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Twifo Ati-Morkwa Farmers Praise Gov’t For Electronic Weighing Scales

Twifo Ati-Morkwa Farmers Praise Gov’t For Electronic Weighing Scales

Cocoa farmers in the Twifo Ati-Morkwa District of the Central Region have expressed their happiness of the government’s intention to introduce electronic cocoa weighing machine.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of COCOBOD, Mr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that the management of COCOBOD is planning to introduce new weighing scales to be used by Licensed Buying Companies for purchases when the new cocoa season begins on October 1, 2021.

Mr. Boahen Aidoo attributed the achievement to the efforts of the hardworking farmers and the several interventions introduced by COCOBOD to increase the yield.

Twifo Ati-Morkwa Farmers

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Following this, some cocoa farmers in Twifo Ati-Morkwa District have started singing praising songs to the government for taking such a decision, speaking with the media, they described the purchasing clerks (PCs) as cheaters because they feel cheated anytime they send their cocoa beans to the PCs.

SOME COCOA FARMERS IN TWIFO ATI-MORKWA DISTRICT

Meanwhile, the 2020 central Regional best cocoa farmer Mr. Falcon Mensah also on behalf of cocoa farmers expressed his profound gratitude to the government for taking such a decision.

He then urged his fellow cocoa farmers to obey the rules in the production of the cocoa beans to meet the required standard of the purchasing clecks/Ghana Cocobod by drying the beans very well and also select the unwanted ones and other particles from the Cocoa bean before sending it to the clerks for weighing.

MR. FALCON MENSAH, 2020 CENTRAL REGIONAL BEST COCOA FARMER

By Mavis Davor // Torsaa

August 24, 2021
The NPP Achievements in the Education Sector- Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

MONDAY 23RD AUGUST , 2021

NPP GOVERNMENT HAS ACHIEVED MORE IN EDUCATION SECTOR THAN ANY GOVERNMENT IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC OF GHANA— NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY YOUTH ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCES.

The Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party Youth Organization( NPPYO), says the ruling New Patriotic Party has taken Ghana’s education sector to heights never achieved in the country’s history.

According to the Executives, the Akuffo Addo government has initiated many policies to the benefit of Ghanaian students. NPPYO Regional Executives added that even Mr. John Mahama couldn’t achieve what the Akuffo Addo government has in the educational sector. “What NPP have achieved in the educational sector is unprecedented in the annals of the history of this country”
They cited the Free Senior High School programmes as a policies that has brought relief to Ghanaians. They boldly said, nearly 1.2 million students from all parts of the country are currently benefitting from the Free SHS policy.

NPPYO Executives champion said, NPP government has restored Nursing and Teacher trainees allowances and Teacher trainees from college of education now earn a full degree and no longer need to take study leave before becomes teachers. Again teachers recruitment is now done at the regional levels to ensure proper decentralisation.

NPP government abolished the fees for post graduate medical training and the cost of BECE and WASSC exams has been absorbed by Akuffo Addo government. To add more, NPP government has connected free WI-FI to the public universities for online education and researching. In terms of education infrastructure, NPP government has built many schools, classrooms, dormitories and bungalows for teachers. NPP government has constructed a total 2, 729 classrooms with capacity to accommodate 109, 160 pupils whereas Mr. Mahama in 4years built 840 classrooms and has commenced the construction of seven brand new mordern senior high schools across country.

On the basis of the performances, the leadership of this country by Nana Addo has resulted in much better outcomes than any government .Going forward, we can continue to trust and rely on NPP government in the next four years.

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August 24, 2021
China Criticises US over withdrawal From Afghanistan

China has criticised the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, accusing Washington of having “selfish” foreign policy priorities.

It said the US had used the rhetoric of a rules-based global order to defend its own “bullying, hegemonic behaviour”.

“The US can wantonly conduct military intervention in a sovereign country and does not need to be responsible for the suffering of the people in that country,” foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a press briefing.
“The US can arbitrarily smear, suppress, coerce and bully other countries without paying any price,” he added.

The Afghanistan exit has been a golden opportunity for China to convince the Asian public that the US cannot be trusted, experts say.

Meanwhile, China has called at that meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva for the US, UK, and other countries to “be held accountable for the violation of human rights committed by their military in Afghanistan”.

August 24, 2021
Kevin-Prince Boateng congratulates Manuel Locatelli after sealing Juventus move
Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng took some time to congratulate Italian midfielder Manuel Locatelli after the latter sealed a move to Juventus.

Locatelli was linked to multiple clubs including Arsenal but maintained his preference as Juventus and finally got the move he wanted.
Kelvin Boateng
After hearing the news, Boateng congratulated the former Sassuolo man.

