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Daniel Obeng Fianko appointed as Events Coordinator for BIDEC

Ghana’s Daniel Obeng has been appointed by the Bureau for International Development, Exchange and Commerce (BIDEC), organisers of the Black History Festival, USA as Events Coordinator (Africa).

The letter communicating his appointment recently indicated they were delighted to officially appoint Daniel Obeng Fianko as a member of the esteemed Executive Team of BIDEC INC.

The appointment, which took effect on April 1, 2024, followed a discussion, deliberation, and the progress made thus far.

“Your profound experience and expertise in the event management, production, creative, arts, talent management and operations in general, make you an invaluable addition to our Team in Africa, and we are confident that your insights and leadership will significantly enhance our organisation’s success.”

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They further indicated that “As an Associate, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of BIDEC INC, providing industry oversight, and helping us achieve our mission and objectives.

We look forward to your active participation and valuable contributions in guiding our organisation towards continued growth and excellence.”

Mr. Obeng Fianko has decades of experience in Ghana’s creative arts space.

Over the years, he has been the face behind some huge brands and events in Ghana and beyond.

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BIDEC is an international centre of business, culture, creatives, development initiatives, and industries, with interests spanning every aspect of public and private sector engagement in Africa , Asia, America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Oceania.

As an advocacy and management organisation, BIDEC is established with the prime objective of promoting and supporting initiatives in sustainable development, cultural and professional exchanges, industries, and trade.
Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble set to represent Ghana at Ohio Black Expo in USA

Ghanaian indigenous band, making exploits in Africa and beyond, “Susuma Pan-African Dance Ensemble” will this year represent Ghana at the Ohio Black Expo in the United States of America.

The event slated for Columbus Ohio, USA, would be held from May 25 to 26.

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The dance ensemble will attend the event under the invitation of the Ghana Dance Association led by the President, Nana Kwame Dadzie.

Ohio Black Expo is a statewide non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life, success and well-being of African-Americans in Ohio.

This initiative focuses on addressing issues of health, education, seniors, business, technology and youth among others.

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Fix depreciating Cedi and stop dancing off-beat – Ato Forson to Bawumia

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The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the ongoing challenges facing the Ghana Cedi, warning that the situation is likely to deteriorate further.

They highlighted that the local currency now trading at GH₵15 against a dollar has led to traders passing on the increased costs to consumers.

This has resulted in a noticeable surge in the prices of goods and services across various commercial districts such as Okaishie, Abossey Okai, and Kejetia.

Addressing journalists in Parliament on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson criticised the Chairman of Economic Management Team, Dr. Bawumia, for what he perceives as a failure to address the curre…
Election 2024: NPP committed to peaceful transfer of power if defeated – Henry Quartey

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The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has affirmed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fully committed to a peaceful transition of power in the event of defeat in the upcoming general elections.

This declaration comes amidst concerns raised by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the willingness of the incumbent Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to relinquish power if not victorious in the December 7 polls.

These concerns were prompted by remarks from President Akufo-Addo, who expressed hesitance about handing over power to an opponent he had previously defeated in two elections.

At a recent press conference, Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of …
Laryea Kingston praises his technical team after 5-1 win over Cote D’Ivoire

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Following the 5-1 massive win over Ivory Coast in the opening game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, Black Starlets manager Laryea Kingston has singled out his technical team for praise.

The former national star, who is facing his first major assignment as a national team coach, believes his technical team is the reason why his side recorded the overwhelming victory over their opponents.

Addressing the media at the post-match press conference, Laryea revealed that he was convinced by his technical staff to keep to their system of play when he wanted to switch at a point.

He said, “At a point in time in the game, I wanted to change to a 3-4-3 system because we started wit…

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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.

This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.

The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture. 

“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”

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Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.

The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.

According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.

He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”

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“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.

The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.

According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”

A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.

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Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.

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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal

Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.


Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.

Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.

Here are the results in Zone Two

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