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The broadcaster, who works for Angel Broadcasting Network’s Angel FM in Accra, will be in attendance at this year’s event.

The 14th Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration will be held under the theme “Kaleidoscope of Black Culture”.

New York City’s premier three-day celebration will showcase the abundant history and impact of African Americans from June 16 to June 18.

DJ Ohemaa Woyeje to attend this year’s Juneteenth event in USA

Participating partners for the Juneteenth NY Celebration include Airbnb, Atlantic Terminal Mall, Black Restaurant Coalition, Brooklyn Nets, Brooklyn Navy Yard, The Drivers Cooperative, The Home Depot Foundation, Liberty Coca Cola Beverages, New York Liberty, NY State of Health, PacSun and Visa.

Official media broadcast partner is WABC-TV, the #1 Station in New York and the most watched local station in the country.

“I’m expecting African Americans to show more love and unity to each other,” Ohemaa Woyeje said of her expectation of the event.

“Want to hear black people appreciating equal rights and justice and not complaining about racial injustice. Freedom of all shades knowing Juneteenth marks the end of slavery.

“For me, it offers the opportunity to create awareness on the year of return Ghana hosted in 2019 and the free legal citizenship given to people of African Ancestry which will have positive impact on our tourism and the creative industry.”

Meanwhile, Emmy-nominated artist Julian King is set to headline the Juneteenth NY Celebration 2023 Concert.

The 14th Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration – one of New York City’s premier and largest annual events commemorating the federally-recognized holiday – is quickly approaching for an exciting and action-packed three-day celebration, kicking off virtually and in-person on Friday, June 16th through June 18th from the epicenter of Black culture and community in Brooklyn, NY.

The Juneteenth NY Celebration was created to empower the Black community, advance the economic and cultural arts in underserved areas as well as champion small, Black-owned businesses.

And this year’s sponsors are continuing to enhance the work being done in and around the Black communities in the area and throughout the country.

Attendees of the festive three-day celebration will experience the best in Black culture and community with live performances, exhibitions, authentic local cuisine, wellness and other family fun activities.

Over the past 14 years, Juneteenth NY has grown and expanded exponentially from a local gathering to a nationally recognized event, with this year’s attendees expected to reach over 37,000+.

Harey Adjoa Owusu Kusi, popularly referred to as DJ Ohemaa Woyeje, will represent Africa at the 2023 Annual Juneteenth NY Celebration.

More than 680 people have been injured in Turkey and Syria.

Turkey's disaster and emergency agency Afad said the tremor occurred at 20:04 local time (17:04 GMT), followed by dozens of aftershocks.

A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the same area on 6 February, killing more than 44,000 people in Turkey and Syria.

Those killed by Monday's tremor were found in Antakya, Defne, and Samandagi, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said, urging people not to enter potentially dangerous buildings.

Soylu said 213 people had been injured in Turkey.

Witnesses told the Reuters news agency there had been further damage to buildings in Antakya, while the mayor of Hatay, in southern Turkey, said people were trapped under rubble.

"I thought the earth was going to split open under my feet," Muna al-Omar, a local resident, told Reuters, crying as she held her seven-year-old son. She was in a tent in a park in central Antakya when the latest earthquake hit, she said.

Turkish authorities have recorded more than 6,000 aftershocks since the February 6 earthquake, but the BBC's team in the region said the latest tremor felt much stronger than previous ones.

Source: BBC

Three people have died after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region.

New Turkey earthquake leaves 3 dead, more trapped under rubble in Hatay

The video was shared by Metropolitan television on its Twitter page, sparking so much hilarity, with many Ghanaians poking fun at it.

The President, according to the media house, was at an event organised by the Ghana Armed Forces alongside other dignitaries when the cameras captured him expressing amazement at the women’s dancing moves.

In the video, the women are seen wearing body-hugging leggings, with their beautiful figures well-defined, while dancing to entertain the gathering.

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The energetic dance moves by the women despite their chubbiness arrested the attention of Akufo-Addo who was seated among security guards and other dignitaries.

He was all smiles while watching the moves, but the part that overwhelmed him was when one of the dancers turned her backside to his table and shook her ‘goods’ with shocking ease. He then exclaimed "ei!".

