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For Better Business Together launches in Ghana.

ICC has joined forces with the Ministry of Businesses Development of Ghana, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Business for Peace Foundation to bolster the recovery and future resilience of businesses in the country in pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals.

Launched today in Accra in the presence of the President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo, the For Better Business Together programme (4BBT) will operate as a focal point for global and local initiatives in Ghana of the three partners, to support economic recovery and strengthen the sustainability and resilience of businesses for the future. Both the Norwegian and Ghanaian governments have lent support to the programme, with endorsement from Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Prime Minister Akufo-Addo.

Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO addressed participants virtually saying: “The COVID-9 pandemic has shown us that it is more important than ever for the public and private sector to collaborate – at both international and national level – to enable businesses and the people they employ, to ride out the pandemic and to emerge more resilient and sustainable to face the future. The For Better Business Together programme is a concrete example of the potential of public-private collaboration to have a real impact on the ground.”

The launch of the 4BBT collaboration marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative driven by then UN Secretary General and Ghanaian diplomat, Kofi Annan.

Initiatives under the 4BBT umbrella include the establishment of an Accra Hub of the ICC Centre for Entrepreneurship, development of SDG-investor maps by UNDP, and the provision of support for SMEs through the COVID-19 Private Sector Global Facility and ICC’s global Save Our SMEs campaign. 4BBT will also provide a platform for the global launch of the Business for Peace’s Future of Business programme.

Announcing plans to launch the Accra Hub of the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship, ICC Executive Board member Valentina Mintah said: “We are very proud to be having a Centre of Entrepreneurship here in Ghana to ensure we are ready with the necessary skill sets and tools to harness the untapped potential by truly knowing and embracing our local context whilst we also think global on standards and opportunities.”

As the institutional representative of over 45 million companies in more than 100 countries, ICC is working with its network and partners worldwide to turn global reach into practical action. Unprecedented mobilisation and engagement of the ICC network in Sub-Saharan Africa is helping to save lives and livelihoods in the face of the COVID pandemic through work on a range of action areas – from implementation of the African Free Trade Agreement to entrepreneurship and the digitisation small businesses.

“The aims of the 4BBT programme – to support economic recovery, nurture entrepreneurship, and strengthen the sustainability and resilience of businesses for the future – are very much aligned with ICC’s own purpose and mission,” Mr Denton said. “With partners worldwide, we continue to make the business case for enhanced international cooperation on debt, emergency financing and access to vaccines to combat COVID-19. Together, we can.”

BBC

October 6, 2020
Anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested over tax evasion charges

Anti-virus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been arrested in Spain and faces extradition to the US where he has been charged with tax evasion.

Prosecutors say he failed to file tax returns for four years, despite earning millions from consulting work, speaking engagements, crypto-currencies and selling the rights to his life story.

None of the income is connected with the software firm which bears his name.

Mr McAfee has not publicly commented on the charges.

If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison.

In a statement the US Justice Department said Mr McAfee allegedly evaded tax liability by having his income paid into bank accounts and cryptocurrency exchange accounts in the names of nominees. As a result, it is alleged, he failed to file any tax returns from 2014 to 2018.

He is also accused of concealing assets, including a yacht and real estate property, in the names of others.

The strange life of John McAfee
The charges were announced shortly after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that it had brought civil charges against Mr McAfee.

The government regulator alleges that Mr McAfee made over $23m (£17.7m) by “leveraging his fame” and recommending seven cryptocurrency offerings between 2017 and 2018, which allegedly turned out to be “essentially worthless”, without disclosing that he was paid to do so.

The SEC is seeking to impose a civil penalty on him, and disgorge him of any “allegedly ill-gotten gains”, with interest. It also wants to permanently ban him from serving as an officer or director of any listed company, or any company which files reports to the SEC.

In addition, the SEC has charged Mr McAfee’s bodyguard, Jimmy Watson, with aiding and abetting the sale of digital currencies, along with other allegations.

Neither he nor Mr McAfee have commented publicly on the charges.

Mr McAfee is a controversial figure in the technology sector. He came to prominence in the 1980s when he founded a company that released the first commercial anti-virus software – McAfee VirusScan – and helped spark a multi-billion dollar industry.

Although that business has since been sold to Intel, he still develops cyber-security products of his own.

The entrepreneur, who was born in the UK, also launched unsuccessful bids to become the Libertarian Party’s candidate for the presidential elections in 2016 and 2020.

Mr McAfee has previously expressed his disdain for taxes, tweeting last year that he hadn’t filed tax returns for eight years because “taxation is illegal.”

Last year he was also briefly detained in the Dominican Republic for allegedly bringing weapons into the country.

