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The mobile network industry has called for a new European security testing scheme to check the safety of 5G equipment before it is deployed. Several countries have stopped individual companies supplying equipment for their next-generation networks, citing security concerns. Chinese giants Huawei and ZTE have both faced intense scrutiny. The GSMA, which represents 800 network operators, said a testing scheme would reduce the need to ban suppliers. Australia, New Zealand, and the United States have already barred Huawei from supplying equipment for their future 5G networks. Meanwhile, Canada is carrying out a security review of Huawei’s products and UK service…

Officials in north-west Nigeria have reported the discovery of the bodies of 66 people, 22 of them children and 12 women, killed by “criminal elements”. The victims were found in eight villages in the Kujuru area of Kaduna state, the state government said. Security forces have made arrests, state governor Nasir El-Rufai said. He called on communities to avoid reprisal attacks but did not identify suspects or give reasons for the killings. Four injured people were rescued by security forces and are receiving medical attention, the authorities said. The discovery was reported on Friday – just one day before the…

The Ministry of Health has denied allegations by policy think-tank IMANI Africa that the Ministry procured some 50,000 units of anti-snake serum under a suspicious deal. In an open letter to the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, IMANI among other issues demanded answers on the deal, specifically on allegations of the Ministry’s involvement in a bid evaluation suspected to have been rigged. “1. We have been informed that as far back as August, 2018 there was an International competitive tender for the supply of 50,000 units of anti-snake serum.  We have read allegations about your ministry’s involvement in bid evaluation rigging and…

When I met him at the Klings Pub at Kokomlemle in Accra on Friday, November 30, 2018, it was my first time having a personal interaction with him. However, it was not my first time I had heard about him. If you should put me on the spot to name the players that make up the Black Stars team without consulting Google, I doubt I can mention any— apart from Asamoah Gyan, Andre Dede Ayew and his brother. Sports, specifically soccer, is not my thing but back in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, one young man literally ‘forced’ me to…

Business coach and millionaire entrepreneur, Mac Attram[/caption] As part of efforts to build entrepreneurs, create millionaires and offer practical teaching experience on how to build enduring businesses across the country, Mindspace Associates Ghana will be organizing a two-day intensive training programme in Accra for startups. The programme to be held at the Holiday-Inn on February 16-17, 2019, will be the first Business Accelerator Bootcamp (BAB) to be held in Ghana. Championed by world acclaimed business coach and millionaire entrepreneur Mac Attram, BAB has been the most sought after business training programme in Europe Asia and the Middle East and has…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Dambai as the capital for the newly created Oti region, carved out of the Volta region. This was announced on Friday, February 15 at the forecourt of the Jubilee House where the President presented Constitutional Instrument (CI 112) to provide legal backing to the Oti region. President Akufo-Addo also announced that current Volta Regional Minister, Archibald Letsa will act as the caretaker minister of the new Oti region until a substantive minister is appointed. This brings to six the presentation of the Constitutional Instruments for the creation of the new regions: Oti, Savannah,…

The incumbent champions of the Ghana Rugby Club Championship (GRCC), Conquerors SC, continued their unbeaten streak in Accra on Sunday 10 February 2019 when they beat challenger Dansoman Hurricanes convincingly 31-3 at the St Thomas Aquinas SHS pitch. Conquerors now lead the Pool A log with 15 points followed by Accra Rugby Club on 10 after they also had an overwhelming win when they beat Lions 48-0. Both the winning teams have one match in hand and are likely to proceed to the semi-finals of the 2019 GRCC. In Cape Coast Dennis Foundation also overwhelmed Stallions RFC 66-5 to lead…

When I met him at the Klings Pub at Kokomlemle in Accra on Friday, November 30, 2018, it was my first time having a personal interaction with him. However, it was not my first time I had heard about him. If you should put me on the spot to name the players that make up the Black Stars team without consulting Google, I doubt I can mention any— apart from Asamoah Gyan, Andre Dede Ayew and his brother. Sports, specifically soccer, is not my thing but back in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, one young man literally ‘forced’ me to…

Director General of Operations at the Ghana Police Service, DCOP George Alex Mensah has denied claims that the masked armed men involved in violent activities during the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency by-election included members of the Police SWAT team. This position is contrary to the submission of the Minister of National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah when he took his turn at Emile Short Commission of Inquiry investigating incidents which led to the violent activities during the by-election. Mr. Dapaah had said on Thursday that 25 armed police officers were part of the 60 uniformed and masked security operatives who went on…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced Sefwi-Wiawso as the capital of the newly created Western North region. The President made this announcement at the forecourt of the Jubilee House while presenting the Constitutional Instrument (CI 117) to provide legal backing for the newly created region. This brings to 15 the number of regions in Ghana currently. He also announced that current Western regional Minister and MP for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Owusu Afriyie will be the caretaker Minister until a substantive Minister is appointed. Presenting the Constitutional Instrument, President Akufo-Addo assured the people of the new region that resources and…