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Akufo-Addo screams ‘Eii!’ as dancing woman shakes big buttocks vigorously

A short video of President Akufo-Addo screaming in surprise at the forceful manner in which a chubby woman was shaking her well-endowed backside has stirred reactions on social media.

Akufo-Addo screams ‘eii!’ as dancing woman shakes her big buttocks vigorously [Video]

Organized by the Van Calebs Empire, the competition which is scheduled for March 3, 2023 will draw the crème-de-la-crème of powerlifters in the country to compete for honors and cash prizes.&nbsp;

The competitors will battle in the areas of squat, bench press, and deadlifting with seasonal umpires and officials overseeing the event.&nbsp;

In an interview with GhanaWeb, Van Calebs who is the Chief Executive Officer of Van Calebs noted that preparations are already in place to deliver a spectacular tournament.&nbsp;

Van Calebs expressed that 2023 will be a great year for powerlifting and bodybuilding and that the upcoming event is the first of a series of competitions aimed at growing the sport in the country.&nbsp;

He disclosed that there will be an entertainment component of the event with some Ghanaian artistes and movie stars making appearances at the event.&nbsp;

“In 2023 we want to send powerlifting and bodybuilding to the next level. I believe that the sport has a great to offer the country and that the responsibility lies on people like me to take the initiative and introduce programs that will develop.&nbsp;

“This is our first major event of the year and I promise you that it will be epic. At Van Calebs Empire, we believe in the marriage between sports and entertainment and that is what we will be delivering on the day. I will use this opportunity to appeal to corporate agencies to come on board and help grow the sport,” he said.&nbsp;

He announced further that there will be awesome cash and product prizes for the winners of the event.

Powerlifters to do battle at 2023 Powerlifting Competition

Fans of powerlifting in the country will enjoy their first major treat of the year as the best powerlifters in the country are expected to do battle at the 2023 edition of the Powerlifting Competition.&nbsp;

The storyline will pick up from where it left off where breaking the news of her pregnancy to Dr. Mohammed leads to Nurse Efe’s possible death. Also, Elorm and Akua’s ship takes a different turn when she moves on to a new guy. And more twists and turns are coming up to keep you at the edge of your seat.

Accra Medic is an evocative medical drama series that explores the health inequity and disparity in the Ghanaian Medical system produced in Ghana, shot on&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious premises of UGMC.

It follows the lives of the staff at an Accra hospital, as they navigate the challenges of their lives while saving patients - while in a hospital that’s suffering from mismanagement in a country with an ailing healthcare system.

The cast also includes Edward&nbsp;Agyekum&nbsp;Kufuor, Desiree&nbsp;Crentsil, Kweku&nbsp;Elliott,&nbsp;Aaron&nbsp;Adatsi,&nbsp;Osei&nbsp;Kwame&nbsp;Bentil,&nbsp;Ninette&nbsp;Orleans-Thompson, Elizabeth&nbsp;Allotey-Annan,&nbsp;Nubuke&nbsp;Gadzekpo-Amoah, Elaine&nbsp;Attoh,&nbsp;Collins&nbsp;Amegbor&nbsp;and Emmanuel&nbsp;Ato&nbsp;Ghartey.

The performances and enthusiastic approach of all the lead characters will make you feel the passion they have for the jobs they do and the challenges and struggles they have out of work.

Accra Medic&nbsp;is produced by Revele Productions, creators&nbsp;of hit shows such as&nbsp;Home Sweet Home&nbsp;and Run Baby Run&nbsp;and promises&nbsp;to&nbsp;keep viewers glued to their seats every Wednesday at 8:30 pm from the 18th&nbsp;of January 2023.

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The popular Ghanaian medics series "Accra Medic" has returned for its second season with more drama, romance and suspense.

Season 2 of Accra Medic returns on Akwaaba Magic

His signature policy since taking office, the digitalisation agenda, is one that has raised many eyebrows as it is out of the box. Recently, his gold-for-oil policy is another unconventional idea he pulled out of a box to deal with a persistent problem.

This unconventional nature appears to be paying dividends in more ways than one for Bawumia. At a point where the country is facing numerous challenges and politicians remain unpopular, Bawumia appears to buck this trend.

