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  • EKUA EMERGES GMB2019 WINNER

    EKUA EMERGES GMB2019 WINNER

    Twenty-three-year-old entrepreneur, Ekua Mends Bannerman, representing the Central Region has won Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2019 after 13 weeks of competition fused with entertainment and education.

    She beat off stiff competition from four other finalists, including Enam [Volta Region representative] who was seen by some as the favourite for this year’s crown, to walk home with the ultimate prize.

    Few minutes after midnight Sunday, the Grand Arena dome at the Accra International Conference Centre went agog when one of the three judges, Linda Ampaw, announced: “GMB winner 2019 is Ekua.”

    She becomes the second person from her region to win the GMB crown. Ama first won the crown in 2007.

    Ekua gets a brand new car, a cash prize of 10,000 cedis, a round trip to Dubai courtesy Camel Antiseptic’s ‘Buy and Fly and one year supply of GTP fabric among other souvenirs from sponsors.

    Volta region’s Enam, born Anita Mawuena Bossoh, who gave Ekua a good run, came second, walking away with a cash prize of 8,000 cedis, a round trip to Dubai and six-months supply of GTP fabric.

    Serwaa from the Ashanti Region, who was evicted but got a second chance to prove her mettle, eventually took third place. She receives a cash prize of 6,000 cedis, a trip to Dubai and a three-month supply of GTP fabric.

    Western North representative, Saah, placed fourth and walks home with 4,000 cedis cash and a month supply of GTP fabric.

    The fifth spot went to Ayisha who represented the Upper East Region in the competition. She also won the Best Model [golden shoe award] for the night. Ayisha receives a cash prize of 2,000 cedis and a month supply of GTP fabric.

    The final night saw great performances from the legendary Ga band, Wulomei, and ‘zanku’ hitmakers Dope Nation as well as Adina.

    The event was attended by some past queens and contestants of Ghana’s Most Beautiful pageant.

    The 2019 Ghana’s Most Beautiful pageant was on the theme: ‘Black and Proud’ and for the first time, had 16 contestants from all the regions who throughout the competition, projected their respective cultures to the world.

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • COCOA FARMERS IN GHANA, IVORY COAST TO RECEIVE $400 MORE ON A TONNE COCOA PRODUCED

    COCOA FARMERS IN GHANA, IVORY COAST TO RECEIVE $400 MORE ON A TONNE COCOA PRODUCED

    Cocoa farmers in Ghana and Cote d’ivoire will from next year get $400 more on every tonne of cocoa.

    This follows an agreement between Ghana and Cote d’ivoire to impose a fixed living income differential of $400 dollars on a tonne on all cocoa contracts sold by either country for the 2020\21 Season.

    Ghana and Cote d’ivoire are the largest cocoa producers in the world, responsible for 60 percent of all cocoa production globally. However, both countries who make less than two market prices have subjected farmers to abject poverty.

    Speaking at a High-Level Dialogue organised by the UNDP in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said despite the agreement, the only way to make more money for both countries and farmers is through value addition to cocoa and a search for new markets

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • FERTILIZER SMUGGLERS TO BE BEFORE COURT SOON—OFFICER REVEALS

    FERTILIZER SMUGGLERS TO BE BEFORE COURT SOON—OFFICER REVEALS

    The officer in charge of Special Duty at planting for food and jobs Secretariat in Ghana

    Mr. Baffour Amo Kofi  11 has said that plans are far advance to arraige culprits who have stole fertilizers belonging to Planting for food and jobs soon in order to detair others from doing .

     Baffour Amo Kofi 11 was currently elevated to officer in charge of Special Duty by the Agric ministery due to his hard work when he was first appointed to monitor the policy in the northern sector.

     As the Twafourhene  of Tuobodom in Techiman North in the Bono East Region ,Baffour said his duty is to monitor all fertilizers belonging to Planting for food and jobs Secretariat so that there would be no diversion by MoFA officers and suppliers and various MMDA’s across the country.

      He said this in an interview with journalists in Techiman , and charged all Ghanaians to embrace PFJ program to enhance food security in the country.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • GO TO COURT – NPP DARES NDC

    GO TO COURT – NPP DARES NDC

    The New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti region has challenged the opposition National Democratic Congress to seek for legal suit against the NPP party and President Nana Addo’s government over what they describes as family and friends government.

