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A Twitter tweep, Efe Moxie, took to the social networking site to reveal that Ashluxe, one of the biggest clothing lines and sponsors of the Big Brother Naija “Don’t Loose Guard” season, has reached out with a juicy deal to Onyeka’s team. If this eventually happens, this would make her …

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has called for an immediate increase in cocoa prices for the upcoming planting season. The Association insists that farmers will accept no less than GH¢6,000 per tonne and warns of serious consequences if their demands are not met, citing the currently low cocoa prices in …

In Botswana, internet subscriptions are expensive. 10GB of data can cost up to P1400 ($103) in a country where the minimum wage is P1500 ($111), cutting off a youthful population despite increased demand for internet connectivity. In 2019, Botswana introduced SmartBots, free WiFi routers in public spaces. Five years on, …

The Bank of Botswana (BoB) has reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.9% despite rising inflation. It is the third consecutive rate cut in a year. The previous cuts were in December 2023 and June 2024.  Headline inflation in July rose to 3.5%, in line with the bank’s …

The 9th edition of Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ witnessed an epic moment as Shaun and Victoria, known as Team Shatoria, clinched victory in the season’s most significant task, sponsored by Supa Komando. Their win showcased remarkable strength and teamwork, leaving viewers in awe. In a thrilling competition against …

Pere Egbi has hit a milestone in Nollywood with his latest production, ‘The Silent Intruder‘, which claimed the award for the Best-Rated Film‘ for the first half of 2024. With an astonishing rating of 9.3, it tops the film industry and signifies an entirely new standpoint in Nigerian movie excellence. …

Local gold refining firm, Gold Coast Refinery, is looking forward to playing an active role in the nation’s drive to improve earnings from gold and other mineral resources through value addition. As Africa’s second biggest refinery only after Randgold Resources of South Africa, it can refine 180 tonnes of gold …

In partnership with the National Lottery Authority (NLA),the promotion had customers saving GH¢500.00 and above for seven days to qualify for the promo. The Kumasi draw was the third and final draw of the promotion which had three mini and three major draws with over 7,000 customers being rewarded nationwide. …

Onyeka and Topher seem unwilling to give their followers a break on this Big Brother Naija street. They are out for their ‘bl00d’ knowing that voting is still going on and the tension it is causing them, because of their little ‘playfulness’. It may be that Onyeka and Topher have …

Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music   American Gospel singer, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin together with award winning American contemporary worship music group Maverick City Music will be performing at ICGC Christ Temple East ( Teshie Rasta Road ) in Accra, Ghana as part of the Kingdom World Tour 2024. The ‘Stomp’ hit …