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President Akufo-Addo: ‘We continue to wage war against illegal mining’

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that his government remains committed to the fight against illegal mining in Ghana.

President Akufo-Addo made the comment during a sod cutting event for the construction of the Yendi Water Supply Project, in fulfillment of a pledge he made to Yaa-Na Mahama Abukari II at the 2019 Damba Festival.

“We continue to wage war against, and intensify our resolve to curb the activities of illegal miners (galamseyers), sand winning and farming along the banks of our water bodies, which lead to their pollution,” President Akufo-Addo said.

The Water Supply Project, being financed by a $30 million facility from the India Exim Bank, is aimed at providing the people of the Yendi Municipality and its environs with fifteen thousand (15,000) cubic metres of water daily to meet the water demand from now till the year 2040.

Cutting the sod for the construction on Wednesday, 29th July, 2020, President Akufo-Addo indicated that communities earmarked to benefit from the Project, upon completion, include Yendi, Ghani (Ngani), Sambu, Adobo, Sokoli, Nakpachei, Gbungbalaga and Kuga.

President Akufo-Addo stated that it has been fifty-nine (59) years since the construction of the original Yendi Water Supply System, which took its raw water source from the River Daka.

“Since its construction, it has not undergone any rehabilitation works, and it is no longer capable of satisfying the water needs of Yendi and its environs. Additionally, because of the considerable increase in population and economic growth, it has become necessary to construct a new water supply system to meet the water demands of Yendi and its adjoining towns and communities,” he added.

The President continued, “Yaa-Na Mahama Abukari II, when I told you that ‘great days lie ahead of Dagbon’, this is what I meant, as this Project signals the beginning of infrastructural development for Yendi. And, as you know by now, when Akufo-Addo makes a promise, he keeps it.”

President Akufo-Addo assured residents of Yendi, and, indeed, all Ghanaians, that Government’s commitment to protecting the country’s water-bodies, that serve as the sources for the provision of potable drinking water for the Ghanaian people, is unwavering.

Thanking the Indian Government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through the Indian Exim Bank, for making available the financing for the Yendi Water Supply Project, whose impact, upon completion, will be immense for the people of Yendi and its surrounding towns, he said it is a “good testimony of the strong bonds of co-operation and collaboration that exist between our two countries. Long may it continue.”

He urged the contractor, Messrs. WAPCOS Ltd of India, to complete this project on schedule, and help deliver potable water to the beneficiary towns and communities.

The President thanked the Yaa-Na “for the gracious gesture and honour of conferring the chieftaincy title, Dagbon Malti Naa Abudani I, on me, and I promise you that I will do my best to live up to the title.”

 

 

Muntaka: Compiling new voters register biggest mistake by Akufo-Addo gov’t

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Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has described the compilation of a new voters register by Electoral Commission as the biggest mistake made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The minority member, Muntaka, in an exclusive interview, disclosed that the NPP led-government and the Electoral Commission could have been proactive in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic if they had saved monies meant for the voter registration to cater for the lives of citizens.

Muntaka added that the EC’s exercise showed government’s negligence in managing the finances of the country.

“The sad thing about coronavirus is that the consequences of it do not manifest immediately, they manifest later. This was the biggest mistake that this government and the EC have made but they will not admit to it,” Muntaka Mubarak said.

Despite claims by government backed by the Electoral Commission that the previous voter register was bloated, the Asawase MP sighted with examples that the newly compiled one was still bloated.

“Now they targeted to do 15 million and they’ve gone past 15 million is it bloated? In Asawase our old register was about 102,000 and as at yesterday we had done almost 101,000 and they have a mop-up for Saturday and Sunday,” Muntaka said.

“I will be very surprised if we don’t surpass the old number. So then I ask what they have really done,” he added.

With regards to ghost names in the voter register, the NDC loyalist said, “At least I know five people who registered and they are already dead and by the time it’s election, only God knows the number of people who will die. You don’t do things with your emotions, it was about ego, arrogance.”