“Happy and very proud of you Manuel Locatelli. Deserved,” he stated on Instagram.

The pair played together in Milan in the early 2010’s. Boateng now plays for German side Hertha Berlin.
August 24, 2021
Ghanaian midfielder Yaw Yeboah makes Polish league team of the week
Wisla Krakow midfielder Yaw Yeboah has made it to the Ekstraklasa team of the week for matchday 5 after a stellar performance against Leczna.
midfielder, Yaw Yeboah
The 24-year-old found the net in spectacular fashion during the encounter, leaving several defenders for dead before beating the opposition goalkeeper.

His performance was seen by officials who have rewarded him with a place in the best 11 for matchday 5.
Yaw Yeboah
Yeboah has been fantastic so far this campaign, netting three goals in five appearances for his club.

He is yet to feature for the Black Stars. However, he led the Black Meteors to 4th in the U-23 AFCON.
August 24, 2021
Asante Kotoko set to land bumper deal with National Lottery Authority
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko, are close to landing a big deal with National Lottery Authority according to reports.

The NLA could join a growing list of Kotoko’s partners before the new season begins after CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah paid a courtesy call to the premises of the NLA.
NLA Team with Asante Kotoko
Sammy Awuku, the Director General of NLA, received the Kotoko delegation with open arms and it has been revealed that collaborations were discussed.

“Earlier today, the Asante Kotoko Executive Management paid a courtesy call on me at the National Lottery Authority. We had a successful discussion on contributions and collaborations to increase revenue for the Authority”. Sammy Awuku wrote on his social media page.

If a deal is done, Kotoko will have a top sponsor alongside Adonko Next Level and others for the new season.
August 24, 2021
FA Must Add Asamoah Gyan to the 2021 AFCON Squad- Seasoned Journalist
Seasoned journalist, Kwabena Yeboah thinks Asamoah Gyan should be added to the 2021 AFCON squad.

The competition is set to come off on 9th January 2022 in Cameroon with Ghana set to battle Morocco, Comoros and Gabon in Group C.

Gyan, who now plays for Legon Cities, has been away from the Black Stars for two years. But, Yeboah believes that his experience will be needed.
Asamoah Gyan
“I would want to urge the FA to make Asamoah Gyan part of Ghana’s team for the 2021 AFCON. If not to play, he has a wealth of experience and has a lot of inspiration to give the players. His presence alone can serve as great inspiration for the players so I want the FA to make him part of team Ghana,” Kwabena Yeboah told Joy Sports.

Gyan is Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals to his name.
August 24, 2021
‘Juju’ scare hits pro-govt ‘Fixing The Country’ movement

‘Juju’ scare hits pro-govt ‘Fixing The Country’ movement

One of the Conveners of Fixing the country movement, Hopeson Adoye has claimed that some members of the rival group, #Fixthecountry movement, have visited a shrine in the Ashanti region to eliminate them for embarking on a counter-campaign.

Hopeson Adoye alleged that these unnamed leaders of the Fixthecountry movement were charged heavily by the fetish priest. However, they pleaded for more time to raise the agreed fee due to their inability to gather the money as of the time they finalized the deal.

The meeting, he said, was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi.

Hopeson said the #Fixthecountry conveners will face the consequences if they go ahead with their actions.

“This is a contest of ideas we are engaged in and you go to a shrine to kill us.

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“They have gone to see a fetish priest in Ashanti region to kill us through road accident. We dare them to go ahead and see what will happen to them. It will not work one bit, I am saying this on authority,” he said on Net 2 Monday August 23.

He reiterated “This is ideological warfare we are engaged in, purely intellectual debate. We organized a press conference, they also did a counter press conference.

“That is what we want and you now resort to juju to scare us? No way, we are not scared one bit.

“Fixing the Ghana movement will continue to explain the good works of the president and let Ghanaians know all the projects undertaken by the president,” he added.

Conveners of Fixthecountry movement are piling up pressure on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his administration to deal with the fundamental issues facing the country and the governed.

On Wednesday August 4 hundreds of Ghanaians joined their demonstration in Accra to demand better conditions of service from the leaders.

Dozens begun the protest march from the Obra Spot.

Most of the protesters were in red with a few draped in the colours of the national flag.

From the Obra Spot, the protesters used the Farisco Traffic Light road at Adabraka through the TUC-Kinbu road and then ended up at the Black Stars Square.

Fixing the country movement have also served notice to embark on a nationwide demonstration to let Ghanaians know the work done by the president so far in addressing the problems that the people are saddled with.