In 2012, Mr McAfee made headlines after Belize police began investigating the death of his neighbour, Florida businessman Gregory Faull, and named Mr McAfee as a “person of interest”.

Mr McAfee left the country after the death, saying he feared for his own safety, but said he had “no connection whatsoever” with the killing.

BBC

October 6, 2020
24 Year Old Lady Marries 90 Year Old Man In A Colorful Ceremony

A marriage ceremony between a very young lady and an old man old enough to be her father.

Aside the young age difference social media users are particularly concerned about the background song in the video.

Wendy Shay’s ‘ Akokora Gangster ‘ could be heard on the background during the ceremony.
The newly wedded couples caused traffic on social media due to the age differences. Many concluded she is just after the properties.
Marriage in Ghana has become very dangerous th days since most of the women look out for material things.

True love has nothing to do with money but women of today have made it so.
No money no love

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Story by; Doris Martey

October 6, 2020
Importance Of Drinking Water
Water is a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen existing in gaseous liquid and solid state. It is one of the most plentiful and essential of compounds.

It is tasteless and odorless liquid at room temperature.

Here are some health benefits of drinking water.
1. Water helps energize muscles:
Cells that don’t maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes shrivel which can result in muscle fatigue. When muscle cells don’t have adequate fluids , they don’t work as well and performance can suffer.

*2. Water helps your kidney: *
Body fluids transport waste products in and out of cells. The main toxin in the body is blood urea nitrogen, a water soluble waste that is able to pass through the kidneys to be excreted in the urine.

**3. Drinking water helps maintain **balance of body fluids :
Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva transportation of nutrients and maintenance of body temperature.
1. Water helps keep skin looking good:
  Your skin contains plenty of water and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss.
**Did you know know that **water makes up an average 60% of an adults bodyweight from 31% in bones to 83%
In lungs.

*Did you also know that ,* the human body cannot store water everyday we are constantly losing water through breathing, sweating, spitting and through the release of urine and faces.
So you now know why water is important to our health.

Story by; Doris Martey
October 5, 2020
Surprising Health Benefits Of Cloves

Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree , an evergreen also known as Syzygium aromaticum.
Found in both whole and ground forms , this versatile spice can be used to season pot roasts add flavor to hot beverages and bring spicy warmth to cookies and cakes.

Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice but they have also been used in traditional medicine.

In fact, animal studies have found that the compound in cloves may have several health benefits including supporting liver health and helping stabilize blood sugar levels.
Below are some health benefits of eating cloves

1. Cloves kills bacteria:
Cloves have been shown to have anti microbial properties, meaning they can help stop the growth of microorganisms like bacteria.

2. May improve liver health:
One animal study feed rats with fatty liver disease mixtures containing either clove oil or eugenol. Both mixtures improved liver function, reduction inflammation and decreased oxidative stress.

*3. May help regulate blood sugar:
Animal study found that clove extr*act helps moderate blood sugar increase in mice with diabetes.

***4. Contains important nutrients: **cloves *contains fiber , vitamins and minerals so using whole ground cloves to add flavor to your food can provide some important nutrients.
One teaspoon (2 grams) of ground cloves contains
. Calories: 6 . Carbs : 1 gram . Fiber: 1 gram . Magnese: 55% of the daily value (DV) . Vitamin k 2 % of DV

*5. High in antioxidants: *
Antioxidants are compounds that reduce oxidative stress which can contribute to the development of chronic disease.

6. May reduce stomach ulcers:
Stomach ulcer also known as peptic ulcer are painful sores that form in the lining of the stomach, duodenum or esophagus.
In animal study, essential oil from cloves was shown to increase the production of gastric mucus
Gastric mucus functions are a barrier and helps prevent erosion of the stomach lining from digestive acids.

Did you know cloves is very good for candidiasis and tightening of the vagina ?
Cloves have many potential health benefits which is very good to your health.

Story by; Doris Martey

October 5, 2020
Ghanaians blast President Akufo-Addo for wishing President Trump and wife a speedy COVID-19 recovery
The anger of some Ghanaians have been visited on President Akufo-Addo for extending a speedy recovery message to President Trump and wife following their testing positive for COVID-19.

President Trump and wife Melania Trump have had their COVID-19 positive status confirmed and as part of diplomacy, President Akufo-Addo has wished them well.
Following that some Ghanaians have lashed out at the president for sympathizing with President Trump and wife while neglecting pertinent issues in Ghana unaddressed and unattended to.

According to the replies his tweet got, many bemoaned the president’s readiness to send words of solace to international communities and individuals while the Ghanaian people are left to their fate.

