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Editorial: Yes, Western Region Needs ICU!
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson has, according to our recent report, launched an initiative to build a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for Takoradi Hospital, formerly known as European Hospital. According to the minister,...

Liverpool set to bid for Palace defender Guehi now Quansah deal has been completed
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has completed his move to Bayer Leverkusen and now the Reds are set to bid for Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi. “He's quick, agile and a good footballer,” Leverkusen’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes said as the...

Francisco cycled 20,000 kilometers from Lisbon to Maputo, stopping in Angola
"I wanted to go on a long trip, a trip where I wanted to understand what it's like to be so far from home for so long, I wanted it to be by bike," Francisco França told Lusa in Maputo, his destination for this adventure that is a mix of "madness...

WAFCON 2024 FINALS SPECIAL
- Advertisement - The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) is drawing ever closer, with Morocco staging the finals for the second time in a row. After being pushed back a year because of scheduling issues, the tournament kicks off on...

Yaya Toure Lands First Manager Job as he Accepts Offer at Surprise Club
Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has a big job on his hands as he prepares to land his first managerial role this week. The former Ivory Coast international, who won three Premier League titles and is still regarded as one of the best midfielders...

Cocoa sector studies forecast key growth into the 2030’s, despite market tests
Cocoa farming in West Africa, pic Koa/Ben Rotthoff Share this page A fresh industry study has forecast the global cocoa bean market to expand towards a total of $20.8 billion by 2032, growing annually at 4.9% and up from a figure of $13.5 billion...

Yaya Toure’s first managerial job revealed
Ex-Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, is set to land his first-ever managerial role with Daring Brussels, according to Sport. Toure is currently with the Saudi Arabia national team, where is works as the assistant coach under Herve Renard. The...

About That Game: Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (2010)
About That Game is a series looking at the data stories underpinning classic matches. This edition looks back at Uruguay 1-1 Ghana in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a game that saw a continent’s dream crushed courtesy of a penalty shootout victory for...

IMF Board to consider Ghana’s 4th programme review today July 7, 2025
The Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will today July 7, 2025, consider Ghana’s 4th programme review in Washington, DC, USA. This is what JoyBusiness has picked up from persons with knowledge of Ghana’s programme with the IMF....

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern turn to Rashford after Díaz move turned down
Bayern Munich are set to step up their interest in Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, while Arsenal are eyeing a move for AS Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers...

Marriott to add over 50 new properties in Africa by 2027
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its footprint in Africa with the addition of more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. As part of its growth strategy, the group plans to enter five new markets — Cape...

Nigeria moves to overcome hurdles in regional trade integration
Despite its dominance in regional trade, Nigeria faces structural and policy barriers that limit the full realisation of intra-ECOWAS commerce, including poor infrastructure, fragmented customs systems, and currency mismatches. The 2025 West...

Canada’s Gold Cup implosion leaves Jesse Marsch with more questions than time
What a joyous Sunday for the American football family. A rare one too. Has an international fanbase ever celebrated two sudden-death wins in the space of four sweet hours? In a bitter Canadian irony, the only man inside the US Bank Stadium who...
Cocoa Prices Are Stuck Against Key Resistance Levels. Is a Breakout Possible Here?
Many pieces of chocolate by Public Domain Pictures via Pixabay The zinc market shifted from a slight surplus in early 2024 to an estimated 164 kt deficit, and forecasts now expect a return to surplus (~93 kt) in 2025, driven by mine supply...

Esteban bags silver in African Championships
(UPDATE) MAXINE Esteban, who was born a Filipino but is representing Ivory Coast in international competitions since 2022, clinched the silver medal at the 23rd African Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday (Manila time). Maxine...

AfDB Report: South Sudan poverty reaches 92% amidst decline
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 9 hours ago African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) reveals that an alarming 92 per cent of South...

JOZI GETS $139M BOOST! – AfDB’s historic loan aims to clean up crumbling City before G20 Summit
Johannesburg – The African Development Bank on Tuesday approved a $139 million loan to South Africa’s financial capital to upgrade its utilities, marking its first direct lending to a sub-sovereign entity. Johannesburg is home to Africa’s richest...

Swiss parliamentary commission to investigate F-35 purchase
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EU nationals come to Switzerland primarily to work
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Objections and appeals most common obstacles to residential construction projects
Objections and appeals are the most common obstacles to residential construction projects Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...