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African Ministries from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Gabon, Madagascar, Morocco, Rwanda and Zimbabwe have confirmed to attend the Africa Energy Forum (AEF)  which is set to welcome 2,000 decision-makers in Africa’s energy sector to Copenhagen this June. AEF is the annual meeting point for Africa’s energy sector for decision-makers to explore investment opportunities, form partnerships and sign deals. His Excellency Dr. Matusila Malungeni, Minister of Energy and Hydraulic Resources, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the latest to confirm his attendance. With the objective of securing positive economic & social outcomes for the DRC, the…

The 2011 year group of Adisadel College Old Boys Association has donated items worth GHC3,000 to the Countryside Children’s Home at Bawjiase in the Central Region. The donation, which formed part of the Association’s maiden Easter celebration activities saw the SANTA ‘11 year group give out assorted items, including boxes of assorted drinks, noodles, gallons of oil, bags of rice, powdered soap, sachets and boxes of mineral water to the children. It was supported by Youth Volunteers Agency (European Educational Consult) and HP CREW. Presenting the items on behalf of SANTA ’11, Mr. Eric Ohemeng, President of the Association, said…

Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall artiste Samini has predicted that sensational music group Wutah’ s new single which will be released soon will take Ghana by storm. The group announced its comeback after almost eight years of split-up. Their break-up as a music group broke many hearts and even after years, fans and music lovers always prayed they join forces again and give the great songs they always gave Ghanaians and the world. The duo, Kobby and Afriyie, is set to take Ghana by storm with their upcoming single which is expected to  officially announce their comeback as a group. Watch the video below: By…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the processes leading up to the creation of the Ahafo Region would be completed within 18 months. “The time for the creation of the Ahafo region is due. I promise you that within the next 18 months, the opportunity is going to be given for you to have the Ahafo Region,” he said. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, when he visited the Acherensua Senior High School in the Brong Ahafo Region, as part of his two-day tour of the region. Thanking the chiefs and people of Acherensua…

The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration program designed to support the 20 most promising digital start-ups from Sub-Saharan Africa. Start-ups will receive mentoring from global and local experts, learn through a tailor-made curriculum, increase their regional visibility, and get access to potential corporate partners and investors. With support from prominent African investment groups, XL Africa will help the 20 selected start-ups attract early stage capital between $250,000 and $1.5 million. “Digital start-ups are important drivers of innovation in Africa,” says Makhtar Diop, Vice President for the Africa Region at the World Bank. “To scale…

Ghanaians seeking to establish factories under the government’s One District, One Factory programme are to receive between 5,000 and five million dollars each as financial support.  The amount will be based on the project size and operational categorisation. In line with that government has disbursed GHC400 million to the One District One Factory Secretariat as its initial commitment to the programme, which is one of the job creation flagship programmes of the Akufo-Addo-led government. Additionally, the programme has generated 3 billion dollars in investment pledges and commitments from local and foreign investors, the National Cordinator of the Programme, Mrs Gifty…

The Attorney General (AG) has begun studying the case docket of the 13 members of the pro-New Patriotic Party vigilante group, Delta Force, who are standing trial for assaulting a public officer. Police prosecutor, ACP Okyere Darko, who announced this to the KMA Circuit Court in Kumasi Thursday when the 13 accused persons made their second appearance before the court, said the AG needs time to study the case in order to offer prosecution advice. He thus prayed the court presided over by Ms. Mary Senkyire for an adjournment of the case, which the defence counsel, Mathew Appiah, did not…

Barely 24 hours after the Nkonya-Alavanyo curfew was lifted, two people have been shot dead in renewed clashes between the two feuding communities. Although relative calm has returned to the place, the police is yet to make any arrests although they [police] say the fresh clash was incited by the Alavanyo faction. Following the incident, the Interior Minister has reviewed the curfew hours on the two towns and their environs with immediate effect. The curfew starts from 11:00pm to 5:00pm. The District Security Council is meeting on the development to know their next line of action. One of the two…

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While most people think hemorrhoids are abnormal, the truth is everyone has them. They are clumps of blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum that help control bowel movements. But most people only learn about hemorrhoids when they enlarge and become problematic. Enlarged hemorrhoids, also called piles, have caused millions of people pain and irritation. Hemorrhoids are classified into two general categories – internal (originating in the rectum) and external (originating in the anus). Enlarged hemorrhoids can occur at any age, but the problem is more common in older people. They affect both men and women. Piles occur due…