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MTN Group ranked Africa’s top telecoms brand MTN has been awarded the most valuable telecom brand in Africa in a recent annual report by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy. The report stated that MTN’s brand value was boosted by a solid overall performance for the year, despite challenging economic conditions and regulatory challenges in some markets. Brand finance also recognised MTN for its focus on customers and providing a high-quality service across all its markets. “Amid these unprecedented times in fighting a global pandemic, MTN Group is humbled by the Brand Finance recognition and our progress in rising up through the ranks of this year’s Telecoms 150 report” said MTN President and Group CEO, Rob Shuter.Brand Finance CEO, David Haigh stated that, “MTN is to be commended for its performance in its home market as well as further afield. They are increasingly recognised throughout Africa by their customers as providing high quality servic

6 Nigeriens escape from mandatory quarantine centre in Kadjebi Six Nigeriens under mandatory quarantine have escaped from a holding centre at Asato in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region. Sources tell JoyNews that the incident happened when health officials went there to check on them on Monday but found an empty building without any notice. The Nigeriens were part of the  37 commuters who were arrested on April 17 and 18  in the district. They had been prevented by a joint security operation from using one of the border outposts in the Kadjebi District into Togo and subsequently confined for observation at a guest house. According to Peter Senoo, the Joy News Oti Regional Correspondent, they were returning from Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region where their mainstay – polishing finger and toes nails – is no longer fetching them much. The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Kadzebi, Maxwell Asiedu, suspects the escapees are still in the area “because they left their belonging

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count rises to 1,279 with 134 recoveries Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 1,279 from the 1,154, after125 more cases were confirmed in the country. According to the latest Ghana Health Service update of April 24, 2020, Oti and Western North Regions have now recorded cases increasing the number of regions affected by COVID-19 to 12 out of 16 regions in Ghana. The update indicates that 14 more people have recovered from the virus, putting the total number of persons who have recovered from COVID-19 in Ghana at 134. One more death has been confirmed bringing the number to 10. Regional breakdown The Greater Accra Region still leads with the highest number of positive cases, followed by the Ashanti and Eastern Region. Greater Accra region – 1,089 Ashanti region – 69 Eastern region – 56 Northern region – 13 Oti region – 13 Volta region – 10 Central region – 9 Upper East region – 8 Upper West region – 8 North East region – 2 We

Hearts of Oak deny signing Sulley Muntari                                                          Accra Hearts of Oak have denied and described as untrue rumours that they have signed former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari. Speaking to ghanaweb.com, a Management member of the club who wishes to remain anonymous for now said Hearts of Oak have not been in touch with the former AC Milan and Inter midfielder and thus is shocked that anyone will suggest that Sulley Muntari has joined the Phobians on a two year deal. "A journalist was chatting with me on WhatsApp and asked me if we were done with the Sulley deal and I responded yes because in my mind he was talking about our new signing called Nuru Sulley. I think the journalist mistook that for Sulley Muntari and that is how come the story got out. But I can tell you on authority that we have not signed Sulley Muntari. It is not true." Our source said. Rumors were rife on Friday afternoon that Muntari had joine

Coronavirus: Let scientists do the talking, not politicians – Nana Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged the media the centre the views of scientists on issues having to do with the novel coronavirus. “When people are going to talk about this disease (Coronavirus), they will talk about it from the viewpoint of science. Get the scientists. Let them be the ones to talk. Get those who have specialist information. That is what I will encourage you to do.” These President Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 24 th  April, 2020, when he met with the leadership of the National Media Commission, the Ghana Journalists Association, the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, the Private Newspaper Publishers Association of Ghana, as well as the leadership of State-Owned media organisations on the COVID-19 pandemic. In his remarks, he encouraged the media to “bring those who have the knowledge, and let them, through you, explain these matters to the public.” Whilst acknowledg

