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MTN Momo honours Merchants, Agents

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Some of the winners in a group picture with MTN officials at the event

MTN Mobile Ghana his honoured its Mobile Money merchants and agents for their commitments, contributions and support to make it a household name even in the face of economic challenges.

Mr. Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Mobile Money, at the dinner and Awards Night in Kumasi, explained that the honour was to say thank and reward 59 merchants and agents who worked to hold the brand in high esteem from operational areas toward achieving transition of its MoMo Services to a full business platform as part of a broader ambition for the 2025 strategy.

He said solid services would be introduced in the coming years to advance customer experience as an evolving mobile financial tool.

The top performing vendors received motorbikes, Smart TVs, laptops and CCTV cameras, with Kingdom Books Stationary at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus in the Kumasi Metropolis as the Overall Best MoMo Agent, taking home GH¢50,000 electronic cash (E- cash) and a motorbike.

In 2009, MTN Ghana set out to redefine the course of Ghana’s financial sector with the launch of MoMo and after 10 years of implementation, this e-financial mechanism had become a major bug in homes, and the business community in general.

The service has 11.3 million subscribers, with 250,000 agents and 200,000 merchants across the country. Mr. Haruna attributed the successes over the last decade to the critical contributions of merchants and agents.

He described the financial year as a difficult one with the introduction of e-levy, as well as the challenges customers had with accessing their MoMo wallets during the sim barring exercise.

He said their resilience as a people had enabled them to soldier on towards the celebration of their achievements and strategising for next year.

The top three awards were picked by Kingdom Books Stationary as the overall agent, while the first and second runners up were picked by Mr. Samuel Nti Adjei from Kumasi and Sibaweh Nasibatu from Tamale. They also took home GH¢20,000.000 E-cash, a motorbike and GH¢10,000.00 E-cash and a motorbike respectively.

NLA signs MoU with Moroccan counterpart

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Mr Sammi Awuku (2nd left) and his Moroccan counterparts after signing the MoU

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) and the Morocaine Des Jeux Et Des Sports (Morocco) have entered into long term collaboration which will strengthen the relations between the two state institutions and also help them achieve their core mandates and also increase revenue for their respective institutions.

Brief Background

On the sidelines of the just ended African Lottery Association (ALA) conference held in Accra, Mr. Samuel Awuku, Director General of the National Lottery Authority, engaged his counterpart from Morocco, Mr. Younes EL Mecharfi, Director General of the Morocaine Des Jeux Et Des Sports, on the need for the two institutions to collaborate and share ideas and improve business and help in achieving the overall objectives of the two institutions.

This conversation culminated into the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between these two institutions. The NLA has the mandate under the National Lottery Act 2006 (Act 722) to conduct, manage, operate, supervise and regulate lottery in the Republic of Ghana.

MDJS on the other hand is a state lottery company with the mandate to operate lottery activities and sports betting in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The two parties declared their willingness to put together working teams made up of appropriate human resource, in order to work on projects of common interests to both parties.

The broad framework of the collaboration among other things will be to exchange periodic sales best practices, organisation of working visits for the benefits of both parties and exchange of lottery certifications, technological innovations and developments.

Present were Madam Afumwaa Bruce, Director Legal and other NLA Management. Also Mr. Othmane Moudrik, the legal team and other management members of MDJS were also present.

NDC National Delegates Congress In Pictures

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Group picture of newly elected NDC executives
NDC Flagbearer aspirant Dr Kwabena Duffuor
Former president John Mahama greets the NPP delegation
Former president Mahama addressing the congress
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo casts his ballot
Asiedu Nketia casts his ballot
The NPP delegation offering their solidarity message
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo addressing delegates at the congress
Former General Secretary Asiedu Nketia gives account of the past national executives tenure
Winners of National Chairman and General Secretary positions, Asiedu Nketia and Fifi Kwetey
NDC Communications Officer Sammi Gyamfi
National Youth Organiser George Opare-Addo
Electoral Commission staff sorting and counting the ballot papers after the voting
There was massive security presence on the congress grounds
EC officials counting the ballot papers after the voting
Aerial view of the congress grounds
The environs of Accra Stadium comes alive with NDC posters
NDC delegates seated at the congress grounds
The delegates queue to cast their ballot

Pastor to be sentenced for forging judicial document

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BERNICE BESSEY
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The Accra Circuit Court ‘9’ has deferred the sentence of a businessman who doubles as a Pastor, Seth Kwame Sallah, to today, November 15, 2022.

