Day: September 23, 2021

Accra,- Nestlé, a global food and beverage firm, plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system through conservation and rehabilitation approach.

This will help protect and restore the environment and improve farmers’ livelihoods and enhance the well-being of farming communities.

The strategy would involve working with its food system partners, including the company’s network of more than 500,000 farmers and 150,000 suppliers, to advance regenerative farming practices at the heart of the food system.

A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said as part of that journey the company would initiate new programmes to help address the socio-economic challenges of the transition.

The announcement was made in the lead up to the UN Food Systems Summit in New York as Nestlé’s contribution to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

It also follows the recent report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that shows the climate crisis is intensifying.

Mr Paul Bulcke, the Chairman of Nestlé, was quoted as saying: “We know that regenerative agriculture plays a critical role in improving soil health, restoring water cycles and increasing biodiversity for the long term.”

“These outcomes form the foundation of sustainable food production and, crucially, also contribute to achieving our ambitious climate targets.”

Nestlé is a signatory of the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge and was one of the first companies to share its detailed, time-bound climate plan in December 2020. The company is taking measures to halve its emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

“With our long-standing partnerships with farming communities globally, we want to increase our support for farming practices that are good for the environment and good for people,” said Mark Schneider, Nestlé Chief Executive Officer.

“In the spirit of enabling a just transition it is vital that we support farmers around the world that take on the risks and costs associated with the move towards regenerative agriculture.”

The statement said the company was investing CHF1.2 billion over the next five years to spark regenerative agriculture across its supply chain, using three primary levers to help farmers adopt regenerative practices.

It noted that Nestle was applying state-of-the-art science and technology, providing technical assistance by leveraging its vast network of Research and Development experts and agronomists to develop innovations with lower environmental impact.

The company would offer investment support to farmers through co-investing, facilitating lending or helping them obtain loans for specific equipment.

Nestlé would offer premiums for many raw materials produced using regenerative agriculture practices and buy bigger quantities, the statement said.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Abrepo were declared winners of the 2021 MTN Ashantifest Cup champions after beating Kotei Deduako 5-4 on penalties last Saturday at the Paa Joe Stadium at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology [KNUST], Kumasi.

At the end of 90 minutes of play without a goal, the two sides had to settle on penalties which Abrepo won.

The Abrepo team received a cash prize of GHC20, 000 plus a giant trophy as well as medals from telecommunication giant – MTN Ghana.

Kotei Deduako were also rewarded with a cash prize of GHC10, 000 and medals as runners up.

Eight teams from across Kumasi, the Garden City of Ghana participated in the community football championship which was organized as part of the 2021 Ashantifest.

The communities included; Kotei Deduako, Fante New Town, Asafo, Tech, Bantama, Dichemso, Asokore Mampong, and Abrepo.

Abrepo also took the Most Valuable Player, Goal King, and the Fair Play Award.

The 2021 edition of the Ashantifest coincides with the 25th anniversary of MTN Ghana. In view of that, the company has pledged to invest an amount of 207 million dollars to enhance its operations across the country.

Meanwhile, a golf event has been scheduled for Saturday to climax the sporting events of the 2021 Ashantifest.

Source: Modern Ghana

Tema,- The Ashaiman District Court has granted bailed in the sum of GHC10,000 with two sureties each to Hamidatu Abdualli and Bernice Boafo, for disturbing public peace contrary to section 298 of the Criminal Offence Acts 1960, Act 29.

Bernice, a 24-year-old, and Hamidatu, a 32-year-old, were charge for quarrelling and fighting in public.

Bernice was additionally charge for causing harm contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Offence Acts 1960, Act 29, and for intentionally and unlawfully causing harm to Hamidatu by hitting her forehead with a louvre blade.

The court presided over by Mrs. Eleanor Kraka Banes Botchway granted the accused persons bailed after they pleaded not guilty to the charges; they will reappear on October 18, this year.

Chief Inspector Samuel Aperwah prosecuting said, Hamidatu was a trader whiles Bernice was unemployed residing in the same neighbourhood at Promised Land Adjei Kojo. The two were not in talking terms.

Prosecution said on September 9, 2021, about 20:40 hours; Bernice confronted Hamidatu over the nuisance rubber bags which she uses to sell porridge caused her, by littering her house, but Hamidatu sarcastically answered that she should rather go complain to the wind which carried the rubber bags to her house.

This resulted in exchange of words between the two, leading to a quarrel in the full glare of the public who were within sight and hearing.

Prosecuting said after the fight, Bernice went home but Hamidatu followed her with a stick and hit her with the sick.

According to Chief Inspector, Bernice dash and took a louvre blade and hit Hamidatu’s forehead with it.

