Author: Krobea

As part of its fortnight seminar presentations, the Cambridge University Ghanaian Society (CUGS) of the University of Cambridge organised a forum on the latest exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. The forum was on the topic: ‘Corruption and Investigative Journalism in Ghana’. The event, which was held at the hall of Metro Bank, Cambridge, brought together Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian students and academics in Cambridge University and other universities in the United Kingdom. The forum was predicated on the assumption that corruption is both transnational and transcultural moral and political challenge that undermines development. Following the screening of Number 12:…

A little known sexually transmitted infection could become the next superbug unless people become more vigilant, experts are warning. Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) often has no symptoms but can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can leave some women infertile. MG can be missed – and if it is not treated correctly, it can develop resistance to antibiotics. The British Association of Sexual Health and HIV is launching new advice. Its draft guidelines detail how best to spot and treat MG. What is MG? Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacterium that can cause inflammation of the urethra in men, causing discharge from the…

Reverend Akua Ofori-Boateng has been selected to serve on the U.S. Trade Representative’s Trade Advisory Committee on Africa. Comprising American and African industry leaders, the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa advises the Office of African Affairs within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as it encourages economic development across sub-Saharan Africa. Reverend Ofori-Boateng is the country manager for ILF Consulting Engineers. After growing up in Ghana, Reverend Ofori-Boateng spent years studying and working in the United States before returning to Accra. Her deep cross-cultural experience will provide a unique perspective to the Committee as it seeks to increase…

World Rugby announced on  Tuesday that, “World Rugby has made history by launching the .rugby internet domain name, kicking-off a digital revolution that will deliver multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community.” According to World Rugby the innovation opens up multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community. The step by World Rugby was summed up in its media release as follows: World.Rugby seamlessly replacing WorldRugby.org World Rugby unions and regions can avail of exclusive first-chance period Revenue opportunity for unions who choose to join the revolution Domain secured to protect and promote the global rugby community Commercial entities…

Defending champion Roger Federer is out of Wimbledon after eighth seed Kevin Anderson fought back from two sets down in a gripping quarter-final. Top seed Federer, who was aiming for a record-equalling ninth singles title, missed a match point in the third set. It proved pivotal as the South African recovered to win 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 6-4 13-11 in four hours and 13 minutes. The 2017 US Open finalist will meet Canada’s Milos Raonic or American John Isner in his first SW19 semi-final. Eight-time champion Federer has already won more Wimbledon singles titles than any other man, but was…

When the Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) admonished Ghanaians to be watchful of investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, so he does not get access to our bedrooms, the response from the public was as predictable as the havoc caused by the annual ritual of floods in Accra. An overwhelming uproar it was! Personally, I asked, “How?” Kennedy Ohene Agyapong had complained of the journalist’s method of investigating his suspects― that which many have termed as an entrapment. I must say that I do not see that as a problem. If Anas comes to you with money without it being…

A 51st  minute header by Samuel Umtiti has sent France into the final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The goal gave France a 1-0 win over Belgium in the first semi-final game of the tournament in Russia. The goal at Saint-Petersburg on Tuesday is only the third for the FC Barcelona defender in his international career. Playing in front of a packed stadium, which had in attendance French President Emmanuel Macron, Les Bleus had to be plunged into a defence mode by the Red Devils, whose goal-scoring record in the tournament is unparalled. They had put a total of…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday joined the chiefs and people of Adaklu in the Volta Region for a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a multi-purpose youth and sports centre. It is one of 10 to be situated nationwide. Minister for Youth and Sports Isaac Asiamah, who was present at the ceremony, explained that the construction of the multi-purpose centres of excellence in the 10 regions of the country is being done at the behest of President Akufo-Addo. The deliberate provision of these facilities, the Minister stressed, “has never happened before in this country. It is a major…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated that there is no political agenda underlying the proposed creation of six more regions in the country. “I am not doing it for votes,” he stressed. “There are plenty of regions in this country where they don’t vote for me. Why would it be any different if these regions are created?” President Akufo-Addo reassured that “there is no political agenda in this matter, and there is no attempt to create ethnic antagonisms or factions in this exercise. It is meant to try and improve the governance of our people.” President Akufo-Addo made this…