“When coronavirus came, we needed to preserve every cedi but in my view, it’s just like you open a tap and brought a basket to fetch the water and now billions have just gone down the drain. So many people have been hurt from the violence which we saw and I believe we’ve not learnt anything from it,” he added.

Government spent over GHC 350 million in the compilation of a new voters register which has so far seen over 16 million citizens registered onto the list.

Nana Fynn: The problem is not political parties but it’s us

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Ghanaian Reggae Musician, Nana Fynn, has said that the problems Ghana face have nothing to do with politicians but rather the citizens of the country.

Known in real life as Nana Fynn Acquah Harrison, he is said to be the chip of the old block or better still, a refined chap of the old block. He said “When you listen carefully to what is going on on  social media you will realize that we are beginning to love our political parties and our politicians more than Ghana.”

Speaking in an interview with Heavy D on the “Reggae Café”’ show on Max 89.7 FM , Nana Fynn said “The problem is not the political parties but us. They are just a reflection of who we are as a people. If we sit up they will also sit up, we are asleep.”

Nana Fynn
Nana Fynn , Speaking in an interview with Heavy D on the “Reggae Café”’ show on Max 89.7 FM

Nana Fynn further said “I want to find decent words to explain but sometimes calling a spade a big spoon gives me constipation.”

“It is difficult for me to sometimes understand why people can’t sacrifice for project Ghana but can sacrifice for their politicians,” he added.

known to be very dynamic when it comes to music genres by his numerous fans, Nana Fynn is set to release his current new EP on Wednesday 12th ,2020. The single is titled “People Power”. However, the full EP, which is made up of five (5) songs, will be released in September.

In 2000, Nana Fynn released his first album ‘Ankwansema’ a fante term meaning a lone ranger in town looking for a wife. The second album ‘Odo handkerchief’ was released in 2001. This was followed by ‘Dokodoko’ in 2003 I do was the hit song. He released Magic in 2005 with ‘Romeo’ as the hit song. In 2008 he released another album, Twe Wo Ho, which is enjoying a lot of airplay as well. He has won several Ghana Music Awards for his works.

Reggae Café is a 2hr 30 minute Saturday evening omnibus Reggae show on Max FM that takes listeners on a journey of Irie vibes, wafting through old school Roots and other popular sub-genres of vintage Reggae music, from Ragga through Dancehall to home-grown hits churned out by Ghanaian and African Reggae stars, old and new. Broadcast time of the show is 6:30pm.

 

I was told I was not ready to play when I first got to Europe – Lee Addy

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Former Bechem Chelsea defender Lee Addy has disclosed on Max FM’s SportsBiz that he was told he wasn’t yet ready to play when he first got to Europe.

Lee Addy after playing for Ghana in the 2010 World Cup earned a move from Bechem Chelsea to Serbian side Red Star Belgrade but reveals he was benched by the coach and was told he was not ready to play at the time.

“I had played the World Cup in 2010, won the best defender in Ghana twice but when I got to Red Star Belgrade I was told I am not ready to play and needed more time. My first game was a derby and I was not invited to camp but later I was called to come and play. That first game I played I won a contract in China because I played very well”

He advised Ghanaian players to play above themselves and make sure they are fully ready before they move out of Ghana because European football is very difficult.

Lee Addy has made 30 appearances for the Black Stars but is currently a free agent.

He revealed that he is in talks with three Ghana Premier League clubs namely Hearts of Oak, Kotoko and Ashantigold SC.

 

 

Nana Yaa Agyare A.K.A The Brand hosts “Hot Ice” on Max 89.7 FM

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Your Lunch Time will never be the same again as Nana Yaa Agyare, A.K.A The Brand, brings you “Hot Ice” to calm your nerve at work, home and on the road.

“Hot Ice” is a new music-based lunch time show hosted by Nana Yaa Agyare on Max 89.7 FM in Accra, which started Monday, August 3 at 12 pm.

Hot Ice is a two (2) hour music-based lunch time show which provides the audience with a calm, nerve-composing experience at work, home or on the road.