Prosecuting told the court, this resulted in a deep cut on the forehead of Hamidatu, who reported the case at the Kanewu Police Station and was issue with a medical form to attend hospital for treatment and report.

Hamidatu returned the medical form duly endorsed and after investigation, Bernice and Hamdatu were arrested and charged with the offence, both arraigned before the court.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chapter in the United States of America (USA) has extended its condolence to the family of Ama Benyiwa-Does following her passing last weekend.

The party stalwart as reported by Modernghana News, passed on in the early hours of Sunday, September 19, 2021, after a protracted ailment according to her aide Jerry Kissi-Dei Yeboah.

Devastated by the news, the NDC-USA chapter has through a press statement mourned the death of Ama Benyiwa-Doe.

The Chapter while insisting that the deceased will never be forgotten, also notes that she leaves the earth as undoubtedly, one of the champions of Ghana’s 31 December Revolution which gave birth to the 4th republican democratic dispensation in Ghana.

“Antie Ama was a cadre, a leader, a staunch Social Democrat, a Nationalist and a Pan Africanist. Antie Ama may be gone for good but her memory will never be forgotten. A mighty tree has fallen! Fare thee well Antie Ama,” a statement from the NDC-USA Chapter signed by its chairman Vivian Maame Aba has said.

Below is the full statement:

NDC-USA Chapter mourns Ama Benyiwa-Doe

The leadership and the entire members of the NDC-USA Chapter extend heartfelt condolences to the family, the entire NDC fraternity and indeed, Ghanaians on the occasion of the passing of Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe who is undoubtedly, one of the champions of Ghana’s 31 December Revolution which gave birth to the 4th republican democratic dispensation in Ghana.

Antie Ama, as she was affectionately called by her close associates, distinguished herself as a leading voice in gender equality and women empowerment in the Ghanaian political discourse. She was a fearless, outspoken, unapologetic feminist, and a religious social democrat.

Antie Ama held various leadership positions including but not limited to MP for Gomoa West, Deputy Minister of State, National Women Organizer of NDC, Central Regional Minister, Minister of State and Member of Council of State.

Antie Ama was a cadre, a leader, a staunch Social Democrat, a Nationalist and a Pan Africanist. Antie Ama may be gone for good but her memory will never be forgotten. A mighty tree has fallen! Fare thee well Antie Ama.

Source: Modern Ghana

Tema,– The Tema Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) would on September 24 tour some selected tourism sites in the region at part of activities to commemorate World Tourism Day.

The tour, dubbed “Tour with Tema” will witness patrons visiting some tourism destinations including: the Tsenku Waterfall, near Dodowa; Guggisberg Memorial Hall; Dodowa Forest; and the Shai Hills Resources Reserve all in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region.

Participants would also undertake the Greenwich Meridian Line Walk, at Community One in Tema.

Mr Charles Buabin, GTA Tema Regional Director, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview at Tema ahead of the global commemoration on September 27, that the day will be marked at the Shai Hills Resources Reserve on the theme: “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”.

The day is celebrated to herald the socio-economic, political, and cultural importance of the sector to national and international economies through Gross Domestic Product growth, jobs, and employment creation.

Mr Buabin said the tour, is expected to promote domestic tourism and make Ghana a preferred tourist destination not only in West Africa and Africa but globally.

He described the tour as a remarkable step towards the gradual recovery of the tourism sector.

According to him, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in conjunction with the Ghana Tourism Authority, had planned a four-day activity to mark the Day and discuss the theme, “Tourism for Inclusive Growth” to convey tourism’s role in ensuring inclusive growth for communities and national development.

He noted that the 2021 World Tourism Organisation (WTO) Day Planning Committee had slated September 24 for holding the Public and Private Partnership (PPP) forum.

The forum is expected to bring together the public and private tourism sector stakeholders, relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), NGOs, and Development Partners, to interface and dialogue progress, achievements, and failures of the Tourism sector at Ho in Volta Region.

The Tema Regional Director said the stakeholder engagement and interaction was to proffer planning toward addressing the teething complications of tourism growth and development, to support the creation of jobs and employment, and revenue mobilisation for national development.

Activities lined up for the celebration includes: Radio and TV discussions in the regions, planting of about 6,000 seedlings at major tourist sites across the country on September 25, Health Walk, mountain Afadjato Hiking Challenge, for which three winners will be declared and awarded; and Visits to Wli and Tagbo falls in the Volta Region.

The Grand Finale, which encapsulates fairs and exhibitions and WTO Day Durbar of chiefs, to climax the activities on Monday, September 27 at Hohoe in the Volta Region.

