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A team of researchers from the University of Cape Coast is poised to collaborate with stakeholders to get the Komenda Sugar Factory operating once again. Using biotechnology, the team from the College of Agricultural Sciences of the university is expected to provide raw material for the factory. Former President John Mahama commissioned the revamped Komenda Sugar Factory at Komenda in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem of the Central Region in May 2016 to produce sugar. The factory was re-constructed through an Indian Exim Bank loan to crush 1,250 tonnes of sugarcane per day. Ghanaians anticipated the factory will create jobs for more than 7,300…

The Minority National Democratic Congress in Parliament say the implementation process of the much touted Free SHS policy by the government has vindicated their position that the policy is a hoax. They also accused the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, of passing “hypocritical” comments that he has fulfilled the promise to provide universal free senior high school education for all. At a press conference addressed by the Minority Leader, Harruna Iddrisu on Monday, the Minority took time to analyse the Free SHS policy which began on Monday vis-à-vis what the opposition had for Ghanaians. The Minister of Education months ago…

Frank de Boer has been sacked as Crystal Palace manager after five games and 77 days in charge. Former England boss Roy Hodgson will replace him, BBC Sport understands. The Eagles are 19th in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday – and failed to score in their four league matches under De Boer. His is the shortest Premier League managerial tenure in terms of games, and the 47-year-old’s past two jobs have lasted a combined 162 days. Announcing the Dutchman’s departure on the club website, Palace said: “We would like to thank Frank for his dedication and hard…

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the weekend commiserated with one of its stalwarts, Chris Azawodie, who was evicted from his East Legon property after he allegedly defaulted on paying a $200,000 loan given to him by former Chief of Staff Kwadwo Mpiani. According to the businessman, his wife and children were evicted from their home last week, after his two residential properties were reportedly taken over and auctioned at a paltry price on a court order. Narrating the facts of the case to Class News, Mr Azawodie said after winning a Government of Ghana contract in 2007, his…

The Electronic and Video Game Festival of Abidjan (FEJA) (www.FEJA.ci) will take place on November 11th and 12th at Palais de la Culture. Organized by Paradise Game, this unique festival will welcome more than 50,000 video game lovers. The 2017 edition will feature eSports tournaments. The qualifications will start on September 23rd at Playce Marcory in Abidjan and lead to the selection of 256 gamers coming from various African countries who will compete during the FEJA. More than 10000 € will be given in cash prizes to the winners. Sidick Bakayoko, managing director of Paradise Game, the event producer stated:…

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will next month hold a second bidders’ conference for Shortlisted Applicants of the ECG PSP Concession. This follows the release of the three final components of the Request for Proposal (RfP) document (i.e. Rate Setting Guidelines, Sale License, and the Distribution License) to them. From October 2 to 6, Engie Energie Services S.A (France), Manila Electric Company (Philippines) and three consortia namely CH Group (Ghana)/ EDF SA/LMI Holdings/Veolia SA, BXC Company Ghana Ltd/ Xiaocheng Technology Stock Company Limited (China)/Shaanxi Regional Electric Power Group Company Limited (China), and The Tata Power Company Limited (India)/CDC Group Plc…

Former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has called on Africa to focus its attention on employing her resources towards the creation of opportunities and jobs for the youth. The former President said establishing a resilient economy is vital in insulating the continent, especially its youth from infiltration by extremists. Speaking at an international symposium on the theme “Prospects for Security in the Sahel-Saharan Strip: What Efficient Strategy?” in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Tuesday, the former President said: “Africa is experiencing the largest population boom in the world and this demographic trend towards the younger generation – with the median…

The Airtel, Tigo merger talks, which has been ongoing for about a year now, is in danger of being scuttled by government’s demand of a stake in the new entity to be created from the merger. According to sources close to the merger talks, the demand is one of the major factors that is holding back the National Communications Authority (NCA) from granting its approval to the deal which would create the second largest mobile network after MTN. Government’s demand is premised on a decade-old transaction when government sold 75 percent of its shares in Westel to MTC Group which…

Hurricane Irma is blasting up the west coast of Florida after buffeting the city of Miami, with dangerous flooding along long stretches of coast. It has been downgraded from category three to one but still has maximum sustained winds of 75mph (120km/h). More than 3.4 million homes in the state are without power, with parts of the city of Miami under water. At least four deaths have been linked to the storm and several areas have brought in curfews. Florida’s Director of Emergency Management, Bryan Koon, said late in Sunday he could not yet confirm or deny reports of multiple…

Fast growing microfinance company, Capital and More, says it is poised and ready to assist customers with sufficient credit to stock their shops ahead of this year’s Christmas celebrations. After a successful month-long deposit campaign in August, the company says it has mobilised enough funds to begin disbursement to businesses, including importers, to help them bring in their merchandise on time for the festive season. Managing Director of the Company, Mrs. Akosua Oduma Oppong-Tawiah, who revealed this explained that it is important that funds are timely released to customers so they could also stock their shops on time for the…