The national rugby team, the Eagles are on the verge of securing a Top 8 spot in the Rugby Africa Cup after a come-from-behind win over Algeria in Kampala on July 14. After suffering a humiliating defeat against Uganda in their opening campaign on July 10, Ghana was in a make or break situation heading into the game against Algeria. The Eagles produced a spirited display to overturn a horrible first half result. Ghana, ranked 87th in the world, trailed Algeria 20-3 at half time but rallied back in superb fashion to win 22-20. Coach of the side, Lovemore Kuzorera has explained…
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Government through the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has granted the Education, Interior and National Security Ministries financial clearance to recruit 11,840 staff to augment their existing staff strengths. In six separate letters, four to the Interior Minister (for Police, Fire Service, Immigration and Prisons Service) and the remaining two to the Education and National Security Ministers confirming the clearance to employ staff members, the Finance Minister indicated that the effective date for the people to be recruited will be 1st of August 2021. Interior The letter to the Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, states that the Ministry “is hereby…
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has lost his son, Abubakar Sharubutu. According to reports, Alhaji Sharubutu passed on on Monday, July 12, and the cause of death has not been made public. Until his demise, Alhaji Sharubutu was the driver for the Chief Imam. On Wednesday, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Imam to commiserate with him and the family at his Fadama residence. He led prayers for the departed soul and expressed gratitude to Dr Bawumia for visiting. Meanwhile, the third-day adua (funeral prayers) was observed at New Fadama…
The Akeamehene of the Apinto Divisional Council in Tarkwa, Nana Kwabena Obo II, has confirmed the mysterious disappearance of Gyaasehene Dr Nana Adarkwa Bediako III on Tuesday. He told Joy News the driver of the Gyaasehene, Paapa Kwesi, told him on Wednesday around 7 pm, he received a call from someone who said he saw the car of the chief parked in front of Abii National financial services, but he was nowhere to be found. “He saw the car of Gyaasehene parked in front of Abii national with his two phones in it, his car key in the ignition but…
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, captain of Ghana’s U-20 and striker of new Premier League champions, Hearts of Oak was in inspiring form during the business end of the season. As ridiculous as it may seem though, the striker was not known by all members of the Phobia top hierarchy. Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe who is a member of the board of directors for the club has admitted to Joy Sports that at the time he first met the player during the u-20 tournament in Mauritania, he was oblivious of the fact Barnieh was a member of the Hearts squad. However he admitted…
Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Barcelona on a deal until 2026 that includes reducing his wages to half of his previous earnings. The announcement is dependent on player departures that will allow Barca to fund the Argentina captain’s wages. Messi, 34, was a free agent after his contract – that reportedly paid him £123m a season – expired on 30 June. He is on holiday after winning the Copa Americaand the finer details of the contract are yet to be finalised. Re-signing Messi was the principal summer target of new chairman Joan Laporta. Barca are also looking at a swap deal…
Tullow Oil PLC has announced an excellent operational and financial progress for the first half of the year as revenue is expected to hit $700 million with a realised oil price of $58 per barrel. This is because its production fields in West Africa are performing well and have successfully started its drilling programme in Ghana. According to the oil giant, group working interest production in the first half of 2021 averaged 61,200 barrels of oil per day (bopd), in line with expectations. First half underlying operating cashflow is expected to be $200 million, whilst pre-financing cash flow for the…
The higher rate of inflation recorded for foodstuffs and transportation pushed inflation for the month of June marginally up by 0.3% to 7.8%. However, despite the increase, the country continued to stay within the single digit inflation for the past three months. This marginal increment will also not affect cost of living that much. According to data from the Ghana Statistical Service, month-on-month inflation between May 2021 and June 2021 was 1.3%. This means prices of goods and services went up slightly within the period. Whilst food inflation was 7.3%, that of non-food Inflation was 8.2%. Interestingly food inflation was…
Social media sensation, Moesha Boduong has made some startling revelations about the life she lived over the years after becoming well-known in the country. In a viral video sighted by Myjoyonline.com, the 31-year-old actress said she attempted to commit suicide by jumping off an uncompleted storey building but was stopped by some workers nearby. A few weeks ago Miss Boduong announced her repentance in a video as she shared her testimony at the Revelation Church. To walk the talk, the social media influencer deleted all the skimpy photos of herself on her Instagram page. Tearfully recounting the experience she said, “before…
It may be one of the events that can be easily described as unforgettable because the acts advertised for the night were the ideal assembly for a sophisticated audience. The Aboa Concert II brought together musicians – both established and fast-rising – under one roof at the Victoria Villa in Accra on Saturday, July 10. One after the other, the artistes thrilled the fans with musical experience at the event hosted by Pure Akan. It had been a long time since Pure Akan had held such an event and so the enthusiasm that greeted the night long show was very…
