GTR News, Sports and Entertainment Digest

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HEADLINES:

 * Tamale: Jobless nurses, midwives protest over delayed postings

 * Sit up and release Election 2024 calendar – Omane Boamah to Jean Mensa

 * ⁠⁠Minority MPs want Energy Minister summoned over power cuts

 * ⁠Pregnant woman, two others killed in fatal crash on Akomadan-Konkoma road

 * ⁠We don’t have space to accommodate graduates from tertiary institutions – Ghana Employers Association

 * ⁠Gyan intentionally missed 2010 penalty so NDC Gov’t won’t get the glory- South Dayi MP

 * I’m the Queen of Afro-Dancehall – Mo’ SPENCE

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HEADLINES: 

 * Imprisoning gays won’t eradicate homosexual activities – Catholic Bishops 

* ⁠Otumfuo pledges to help get Sewua Hospital operational

 * ⁠Compensate victims of military brutalities in Bawku – Mahama Ayariga to govt

 * ⁠Bawumia has failed the country woefully – NDC MP

 * ⁠Gold-for-oil policy contributed to Ghana’s improved inflation – Abena Osei-Asare 

* ⁠PARIS 2024Q: The fighting spirit defines us- Zambia FA President on Copper Queens progress

 * ⁠Asake’s ‘Only Me’ music video sparks huge controversy in Nigeria

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES:

 * Mahama to retain Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as running mate for Election 2024 

* ⁠Power outage: Parliament does not owe ECG GH¢23m – Deputy Clerk

 * ⁠Tension brews in La Dade-Kotopon NPP over alleged new parliamentary candidate

 * Mahama promises to include private schools in Free SHS

 * ⁠⁠We’re committed to reducing time for clearing goods at ports by 50% – Customs

 * ⁠Kamaldeen needs to stay fit to get to the level he is capable of- Russell Martin

 * ⁠Secular musicians are rather producing Gospel music – Keche

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES:

 * Publish ‘dumsor’ timetable – Minority tells government 

* ⁠Recent power cuts will linger if financial constraints are not resolved – IES 

* ⁠Passage of anti-gay bill will hurt Ghana’s economy – US Ambassador

 * ⁠Meningitis kills four in Upper West region

 * ⁠Joint task force seizes over 1,000 smuggled vegetable oil

 * ⁠African Games 2023: Teams begin to arrive in Accra

 * ⁠Black Sherif hits the runway for Off-White at Paris Fashion Week

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES: 

* Anti-gay bill detrimental to societal well-being – Audrey Gadzekpo

 * ⁠Free SHS review: Mahama accuses NPP of double standards

 * Akufo-Addo should fulfil his promise by assenting to anti-gay bill – Sam George

 * Corruption is not leaving our country anytime soon – GII

 * Action by anti-vegetable oil smuggling taskforce apt – AGI 

* ⁠⁠⁠⁠2024 Paris Olympics: Zambia eliminate Black Queens from qualifiers

 * ⁠Amerado drops official video for ‘Abronoma’

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES:

 * Mahama rebukes govt for not supplying textbooks to schools despite changing curriculum 

* Recent power cuts will be fixed within 2 weeks – Deputy Energy Minister designate

 * ⁠⁠Conversation on free SHS policy needed to address rough edges – Carbonu

 * We still want to hear Akufo-Addo’s comment on galamsey – Coalition Against Galamsey 

* ⁠⁠MTN Ghana records GH¢3.98bn profit in 2023; promises to improve service network

 * ⁠Nations FC is a stubborn side- Samartex Coach states ahead of matchup

 * ⁠‘Danger’ will go far; It took me a month to write it – Kidi

The hindrances to African development are complex and multifaceted, reflecting historical, political, economic, social, and environmental factors that have shaped the continent's trajectory. While Africa is a diverse and vibrant region with immense potential, several challenges impede its progress and hinder sustainable development. 

 1. Colonial Legacy: - The legacy of colonialism has left lasting impacts on African countries, including borders that do not align with ethnic or tribal boundaries, exploitation of resources, and political instability. 

 2. Corruption and Governance: - Widespread corruption, lack of transparency, weak institutions, and governance issues have undermined development efforts and eroded public trust in governments. 

 3. Conflict and Instability: - Persistent conflicts, internal strife, and political instability in several regions hinder progress, displacement of populations, and disrupt economic activities.

 4. Infrastructure Deficit: - Inadequate infrastructure in transportation, energy, water, and sanitation limits economic growth, hampers trade, and impedes access to essential services.

 5. Health Challenges: - Health crises such as infectious diseases, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to healthcare services pose significant challenges to development and well-being. 

 6. Educational Barriers: - Limited access to quality education, high dropout rates, and insufficient investment in skills development hinder human capital development and limit opportunities for economic advancement. 

 7. Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: - Africa is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, desertification, and loss of biodiversity, which threaten livelihoods and exacerbate food insecurity. 

8. Debt Burden: - High levels of external debt, unsustainable borrowing practices, and loan conditions from international lenders constrain fiscal space, diverting resources from critical development initiatives. 

 9. Digital Divide: - Limited access to technology, inadequate digital infrastructure, and a digital skills gap hinder the harnessing of digital innovation for economic growth and social development. 10.Population Growth: - Rapid population growth, coupled with limited access to family planning and reproductive health services, strains resources, services, and infrastructure, posing challenges to sustainable development. Addressing these hindrances requires a holistic approach that involves good governance, sustainable policies, investment in human capital, infrastructure development, and collective efforts to overcome the systemic challenges that impede Africa's full potential for inclusive and sustainable development. 

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES:

 * 2024 Elections: Mahama submits running mate choice to party leadership

 * 2024 SONA: Minority ends boycott after Mahama intervenes

 * Delegate system must be scrapped to curb political corruption – CDD

 * Dismissed HR manager prime suspect in Jirapa Dubai CEO’s murder

 * Ghana Card has positive impact on financial sector — Fidelity Bank MD

 * 13TH AFRICAN GAMES: LOC labels Okudzeto Ablakwa’s analysis of budget as inaccurate

 * Kwaw Kese mulls $1m damages against the State for 2015 marijuana arrest and conviction

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES: 

* Some MPs fear criticizing anti-gay bill over possible victimisation – Afenyo-Markin

 * ⁠I only want to serve as a legislator not as a Minister – Afenyo-Markin 

* I can’t maintain my seat if I’m not corrupt – Cletus Avoka 

* ⁠⁠NAGRAT calls for review of Free SHS policy 

* ⁠Government to introduce Fintech Innovation Fund – Bawumia 

* PARIS 2024Q: Fans created a special atmosphere at Accra Sports Stadium – Nora Häuptle 

* Creativity needed to reach more souls with the gospel – Michelle McKinney Hammond

The News Bulletin on GhanaTalksRadio is presented by Awentemi Akansukum. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates and entertainment.

HEADLINES:

 * Apaak accuses Bawumia of insincerity over Free SHS Policy 

* Radio stations in Bawku were engaged for two years – NMC justifies shutdown 

* ⁠⁠Public Hearing on Gold Coast Fund collapse postponed over State of the Nation Address

 * ⁠Legalize our operations or we’ll boycott 2024 elections – Okada Riders

 * ⁠2024 SONA: Akufo-Addo must outline plans to stabilise cedi – GUTA

 * ⁠We will demand breakdown of $48 million escalation in African Games expenses- Hon. Ablakwa

 * I’m ready to invest $10m in Ghana’s entertainment industry – Hustle Hard CEO