Many cited several instances where the president failed to extend condolences to bereaved families and victims of deadly car accidents but readily accepts to mourn with outsiders.

Check Out Some Comments Below:
Ghbase
October 3, 2020
Promises To Ablekuma West . Ursula Ekuful

Hon. Ursula Owusu -Ekuful ,MP for Ablekuma West Constituencies in Greater Accra Region gives reasons why citizens must vote for her in the upcoming election .

A lawyer and a Minister for communication for Ghana since the assumption of power by the New Patriotic Party in January 2017 with Master’s in Bachelor of Law, in Ghana School of Law has preach the gospel to people of Ablekuma West Constituency to vote to maintain her seat in the parliament.

Distribution of 200 Computers to public schools in Dansoman , Construction of Institutional Toilet Facility for Glefe, Ebenezer SHS and Dansoman SHS , Work and pay Taxi Scheme for drivers and Construction of West link Road and Drainage are some of the reasons she urge her people to vote for her.

Hon. Ursula Ekuful also said the youth will benefits from free skills in Cosmetology training programs and 2000 beneficiaries of MPs educational support program which will help set as job creation for the youth.

Story by; Abigail Essel

October 1, 2020
The 2020 Elections Will Be Fire for Fire – Victor Smith

Ghana’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland but now the leading member of the opposition National Democratic Congress ( NDC) Victor Smith said the 2020 elevation will be violence for violence.
According to Mr Smith , the NDC will not allow any intimidation of its users or the basic Ghanaian voting populace in the 2020 elections.

Mr Victor, has issued a warning to the incumbent government led by president Akufo – Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) concerning the upcoming 2020 general elections.

During the ‘ Dwene ho biom ‘ political talk show on Hot 93.9fm hosted by Boamah Darko , a guest speaker declared that the upcoming elections will be fire for fire and by so, implied that if the NPP’s tries to approach the elections with violence they the NDC will retaliate in the same fashion.

The former ambassador alleged that the NPP threatened that what happened at the Ayawaso West was only a ‘ dress rehearsal ‘and that Ayawaso West is expected in the December 7 elections.
According to him, “ if NPP brings fire we the NDC will bring fire”.

Story by; Doris Martey

October 1, 2020
324,000 Used Condoms Were Seized By A Police After Raiding A Company Re packaging them for sale
Authorities in Vietnam have seized 324,000 used condoms which were being recycled to be sold again to the public weighing 360kg.

Following the discovery, authorities arrested the the owner of the said warehouse which is located in the southern Vietnam at Hoa Nhut Quarter identified as 33 year old Pham Thi Thanh Ngoc and she admitted that an unidentified person delivers the used condoms to the warehouse once in every month.

Officials said workers at the warehouse were tasked with washing, drying and reshaping the condoms with a wooden dildos before being put up for sale.

Further reports stated that the package used condoms were being supplied to hotels and market stalls close to the warehouse and thousands had already been sold to the unsuspecting public before the discovery recently.

According to the Dailymail. co. uk, the condoms were confiscated as evidence but will be disposed of immediately because they are considered dangerous medical wast.

A government official stated that “ condoms are classified as medical items so we will take a look at the several laws that the owner has broken “.
Story by: Arden Doris
October 1, 2020
Policeman Spotted Repairing Damage Traffic Light With His Own Resource

A policeman identified as Lance Corporal Simon Agbeko Ekpeagba has set a new bar for policeman who stand by the street controlling traffic.
The traffic light located at Odorkor in Accra got damaged and was almost coming off the ground.

Due to this drivers and road users found it difficult to see and obey its instructions.
But Mr Simon bought some cement and got people to fix the traffic light firmly on the ground to serve its purpose.

In photos sighted by yen. com. gh, the policeman is seen making hands on contribution to the fixing of the traffic light while in uniform after funding from his own salary.

Lance Corporal Simon Agbeko Ekpeagba of the Accra Regional police Command has become quite popular for his benevolent gestures.

According to him, his dream was to create the enabling space where physically challenged persons would have easy care and education especially those who parade principals streets and major highways in Accra while begging because most of them have been neglected by their relatives.

Story by : Arden Doris

October 1, 2020
Taxi Driver In Ghana Skip Work To Fill In Potholes

A Ghanaian taxi driver Micheal, has skipped work to fill in potholes after they claimed the life of his good friend who died around somanya.

According to Michael he stated that he is a father of 2 but has stop driving a taxi although it gave him a means of livelihood.

He further went on to say he makes his ends meets from people who see him filling potholes although he once used to be a taxi driver.

Mr Micheal, whose kids are both below 10 said that he has been able to make a manageable amount of livelihood as he is able to make between GHc 50 to GHc 80 on a daily basis.

