Author: Krobea

A 20-year-old architectural engineering student of the Central University, David Gifat Ampiaw, has emerged the topmost winner of the maiden IFC Students Architectural Design Competition organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Olufemi Abodunrin and Cheryl Omani-Baah of the same institution emerged second and third place winners respectively. For their prizes, each of them was presented with a ticket for an all-expense-paid trip to Cape Town South Africa for the Green Building Conference, an opportunity to receive a Free Edge Expert Training as well as write Free Edge ideas, among others goodies. All participants in the maiden competition – 20…

The Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Limited has been exonerated following a 30-day investigation by government. The concession agreement between PDS and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) was suspended on Tuesday, July 30 by government due to “fundamental and material breaches”. According to government, PDS failed to provide demand guarantees for such an agreement. A full-scale investigation was, therefore, launched into the deal with ECG returning to operations. A delegation was dispatched to Qatar and the United States as part of investigations into the deal. Already, calls were rife for the contract to be abrogated. The Minority, for instance,…

Ghana and Hellas Verona midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu insists that suffering from a blood clot on his lungs will make him ‘psychologically stronger.’ The 28-year-old admits that he was left worried after the initial diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism after he was rushed to hospital by his club suffering from a sudden bout of dizziness. He is yet to return to even light training since being hospitalised on 14 August, he is still undergoing tests and awaits the all-clear to start working in the gym. “I have never heard of such illness in my life so I was shaking after…

The anxiety and trepidation among authorities of the Atwereboanda M/A Junior High School in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region over closing school anytime the clouds thicken will be no more. A licensed Cocoa Buying Company, the Federated Commodities Limited (FEDCo) in partnership with Walter Matter and Valrhona SA, have constructed a six-unit classroom block with toilet facilities for the school. Until the construction, authorities of the Atwereboanda M/A Junior High School were forced to close school anytime there is the slightest indication that it will rain. The school was housed in a three-unit mud structure with…

Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala. The nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit. It also demanded full compensation, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported, quoting a “presidential source.” Our Correspondent also reported that the move was meant to register serious displeasure with the South African authorities over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians resident in South Africa. The decision was taken at a morning meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja, our Correspondent added. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, also attended…

Information gathered by the Colleges of Education Weekly Journal indicates that about 460 Level 100 trainee teachers across the 46 Colleges of Education in the country will be withdrawn for abysmal performance in the first year of the four-year Bachelor of Education programme. The trainees were admitted in the 2018/2019 academic year, which was crippled with the over one month CETAG strike, challenges in the new curriculum development, uncoordinated subject base  workshops for tutors, abridged academic calendar among others. Due to the aforementioned challenges, trainees delayed for more than a month before reporting to commence the first semester. After reporting…

The sole mediator for the conflict resolution in Bimbilla, the Awomefia of the Anlo State, Togbe Sri III, has appealed to the two royal gates in Bimbilla to cooperate with him as he commences the process to find lasting peace in the area. Tobge Sri III called on the two royal gates in separate meetings at the Regional Coordinating Council in Tamale as his first step in the process to restore peace in the Nanumba Traditional Area. He assured the two gates and the government’s delegation led by the Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Kofi Dzamsi, that he will do…

The road to Qatar 2022 has begun for Africa as 28 nations lock horns to gain qualification into the group stage of qualifiers. The first legs of 14 first round matches began on Wednesday and will continue till Saturday, when Botswana take on Malawi. Burundi were held 1-1 by Tanzania in the first African qualifier for Qatar 2022, whose emblem was unveiled on Tuesday, September 3. Lesotho also went to Addis Ababa to draw goalless with Ethiopia while Namibia went to Eritrea to beat the East Africans 2-1 in other first round qualifiers played on Wednesday. First Round matches Burundi…

Black garlic may appear like something you must get rid of from your kitchen. But in some countries it is actually useful and is even used by high end restaurants to improve the taste of their food.  It comes from regular garlic exposed to temperatures between 140 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit for a period of three to four weeks. The process makes garlic age faster, leading to its dark color. Black garlic has been widely used in savory and sweet dishes. Some chefs also add this unique ingredient to meat and desserts for extra flavor. Japan, South Korea and Thailand…

The District Police Commander at Kwesimentsim in the Western Region, Superintendent Peter Lennox Aidoo, has called on the general public to see the fight against crime as a shared responsibility. He observed that even though the police and other state security agencies are doing their best, there is the urgent need for the general public to assist by offering credible and timeous information anytime the need arises. “The Ghana Police Service and the other security agencies are doing all they can to make our communities safe. But I strongly believe that our fight against crime can be further enhanced should…