The court, presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, pronounced the accused guilty of forgery of judicial documents and possession of forged documents last week Thursday.

However, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges, and, therefore, went through almost one and half years of a full trial.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evans Kesse, according to him, both the complainant, Anang Atoklo, and the accused were businessmen and reside at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region.

He said during the year 2014, the accused had a barter arrangement with the complainant, by which the latter supplied the former with building blocks, and instead of paying him he was offered four plots of land located at Apollonia, with documents covering the said property.

The complainant went ahead to register the land in his name at the Lands Commission. However, in November 2020, the accused went to the complainant and asked him to vacate the land, pointing to a statutory declaration allegedly signed by Anang.

The complainant denied knowledge of the said statutory declaration and submitted the said document to the Police Forensic Laboratory for analysis.

Interestingly, the forensic analysis results validated the complainant’s suspicions, that the signature on the Statutory Declaration was not authentic.

The complainant reported the matter to police, and during investigations, several invitations were extended to the accused, including through his Secretary and his son, but were all turned down by him.

A criminal summons was served on the Pastor before he appeared before the court on August 7, 2021.

Kofi Kinaata dazzles soldiers with great performance

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Kofi Kinata performing

Martin King Arthur, known as Kofi Kinaata, has proven to personnel of the Army that when it comes to the entertainment battlefield, he is a force to be reckoned with.

The four times VMGA songwriter of the year, dazzled the soldiers with melodious songs from his most popular albums that blew the soldiers away from their seats.

Others could not control themselves but to sing along, as a sign of their in-depth knowledge of the musician’s songs.

Kofi Kinaata entertained the soldiers at this year’s West Africa Soldiers Social Activities (WASSA), held at the Army Headquarters in Accra, Friday.

Guest of Honour for the event, Major General Clayton Boanuba Yaache (Rtd) praised the personnel for their outstanding performance and contribution to international peacekeeping.

He urged them to continue to “demonstrate professionalism and discharge your assigned duties with all seriousness expected of peacekeepers.

Maj. Gen. C.B Yaache expressed concern over the rising threats of terrorism, violent extremism and other internationally organised crimes within the sub-region.

He was, particularly happy, about the pre-emptive measures taken by the army towards securing the states territorial integrity and preserving peace.

“Your relentless efforts at safeguarding the territorial integrity of our country, especially in these times of rising insecurity in the West Africa sub-region is remarkable. We greatly appreciate your selfless service and say a big thank you for all the sacrifice,” he remarked.

On social defiance, Maj. Gen. CB Yaache advised the officers against sex exploitation, abuse and other despicable vices, which repercussions are dire.

He also congratulated both military and civilian employees of the army, especially the awardees for the feat chalked.

Steven Spielberg regrets decimation of shark population after success of Oscar-winning film ‘Jaws’

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Director Steven Spielberg

Director Steven Spielberg has said he “truly regrets” the decimation of the shark population following the success of the Oscar-winning film Jaws.

He told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs he fears sharks are “mad” at him for “the feeding frenzy of crazy sword fishermen that happened after 1975”.

The film has been blamed for misrepresenting great whites and leading to trophy hunting in the US.

Spielberg also discussed his childhood and new film in the programme.

The 75-year-old American is known for many Hollywood blockbusters including E.T., Schindler’s List and Jurassic Park.

Asked how he felt about the sea around his desert island being inhabited by sharks, Spielberg told the programme: “That’s one of the things I still fear.”

Clarifying it was not a fear of being eaten, the director said the impact to the shark population is something “I truly and to this day regret”.

The 1975 film Jaws tells the story of a great white shark that attacks a US seaside town, which influenced a rise in sports fishing across America. Research has suggested the number of large sharks fell along the eastern seaboard of North America in the years following its release.

The songs Somewhere from West Side Story, Frank Sinatra’s Come Fly With Me and his daughter’s song Cool Hand were among the eight records he selected.

Spielberg also discussed his new semi-autobiographical film, The Fabelmans – which follows the story of his childhood and introduction to filmmaking.