    The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) presented 50 names of persons which they claimed friends and relatives within the Akufo-Addo government.

    But commenting on the outcome of the NDC press conference, the Ashanti regional NPP communication director, Mr Kwasi  stated that, NDC should preferably takes legal action against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on what they describe as family and friends instead of seeking cheap publicity to attract the attention of Ghanaians.

    He mentioned that, the issues raised at the NDC press conference was bogus, ‘useless’ and waste of time. Adding that, they could have used the huge platform to render the ideas and ideologies of the party, particularly on their campaign manifesto to Ghanaians.

    According to the regional communications director, the President Akufo-Addo’s government have not breach any law since his appointments are based on merit and capabilities despite being cronies or relative.

    Thus, he provoked the NDC national communication director, Mr Sammy Gyemfi and his party to drag the NPP to the Apex Court, CHRAJ and all the anti-corruption bodies to carry the matter on.

    He urged Ghanaians to support the current administration with prayers to fulfil all the promises made during the 2016 general elections campaign.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • I WON’T GO NAKED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA – MARTHA ANKOMAH

    I WON’T GO NAKED FOR SOCIAL MEDIA – MARTHA ANKOMAH

    Multiple award-winning actress, Martha Ankomah chooses to live a social media life that would attract brands for ambassadorial deals over sharing of nudity.

    She made this known on the latest episode of Kisa Gbekle’s “Business of Entertainment” show on GHOne TV monitored by dikoder.com.

    According to Martha, she isn’t perfect but wouldn’t succumb to using her naked photos to drive engagement for her social media accounts.

    She told Kisa: “I have my flaws but I wouldn’t wake up in the morning and post a picture of my naked self.” She asked: “What am I teaching the people following me?”

    The 38-year-old actress who is a brand ambassador for GTP revealed that social media is giving people a lot of pressure they can’t handle.

    She advised that one needs to live a life that would attract ambassadorial deals.

    “Listen, social media is putting a lot of pressure on people’s minds and is making go wayward. It’s making people take some drastic decisions.”

    “Companies would want to associate themselves with good brands. Ask yourself, do I deserve to be a brand ambassador?”

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • YONGUASE M.A SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM FREE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

    YONGUASE M.A SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM FREE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

    BEAFAD FOUNDATION, an N.G O in Accra founded by Miss Benedicta Afua Adegloh yesterday(06/11/19) registered and renewed all students of Yonguase M.A school in lower manya krobo of the Eastern Region onto the national health insurance scheme and Promised to do this for the next five years not only for Yonguase but for the other schools.

    In an interview with the Personal assistant Of BEAFAD FOUNDATION, Mr Stephen Antwi, he disclosed that ,Miss Benedicta felt it at heart choosing Yonguase M.A school because, the Community is founded in a deprived area and very far from the Municipal capital krobo Odumase and this makes it difficult for students and parents to come  to krobo Odumase for registration due to the deplorable  Nature of their Roads.

     Miss Benedicta added, oral mouth wash will be introduced to the schools in lower manya very soon as another project from BEAFAD FOUNDATION.

    According to Mr Godfred Ofeo Caeser, Municipal SHEP Cordinator, looking at YONGUASE M.A SCHOOL, the school is not on the  government school feeding Program so he decided with BEAFAD FOUNDATION  to send this Project to the school.

    She was accompanied by the Municipal  Cordinator, Mr Godfred Caesar, P.R.O for G.E.S Lower manya krobo, Mrs Sophia and some staffs  of the lower manya health insurance Scheme.

    STORY : MAVIS DAVOR

  • NZEMA KOTOKO’S PRESIDENT WINS GFA VICE PRESIDENCY

    NZEMA KOTOKO’S PRESIDENT WINS GFA VICE PRESIDENCY

    The Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council has chosen President of Nzema Kotoko Football Club, Mark Addo, to be the association’s new Vice-President.

    The decision was taken on Tuesday at the maiden meeting of the council after the October 25 elections in Accra.

    Per the new GFA statutes, the Vice-President of the association had to be chosen via an election from the new Executive Council which was a departure from the previous practice of appointing someone to assist the association’s President.

    During the election, Addo got 6 votes while Randy Abbey picked up 4 with Medeama board chairman, Dr. Tony Aubynn getting 1 vote.

