that transfer soon. Otchere-Darko rejected...
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