Credit: bbc.com

Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

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Iran Actress Taraneh Alidoosti

Iranian authorities have arrested one of the country’s best known actresses, after she expressed solidarity with anti-government demonstrators.

Taraneh Alidoosti was detained on charges of “spreading falsehoods” about the protest movement that has gripped the country, state media said.

In an Instagram post last week, she condemned the execution of a man over his involvement with the protests.

Ms Alidoosti is best known for her role in the Oscar-winning film The Salesman.

In her post, the 38-year-old took aim at some international organisations for not speaking out against the execution of Mohsen Shekari.

He was hanged by authorities after they accused him of being a “rioter” who blocked a main road in Tehran in September and wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete.

“His name was Mohsen Shekari. Every international organisation who is watching this bloodshed and not taking action, is a disgrace to humanity,” she wrote.

According to a post on the state news agency IRNA’s Telegram account, she was arrested by police for failing to provide “any documents in line with her claims”.

Her Instagram account, which has more than eight million followers, was recently taken down.

The 38-year-old is one of Iran’s most successful actresses. She starred in The Salesman, which won an Academy Award in 2016 for the Best International Feature Film.

Credit: bbc.com

Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy

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Angelina Jolie

Oscar-winning US actress Angelina Jolie says she is stepping down from her role as an ambassador for the UN refugee agency UNHCR after more than 20 years.

“I believe in many things the UN does, particularly the lives it saves through emergency relief,” Jolie, 47, said.

And she added: “I will be working now with organisations led by people most directly affected by conflict, that give the greatest voice to them.”

The UNHCR said she was one of the most influential refugee rights advocates.

In a post on her Instagram page, the Hollywood star wrote: “After over 20 years, I am stepping down today from my work with the UN refugee agency.

“Refugees are the people I admire most in the world and I am dedicated to working with them for the rest of my life.”

Jolie provided no details about the organisations she was planning to work with.

Meanwhile, the UNHCR said in a statement that Angelina Jolie would “engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human rights issues”.

In a statement, the refugee agency said “Jolie has worked tirelessly, carrying out more than 60 field missions to bear witness to stories of suffering as well as hope and resilience”.

Jolie – who starred in a number of blockbusters including Mr and Mrs Smith and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – has worked with the UNHCR since 2001, becoming the agency’s special envoy in 2012.

In recent months, she has met displaced people in the war-torn Ukraine, Yemen and also Burkina Faso.

10 Amazing Benefits Of Sugarcane Juice

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Sugarcane Juice

There’s nothing better than a chilled glass of sugarcane juice on a hot summer day. But, have you wondered what are the benefits of sugarcane juice? Sugarcane, a grass plant that can be found in 36 varieties, has no fats and is a 100 percent natural drink.

An 8-ounce serving, approximately 240 ml of sugarcane juice (with no additives) contains 250 calories, with 30 gm natural sugars. It has zero content of fat, cholesterol, fiber, and protein but contains sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.

You would think that this sugar-rich drink is a popular summer drink that keeps you hydrated. However, it has numerous health benefits but we’ve rounded up 10 of them for you.

Nutrition Information of Sugarcane Juice

One serving (28.35 grams) of sugarcane juice contains.

Calories: 113.43

Protein: 0.20 grams

Fat: 0.66 grams

Carbohydrates: 25.40 grams

10 Health Benefits of Sugarcane Juice

  1. Gives you a shot of instant energy

There’s a reason sugarcane juice sells at most roadside kiosks in summer.

It’s the best way to energize yourself and ensure you don’t experience dehydration. The simple sugars in the juice are easily absorbed by the body and are used to replenish sugar levels.

2.Enhances liver function

Sugarcane juice is said to be one of the best natural treatments for liver-related ailments such as jaundice.

Studies finds sugarcane juice is alkaline in nature, it helps in maintaining the electrolyte balance in the body.

  1. Help the body fight cancer

The high concentration of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese makes sugarcane juice alkaline in nature.

The presence of flavonoids helps the body stave off cancerous cells, especially prostate and breast cancer.

  1. It eases the digestive system:        Among other benefits of sugarcane juice it also is exceptional for people suffering from digestive distress.

