July, 2024

• 23 July

  Akufo-Addo breaks silence on the appointment of COP Yohuno as Deputy IGP

  

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally commented on his appointment of Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in charge of Operations. The president’s decision to appoint COP Yohuno as the IGP in charge of Operations sparked controversy in the country, with some suggesting that his action was intended to diminish the authority …

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• 23 July

  Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: Almost 100 Boats carrying an estimated 10,500 Athletes will float Along the seine during the Parade

  

  Ambitious, historic, spectacular – these are some of the words used to describe the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony since the first plans were unveiled three years ago. Set to be the first Olympic Games Opening Ceremony held outside a stadium, the 26 July celebration will transform the French capital into a stadium and theatre as the traditional parade of athletes …

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• 23 July

  Team Ghana Wheelchair Tennis at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games pre-games Spotlight in Argenteuil

  

  Adoasports The cloud of COVID-19 (which loomed so large over Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022) has dissipated. Still, the lead-up to the 2024 Olympiad in Paris (the “Paris Games”) has been said to be the best by the African Region. The city of Paris has a huge responsibility to host the world’s largest multi-sport international event, which will be attended …

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• 23 July

  Paris Olympic Games:Recycled bottle tops and tables made from shuttlecocks – the greenest Olympics?

  

  The organising committee of Paris 2024 has vowed to make it the greenest Games in Olympic history, with half the carbon footprint of London 2012 and Rio 2016.London 2012 had an estimated carbon footprint of 3.3m tonnes, while Rio 2016 had a total estimated footprint of 3.6m tonnes of carbon.The 2024 Games will be held in the same city where …

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• 23 July

  How did an unqualified company secure this contract? Ablakwa on ambulance servicing scandal 

  

  Service Ghana Auto Group Limited, a company embroiled in controversy, is under intense scrutiny for its involvement in a dubious $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) ambulance spare parts procurement deal. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised serious concerns about the company’s practices and the legitimacy of the contracts it received. Ablakwa pointed out significant discrepancies …

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• 23 July

  Greed will be your downfall – PPP Chairman fires Ken Ofori-Atta 

  

  National Chairman of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu has fired a salvo at former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta for his role in an alleged $34.9 million (GH₵538 million) procurement deal for ambulance spare parts. He stated unequivocally that, this exposé is a serious indictment on the former Finance Minister. Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa has accused Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta …

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• 23 July

  Paralympic derivation in Norway Causing anxiety in team preparation- Deen

  

  The National Paralympic team is traumatised and has been affected by reports suggesting some “members of the team” have absconded upon arrival in Oslo to participate in the just-ended Norway Marathon, president of the Ghana Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen has said. The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), has denied rumours that a Ghanaian Paralympic team absconded in Oslo, Norway. …

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• 23 July

  Only about 1.5 million taxpayers honour their obligations

  

  Out of about 7.9 million registered taxpayers in the country, only about 1.5 million pay taxes. This was revealed by a Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng at the launch of the 8th Ghana Economic Update by the World Bank. According to him, his outfit and the Ghana Revenue Authority are presently cleaning the tax database to ensure the …

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• 23 July

  Murray to retire after Paris Olympics

  

  Andy Murray has confirmed the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be his “last ever tennis tournament” as he prepares to retire later this summer. The two-time gold medal winner will compete at his fifth Games after making an emotional farewell at Wimbledon earlier this month as he teamed up with brother Jamie in the doubles in his final appearance at …

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• 23 July

  Accra Hearts of Oak to face Heart of Lions in 2024 Homowo Cup

  

  BY: Isaac Mortey Accra Hearts of Oak and Kpando Hearts of Lions will lock horns in the 2024 Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup match slated for August 11, 2024. The Homowo Cup will form part of their preparations ahead of the upcoming Ghana premier league and MTN FA Cup campaign while proceeds from the game will be given to charity. …

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