Business Africa: What Africa Expects of New WTO Chief Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala [ad_1] Geneva — When on 15 February the chair of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) General Council, Ambassador David Walker of New Zealand, announced that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala would be the new Director-General, the mood among delegates was of relief. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala commanded overwhelming support from the start of the selection process in July 2020, […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Sports Ghana: Nunoo Mensah Gets Top ANOCA Appointment [ad_1] Incumbent President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, has appointed to serve on the Development Commission of the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa (ANOCA). The appointment comes as a big boost to the GOC capo ahead of the March 15 congress where he seeks a fresh mandate. Mr. […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Sports Ghana 2023 LOC Briefs President On Progress of Work [ad_1] Four of the nine members of the Ghana 2023 African Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) led by Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, the Executive Chairman, and Mr. Mustapha Ussif, the new Minister of Youth and Sports, paid a working visit to the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, last week Thursday […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Sports Africa: Motsepe to Be Named CAF President [ad_1] South African Patrice Motsepe will be named president of the African football confederation on March 12 in Rabat and will succeed Ahmad, the Malagasy. And for good reason, its main challengers, including Senegalese Augustin Senghor and Ivorian Jacques Anouma, preferred to agree through the famous Rabat protocol “imposed” by FIFA and its boss, Gianni […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Sports Africa: Disappointment All Round As Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations Is Cancelled [ad_1] Disappointment all round as Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations is cancelled COSAFA 9 MAR 2021 COSAFA MEN’S UNDER-17, NEWS South Africa coach Vela Khumalo has spoken of his deep disappointment after the cancellation of the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations that was due to start in Morocco on Saturday. The competition was called off […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Business Africa: AfCFTA to Deepen Integration in Africa-Trade and Industry Minister [ad_1] Ho — The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen has reiterated that the most beneficial way to deepen regional integration in Africa is to increase trade through the protocols of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. AfCFTA is a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which is a […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Sports Ghana: Bonus Structure for Sports Feds in the Offing [ad_1] The President of the Ghana Badminton Association (GBA), Mr. Evans Yeboah has advocated for the formation of a well-defined bonus structure for sports federations in the country at all levels of competition. According to Mr. Yeboah, bonuses for athletes have over the years been a problem for sports federations and government especially after international […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 10, 2021March 10, 2021
Africa World Africa: The Commonwealth – Rediscovering Its Radical Voice Could Make It Relevant Again [ad_1] The Commonwealth, an association of 54 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific, has always been a rather mysterious organisation. It evolved gradually over the course of the 20th Century, making it difficult to pinpoint a precise starting date. Also, it operates more on precedent than formal agreements leading to further […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Sports Africa: ‘Postpone Afcon Qualifiers’ [ad_1] FIFA’s decision to shelve the 2022 World Cup football qualifiers for South America, which had been set for this month, has ignited hope the AFCON qualifiers could also be moved from this month. The football leaders are trying to manage a crisis which could see countries like Zimbabwe being forced to field under-strength teams […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
Sports Ghana: Tough Task for Odartey Lamptey … Leads Elmina Sharks Against Kotoko [ad_1] Barely five days after battling rival Hearts of Oak to a nail-biting barren game, Asante Kotoko will this evening seek to garner maximum points as they engage Elmina Sharks in a dicey week-17 league tie at the Ndoum Park in Elmina. Kick-off is at 6.pm. It will be the first game for interim coach […] Written by Maakye Ghana March 9, 2021March 9, 2021