The potassium in sugarcane juice balances the pH levels in the stomach, facilitates the secretion of digestive juices, and keeps the system on track. It also helps prevent stomach infections.

  1. Helpful for people with diabetes

Though the high sugar content in sugarcane juice may make diabetics wary of consuming this juice. But, in moderation, sugarcane juice can benefit diabetics, the natural sugar has a low glycemic index that prevents frequent spikes in blood glucose levels.

  1. Maintains kidney health

Being a natural low-cholesterol, low-sodium food, with no saturated fats, sugarcane juice helps to keep the kidneys in top shape.

  1. It alleviates pain associated with STDs & UTIs

If consumed in a diluted form, with lime juice and coconut water, sugarcane juice can help reduce body inflammation that can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and prostatitis.

  1. Aids in the development of bones and teeth

Back in the day, chewing on a sugarcane stick used to be a regular pastime for young children and adolescents.

Apart from keeping them occupied, the calcium-rich benefits of sugarcane juice also ensures proper development of the skeletal system, bones, and teeth.

9. Keeps bad breath & tooth decay at bay

Experiencing bad breath linked to tooth decay? Sugarcane juice can be your saving grace.

Sugarcane is rich in minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, and also helps build tooth enamel and strengthen teeth, ensuring they are prone to decay. It also overcomes bad breath caused due to the deficiency of these nutrients.

10. Can help cure acne

Topical use of sugarcane juice has the ability to help reduce and cure skin problems such as acne. Since, sugarcane juice contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic acid, it increases cell turnover.

They also exfoliate the skin, eliminating chances of acne buildup. Simply mix the juice with Fuller’s earth (multani mitti) into a mask-like consistency, apply on the face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. Finally, wash off with cool water.

The sugar contained in sugarcane juice is natural, but keep in mind that it is essentially sugar. Consume this healthy beverage in moderation and run it past our Coaches if you suffer from a medical condition.

Source: www.healthifyme.com

FDA intercepts imported India rice suspected to contain lead

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The Volta Regional Office of the Food and Drug Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the Custom Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Ghana Standard Authority have intercepted imported India rice suspected to contain lead.

The brand of rice, ‘Simba’ Rice, which is unwholesome for consumption, was impounded at the customs duty yard at Aflao Border in the Volta Region on November 14, 2022. Mr Gordon Akurugu, the Volta Regional Head of the FDA, briefing the media said 22 bags of the rice were impounded as a result of enhanced surveillance operations by the Authority, following an alert issued by the Ministry of National Security regarding the rice on May 16, 2022.

He said the Ministry of National Security issued the alert following the interception of the brand of the rice by the Nigerian Customs Authority, of which one thousand (1,000) sampled contained lead residue on May 5, 2022. Mr. Akurugu said further investigations and interrogation with the traders involved revealed that the suspected rice was being offered for sale at a very low price in Togo, and that it was an indicator that Ghana was the next targeted destination.

Mr Akurugu disclosed that an alert had been sent to the neighbouring borders and the patrol teams to keep high surveillance to prevent the rice into the country due to its food safety implications on the citizens.

He commended the National Intelligence Bureau, National Security, Military Intelligence, Ghana Immigration Service, National Narcotic Commission, and the Customs Division of the GRA for their effective collaboration and vigilance in safeguarding public safety.

Mr Akurugu further disclosed that his outfit carried out a market surveillance at some supermarkets and cold storage facilities in the Region on two brands of frozen poultry sausage linked to an outbreak of listerios is in Italy between October 4 and 5, 2022.

“The activity was necessitated following an FSN alert that all AIA Wudy and Pavo brands of frozen poultry sausage with dates until November 30, 2022, were affected.” Mr Akurugu said the facilities visited were inspected and records of them were also reviewed to ascertain the delivery or purchase of the implicated product.

“Four (4) cartoons and 27 packs of frozen Pavo Frankfurt IL Wurstel DI Pollo E Tarchino Congelato with expiry date November were detained,” he said.

He said the exercise did not establish the presence of AIA Wudy Sausage on the market, however, the existence of the Pavo brand was established and that further investigation was ongoing to get the supplier of the implicated product.

Mr. Akurugu urged the public to be vigilant about their consumption patterns, especially during this festive season, stressing that the health of the public was their priority.

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