Cycling administration usher in new leaders

The administration of the sport of cycling in this country has entered a new era following the election of a President, Vice, General Secretary, treasurer and three executive members to govern the Ghana Cycling Federation. Incumbent President, Mohammed Sahnoon was retained unopposed at the association's 2 delegates congress on Saturday as Teye Doku and Dennis Moore also went unopposed to become the Vice President and General Secretary, all...

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Airtel Rising Stars tourney to start in July

This year’s edition of the annual Airtel Rising Stars will start at the end of next month and will run for over two months, according to Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa). Over 100 teams have registered but Ferwafa is still veting all the players to make sure they fall within the required age group. Players eligible to compete in the tournament must be under the age of 17. “We need to check their dates of birth because we want players...

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Daniel Sturridge to play with a smile on his face at World Cup

After an excellent season at Liverpool, in which Sturridge scored 21 Premier League goals, the 24-year-old looks certain to lead the frontline for his country alongside Manchester United's Wayne Rooney. Roy Hodgson's men have been drawn in Group D with Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica, and Sturridge intends to make the most of his first World Cup. "I'm very excited," he told Liverpool's official website. "I think players wait their whole careers...

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10-year-old Layola makes Olympiad chess team

Ten-year old Murara Umuhoza Layola defied odds to earn a slot on the national team which will represent Rwanda at the 41stWorld Chess Olympiad slated for August 1-15 in Tromso, Norway. Layola won the ladies’ chess tournament to book a place as Rwanda’s Board 1 member at the Olympiad later this year. She finished top after a head to head contest with four other players to score 4.5 points out of 5. Other members of the women team include Christella...

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Castro Promises Good Show @ ‘Ghana Meets Naija’ Concert

The 2014 Highlife Song of the Year award winner, Castro, has promised to give out his best at the much awaited 'Ghana Meets Naija' musical concert slated for May 24 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The hiplife artiste, who would leave no stone unturned in his bid to make the shows grand, disclosed that he would turn the venue upside down with an extraordinary performance. He promised to make the event unique, adding...

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Africa Travel Oscars heads to Nigeria this year

A Gala Ceremony will celebrate excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality in the Africa & Indian Ocean regions next year in Abuja, Nigeria. Industry leaders from across both regions will gather to recognize the achievements of African travel companies when the “Oscars of the travel industry” are presented in September. The travel “Oscars,” otherwise known as the World Travel Awards will be held on September 5 at the sumptuous Transcorp...

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I have a surprise package for my fans this year… says Okyeame Kwame

Okyeame Kwame, one of the Ghanaian hiplife artistes who has carved a niche for himself as one of the reigning artistes in Ghana today, has declared his determination to work extra hard to enable him to reach the top and compete with those on the international music scene. The accomplished songwriter and producer, whose dream is to make an impact on the world music scene said he hopes to make more impact first on the African market with his upcoming...

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AfDB – A key contributor in Rwanda’s development

Committing to Rwanda’s endeavor for improving skills, entrepreneurship and employment, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth US $76 million (Approximately 51.68 Billion) to the country. Confirming to a statement from the African Development Bank, the loan will fund a program to support the development skills, employability and entrepreneurship (SEEP II) in the country which will cover three financial years; 2013 /14, 2014/13...

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Vodafone excites new subscribers with ‘Welcome Offer’

As part of efforts to give customers value for money, Vodafone Ghana is offering all its new subscribers 100 per cent bonus on all top-up and the opportunity to recover what they spent during the week for calls, internet browsing and text messages on Weekends. Termed the 'Welcome offer', Vodafone SIM' will now be sold at GHC 2.00 and each SIM has been provisioned with 50p airtime for calls and text messages. The offer which lasts for 90 days...

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Air Uganda joins African Airline Association – IATA next

Uganda’s quasi-national airline, Air Uganda, is the latest airline to join AFRAA, the African Airline Association, according to information received from the company’s CEO, Cornwell Muleya. Already active as a keynote speaker at the recently-held 3rd Convention for Aviation Suppliers and Stakeholders in Nairobi, the membership of U7 in Africa’s premier aviation body has opened the door for the Ugandan carrier to join such winning initiatives...

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Uganda breaks record

Information received while in Kenya shows a further rise in passenger numbers for Entebbe International Airport during 2013, with figures for the first time rising above the one million mark with 1,025,391 compared to 964,274 the previous year. Domestic passenger numbers nearly doubled, the first time in over a decade that figures have risen again after a constant decline in local passengers. Here, the 2013 figure reached 21,448, up from just...