Furthermore, he stated that “ my friend who was a taxi driver died because of a pothole, I do not feel comfortable anytime I see a pothole it drives me to fill it to ensure safety.

Story by: Arden Doris

October 1, 2020
Police Commander arrested over weapon deal

Inspecter Felix Gbekle, the Nalerigu station Officer has been arrested for facilitating the illegal acquisition of a gun license for a suspected thief who was standing trial for illegal possession of arms and stealing at the Nalerigu court in the North East Region.

In August this year, the North East police command began investigating suspect Adam Musah for alleged stealing. The police later uncovered an unregistered pump action gun in his house. Mr. Musah was arrested and charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm and alleged stealing and put before the Nalerigu District Court.

As trail progressed, Mr. Musah miraculously produced a license for his gun. The license was given by the Tesano Divisional police. The prosecution prayed the court to for time to examine the license. The court granted the request.

Investigations into the license revealed that inspector Gbekle, working with an accomplice in the Tesano Divisional police, dubiously obtained the license by taking the picture of the gun, which was serving as an exhibit in the trial, and sending the Tesano Divisional Divisional police command for the license to be prepared and handed to him.

He then took delivery of the license later and handed it over to Musah so that the court, upon seeing the license may drop charges of unlawful possession of a firearm against him. But the scheme has been discovered by the North East police, who are now investigating the inspector.

Inspector Gbekle was on monday interogated at the North East Regional police command and he admitted helping the suspect to procure the license by sending photos to a colleague at the formed police unit of the Tesano Divisional police command where he worked formerly.

He has since been detained and shall face further action in accordance with the rules and regulations for the service and the law.

Story by: Anita

October 1, 2020
Demise of Okada Driver with Suspected Armed Robbers.

A sad incident in the Bono East Region Wenchi District .The murder of Illiasu Adama an Okada rider on daily basis.

Superintendent of police Mr. Thomas Edzorhoho said the deceased Illiasu Adama 20 Years old chartered by the suspects to Ampenkuro area a village in the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region where he’s was killed and bolted his motorcycle.

The incident was confirmed to Radio West Africa ,Nana Anfreh Damata .And the corpse has been given to relatives for burial in accordance to Islamic rites.Whereas investigation still goes on to arrest the suspects on the run.

The Motorcycle (Okada) with registration number M-19-BT-1584 have been found at the outskirts of Offuman and brought to the Wenchi Police station for safety keeping.

Story Abigail Essel.

October 1, 2020
Message Sent To Awomefia To Retract And Apologize – Western Togoland Group

Mr Charles Kudzodzi the head of the togoland successionist group sent a message to Awomefia of Anlo through Mr. George Nyampo his head of communication to retract.

The Western Togoland successionist group had reportedly mount powerful roadblocks in some parts of the Volta Region attempt to assert its sovereignty over the southern sector of the country.

The actions of the Western Togoland successionist were however condemned by the Torgbi sri III , The Awomefia of Anlo state.
According to the Anlo king he described the successionist as barbarous and disruptive according to a statement monitored by the Accra News.

Responding to his remarks, in an exclusive interview with Tsenuokpor Godknows and available on Facebook, the group described comment of Torgbi sri III as unfortunate “because history is a teacher so if we are talking about history, and you don’t have a locus of what we are talking about , you can seek advice not lie only in some people you can be old but there are certain things you don’t know “.

According to George Nuampo, Awomefia can not claim Anlos are never part of the Western Togoland.
He made a reference to Ghana news Agency reports dated 12 July,2014and published by Ghana web on Wednesday 16 July,2014 titled “Volta Region demonstration on the removal of an embargo. “ a charge that says Torgbi sri III must come out to debunk.

However, Accra news has learned the contents of said publication.
In that case, we can confirm a conservative meeting of more that 500 chiefs and clergy in the Volta Region calls on the exploitation of minerals in the Volta Region by the United Nation ( UN).

Story by; Martey Doris

October 1, 2020
Divisions And Separations Among Ghanaians.Western Togoland.

The director of Communication Mr.George Ayisi wishes that the government pronounce punishment to deal with the arrested Western Togoland propounded group as an example to others.

These criminals invading in the country must be dealt with seriously.He said during a Morning show on Star 103.5 fm .

He also said ,What happened is a total criminal offence and for that matter the government is treating it as such because they are fortunate to arrest some of them.

The information minister Honourable Kojo Oppong Nkrumah must not give update as to who is funding the group as it exists ,but rather the interest will be in the pushing of the trouble makers who wants to cause division and bring separation to Ghanaians.

Story by : Abigail Essel.

September 30, 2020