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The birth pangs of the Grand Theft Auto franchise
On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers. Source: BBC
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Ghana would and should accumulate more US Dollars as international reserves; there is no policy of de-dollarisation â VP Bawumia
The Vice-President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that some analysts and commentators have misinterpreted Ghanaâs stated policy of using gold reserves to pay for oil as an attempt by Ghana to move away from the US dollar for international transactions. Speaking at the 2022 AGI Awards in Accra, Read more…
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Ghana v South Korea: âHungerâ amongst players making it difficult for me to make decisions â Otto Addo
Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has revealed that the hunger of the players to play and succeed ahead of their next World Cup match in Qatar, is making it difficult for him to make decisions. Addressing a pre-match presser ahead of the team’s Group H game against Read more…
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We have enough gold to exchange for oil â Deputy Energy Minister
The Deputy Energy Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, says government is ready to implement its gold-for-oil barter deal. According to him, the country has enough gold in its reserve to exchange for oil in order to reduce the current skyrocketing prices of fuel. He made this disclosure while contributing to Read more…
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If engineering works, Ghana will work â President of Ghana Institution of Engineering
The President of Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), Ing. Rev. Prof. Charles Anum Adams, has said that Ghana will work if engineers are recognised and given the chance to lead in the infrastructural development of the country. Ing. Anum made this statement when he delivered his speech at the GhIE Read more…
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Ghanaâs Cardinal Richard Baawobr dies in Rome at 63
Ghana’s Cardinal, His Eminence Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr has died at age 63. According to a statement issued by the Secretary General Missionary Of Africa, the Cardinal passed away on Sunday, November 27. “Our confrere was taken by ambulance from the Generalate to the Gemelli Hospital at 5.45pm and we Read more…
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Playback: The Probe discuss Ghanaâs gold-for-oil barter
On Thursday, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia revealed government’s decision to enter into a gold-for-oil barter deal negotiation. According to him, it is to address using the countryâs âdwindling foreign exchange reservesâ to procure oil products. It is on the back of this that JoyNews’ The Probe is dissecting what is Read more…
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âInvest more on human capital development than on preparations for warâ â African governments told
A Kenyan fiction writer and journalist, Tony Mochama, has called on African governments to invest more on developing the human resource base of the continent, than investing in wars. He, together with other African writers are asking governments to give more support to writers and publishers to help enhance the Read more…
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Ofori-Atta has learnt a bitter lesson â Bagbin on calls for Ministerâs head
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin believes that Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will take a cue from the ordeal suffered over the past few weeks. Between a censure motion from the Minority and a decision by the Majority to kick him out of office, Mr Bagbin is sure that Ken Ofori-Atta Read more…
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2022 World Cup: We didnât âover-respectâ Portugal â Otto Addo
Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has dismissed assertions that the team over-respected Portugal in their first World Cup clash at Doha’s 974 Stadium. According to some critics, the team lost their opening Group H game because they were overwhelmed by the caliber of the Portuguese; forcing them to coil into Read more…
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Take tough decisions in life â GNPC boss to Presec Legon students
The CEO of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has urged students of Presbyterian Boysâ Secondary School to take charge of their lives. Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah told the students that this is the only way they can succeed in life. According to him, the decisions they – the students take Read more…
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Otto Addo picks Germany as favourite to win World Cup
Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, has picked Germany as his favourite to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup ahead of his team, the Black Stars. The Die Mannschaft were shocked by Japan in their first game of the tournament, losing 2-1 after taking a first-half lead on Wednesday at Khalifa Read more…
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My ex got married and Iâm single and completely heartbroken
When an ex-boyfriend got married, I was more upset than I thought I’d be. I finally had one of those moments when you discover an ex has gotten married and you’re still single, and your world momentarily collapses. Facebook was innocently trolling my email address book looking for new users who could become my friends. Read more…
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WHO convenes Africa regional policy dialogue on investment and protection of health workforce
The density of health workers is critical to attaining universal health coverage and health emergency preparedness and response. Yet, the African region has the lowest density of health workers per 10,000 population with a projected 5.3 million health worker shortage by 2030. To help address the looming shortages of health Read more…
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2022 World Cup: Otto Addo wary of Son Heung-min threat ahead of South Korea clash
Black Stars boss, Otto Addo, reveals he is cautious about the threat South Koreaâs Son Heung-min can pose in their clash with Ghana on Monday at the 2022 World Cup. Otto Addo says he knows the 30-year-old Tottenham forward very well after working with him at Hamburger SV in Germany Read more…
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2022 World Cup: âWe will see a passionate Black Stars against South Korea â Otto Addo
Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says Ghanaians will see a passionate Black Stars team against South Korea on Monday in their second 2022 World Cup Group H game. Ghana lost their opening game against Portugal on Thursday amid controversial refereeing decisions and will look to bounce back against the Asian Read more…
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âIt feels like it never leftâ â Revitalised HITZ Skuul Reunion wins patronsâ hearts
Patrons who attended the revitalised landmark HITZ Skuuls Reunion event were spoilt for choice. Pivoted by a giant stage setup at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, old students from schools across the country converged in elation. For some, it was about reconnecting with long-time acquaintances but others were set to battle Read more…
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Equatorial Guinea: Worldâs longest-serving president to continue 43-year-ruleÂ
The world’s longest-serving president has won re-election in Equatorial Guinea to continue presiding over his authoritarian regime. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 80, secured almost 95% of votes, officials announced six days after the vote. “The results prove us right again,” Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the president’s son, said. “We Read more…
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Daughter cannot watch fatherâs execution, judge rules
A 19-year-old US woman will not be able to see her father executed after a judge upheld a Missouri law that states she is too young. Kevin Johnson faces execution on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer in 2005, when he was 19. He requested that his daughter, Read more…
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World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a âtotal geniusâ for winning Portugal penalty â Fifa
Cristiano Ronaldo has been called a “total genius” by Fifa for the way in which he won a penalty for Portugal in their World Cup victory over Ghana. The 37-year-old converted from the spot to become the first man to score at five different Fifa World Cups. Portugal won 3-2, but Read more…