Over the weekend, the Vice President managed to unwittingly turn a funeral into a rally ground as he was mobbed unendingly by attendees at the funeral of the late mother of Dr Dominic Eduah.

The Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation held the final funeral rites for his late mother at Ajumako in the Central Region.

The Veep appeared at the funeral with some other NPP members, but the crowd visibly went wild when his presence was announced.

He was unendingly mobbed by excited funeral attendees as the program was temporarily turned into a rally ground.

Samira Bawumia, who was in the company of her husband, also received tons of cheers.

The cheering throng signalled approval of Dr Bawumia’s expected Presidential bid.

Dr Bawumia has become accustomed to cheering crowds of late.

A few weeks ago, Bawumia was similarly hailed by the cheering masses in Tamale after single-handedlyfunding the renovation of Tamale’s Central Mosque.

Bawumia handed over the completed project to the leadership of the mosque including the Regional Chief Imam, Shaykh Abdul Salam.

During the ceremony, the leadership of the mosque expressed gratitude to the Veep over his selfless act whilst the gathered masses hailed him as a hero.

Bawumia is expected to run for the NPP flagbearer position although he is yet to formally announce his intentions.

He is expected to face stiff competition from former Trade Minister, Alan Kyeremanten, Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong and others.

However, whilst Bawumia has yet to formally announce his bid, many political observers place him as the&nbsp;firm frontrunner for the position&nbsp;and videos such as this prove how he evokes completely different reactions in the electorate than most of his other competitors.

Bawumia turns funeral to rally grounds as fans enthusiastically mob him

Vice President&nbsp;Dr Mahamudu Bawumia&nbsp;is a convention-defying politician in more ways than one.

A man who pays minute attention to detail, Bawumia leaves nothing out when making his lists, no matter how mundane.

The Vice President would mention every little thing he believes the NPP has been able to improve upon in Ghanaian society, and critics would jump on him for being too literal and listing things they consider unimportant.

One such&nbsp;achievement&nbsp;critics often downplay is the practical eradication of cholera. Multiple times on the stump, especially when speaking about water and sanitation, the Veep would point out that since taking office, the NPP has all but eliminated the hitherto deadly disease that is cholera.

Whilst many were tempted to laugh it off as Bawumia once more being too arcane and literal in his definition of achievement, a deadly cholera outbreak that has swept through continental neighbours Malawi highlights exactly how crucial keeping that disease in check is and why Bawumia is more than right to celebrate Ghana never having to deal with the menace again.

The East African country of Malawi is currently in the midst of its&nbsp;worst cholera outbreak&nbsp;in two decades, a disaster that has so far claimed 750 lives (and counting).

The outbreak started in March 2022 but became worse over the holiday period.

Earlier this month, authorities in the country suspended primary and secondary schools opening in two major cities – the capital, Lilongwe, and the commercial hub, Blantyre – for two more weeks after the Christmas holidays.

On Thursday, January 12th 2023, Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda ordered the closure of many businesses that lack safe water, toilets and hygienic refuse disposal facilities, and announced restrictions on the sale of pre-cooked food.

“We continue to record rising number of cases across the country, despite signs of reduced transmission and deaths in a few areas,”&nbsp;Chiponda said in a statement and urged adherence to sanitation and hygiene measures.

The Minister had earlier announced that 17 people had died from 589 new cases of the waterborne disease&nbsp;“in the past 24 hours.”&nbsp;Malawi has recorded 22,759 cases since the onset of the outbreak in March last year.

Currently, about 15 people are dying every day in Malawi from the outbreak whilst nearly 1,000 remain hospitalised.

At this moment, 14 African countries are battling a cholera outbreak. Africa CDC director Ahmed Ogwell Ouma said 393 deaths from slightly more than 4,000 new cases were reported during the past week on the continent.

Epidemiologist Adamson Muula told the Associated Press (AP) that the outbreak is affecting&nbsp;“the very poor”&nbsp;who lack access to safe water and sanitation.

“People who have functioning water closets, potable water from taps in homes and those who fortify themselves by not eating from questionable places are basically not at risk,”&nbsp;said Muula, a lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Blantyre. He blamed ruling elites for failing to invest in infrastructure.

