Author: Krobea

One hygiene product that has gained huge popularity in recent times is hand sanitizers. As people are becoming aware of the importance of proper hand-washing in reducing harmful germ transmission, several hand sanitizer products have flourished in the market. People are often seen rubbing a dab of sanitizer over their hands to eliminate any germs that may be clinging to their skin. Hand sanitizers are mostly used when there is no access to soap and water or not enough time to wash thoroughly. But with hand sanitizers, there are two questions that strike the mind. Can a hand sanitizer serve…

WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will fight Great Britain’s Amir Khan on 23 April. The bout has been arranged after Pacquiao’s followers on Twitter voted Khan as the opponent they would like to see the Filipino fight next. “This is what the fans wanted,” Pacquiao, 38, said on social media. Khan, 30, also confirmed the fight but, although Pacquiao has said his next fight would be in the United Arab Emirates, no venue has been announced. Speaking on a social media video, Khan said the UK, Dubai and US were being looked at as possible locations and that they…

At the third annual National Women in Finance Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre last weekend, the Business Division Manager for Tigo Insurance, Barbara Asante, was awarded Outstanding Mobile Insurance Personality of the Year. She was recognized among several others as one of the captains of the finance industry across the country who have blazed new trails, and made a significant difference in the field of micro-insurance. Since joining BIMA in April 2011 as a field agent, and rapidly rising through the ranks from Call Center Manager to Business Division Manager, Ms. Asante’s dedication, hard-work and strong leadership…

Moonlight has won best picture at the Oscars – but only after Faye Dunaway initially said La La Land had won. Warren Beatty was handed the previous winner’s envelope, containing a card saying “Emma Stone, La La Land”, resulting in the error. The team from La La Land were in the middle of their acceptance speeches when the mistake was discovered. Stone said backstage afterwards: “Is that the craziest Oscar moment of all time? Cool! It’s going to be history.” Musical La La Land won six Oscars including best director and best actress. Moonlight also won adapted screenplay and best…

If you have ever seen how a cocoyam leaf touched by fire looks like, you would understand what I went through on that day, January 3, 2017. It was Tuesday. After I had reported for 3FM’s Midday News, from the Black Stars Square, on preparations ahead of the inaugural ceremony of the then president-elect, Nana Akufo Addo, I instantly felt as if I had received Manny Pacquiao’s punches. “Boss, I am resting a while in the stands at the Black Stars Square. I am very weak,” I sent a WhatsApp message to my editor. The driver on duty who was…

Global Solutions (GS), the regional partner of TEMENOS banking software in West Africa, has confirmed the successful migration of BEIGE Capital Savings and Loans (BCSL) onto the world acclaimed core banking application platform Temenos T24. This follows BCSL’s announcement in December last year to unveil a transformational core banking software. According to GS, TEMENOS banking software has emerged as the preferred choice for over 600 premier universal banks in the world, including some very prominent banks in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer of BEIGE, Mike Nyinaku, explained that the decision to replace the company’s core banking application platform is in…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is scheduled to pay a one-day working visit to Ghana on Monday, February 27. His visit said to further strengthen ties between FIFA and Ghana will see the Swiss-cum-Italian meet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House in Accra. The former UEFA General Secretary is expected to visit the headquarters of the nation’s football governing body. There, he will meet the Ghana Football Association’s staff and officials including its President, Kwesi Nyantakyi. “This is an important milestone for football in Ghana with President Infantino coming to the country to share ideas of his vision…

One of the world’s biggest and most successful clubs, Barcelona, is launching a football academy in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The academy, in Africa’s biggest city, is the first of its kind on the continent. It is modelled on Barcelona’s flagship La Masia Academy in Spain which has produced stars such as Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi. Officially known as FCBEscola Lagos, the school is temporarily located at the multi-sports Teslim Balogun Stadium Complex in the sprawling Surulere suburb. A bright banner of the Spanish midfielder Iniesta greets you as you enter the main gate. Inside an assortment of…

The cast and creators of Moonlight have warmed up for Sunday’s Oscars by winning the top prize at Saturday’s Independent Spirit Awards. The touching and beautifully-shot drama about growing up gay and black in Miami is seen as an outside bet to upset the La La Land bandwagon at the Oscars. It confirmed its status as the awards circuit’s second favourite film with six Independent Spirit Awards. La La Land wasn’t eligible for the awards, which reward low-budget films. Moonlight was made for $1.5m (£1.2m) over 25 days – but has now recouped $21.5m (£17.3m) at the North American box…