Sports Ghana: 2 Premier League Venues Lose Licenses … Others Warned [ad_1] The Ghana Football Association’s Club Licensing Board has revoked the licenses of Berekum Chelsea and Elmina Sharks FC to use the Golden City Park and the Ndoum Sports Stadium, respectively. As part of the mid-season spot-check inspection and review, the Club Licensing Department led by Manager Julius Ben Emunah continued its spot-check inspection on […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Business Opinion Africa: Can Free Phones Close the Digital Gender Divide? [ad_1] Washington DC — The three writers are Financial Sector Analysts at the Washington-based Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)* The gender gap in mobile phone ownership is well-documented. For years now, the financial inclusion community has been trying to get phones into the hands of more women at the last mile — spurred […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Africa World Africa: China’s ‘Mask Diplomacy’ Wins Influence Across Africa, During and After the Pandemic [ad_1] Being Chinese in Africa was the worst possible stigma for much of 2020. Africans vilified the Chinese, blaming them for the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, China was blaming Africans for the pandemic, too. Viral videos in March and April 2020 showed Chinese authorities forcibly evicting Africans from their homes in Guangzhou, China, […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Business Africa: Nigeria, Largest Economy in Africa – UAE [ad_1] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, said Nigeria remained the largest economy in Africa. This was contained in a statement signed by the Embassy of UAE in Abuja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). It stated that the Embassy had commenced a series of trade and investment promotion activities […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Africa World Africa: Waive Covid Vaccine Patents to Put World On ‘War Footing’ [ad_1] This week vaccines manufactured in India for the global vaccine access programme COVAX reached Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Columbia. This was undoubtedly a moment of celebration that the miracle of science is being shared — but one that was offset by the shame that many countries hit hard during the pandemic have still not […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Business Ghana: Institute Policies to Deal With Unutilised Gas – IES to Government [ad_1] The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has asked government to rescind its decision to build a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility in the country. According to IES, such a facility is not needed at this moment as it will only contribute to the excess gas supply and come at a cost to the country. […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Africa World Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2021 [ad_1] Panel: “Politics for Good: Leading the UHC Agenda with Conviction” Your Excellency President Kenyatta, Dr John Nkengasong, Dr Gitahi, Dr Okeahalam, Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and friends, Good afternoon, and thank you for the opportunity to join you today. When COVID-19 first emerged more than a year ago, we were deeply concerned about […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Africa World Africa: GACVS Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Subcommittee Meeting to Review Reports On Influenza-Like Illness in Individuals Vaccinated With Covid-19 Vaccines [ad_1] The GACVS COVID-19 Subcommittee met virtually on Thursday, 25 February 2021, to review available information and data on reports of influenza-like illness in health-care workers who had received COVID-19 vaccines [1]. These symptoms have been reported in several countries. The Subcommittee reviewed clinical trial data and a summary of reports of influenza-like illness following […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Africa World Africa: Nine Projects Combating Marine Pollution Selected As UNDP Ocean Innovators [ad_1] New York — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today announced the nine winners of the 2020 Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC). OIC is a unique mechanism launched by UNDP, with support from Sweden and Norway, in January 2020 to accelerate progress on the Ocean SDG 14 by identifying, financing, and mentoring innovative approaches to […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Africa World Africa: The African Union Unanimously Endorsed Candidate for Post of Director-General of Unido Meets With Resident Heads of Mission [ad_1] The African Union Commission has held a briefing session on the endorsement of H.E. Dr. Arkebe Oqubay, Africa’s sole candidate for the post of Director-General of UNIDO. The Commission invited resident Heads of Mission in Addis Ababa to inform that the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union held on […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