“People who are not served by the municipal water supply system. People who defecate in bushes and other open spaces, drink from open water sources and those who live in communities where the different water companies can fail to provide tap water for days on end are the ones affected,”&nbsp;said Muula.&nbsp;“Such a disease becomes difficult to control as the bourgeois feel unconcerned.”

As the picture of what other African countries are going through becomes clear, it highlights the importance of Bawumia’s insistence on the importance of Ghana eradicating the deadly disease.

Annual outbreaks of cholera used to be the norm in Ghana until significant investments in water and sanitation by the ruling NPP brought it to a halt.

The Vice President&nbsp;pointed this out during a recent speech&nbsp;at the “All System Go Africa”&nbsp;Symposium on Wednesday, October 19th 2022.

Dr Bawumia was a guest of honour at the symposium, which brought together African Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) experts to brainstorm on the best way to make the WASH Sector on the Continent more responsive to the needs of the populace.

Bawumia revealed the numerous projects undertaken by the ruling NPP government to improve water and sanitation in the country since taking office.

He named projects including the Upper East Water Supply Project, the Yendi Water Supply project. the Tamale Water Supply Project, the Damongo Water Supply Project, the Wenchi Water Supply Project, the Sunyani Water Supply Project, Keta Water Supply Project, Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply Project, and the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA)/ Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area Water and Sanitation Project.

Bawumia said all these projects are expected to lead to an additional 4.3 million people having access to portable water in Ghana.

“The interventions in the water sub-sector are expected to result in additional 4.3 million beneficiaries having access to potable water. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census of Ghana on water and sanitation coordinated by the Ghana Statistical Service, the number of households that currently have access to toilet facilities has increased from 33 % to 59.3%. With respect to water, the percentage of households with access to basic drinking water has seen a significant improvement from 79 % in 2018 to 87.7 % in 2021.”&nbsp;Bawumia continued.

“These improvements have resulted in significant gains, with&nbsp;not a single case of cholera recorded over the past 5 years….Ghana’s achievement has been possible, for instance in the sanitation space, because of the Government’s decision to continue to encourage the Public-Private Partnership option in the execution of socio-economic infrastructure,”&nbsp;he added.

As amply demonstrated by the issues in Malawi and elsewhere on the continent, the lack of access to clean and portable drinking water has been a major factor in the ongoing cholera outbreak.

The work done by the NPP government in those sectors has met many of those challenges which used to be commonplace in Ghana, with the additional benefit of all but eradicating the canker of cholera.

The lesson here is that no achievement relating to health can easily be downplayed. As we are seeing in Malawi, there is a very dark alternative to Ghana’s current situation.

Dr Bawumia often points to achievements in digitisation and other sectors that critics are fond of downplaying but in the long run, he is often proven right on the utility of those achievements.

Critics can mock and jape when Bawumia says Ghana has increased access to toilet facilities from&nbsp;33 % to 59.3%&nbsp;but as we’re seeing elsewhere, this has real-life consequences that are far from funny.

Just like with digitisation, Bawumia appears to possess the foresight to see benefits to moves that the short-sighted simply refuse to fathom. One suspects with time, he would be vindicated on the digital agenda just as he has been on the importance of water and sanitation.

Dr&nbsp;Mahamudu Bawumia&nbsp;often lists the numerous achievements of his government whilst giving speeches.

Malawi’s deadly outbreak vindicates Bawumia on importance of Ghana all but eradicating Cholera

With a series of live events on the platform and on-site activations lined up, Twitter will be at the heart of Afrochella conversations, providing real-time, beat-by-beat coverage of activities, driven by the vibrant African and Diasporan communities expected to bring colour to the festival. This marks Twitter’s first in-country activity since announcing that it was setting up operations in Ghana.&nbsp;

Afrochella is an annual Ghanaian music &amp; experiential festival that showcases the vibrant work of African creatives &amp; entrepreneurs. With representation from diverse cultures across the continent, Afrochella is designed to elevate and highlight thriving millennial talent in Africa. The festival aims to teach, explain and explore cultures through a pioneering approach; combining art, creative activations, premium continental cuisine, and African music.