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South Africa & Seychelles discuss further cooperation

Minister Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, the Minister of Tourism of South Africa, and Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, met on the sidelines of Indaba, the tourism trade fair of Africa that is held annually in Durban in South Africa. Both ministers were accompanied by a high-level delegation from their respective countries. South Africa and Seychelles are two countries that continue to enjoy friendly...

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New energy incentive for industrial park investors

Industrialists are being encouraged to move to the area. Industrialists are set to benefit following a decision by the national energy utility to waive electricity connection fees for those seeking to set up industrial plants in the new industrial park located in Gasabo District The decision was announced by the Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA). Aimee Uwanyiligira, the head of electricity commercial unit at EWSA, said the waiver...

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Rwanda through AfDB figures

In a new statistical report by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Rwanda’s recent work stands out prominently. Presented by the director of AfDB’s statistics department, Charles Lufumpa, the publication titled “Tracking Africa’s Progress in Figures” looks at past key trends that defined the continent and those that shape its future. In general terms, the report shows that African economies have scored exceptional rates of growth driven by...

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New mobile application for Reunion Island Tourism

Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) is offering a unique experience of Reunion Island with its new application that provides a discovery of the destination - an immersion into the heart of Reunion Island through videos. The distinctiveness and innovation of this application is that visitors are able to watch a 360-degree video with the capability to zoom anywhere in the film. Thus, the application offers many advantages while providing an unforgettable...

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Kenya Hospitality Trade Show and Hotel Summit East Africa declared a success

The second edition of the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair and the parallel Hotel Summit East Africa ended at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of Nairobi. Exhibitors expressed satisfaction with the business contacts made, in spite of the present challenges Kenya’s tourism and hospitality sector faces. Visitors to the exhibition in particular appreciated the cooking demonstration sessions with Kenya’s first celebrity chef,...

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Ghana striker Prince Tagoe set to make Kelantan debut after arrival of ITC

Ghana striker Prince Tagoe is set to make his debut for Kelantan FA following the arrival of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The Red Warriors have been unable to use the 27-year-old they signed over a month ago as a free agent due to the non-availability of his ITC. The Malaysian club were having difficulties in securing the vital document from Tagoe's former side Club Africain. The Tunisian club...

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Mourinho bids to sign Atletico Madrid’s star striker before the World Cup

Chelsea have opened talks with Atletico Madrid in an attempt to wrap up the signing of Diego Costa ahead of the World Cup. Sportsmail revealed in December that Costa had emerged as Jose Mourinho's principle transfer target and Chelsea are determined to push it through. Mourinho hinted after Chelsea's final Premier League game of the season that he wanted their transfer business to be concluded swiftly. But he wants to catch his rivals by...

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2014 World Cup: FIVE goalkeepers who can make Ghana squad

Adam Kwarasey: He will probably be one of the first names to make Coach Kwesi Appiah's squad for the World Cup purely because of his consistency and good form at Norwegian club Stromsgodset. He is even being talked off at the possible first choice at the World Cup following the difficulties Fatau Dauda has had at Orlando Pirates. Kwarasey captained Stromsgodset to the Norwegian top flight title last season and has played every single minute of...

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PGGSS 4 STARS bring Ruhango to a standstill

Primus GumaGuma superstar season 4 continued with music stars rocking the town of Ruhango in the Southern Province. Bruce Melody wowed the crowd with his rock hit uzandabure. Thousands of music fans filled up the district headquarters main ground to have a glimpse of their stars. Well prepared to deal with any emergency situation was the Police force, Bralirwa security personnel and Red Cross. The Mc’s Anita Pendo and Tino thrilled the crowd...

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Nadia Buari Sign s New Models To Her TN Modelling Ag ency

It’s only been a few months since foremost Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari made her debut into the fashion industry by instituting a training program for talented youngsters to be groomed into professional models under her Nadia Buari’s Fashion Parade Youth Development Program. Affectionately termed ‘TN Models’ by clients, Models under Team Nadia Model Management have been in high demand by African fashion patrons only after weeks being signed...

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Miss Fine Face Gets $5,000 From KCEE

Peace Ambassador, and industryrecognized Limipopo King, KCEE has given a $5,000 Cash Prize to the Winner of his Social Media Pageant – Miss Fine Face. The winner, Sophie Omolola Martin, a Student-Pilot based in Accra Ghana was overwhelmed with “speechless shock” because in her words, “the competition was everywhere online and there were thousands of pretty Contestants. I just couldn't stop screaming when I was announced winner. I also liked...

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Vodafone Ghana unveils mobile ‘HealthLine App’

Telecom operator, Vodafone Ghana has announced the launch of 'HealthLine App', a free software application that provides realtime health information through smartphones and tablets. The interactive app, which has been developed for all mobile networks, is available on Android and provides tips and facts on health conditions including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Retinal Migraines and Acne, among others. Additionally, the App will keep users...

