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5 reasons why AI could be the future of finance

The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has expanded beyond the traditional gatekeeper to financial resources, chief accounting officer and head recordkeeper. Today, CFOs in the digital enterprise are enablers of growth and strategic advisors to the CEO. Accenture research shows that 80% of CFOs see identifying and targeting …

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NIC makes move to insure imported goods

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has disclosed that all goods imported into the country will be insured following the signing of the Cargo Insurance Company. The agreement was signed by the National Insurance Commission, Ghana Shippers Authority and the Ghana Revenue Authority. According to the NIC, the contract was necessary …

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Asamoah Gyan becomes emotional as avid fan gifts him $100

Who told you the high and mighty and the filthy rich persons do not appreciate your token of appreciation you show them? What actually will $100 do for Asamoah Gyan? Absolutely nothing! but the former Black Stars captain was very excited when an avid fan stopped him on the motorway and …

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NPP is ready to meet NDC in court on Wednesday – Mac Manu

The Campaign Manager of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the party is ready to meet the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in court as it files its election 2020 petition on Wednesday. Peter Mac Manu said the NPP is ready to battle out all electoral differences with the opposition …

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2 dead after two cars collide in Gauteng on Christmas Day

Two people have died and two others were seriously injured when two vehicles collided on the R28 in Westonaria, Gauteng. ER24 spokesperson Ineke van Huyssteen said the incident took place on Friday. Van Huyssteen said when ER24 paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after 23:00, provincial EMS were already in …

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Coronavirus: More cases of new Covid variant found in Europe

Cases of the more contagious variant of Covid-19 identified in the UK have been confirmed in several other European countries as a vaccine is due to be rolled out across the continent. The infections, linked to people who had come from the UK, were reported in Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. …

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Pope To Scrap Public Angelus Prayer Amid Covid Precautions

Precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus mean Pope Francis will not recite the traditional Angelus prayer on Saturday before thousands of pilgrims, as in the past, but instead will declaim it from the calm of a Vatican library. The Vatican moved the location for Saturday’s noon-time (1100 GMT) …

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I paid for my first record through betting – Kweku Flick

Rapper Kweku Flick has disclosed that betting has helped him record his first song. He told Prince Benjamin on Class 91.3FM’s Class Drive on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 that even though he will not encourage betting, it has been beneficial to his music career. “I live with my mother, so, …

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GIS, National Security ordered to release passport of citizen

The Accra District Magistrate Court on Monday ordered the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the National Security to release the passport of Vanetta Fosua Opoku, to enable her to travel back to the USA. Ms. Opoku, a Ghanaian based in the USA, was detained at the Kotoka International Airport and …

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Gifted 7-year-old girl creates a portrait of Asantehene

Princess Nana Sarfo, a seven-year-old artist has presented a portrait she made to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during the celebration of Awukudae. At age four, she could look at anything and draw as it is. This included the Otumfuo’s posters and statue which motivated her to do a …

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Kennedy Agyapong Apologises To Mahama

The outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Honourable Kennedy Akompreko Ohene Agyapong has finally rendered an unqualified apology to the flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the General public. Honourable Kennedy Agyapong caused a massive debate in the country few days ago after …

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45-year-old man remanded for killing his mother with scissors

The Asamankese Magistrate Court Presided over by Her Worship Mrs. Cynthia Bragodzi has remanded into Police Custody a 45-year-old man who stabbed her mother with Scissors and killed her in Asamankese. The accused, Samuel Boateng will re-appear in court on 28th December 2020. Prosecuting, Sargent Samuel Owusu told the court …

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Woman found dead, buried on cassava farm

An 18-year-old woman has been found dead and buried on a cassava farm. She was found at Bakpo, a suburb of Sogakope on Friday, 25th December 2020. The deceased, Emefa Assasey, was said to have gone missing on the dawn of Thursday, 24th December 2020. According to a family member, …

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Notable Ghanaians who died in 2020

Ghana has lost some high-profile personalities this year, majority of them being due to prolonged illness or as a result of the deadly COVID-19 virus. As is often said, death is no respecter of persons and once it comes knocking, even the most powerful people have no control over it. This year, …

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Kotoko CEO reveals huge demands blocked signing of Anim Cudjoe

Kumasi Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah, says the management of winger, Mathew Anim Cudjoe, demanded 250000 US dollars for his resigning. Management of the Porcupine Warriors, led by Nana Yaw Amponsah, attempted to sign the Legon Cities attacker on a permanent deal after a successful season-long loan, …

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NDC challenges 2020 polls results at Supreme Court on Dec. 30

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) says it will go to court on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, to start the process to challenge the Presidential and Parliamentary election results. This was disclosed by the Member of Parliament(MP) for South Dayi constituency and a member of the Legal team of the NDC Rockson-Nelson …

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I never said all Akufo-Addo’s appointees are thieves – Abronye backtracks

Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, known popularly as Abronye, has denied reports suggesting that he said all Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s appointees are thieves. According to him, he has no evidence of corruption against the appointees under the Akufo-Addo led administration. Abronye, on a television show which …

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Reduction in UK aid: Implication for ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ agenda

Ghana has benefited from international aid to promote economic and social development to improve the standard of living and alleviate poverty in the country. Aid funds from international donors have been used to pursue infrastructural and social projects geared toward improving the livelihoods of citizens. In 2018, the country declared …

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