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August 24, 2021
GFA set to hold DTMS training for RFA clubs ahead of 2021/22 season
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will organize a training session on the use of Domestic Transfer Matching System [DTMS] for all TMS managers from clubs in the Regional Football Associations namely the Second Division League, Regional Women’s Division One League, Regional Women’s Second Division League, Third Division League, and the Juvenile League clubs.

Over the years, some clubs have had issues regarding domestic player transfer and this move by the IT Department of the GFA has come in handy to eliminate all barriers regarding transfer activities.
GFA
It would be recalled that a year ago, the GFA organized training programmes on the use of Domestic Transfer Matching System [DTMS] for all TMS managers from the Premier League, Division One League, and the Women’s Elite clubs and it is now the turn of the Regional League clubs to complete the training for all Ghanaian clubs per FIFA’s requirement.

“Regional football clubs will soon be transferring players domestically and it is important to be abreast with tips on the use of this transfer system. This will give the football authorities first-hand information on domestic player transfers and help clubs transfer players more quickly and easily”, said GFA I.T. Director Francis Adu.

The training which is web-based also serves as a data storage system whose main objective is to simplify the transfer process of players as well as to improve transparency and flow of information.

As part of measures to improve the Ghanaian game and ensure transparency, the DTMS will help the Association and its clubs to manage and supervise national player transfers, generate statistics to help reduce the duration of the transfer process and store the required documents online securely.

The DTMS is mandatory for domestic transfer of professional and amateur soccer players of both male and female players in football competitions.

The Ghana Football Association remains a pacesetter in football and modern technology and serves as a hub for training for neighbouring Africa football associations for FIFA.

“The Association will continue to invest in Information and Technology to build the capacity of our clubs and members to advance the frontiers of our game to the highest international standards” said General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq.) as he urges all the clubs to take advantage of the money invested in the training by sending competent and trustworthy officials to be trained by the GFA.

The Regional training will start in September 2021.
August 24, 2021
Cut Sarkodie some slack, he probably has a boil in his armpit – Mugeez

Cut Sarkodie some slack, he probably has a boil in his armpit – Mugeez

• Mugeez said Sarkodie owes no individual an explanation for failing to answer calls or messages

• He said the rapper has a tangible reason for his actions

• Sarkodie has been criticized in recent times for his habit of ignoring phone calls and messages

Popular musician, Mugeez said Sarkodie’s refusal to answer phone calls or messages shouldn’t be anyone’s headache.

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He said Sarkodie owes nobody an apology if he decides not to answer calls or reply to messages.

The R2bees member said Sarkodie might perhaps be suffering from a boil in his armpit adding that the rapper should be given some breathing space.

Mugeez‘s comments are on the back of the numerous criticisms that Sarkodie has been faced with following his incessant habit of not answering calls or messages.

It can be recalled that scores of musicians including Edem, Dee money, Joey B, E.L, Ivorian music legend Freddy Meiway, Nigeria’s Yemi Alade have all complained about Sarkodie’s attitude towards answering phone calls and messages.

But Mugeez who sees nothing wrong with Sarkodie’s conduct said the rapper isn’t accountable to anyone.

In a viral video, Mugeez was captured saying during an interview that;

“I don’t understand why people are complaining that Sarkodie is not picking their calls and replying to their messages. Why Sarkodiedoesn’t pick calls shouldn’t be a problem for others but maybe he has a boil.”

Watch the video below.

It can be recalled that scores of musicians including Edem, Dee money, Joey B, E.L, Ivorian music legend Freddy Meiway, Nigeria’s Yemi Alade have all complained about Sarkodie’s attitude towards answering phone calls and messages.

But Mugeez who sees nothing wrong with Sarkodie’s conduct said the rapper isn’t accountable to anyone.

In a viral video, Mugeez was captured saying during an interview that;

“I don’t understand why people are complaining that Sarkodie is not picking their calls and replying to their messages. Why Sarkodiedoesn’t pick calls shouldn’t be a problem for others but maybe he has a boil.”

Watch the video below.

https://twitter.com/KalyJayy/status/1429335203844132867

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August 24, 2021
Orlando Pirates complete signing of King Faisal captain Kwame Peprah
South African giants Orlando Pirates have completed the signing of King Faisal captain Kwame Peprah in the ongoing transfer window.

The 20-year-old has penned a three-year deal and is set to be unveiled in the coming days.

Peprah was one of the standout players last season in the Ghana Premier League as helped King Faisal escape relegation after a slow start to the season.