The Broadcast Days for the show are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The presenter Nana Yaa Agyare connects with her audience through cool tempo music genres, soft talk and motivation to create a tranquil atmosphere for the audience even in the face of the heat and tension that comes with the day.

Also known as “The Brand”, the presenter selects and plays familiar cool tempo tracks and briefly profiles the tracks in her song introductions and back announcements to serve as a platform for education and entertainment.

Nana Yaa Agyare   A.K.A The Brand is the Programmes Manager of Max FM and  an Actress.

She is also a Journalism Tutor at Radio Broadcast Development Foundation.

 

Tommy Annan Forson returns to Radio with Country Express on Max 89.7 FM

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Tommy Annan Forson has rekindled a long-running romance with radio this August when he returned to the airwaves to host the Country Express show on Max 89.7 FM.

Mr. Annan Forson, a veteran broadcaster, presents Country Express, a country music programme, every Sunday, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon.

Country Express is a 3-hour programme aimed at providing the contemporary music lover with a memorable Sunday experience. The show also features an inspirational blend of quotes and motivational messages with thematic stories driven by refreshing Country Music.

Tommy Annan Forson (TAF) struts his dexterity on the console, excelling at de-stressing the listener by blending his carefully selected Country music selection peppered with a generous dose of humour.

Listeners have the opportunity to interact with TAF through WhatsApp messages.

Mr. Annan Forson is also the Director of Radio at Max FM’s parent company the iMax Media Group Ghana, which also operates Max TV – a digital terrestrial free-to-air channel based in Accra.

 

Press Release – StarTimes secures 4-season media rights for La Liga Santander

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Digital TV operator StarTimes has announced its acquisition of La Liga Santander broadcasting rights until 2024 across sub-Saharan Africa.

The company has secured the transmission rights of the Spanish top league, which will be broadcast in French language across its media platforms for paid subscribers in 47 territories.

“We are delighted to have secured the broadcast rights to La Liga Santander, one of the most prestigious football competitions in the world,” said Kristen Miao, StarTimes Sport Director. “The acquiring of LaLiga Santander shows our commitment to continuously enrich our bouquets and to provide our subscribers with premium sport content.”

“This agreement provides an exciting new way for French speaking fans across sub-Saharan Africa to get closer to our competition,” said Melcior Soler, director of the La Liga audiovisual department. “StarTimes has a strong presence in the region and a proven expertise in sports in general and football in particular, which will help us all to reach as wide an audience as possible.”

StarTimes will broadcast La Liga Santander starting from the coming 2020/21 season. Matches will be aired live and in HD on the StarTimes Sport channels in French as well as the StarTimes ON streaming application.

About StarTimes

StarTimes is the leading digital TV operator in Africa, serving 13 million DVB subscribers and 20 million OTT users in 30+ countries. StarTimes owns a 600+ channels’ content platform combining African local channels (75%) and international channels (25%, including Chinese channels 1.5%). The company’s vision is “To ensure that every African family can access, afford, watch and share the beauty of digital TV”.

About LaLiga

LaLiga is a global, innovative and socially responsible organisation, a leader in the leisure and entertainment sector. It is a private sports association composed of the 20 clubs in LaLiga Santander and 22 in LaLiga SmartBank, responsible for the organization of these national professional football competitions. In the 2018/2019 season, LaLiga reached a cumulative audience of more than 2.7 billion people globally. With headquarters in Madrid (Spain), it is present in 41 countries through 11 offices and 44 delegates, covering 84 countries. The association carries out its social action through its Foundation and is the world’s first professional football league with a league for intellectually challenged footballers: LaLiga Genuine Santander.

 

 

Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) hosts ‘The Real Deal’ on Max 89.7 FM

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Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has made a return to radio!

KSM hosts a new show ‘The Real Deal’ on Max 89.7 FM in Accra ,which started Sunday, August 2 at 12 pm.

