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In the first of a new series of high profile interviews dubbed ‘In Conversation With’, Ghanaian Journalist, Juliet Bawuah, sits with FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura. Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, the interview focuses on Madam Samoura’s reign thus far, policy interventions and direction, FIFA’s strategy for the women’s game, and the upcoming Women’s World Cup and Africa’s representation among others. The interview follows another high profile one with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Mauritania last year. A successful name with years of know-how covering sports, Bawuah recently led the conversation about inclusion for women in sports on the…

In the first of a new series of high profile interviews dubbed ‘In Conversation With’, Ghanaian Journalist, Juliet Bawuah, sits with FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura. Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, the interview focuses on Madam Samoura’s reign thus far, policy interventions and direction, FIFA’s strategy for the women’s game, and the upcoming Women’s World Cup and Africa’s representation among others. The interview follows another high profile one with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Mauritania last year. A successful name with years of know-how covering sports, Bawuah recently led the conversation about inclusion for women in sports on the…

Legendary Kuchoko artiste and radio presenter, Blakk Rasta released a total overhaul of an over 40-year-old Kakaiku song, Agyanka Ba (The Orphan) exactly a week ago and Ghanaians have since been ‘shedding tears’. The little over 4 minutes song was produced by veteran musician Zapp Mallet at the Title Track Studios here in Accra, Ghana. The song talks about a father’s lament over his failing health and possible death leaving his five-year-old behind to face this wicked world. He offers him advice in the form of a letter. The delivery is so emotional it immediately draws tears from listeners. Agyanka…

Six of eight men accused of the rape, torture and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in Indian-administered Kashmir have been found guilty in a specially convened fast-track court. The victim, who belonged to a Muslim nomadic tribe, was found in a forest near Kathua city in January 2018. The case made headlines when Hindu right-wing groups and lawyers protested over the arrest of the eight men. All of them had pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. What happened? The eight-year-old girl went missing in the new year of 2018 and her battered body was discovered almost three…

Being a father, especially a responsible one, can sometimes be a really demanding task. School fees payments for wards, gift-buying, payment of medical bills, vacation expenses are some costs associated with being a father. Sometimes, the high demands make some fathers shirk their responsibilities towards their children, but others, stand with their kids or families in spite of all the financial burdens that they have to endure. And when such caring and responsible fathers are assembled under one roof through education, putting up a big celebration to honour them for their loving kindness becomes a necessary task. Tema-based school DPS…

Popular Ghanaian kid disc jockey, DJ Switch, continues to rise in leaps and bounce, raising high the flag of Ghana across the world. The season eight winner of TV3 Talented Kidz was at her usually best last week, treating attendees of the World Bank’s African Society Symposium in Washington to a thrilling performance. She did not only wow the audience with her disc jockeying skill, but also the rich Asante kente. DJ Switch stood behind the turntable with kente, adorned with traditional jewellery, something typical of an Asante queen at a traditional event. Check out pictures of her outfit at…

The richest man in Singapore, Philip Ng Chee Tat, has said living without Jesus and focusing on material things is a sad way to live. The tycoon said he is an ardent Christian and prides himself in giving his life to Jesus Christ. During an interview with Belivers Portal, Philip also said all humans are broken and the piece that makes them whole is none other than Jesus. To him, everyone has a missing piece that once found, will make them whole. “I have discovered all of us are broken, we all have a missing piece. For me, I discovered…

The richest man in Singapore, Philip Ng Chee Tat, has said living without Jesus and focusing on material things is a sad way to live. The tycoon said he is an ardent Christian and prides himself in giving his life to Jesus Christ. During an interview with Belivers Portal, Philip also said all humans are broken and the piece that makes them whole is none other than Jesus. To him, everyone has a missing piece that once found, will make them whole. “I have discovered all of us are broken, we all have a missing piece. For me, I discovered…

Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, the Principal of Jackson College of Education, has advised this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) candidates to refrain from any form of examination malpractice to avoid cancellation of papers. The veteran educationists further admonished them to aim at earning their certificates honestly and on merit. She gave the advice at a press briefing in Kumasi to exhort the candidates to a sterling performance in their first ever external examination. The Principal who doubles as counsellor asked parents to create a congenial atmosphere at home for their wards and lighten chores during the examination period. “Parents should…

Popular Ghanaian kid disc jockey, DJ Switch, continues to rise in leaps and bounce, raising high the flag of Ghana across the world. The season eight winner of TV3 Talented Kidz was at her usually best last week, treating attendees of the World Bank’s African Society Symposium in Washington to a thrilling performance. She did not only wow the audience with her disc jockeying skill, but also the rich Asante kente. DJ Switch stood behind the turntable with kente, adorned with traditional jewellery, something typical of an Asante queen at a traditional event. Check out pictures of her outfit at…