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • Give Ghanaian movies 70% airtime – Yvonne Okoro

    Give Ghanaian movies 70% airtime – Yvonne Okoro

    Ghanaian actress Yvonne Okoro is calling for regulation of the movie industry to cap the airtime given to foreign movies, especially telenovelas so as to boost the local industry.

    “We can’t say telenovelas should be banned. What we can say is, maybe, 30 per cent of movies of feature films or series should be telenovelas so every network or TV station must show 70 per cent of Ghanaian movies,” she proposed.

    She told Nana Romeo on Accra100.5FM’s mid-morning show AyekooAyekoo on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, that such a move will help resuscitate the ailing Ghana movie industry.

    The 2010 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress is of the view that the industry needs investors, significant funding and laws “to regulate the types of movies that are shown”, adding that telenovelas are one of the “major” causes of the declining industry in Ghana.

    Ms Okoro has featured in more 30 movies and has been nominated for Africa Movie Awards Best Actress twice in a row – 2011 and 2012 – for her movies ‘Pool Party’ and ‘Single Six’.

    Her latest movie is ‘Fix us’, which was produced by fellow actress Yvonne Nelson and set to be premiered at the Silverbird Cinema on 6 December 2019.

    Apart from the two Yvonne’s, the other notable names in ‘Fix Us’ are Tobi from Big Brother Nigeria, Michelle Attoh, Hajia4real, Irene Logan and Prince David Osei.

    By: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • Voltage – Higher (Prod by Voltage)

    Voltage – Higher (Prod by Voltage)

    Voltage – Higher (Prod by Voltage)

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    Voltage has done it again. Multi-talented Ghanaian Artist, Voltage has released a hit smashing record titled “Higher“.

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    Listen and feel the heat!

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  • ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI SNATCH 2 AWARDS AT GHANA BUSINESS AWARDS

    ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI SNATCH 2 AWARDS AT GHANA BUSINESS AWARDS

    AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine featured prominently at the 2nd Edition of the Ghana Business Awards.

    The mining giant was adjudged overall winner for Excellence in Health, Safety and Environment Quality (HSEQ) award while the Managing Director, Eric Asubonteng received the Excellence in Business award.

    The recognition for the HSEQ award was for the mines adherence to regulations, sustainability, operational excellence, innovation in the areas of safety, health and environment across since the inception of the Obuasi Redevelopment Project early this year.

    This year’s awards ceremony was held on Friday, 25th October 2019, in Accra, under the theme: “Driving Corporate Entrepreneurship via Industry-Academia Partnership”.

    The Excellence in Business award was for the exemplary leadership demonstrated by the Managing Director for successfully leading the mine through its Care and Maintenance, Relaunch and Redevelopment Stages preparing for its first gold pour by end of the year.

    Mr Asubonteng was positive the awards were in recognition of the good leadership and teamwork being exhibited on the Obuasi mine and would motivate them to continue to forge ahead and propel them towards its first gold pour in December this year.

    He said since the reopening of the Obuasi mine, they have demonstrated track record of consistently creating shared value for their Communities and all stakeholders whiles maintaining operational excellence.

    The Ghana Business Awards is a prestigious awards programme that recognises and rewards individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of their business sector in Ghana.

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • DECIMATE GHANA FOOTBALL FROM POLITICS – NDUOM TO NEW GFA BOSS

    Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has charged the newly-elected president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Kurt Okraku, to “take our football away from politics.”

    The owner of Elmina Sharks FC and The Sea Lions FC, has further pleaded for a quick return of the Ghana Premier League “undiluted by the interests of those who have no responsibility to invest in playing fields, players and FC organisation”.

    Contained in a congratulatory message to Mr Okraku, Dr Nduom said the position comes with a big challenge.

    According to Dr Nduom, Mr Okraku as a premier club owner knows the evils of fan violence, poor officiating, bribery and low to no revenues to the clubs and therefore “must lead to raise standards all around, especially the quality of play.”

    Dr Nduom noted that If fair play rules and the matches are entertaining, the fans will pay to watch adding that on the shoulders of the new GFA president rest the responsibility to find sponsors and revenues so that the clubs can pay the players well.

    Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam

  • WE NEED ATTITUDE OF KENNEDY AGYAPONG TO DEVELOP GHANA

    WE NEED ATTITUDE OF KENNEDY AGYAPONG TO DEVELOP GHANA

    The group, WE ARE HONOURABLE KENNEDY AGYAPONG is optimistic, the Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) is fighting and toiling his blood for the economic stability and human development of Ghana.