Festival activities Twitter and Afrochella are expected to collaborate on will include a series of #AfrochellaSpaces hosted by Twitter Spaces; an exciting new product that allows live audio conversations on Twitter. The Spaces will host artists performing at the festival, and will provide an opportunity for them to connect and interact directly with fans. There will also be a Twitter Music Panel Discussion at the Afrochella Music Museum; a curated experience that will take the audience on a journey through the past and into the future with live performances, art installations, digital and printed imagery, as well as on-site activations at the festival.&nbsp;

“This partnership represents a unique opportunity to share in the richness of Afrochella, and a deepening of our commitment to being a home for diverse peoples, cultures and perspectives. We understand that Twitter is a reflection of what’s happening; so by leveraging products like Spaces, we will support and be part of trending Afrochella conversations on the Timeline. And with the recently launched custom Emoji and GIF, we are excited to bring the festival to life for thousands across Ghana, the wider continent and beyond'', said Uche Adegbite, Senior Director, Product Management and Initiative Driver of Twitter’s Global Participation program.

In a statement, Abdul Karim Abdullah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Culture Management Group, organisers of Afrochella said, “We couldn’t be more excited to have Twitter onboard as partners to deliver an unforgettable Afrochella experience this year. Together, we will encourage the further advancement and awareness of Africa's homegrown talent in music, art, fashion, and food.”

In addition to the December 28th concert, with recently announced mainstage headliners Wizkid, Kojo Antwi and StoneBwoy,&nbsp;Afrochella will host an African Fashion Night Out, Amapiano &amp; Brunch, Afrochella Talks, and a New Year’s Eve celebration.&nbsp;

Follow #Afrochella, #Afrochella2021 and #Afrochella21 on Twitter for updates and to join the conversation.

&nbsp;Afrochella is back, and Twitter is set to be the converging point for the Afrochella community, having recently announced its sponsorship of the annual music and cultural festival. The announcement coincides with the roll-out of a new Afrochella Hashmoji and GIF, which can be activated by Tweeting #Afrochella, #Afrochella2021 and #Afrochella21.

Twitter partners with Afrochella 2021 - New Hashmoji and #AfrochellaSpaces launched

Upon a successful pilot, the partnership will see the onboarding of additional 44-seater buses to help ease the hassle of daily commuting.

A statement from Treepz Ghana said: "The agreement will also seek to ease the burden of passengers who have to stand for long hours to queue or fight for seats at bus stops. With the Treepz mobile app, it will be easy for passengers to reserve their seats even before they get to their bus stops. They only have to select their pick-up time, in addition to their pick up and drop off bus stops and wait for their bus to arrive”.

"The pilot will commence on the Accra to Ayi Mensah, Circle to Amasaman and Circle to Kasoa routes”.

Treepz Ghana to pilot app-based mass transit in Accra

The Treepz service which is cashless, is in line with the country’s drive for digitization, and will allow passengers to pay bus fares via mobile money and other digital channels, the company said.

Treepz Ghana Country Manager, Isidore Kportufe added that: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with HM Evolution, and are really looking forward to welcoming other bus partners onto our Vehicle Partnership program. This demonstrates Treepz Ghana’s long-term commitment to lead the charge in adopting shared mobility technology to improve how we commute and make it hassle free to move around the city. Most importantly, our bus partners are guaranteed steady revenue and growth in their business.”

He noted that: "At this critical time where everyone is concerned about the traffic situation, we believe this move can play a key role in unlocking the possibility of comfortable, predictable and safe mass transit within the city. This will ease congestion and afford the driving public, the option to park and ride and ultimately, reduce the number of cars on the road which contributes to the intense traffic on the major highways”.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming our existing and new customers onto the HM buses, as well as opening the doors to new partnerships with other bus operators and other stakeholders. This presents a hugely exciting opportunity to all work together and improve the quality of daily commuting further across Accra.”

HM Evolution Services Managing Director Adri Hopson said: “We are confident that with further engagement with all stakeholders in the transport sector, we can modernize the industry and remove all bottlenecks within the sector. Although we have been in the transportation business for some years, we are very optimistic about this opportunity to introduce technology through our partnership with Treepz Ghana. Our buses are neat, air-conditioned and very comfortable and will provide a great in-ride experience to all passengers”.

