Month: October 2024

Press Releases

Sabin Vaccine Institute Delivers Marburg Vaccines to Combat Outbreak in Rwanda

WASHINGTON, Oct. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sabin Vaccine Institute has provided its investigational Marburg vaccine to Rwanda to support the ongoing outbreak response. The initial shipment of approximately 700 vaccine doses will be used in a trial targeting frontline workers, including healthcare professionals who have been hardest hit by the deadly virus. Sabin […]

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Youth urged to upgrade skills, explore opportunities in tech industry

Mr. Richard Brandt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Codetrain Africa, has urged the youth to develop their skills, and explore opportunities in the fast-growing technology industry.

He said the booming tech economy and increase in remote…

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Bishoftu City Busy Hosting Guests Coming for Irreecha Festival

Addis Ababa: Guests from all parts of Oromia and other nations and nationalities are arriving in Bishoftu city to celebrate the Irreecha festival, which will be held at Hora Arsedi tomorrow.

The Irreecha festival at Hora Finfine in Addis Ababa was co…

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Bui Power Authority supports 2024 Asogli Yam Festival

The Bui Power Authority has supported this year’s Asogli Te Za (yam festival).

Madam Jemima Fayah, Deputy CEO in charge of finance led a team made of some heads of the Authority to the Asogli palace on Friday, where Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia …

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Tourists Express Excitement over Vibrant Cultural Experience of Irreecha Festival

Addis Ababa: The Irreecha festival is a place where tourists can explore a vibrant culture and have a truly unique experience, festival attendees told ENA.

The visitors also expressed their excitement with the stunning and richness of the Irreecha’s …

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‘Galamsey’ deadly impact on Densu River, EPA demands swift solution

The Densu River, stretching 116 km from the Atiwa Forest to the Weija Dam, is facing severe degradation due to intensified irresponsible mining activities in several communities.

A built-up of illegal mining in areas such as Potrase, Odumase, and Ape…

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Water crisis hits parts of Ningo-Prampram District

Residents of Ayetepah and its environs in the Ningo-Prampram District have been grappling with a severe water shortage for over three weeks now.

The recurring issue has left members of communities like Kpornya, Mangotsonya, Lotsubuer, Lanor, Yehowah-…

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Makers and Partners urges Government to review gaming tax

Makers and Partners (MAP), an audit firm, has urged the Government to reconsider its current tax regime that requires casino operators to pay 20 per cent of their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) as corporate tax.

Nii Addo Mensah, Managing Partner at MAP n…

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NYA-UNDP positions young entrepreneurs to maximise AfCFTA opportunities

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has built the capacity of some young entrepreneurs in the Upper West Region to enable them take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance their businesses.

The initiative, ‘Youth Entre…

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Togbe Afede establishes African Traditional Leadership Institute

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has established a formal institution for the development of traditional leadership on the African continent.

The African Traditional Leadership Institute (ATLI) is the brainchild of the paramount ruler and …