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Vivo Energy Ghana Supports Otumfuo Teachers Awards

Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shellbranded fuels and lubricants, has donated 20 table-top fridges and 100 branded solar lamps to the Otumfuo Charity Foundation in support of the 4th Teachers Awards. The donation towards the awards aims at motivating teachers from deprived communities in the country to give-off their best in ensuring good performance of pupils from these communities. It also aimed at curbing the...

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Ghanaian IT firm is Best Technology Inn ovator in Africa

Innovative EPS, of PAYZONE has been adjudged the Best Technology Initiative in Africa for the year 2014 at the second Card and ePayment Africa Awards ceremony, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Card and ePayment Africa Awards ceremony is powered by Intermarc Consulting with the purpose of catalyzing and inspiring innovation in the payment space, just as it is the case in continents in Europe and Asia. PayZone is an integrated...

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First phase of Drobonso electrification project completed

The first phase of an electrification project at Drobonso, the capital of Sekyere Afram Plains, has been completed. This was made possible through efforts of the Ministry of Energy to connect people in the newly created district to the national grid. Under the first phase of the project, only streetlights have been connected to the national grid, while the second phase, yet to be started, would be the wiring of the various households and installation...

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BADSHAH BJP MODI IN POWER WITH NEW APPROACH TO AFRICA

As the captain of the ship, how is he competent to steer the ship to different heights nevertheless rough the sea may be? What brands him distinct from others? Beliefs in India for the new government are sky-high. Positive hope could be made in almost every sector-whether agriculture, health, education, poverty, infrastructure, electricity, growth, business friendliness, or the legal system. Prospects are high that his approach would be...

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Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Tourism and Travel Mart to be held in Seychelles

It has been confirmed that the Seychelles will be hosting the 2014 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Tourism and Travel Mart which from the 19th to 21st September 2014. The aim of the 2014 Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Tourism and Travel mart is to bring together policy makers and stakeholders in the tourism and travel industry. This will include both the Seychelles, Regional and International Tourism Organisations, Travel Agencies,...

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World will see tourism returning to Egypt

Egypt’s Tourism Minister announced ambitious plans to try to revive the country’s tourism sector, in distress after years of political turbulence. Government data showed last month that tourism revenue dropped 43 percent to $1.3 billion in the first quarter of this year. Egyptian Tourism Minister Hisham Zazou said in an interview in Dubai: “The world will see tourism returning to Egypt. We have an ambitious global plan to show the world that...

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World Economic Forum first time in Nigeria

The 2014 World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa ended up in the Nigerian capital, drawing investment worth more than 68 billion U.S. dollars. More than 900 leaders from business, government, civil society and academia participated in the threeday meeting from 7th to 9th May. According to the WEF’s Africa Director Elsie Kanza said: “A Nigerian company would invest about 16 billion dollars over the next four years, which will create around 180,000...

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APR BASK IN GLORY

APR FC head coach Vincent Mashami reveled in a great season as he paid tribute to players, fans and club administrators after their historic Turbo King Football League title triumph. APR won the historic Rwandan league title, two years after they decided to offload foreign players in favour of only Rwandan players as a way of giving a chance to homegrown talent. The military side were crowned champions without kicking a ball after their final day opponents AS Muhanga failed to turn up for the game following the players’ strike over unpaid salary...

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Rwanda eye Zone 5 Afro-basket title

The National U-18 Boys team has confirmed their readiness to stage an impressive performance at Zone 5 Afro-basketball tournament scheduled for May 10 to 15 in Kampala, Uganda. Rwanda is set to be represented by both boys’ and girls’ national teams in a tournament which will hand winners a ticket to the continental championship. The Boys’ team head coach Cyrille Kalima named a 12-man team and promised to lift the regional title. “Our target is...

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Hakizimana Finishes Fourth in Burundi Open

Rwanda’s lead professional golfer Jean Baptista Hakizimana managed a fourth-place finish as Rwanda staged a dismal performance in the 2014 edition of the Burundi Golf Open. The Nyarutaramabased golfer scored 73, 70 and 74 to finish the tournament with an overall fourth with a score of 217. It was a Kenyan affair in Burundi Open as Dismas Indiza won the tournament after scoring 77, 65 and 65 to finish with a score of 207. David Odhiambo and Simon...

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ARCHERS TARGET 2016 OLYMPICS

The Rwanda Archery Federation has kicked off preparations for their mission of securing a slot in the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Archery, a sport consisting of propelling arrows with the use of a bow has now marked an outstanding progress as the federation prioritizes participation in the 2016 Olympic Games. The Federation’s chairman Richard Muhumuza said that they have started preparing Rwandan archers to ensure...

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