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Treepz Ghana is a technology company that operates within the transportation space with operations in Ghana and Nigeria.

The company’s mobile app available on Android and iOS enables commuters and companies in Accra and Lagos to book comfortable AC buses for their morning, afternoon and evening rides on fixed routes.

Follow Treepz Ghana on our social media pages to learn more about Treepz Ghana.

Treepz Ghana has signed an agreement with HM Evolution Services Ltd, a leading transport company in Ghana, to pilot an app-based mass transportation solutions within the Greater Accra Metropolis. The partnership will allow commuters to book intra-city bus rides on HM Evolution 44-seater buses via the Treepz Mobile app.

As part of the exercise, the company has set up disconnection teams in the various regions and districts offices to disconnect all categories of customers whose bills are in arrears.

“Disconnected customers will be made to pay their bills in full together with reconnection fees before they are reconnected. We, therefore, advise our valued customers to make efforts to pay their bills and clear all arrears to avoid being disconnected,” GWCL said in a statement.

Apart from disconnecting defaulters, the teams will also check illegal connections, self –reconnections and the use of in-line boosters pumps at customer’s premises. “All persons found to be engaged in such criminal activities shall be handed over to the Police for prosecution,” the statement added.

Paid up customers have been advised to leave their payment receipts behind when leaving their homes (premises) to avoid wrongful disconnections.

Also, customers who have paid via mobile money or other electronic means will need to show SMS payment receipts as proof of payment.

Payments of water bills can be made at all Ghana Water Company Limited offices and revenue collection points, via mobile money payments such as Vodafone cash, MTN MOMO, AirtelTigo cash, Slydepay, Express pay and all GWCL partnered banks across the country.

The management of GWCL has entreated customers to cooperate with the teams as they undertake this exercise in its effort to collect and mobilise the much-needed revenue to improve on its water supply service in the country.

Water tariffs in Ghana increase by over 8%

Management of Ghana Water Company Limited has issued notice to its customers and the general public that the company will embark on a nationwide revenue mobilization exercise to retrieve all arrears owed by customers from November 15, 2021.

GWCL embarks on nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise; goes after defaulters

As part of this deal, GB Foods Ghana launched a special Consumer Promotion to reward loyal consumers of the Gino and Pomo brands.&nbsp;

Dubbed ‘Twa w’anum na k)’ Spain Promotion’, the promo will reward 10 (ten) selected consumers and their partners with a free trip to Spain by patronizing GB Food Promo products and following the simple instructions. Several others will receive consolation prizes such as TVs, PS 5, Phones, Fridges, Gas cookers, Washing Machines, Blenders, La Liga original jerseys, footballs, caps, and airtime every two weeks. The promo will reward over 18,000 consumers across the country.&nbsp;

Speaking at the launch, Managing Director of GB Foods, Mr. David Afflu, said the promo is in recognition of the critical part consumers and partners play in their business. “At GB Foods we constantly remind ourselves that without our consumers and partners, we cease to exist. They are the reason for our existence, and we will seize every opportunity to celebrate and reward these loyal consumers for their patronage. I encourage the public to take an active part in this promo to stand a chance of winning the exciting prizes and ultimately stand a chance to fly to Spain with their Partners”.

Managing Director of GB Foods, Mr. David Afflu

The Marketing Director for GB Foods, Akua Obiri-Yeboah, said “We are excited about this promo. Our consumers have been at the core of our business growth and this promo attests to our deep appreciation of our consumers and the value they bring onboard”.&nbsp;

The ‘Twa w’anum na k) Spain Promotion’ is a point-based system where customers accrue points to stand a chance to fly to Spain every two weeks.

&nbsp;The mechanics of the promo are as follows.&nbsp;

<ul><li>Buy any Gino Tomato Mix, Gino Pepper and Onion, Gino Max or Pomo Promo packs</li><li>Find a code in the Pack or Tray</li><li>Dial *161*&lt;Inner Code&gt;# to load and increase your Points</li><li>Terms and conditions are posted on all our digital pages</li></ul>

Consumers with highest points accumulated would be rewarded every two weeks. The top 10 (Ten)consumers with the highest points stand to travel to Spain with their partners to enjoy&nbsp;a boat cruise, city tour and a full La Liga VIP match experience and other exciting prices. The promo runs from the 8th of November 2021 to the end of January 2022.