    Amazingly, Hon. Ken Agyapong is vigorously honouring this human development through; taking care of most Ghanaian students from basic to tertiary level, Creation of job opportunities, employing and educating Ghanaians on entrepreneurship development, giving capital to the poor and needed Ghanaians to start up business, making health insurance and payment of hospital bills to vulnerable Ghanaians, speaking for the poor and less privileges and most importantly, he loves Ghana first in all his activities.

    To the group, Ghana needs leaders who can boldly point out the fact not leaders who will shield corruption and keep mute over unwarranted paths of the country by some cruel individuals for their parochial interest..

    ‘WE ARE FOR KEN’, is an association protecting and fighting for the course of the Assin Central MP. The lead they describe as ” man of the nation”. Citizen who has Ghana in his heart according to them, is Hon. Ken.

    The group consists of hundreds of people including the aforementioned Founder and Leader (Chairman) of the group, Mr. Adane Frank and Madam Naomi. Chairman, Secretary and Executive Member respectively.

    Speaking on DFM  the secretary of the group is calling on all Ghanaians to emulate Mr. Kennedy Agyapong to help develop Ghana.He stated  that looking  at the works and how vibrant  Hon. Kennedy Agyapong is,if Ghana have about  five of his kind in the nation Ghana  won’t have been like  how it is currently.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • GIVE NPP SECOND CHANCE IN POWER –2ND LADY SAMIRA BAWUMIA

    GIVE NPP SECOND CHANCE IN POWER –2ND LADY SAMIRA BAWUMIA

    Her Excellency Samira Bawumia has encroached to People’s of Kintampo North municipality that looking at grounds NPP government has done marvelous works as compared to opposition National Democratic Congress.Speaking at her visit to Nana Saliki Fayinama ll a sub chief of Kintampo North she urged Ghanaians to remember if not NPP govt there wouldn’t be free SHS, free allowances for both Teachers and nurses which include free maternity health services delivery.

    She stated that Ghanaians has seen the developmental projects that incumbent has delivered so far as compared to NDC 2016. Base on this asked the people and leaders of  kintampo North to give NPP government  the second  chance to  govern  our nation Ghana.

    Story by Emmanuel koranteng.

  • 4 PATIENTS PAIRS ONE BED IN TATALE HOSPITAL

    4 PATIENTS PAIRS ONE BED IN TATALE HOSPITAL

    Patients at  Tatale District Hospital lamented on the congestion in the hospital due to lack of beds and also the rooms are very  small and can not contain 5 or more beds where they are forced to pair 3 or 4 on one bed without knowing the kind of sickness persons they pair suffer from which is very dangerous and not advisable in a hospital.

    According to a patient, she hasn’t wash down for three days in the hospital due to water shortage, that when they  are referred to the hospital they feel bad and sad and even wished to be at home without coming to hospital because you may come for treatment and go home with a strange sickness from the hospital.

    They are appealing to the government to turn an eye to the hospital with infrastructure and more beds to ease the situation in the hospital.

    Dr Paul Ayambila gave reasons that brought the hospital into unbearable condition, according to him, it was a polyclinic and later converted to a hospital without any expansion of the building and the necessary tools for work,  increased in service with the same building. He is therefore appealing to the government and any private entity  whom it may concern to come to their aid to support them with more  infrastructure to release the terrible conditions in the hospital.

    by: Emmanuel Koranteng

  • Stop envying my success – DJ Switch replies critics with a new song

    Stop envying my success – DJ Switch replies critics with a new song

    Young Ghanaian female Disc Jockey, Erica Armah Bra-Bulu Tandoh, well known as DJ Switch, has sent a reply to people who posit she does not deserve the Best DJ award.

    The 12-year-old beat DJ Mic-Smith, DJ Vyrusky, DJ Sly, DJ Aroma and DJ Black to grab the coveted award. She also won the Best Female DJ at the Ghana DJ Awards event held at Accra International Conference Centre, Saturday.

    While others have criticized her, others say she deserves the awards since she has played a lot of high-profile shows than the competitors.

    The young DJ has reacted to criticism with a new hot tune titled ‘success’.

    The song the young talked about how a lot of people including her own people envy her but with the help of God, she still controls.

    By: Mavis Davor