The promising show , that is addictive and “dedicated to the youth of Ghana,’  is a one hour live interactive and in-studio talk show that focuses on the  personal development of the youth as a tool for influencing positive change. The show is live every Sundays and Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1:00 PM on Max FM 89.7 .

Sintim-Misa is an actor, director, satirist, and author.

He won the 2011 Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards Television Entertainment Show Host of the Year.

Sintim-Misa was featured in the popular American crime series Law & Order and on the drama series Medal of Honor Rag (by the Tony Award winning director Lloyd Richards.)

He has written, directed and starred in a series of one man comedic plays, most notably Saga of a Returnee, Afia Siriboe, and Politically Incorrect.

His live performances use comical characters to illustrate the key social, economic and political issues related to Ghana, produced by his company, Sapphire Ghana Limited, a content development company.

He has written and produced a variety of television shows, including Hot Bench, and Divorce Court.

Domelevo : Nobody remains a boss forever

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Domelevo : Nobody remains a boss forever

Daniel Domelevo, the Auditor-General, has offered a tacit advice on leadership, urging people in positions of authority to treat their peers and subordinates with respect.

A photo shared on the Facebook timeline of Daniel Domelevo, although it makes no reference to anyone in particular, has been interpreted by some as directed at some persons in authority under the current administration.

Mr Domelevo’s Facebook post comes with a photo of an old, decrepit and abandoned truck with a quote that opens with, “Life is a journey from birth to death.”

However, the accompanying text goes on further thus: “Your career is equally a journey from appointment to retirement. Therefore, prepare for life after retirement. Be good to your juniors, students, clients/customers and employees because you will not be the boss forever. Regardless of how everyone fears you at the place of work, one day you are going to end up like this lorry, tired, retired and abandoned. And if you were cruel, your pain will be worse.”

Mr Domelevo, renowned for his anti-corruption stance, has been forced to go on a 167 accumulated annual leave by the President, a move that has generated controversy.

The Auditor-General before his forced leave initiated a process to surcharge the Senior Minister, Yaw Asafo-Maafo, and other government officials for a $1 million dollar deal.

The Auditor-General wanted evidence from the Mr Osafo-Maafo of actual work done by private firm Kroll and Associates.

That matter is currently in court after the Senior Minister also initiated a process at the High Court to clear his name.

The forced leave directive handed to Mr Domelevo has been criticised by hundreds of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as an affront to democracy and the fight against corruption.

Mr Domelevo was also recently locked out of his office after locks to the door was changed. Mr Domelevo said he had come to the office from his ongoing leave to pick up some documents.

One of the over 20 people who have shared Mr Domelevo’s post on the advice to persons in leadership notes, “From the man Mr Akufo-Addo sent home for fighting corruption. Auditor General!”

EC: Old voters ID cards still valid for business transactions

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EC: Old voters ID cards still valid for business transactions

According to reports, the old voters’ identity card is still valid for identification related to socio-economic transactions until the Electoral Commission (EC) finishes the compilation of the new voters’ register.

Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations at the EC, Mr Samuel Tettey, in an interview, said the Commission usually shared data with the relevant institutions, including banks, to enable them to verify the authenticity of the cards presented to them as part of their transactions.

Mr Tettey said the Voter’s ID card by the EC also served as an identification card to support financial transactions and filling different application forms.

“As our major stakeholders, the Commission will communicate accordingly when the process is done and when the new card becomes operational,” he said.

“As soon as we are done with the ongoing registration and the register is compiled and legitimised by the Court, the old card becomes invalid.” But until then, Mr Tettey explained that applicants who had successfully registered and received their cards could only use them to vouch for prospective applicants they knew as Ghanaians.

Earlier reports gathered that some individuals had been presenting their new Voters’ ID cards to institutions to transact business and became frustrated when they were told they could not be accepted now.

An official at a bank located in the Ministries area, who pleaded on anonymity, said that some clients had been presenting their new card as proof of their identity but the bank did not have the data base yet to validate their authenticity.

He, therefore, advised clients to present other identifications cards which could be authenticated.

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