Mr Buabin said this year’s theme was linked to outcome four and five of Governments’ Programme of Action that sought to create decent employment through inclusive economic growth, and a skilled and vibrant workforce to support an inclusive growth path.

The official “International” World Tourism Day is held in a WTO-designated country with participation from the rest of the world; and this year’s Day will be held in Cote d’Ivoire to essentially highlight a participatory approach to creating and sharing tourism wealth for poverty reduction, decency in living standards, and livelihoods security.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Accra,– The Ghana Domain Name Registry Thursday had its first ever Governing Board with the task to build strong and affordable domain names for the country.

The Ghana Domain Name Registry (GDNR) was established under the Electronic Transactions Act of 2008 and mandated to, among other things, administer and manage the country’s domain (internet) name space, comply with international best practice in the administration of the “.gh domain name space license” and regulate the respective registries.

The nine-member Board is chaired by Dr Nana Yaa Tina Owusu-Prempeh, with members including Nana Kofi Asafu-Aidoo, the Executive Director of GDNR; Mr Andrew Ayitey Okoe Bulley, Minister’s nominee, and Dr Francis Boateng Agyenim, Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research.

The rest are ACP Vance Baba Gariba, representative of the Ministry of the Interior, Mr Lucas Yikimpa Chigabatia, rep of Public Universities, Professor Daniel Obeng-Ofori, rep of Private Universities, and Mr Isaac Teye Ayiku and Madam Estelle Akofio-Sowah, both reps of Industry Forum.

Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, who swore in the Board members, said the appointment of a governing board for the Registry was a critical milestone in Ghana’s domain name history.

She said having a country-specific domain was not only a national pride but also a critical resource for both individuals and businesses in building customer confidence, trust and customer predictability.

The Minister said a country-specific domain would strongly and positively impact the development of internet in the country, adding that it would also enhance cybersecurity and make the ownership, usage and control of the country’s own data possible.

“It is, therefore, long overdue for individuals and corporate bodies in Ghana to use the .gh domain and reap the benefits associated with country specific domains, including enhanced visibility via the internet through the various search engines,” she said.

It became operational in 2017 but had been without a functioning governing board since then.

Mrs Owusu-Ekuful said the Registry was a crucial resource for the country because the transfer of individuals onto digital platforms formed part of the digital economy.

“I must emphasise that the work of the GDNR in handling .gh domain names is vital to Government’s digitalisation agenda since the local domain names form a core part of the local internet,” she said.

“This will allow individuals, government and commercial institutions to take full advantage of the numerous benefits the internet brings, accelerating the growth of the economy generally.”

The Minister, therefore, urged members of the Board to use their diverse backgrounds, skills and expertise to carefully navigate the re-delegation process to ensure its successful completion.

She tasked them to ensure the completion of the re-delegation process as well as strengthen the basic infrastructure of the Registry to ensure system resilience to fully carry out its mandate.

“This is of utmost importance, as stated earlier, because all other activities of the GDNR hinge on this,” she added.

Dr Tina Owusu-Prempeh, the Chairperson, welcomed the challenge and assured the Minister of members’ readiness to implement policies and programmes that would not only generate income but also build a strong domain name for the country.

The Minister also inaugurated the Board of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA).

The nine-member board, chaired by Mr Kwabena Addo Atuah, has Mr Richard Edmund Okyere-Fosu, Director-General, NITA; Mr Gerard Nana Kwakwa Osei-Tutu from National Security Council, and Mr Issah Yahaya, Expert in ICT issues, as members.

Others are Mrs Matilda Acheampong Wilson, Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako and Madam Sheila Minkah-Premo, President’s nominees; Madam Ama Pomaa Boateng, the Ministry’s nominee, while Industry is yet to nominate a member.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have announced that they have completed the signing of lethal striker Samuel Boateng.

The Porcupine Warriors club suffered last season after losing main marksman Kwame Poku.

Now keen on having a prolific striker for the 2021/2022 football season, Asante Kotoko have secured the services of Samuel Boateng from Future Stars.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted to confirm the signing of sensational young forward, Samuel Boateng, on a three-year deal from Future Stars,” an official club statement from Asante Kotoko said on Thursday.

At Future Stars, Samuel Boateng last season scored 18 goals after making just 15 appearances in the National Division Two League.

He is a known goal poacher and will have a key role to play for Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League next season under new head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum.

Source: Modern Ghana

Currently the newest rave in the music, Black Sherif has won the hearts across the world with his energy-filled musical prowess.

The Kweku Frimpong hitmaker has made a statement with his first and second sermons and there is a third sermon underway.

However, a throwback picture of the rapper shows he has always been a drip lord as the picture shows a little him all prim and proper about to hit the road.

Source: Modern Ghana