GB Foods excites consumers with ‘Twa w’anum na k)’ Spain Promotion’

The Twa w’anum na k) Spain Promotion launch took place at the Marriott Hotel, Accra.&nbsp;&nbsp;

GB Foods Ghana, leading manufacturers of Gino and Pomo tomato mix and other products, has a partnership deal with La-Liga in Spain.

This was announced by the Director of Communications at the Jubilee House, Mr Eugene Arhin at a press briefing on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

“President Akufo-Addo will from Saturday, November 13, to Saturday, November 20, take a much-deserved, long-overdue 7-day leave of absence during which he has also accepted an invitation to preside over the panel that will adjudicate a debate in the French parliament on the trial of progress on the 19 of November,” Mr Arhin noted.

During the President’s absence, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia will “act in his stead” in accordance with Article 60(8) of the 1992 Constitution, Mr Arhin noted.

In May 2018, the President Akufo-Addo took his first annual leave and went vacationing in the UK.

He also went on leave in June 2019.

<a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/nana-addo-offers-nana-ampadu-state-burial/f2r8hl2">President Nana Akufo-Addo</a> will be going on a 7-day leave from Saturday, 13 November 2021.

Akufo-Addo to go on 7-day leave from Saturday – Eugene Arhin

According to Investopedia, “exchange rates have a substantial influence on companies’ operations and profitability. Exchange rate volatility affects not just multinationals and large corporations, but it also affects small and medium-sized enterprises, including those who only operate in their home country. While understanding and managing exchange rate risk is a subject of obvious importance to business owners, investors should also be familiar with it because of the huge impact it can have on their holdings”.

Exchange rate basically means the value of a currency when converted to another currency during trade. The dollar, for example, is currently the most universally accepted benchmark currency because of its wide usage during international trade.&nbsp;

In this analysis we compared currencies by converting the sum of 1000 in each of these currencies to the dollar.&nbsp;

Now, the top ten strongest currencies in Africa are basically currencies with the highest values when converted to the dollar, or any other universally accepted currency for that matter.

Top ten strongest currencies in Africa at the moment are as follow;

<ol><li>Tunisian dinar: This is currently the strongest and most valuable currency in Africa. As at the time of publication, checks by Pulse Ghana shows that TND1000 converts to $352.6.</li><li>Libyan dinar: Libya currently has the second strongest and most valuable currency on the continent, second only to Tunisia. When converted to the dollar, LYD1000 will give you $219.338.</li><li>Ghanaian cedi: This West African country has the third strongest and most valuable currency in Africa. GHS1000 will give you $163.54.</li><li>Moroccan dirham: Morocco has the fourth strongest currency in Africa, for now. Checks by BI Africa showed that when converted to the dollar, DH1000 becomes $109.5.</li><li>Botswana pula: Botswana in Southern Africa has the fifth strongest currency on the continent. BWP1000 converts to $87.23. However, this may have changed slightly by the time you convert yours due to exchange rate volatility.</li><li>Seychellois rupee: This tiny island country which is located in the Somali Sea, has one of the strongest currencies in Africa. SCR1000 converted to $76.38 as at the time of filing this report.</li><li>Namibian dollar: When we converted NAD1000 to the dollar, we got $67.15.</li><li>Eritrean nakfa: In Eritrea which is located in the Horn of Africa, they use a currency called the Eritrean nakfa. The currency has the eighth strongest exchange rate against the dollar. As at the time of comparison, ERN1000 converted to $66.67.</li><li>Swazi lilangeni: Although it is among the poorest countries on the continent, Eswatini (Swaziland) has one of the strongest currencies. When converted to the dollar, SZL1000 gave us $66.19.</li><li>South African rand: South Africa is one of the continent's strongest economies. It also has one of the strongest currencies. When we convert ZAR1000 to the dollar, we get $65.24.</li></ol>

10 African currencies with strongest exchange rates against the dollar in 2021; Cedi is number 3

The first thing you should know about currencies is that their values are hardly constant. This is partly due to the unexpected movements in exchange rates which can either be favourable or not.

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