By Peterking Quaye – West Africa favourite and Ghana’s and Chelsea midfielder supremo Michael Essien has told coach Goran Stevanovic he will return to the Black Stars for next month’s crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, Shout-Africa.com can exclusively reveal. The Chelsea star player told the Serbian coach of his return to the team on Thursday during a telephone conversation. This means he will be available for the friendly against England three days the game in Brazzaville. Essien took a temporary break from international duties last year but did state his exact return date, sparking fears of a... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, February 20th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye – The first ever Ghana Apparel and Textile Exposition 2011 will come off in September 2011. This is expected to bring together manufacturer of local garment and textiles. Ahead of the event a sensitization workshop has been held in Accra during the week to bring stakeholders, the government and the media to help in promoting the industry . The theme for this year edition is “Promoting the Textile & Garment industry in Ghana” Looking at the present state of the Ghanaian textile industry, one will clear see that it is lagging behind as a result of neglect... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, February 20th 2011 |
By Peterking Quaye – Vodafone’s much anticipated ICONS: Diva’s Edition hit Ghanaian TV screens last Sunday at 8:00pm. The ground-breaking reality TV show lived up to its hype and delivered the gut-wrenching laughs as well as the inspiring ‘oohs and aahs’ it professed to. Sunday’s show highlighted some of the best and not so good talents in Ghana; there were some serious misses and some outstanding hits from the ladies. Viewers have taken to Facebook to voice their fascination with the new hit. With showing on TV3 ,NET 2,Metro TV, Crystal TV . The ICONS Facebook Wall has registered an... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, February 18th 2011 |
A ten year old girl’s dream of becoming a teacher now hangs in the balance after she lost both legs in a motor accident at Agyareago, near Konongo-Odumase in the Ashanti Region. Leticia Aduako, a class two pupil was crushed by a car driven by an unlicensed driver, resulting in the amputation of her limbs, just below her hips, at the Komfo Teaching Hospital. Two years after the accident, Leticia is optimistic of living her dream, despite challenges from her physical limitation. Nhyira Fm’s Ohemeng Tawiah has been following the life of the little girl, and has filed this report.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 17th 2011 |
By Shout-Africa Correspondent – The Buduburam Refugee Camp has been home to refugees who fled the civil war in Liberia over two decades ago.One person has been confirmed dead in violent disturbances that broke out Sunday morning at the Buduburam camp for refugees. An unspecified number of people were injured in the incident as the police fired tear gas and gunshots to control angry stone-throwing residents.This started when the police picked up two person ahead of the morning ceremony these were the spokesperson for JOLREG called ‘Marshall’ and the intended women to sworn in name withheld . The residents were... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, February 13th 2011 |