Leadership experts praise Akufo-Addo’s handling of coronavirus crisis in Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo’s management of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana has received rave commendations from notable experts in leadership in Ghana. Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah, Dr Kobby Mensah and Dr Etse Sikanku were unanimous in their approvals of how the government has handled the crisis since the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Ghana in the latter part of March this year The commendations by the experts come despite contrary views from a section of the public, particularly from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), that  some the decisions by the President have been poor. According to Prof Agyeman-Duah, who is a former UN Senior Governance Advisor, after closely monitoring the President’s management of the crisis, he is convinced the President checks all the boxes for a bold and courageous leader – the type societies need in a time of crisis. “When he began, when he m

Eric Dier: Tottenham midfielder charged by FA after confronting fan Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier has been charged by the Football Association after he climbed over seats to confront a fan after a match in March. The incident happened after Spurs were  knocked out of the FA Cup at home by Norwich . "Eric Dier has been charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3," the FA said in a statement. "It is alleged that his actions at the conclusion of the fixture were improper and/or threatening." Dier has until 8 May 2020 to respond. In the match Dier, who has 40 England caps, scored in the penalty shootout defeat by Norwich, but keeper Tim Krul saved two efforts to put the Canaries into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Speaking at the time Spurs manager Jose Mourinho said a fan had insulted him after the end of the game. "I repeat we professionals cannot do it, but I repeat I am with the player and I understand the player," he sai

Uefa keen on sporting merit qualification method for European competitions Uefa has urged clubs to "explore all possible options" to finish domestic seasons and use "a different format" if needed in order for teams to qualify for European competitions. European football's governing body wants clubs to qualify for European competitions through "sporting merit". If league seasons cannot be finished it said national associations would need to select clubs to qualify for Europe. Uefa said it could "refuse or evaluate" selected teams if necessary. But after a video call meeting of all 55 national associations it is clear Uefa wants on-field performance to determine which clubs make up next season's Champions League and Europa League competitions despite the current shutdown of major leagues because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Spanish Football Association suggested places being allocated on the basis of club coefficient,

Australia lorry crash: Four police officers killed in Melbourne Image copyright Image caption The lorry hit officers at the side of the Eastern Freeway in Kew Four Australian police officers have been killed in a crash involving a lorry in the city of Melbourne. The police chief for the state of Victoria said it was the worst loss of life in the history of the state's police force. Officers had pulled over a car for speeding on a motorway when the lorry ploughed into them, officials said. The driver of the car - a Porsche 911 sports car - fled the scene and is being sought by police. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said the lorry driver was under guard in hospital and would be tested for alcohol and drugs. He said the incident happened after two of the officers pulled over the Porsche on to the hard shoulder of Melbourne's Eastern Freeway near Kew on Tuesday at about 17:40 local time (08:40 GMT). They decided to have the car impounded

Mampong Akuapim: Traditional Council threatens mass burial over congested morgue The Mampong Akwapim Traditional Council has issued a one-month ultimatum to all families with bodies at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital morgue to claim them for burial. The Council says failure to do that will see officials of the hospital undertake a mass burial. According to the Council, the decision was taken after a meeting with the management of the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, one of the biggest hospitals in the area, in order to free up space in the morgue. The Apesemakahene, Nana Yirenkyi I in a  Citi News  interview called on families to take the directive seriously to ensure that they collect the bodies of their relatives and hold private funerals for them. “The Mampong Traditional Council and the hospital management met yesterday and we are giving the residents one month to come for their dead bodies because the morgue is full and

Barcelona give away Camp Nou naming rights, because of Covid-19  pandemic: Barcelona give away Camp Nou naming rights Barcelona have given away the naming rights to their Camp Nou stadium for next season in an effort to raise money for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. In an announcement on Tuesday, Barca said the stadium rights would be ceded to the club’s foundation to sell on to a title sponsor. Funds generated for the 2020-21 season would be used to invest in research projects in Catalunya and around the world relating to the battle against COVID-19. Barca have never previously offered up commercial rights for their stadium name. “An important moment is upon the world, the biggest health, economic and social crisis in modern history,” read Barca’s statement. “FC Barcelona has taken an exceptional decision, one that chimes with the answer that humanity requires at such a moment of great uncertainty: that everyone gives their all to counter the effect of