He made 32 league appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists in the process.
Kwame Preprah
The highly-rated forward joins Black Stars choice goalkeeper Richard Ofori at Orlando Pirates.

According to Kickoff, Peprah was previously only in possession of a single entry visa and returned to his homeland to reapply for an updated visa and to complete the necessary additional arrangements to relocate to South Africa.

The process to secure his relevant paperwork will be completed in the next ‘day to two’ and he will return to Johannesburg ‘by the end of the week.’
August 24, 2021
What increases the chance of having twins

What increases the chance of having a twins

Several factors can increase the likelihood of a woman conceiving twins. These include:

Family history

A woman has a higher chance of having twins if she has a family history of twins. A family history of twins on the mother’s side increases this likelihood more than a family history on the father’s side. Yet, this only applies if conception takes place without the use of fertility treatments.

According to the ASRM, women who are themselves nonidentical twins produce twins in around 1 in every 60 births. For men who are nonidentical twins, the chance of conceiving twins is only 1 in every 125 births.
Some people believe that twins can skip a generation, meaning that a person will have twins if one of their grandparents did. Yet, there is little evidence to support this theory.

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Fertility treatment

The ASRM notes that the main factor that increases the chance of having twins is the use of fertility treatments. The various types of fertility treatment available increase the likelihood of twins in different ways.
Some fertility drugs work by stimulating a woman’s ovaries, which can sometimes cause them to release more than one egg. If sperm fertilizes both of these eggs, this can result in twins.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) can also increase the chance of conceiving twins.
Healthcare professionals carry out IVF by extracting a woman’s eggs and fertilizing them with a donor’s sperm in a laboratory to produce an embryo. They then transfer the fertilized embryo into the woman’s womb.

To increase the likelihood of success, the healthcare professional may place more than one embryo into the womb. Twins can occur if both embryos implant and develop.

Many pregnancies carry extra risks, so the healthcare professional will usually limit the number of embryos that they transfer to the woman’s womb to reduce the chance of a pregnancy with twins, triplets, or more.

Age

According to the Office on Women’s Health, women who are aged 30 years or older are more likely to conceive twins. The reason for this is that women of this age are more likely than younger women to release more than one egg during their reproductive cycle. If sperm fertilizes two separate eggs, a twin pregnancy can occur.

Height and weight

The ASRM report that non-identical twins are slightly more common in taller or heavier women than they are in small women. The reasons for this are not clear, but it may be due to better nutrition. Women with a higher body weight may have more resources available for a developing fetus

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Conclusion

Racial background

In the U.S., Hispanic women are less likely to have twins than non-Hispanic white women or black women, according to the ASRM.

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August 24, 2021
Dr. Bawumia Teases the NDC of being a Party of the “Impossible “
Dr. Bawumia has teased the NDC of being a party of the impossible. The vice president says the NDC always gives excuses for ambitious programs. Bawumia’s response follows criticism by the party over some government projects.

The Vice President has described the opposition NDC as a party of the impossible.
Alhaji Mahmudu Bawumia
In an opinion piece, the vice president argued that all projects and interventions that the NDC proclaimed as impossible to achieve have been completed by the Akufo-Addo administration.

“Thankfully, we have been blessed with a party and a president with a can-do spirit that can make many things that appear impossible to be possible,” he stated.
August 23, 2021
President Akuffo-Addo Arrives in Germany to Participate in the G20 Compact Initiative Programs

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Germany to participate in the G20 Compact Initiative Programme established by the German Chancellor to promote investments in African countries, including Ghana.

The President left Ghana Sunday to Germany at the invitation of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The G20 Compact with Africa (CWA) was initiated under the German G20 Presidency to promote private investment in Africa, including in infrastructure.

The CwA’s primary objective is to increase the attractiveness of private investment through substantial improvements of the macro, business, and financing frameworks.

It brings together reform-minded African countries, international organizations, and bilateral partners from G20 and beyond to coordinate country-specific reform agendas, support respective policy measures and advertise investment opportunities to private investors.

The initiative is demand-driven and open to all African countries. Since its launch in 2017, the CwA has sparked great interest. So far, twelve African countries have joined the initiative: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia.

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August 23, 2021
President Akuffo-Addo Flies to Germany

President Akufo-Addo left Accra yesterday, Sunday, August 22, 2021, for Germany at the invitation of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

This was announced by Director of Communications at the Presidency Eugene Arhin at the maiden weekly press briefing.

The President while in Germany will hold bilateral talks with the German leader and also meet with manufacturers of the Pfizer vaccine as part of government’s efforts at securing the vaccine and also making Ghana a hub for vaccine production.

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August 23, 2021