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South Africa to extend visa waiver to Ghana, other countries
on: by Fernil News
In a bid to boost tourism to the country, South Africa is finalising a number of visa waiver agreements with other countries, allowing travellers to enter the country without a visa. This announcement was made by Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi
We must go beyond economic stability – Bawumia
on: by Fernil News
Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has noted the various policies being introduced by government must transform the lives of Ghanaians beyond stabilising the economy. He admitted there is hardship in the system, but promised the various social policy interventions will soon
Mohamed Salah wins FIFA Puskas Award
on: by Fernil News
Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has won the FIFA Puskas Award for 2018 for the best goal scored. He was presented with the award for the best goal scored between July 2017 and July 2018 during The Best FIFA Football
Bagre dam spillage: Death toll rises to 34
on: by Fernil News
The death toll in the devastating Bagre dam spillage in Northern Ghana has risen to 34 from the previously reported 18, officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have confirmed to Starr News. Two more persons are reported missing while
Two Nigerians jailed 10yrs for Sex Trafficking
on: by Fernil News
The Koforidua Circuit Court “B” presided over by Her Honour Mercy Adei-Kotei has jailed two Nigerian sex traffickers operating in Asokore in the New Juaben North Municipality. The convicts, Gloria John and Rita Oba were found guilty of conspiracy to commit
Poverty gap between Northern, Southern Ghana widening – DFID
on: by Fernil News
Country Director of the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), Philip Smith, has said the poverty gap between northern and southern Ghana is widening despite the country seeing “record” economic growth and development in the last 12 years. Mr Smith
MCC: Ghana receives $190m
on: by Fernil News
Ghana is to receive $190 million as the second allocation of compact funds from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) after the Ghanaian government met all the required conditions to access the funds. The MCC on Thursday submitted a letter acknowledging Ghana’s
Business workshop held to encourage youth to venture into entrepreneurship
on: by Fernil News
A business workshop has been held by Confluent media to encourage youth on need to venture into entrepreneurship which will help tackle the current rate of unemployment in the country. The event which was in partnership with Platinum Africa Solutions and