Thursday’s morning torrential rains in Ghana’s capital, Accra blocked several principal roads and forced quite a number of people out of their offices and homes. Many have also been trapped.
Already there are reports of cars being submerged by floods in areas such as Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Alajo, Kwashibu, Kaneshie and Mallam.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency had warned that today’s rains will continue for a while longer, and therefore advised the general public to avoid fast flowing water, move from lower ground to higher places if need be and call emergency lines- including 112 should the need arise.
Exactly a year ago, over 160 people lost their lives on June 3 when flood disaster compounded by an explosion hit Accra.
Below are pictures of some scenes in Accra.
Shiashie area
Kwame Nkrumah CircleKwame Nkrumah Circle
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A Public Relations Officer of the National Service Scheme has called on final year tertiary students not to have high expectations of postings similar to their field of study.
The English Premier League fixtures for the 2016/2017 season have been released.
They were released on Wednesday morning.
By the fixtures, which will see the first round of matches on August 13, champions Leicester City will travel away to returnees Hull City.
Jose Mourinho will begin his spell with Manchester United at AFC Bournemouth while Pep Guardiola begins his English Premier League career with Manchester City at the Etihad, where the Citizens host Sunderland.
Antonio Conte will also begin his Chelsea spell at Stamford Bridge as the Blues clash with London neighbours West Ham United.
The top-liner on the first day of the season is arguably the Arsenal-Liverpool clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Andre Dede Ayew’s Swansea City will start their campaign at newly promoted Burnley while Albert Adomah will also join Middlesbrough as they welcome Stoke City to the Riverside Stadium.
President John Dramani Mahama has lost his mum, high-placed sources have disclosed to 3news.com.
The mother of the first gentleman of Ghana, Abiba Nnaba, died on Tuesday night, the sources said.
As a result, the ‘Accounting to the People’ tour, which resumed in the Greater Accra Region on Tuesday, has been put on hold.
Madam Nnaba was reported to have been on admission at the Trust Hospital in Accra.
She hailed from Busunu in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Confirming the passing of President Mahama’s mother on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday, Greater Accra Region Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Jospeh Ade Coker said the party will express its sympathies to its leader by paying a courtesy call on him.
Mr Ade Coker also confirmed that the president’s tour in his region of jurisdiction will resume after the special visit.
Dr Assibey-Yeboah [L] says Ghana has breached the IMF bailout terms.Ghana has begun bearing the brunt of violating the terms of its three-year bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund [IMF] that seeks to stabilise and sustain the country’s macro economy.
According to economist Dr Mark Assibey-Yebeoah, Ghana has failed to comply with some key structural measures under the IMF Extended Credit Facility programme that the country entered into with the Fund last year.
This, he revealed, has forced the IMF to holdback the release of the fourth tranche of about 118 million dollars to the country. Ghana is to receive eight disbursements of 118 million dollars each within three years.
Speaking exclusively to TV3’s Evelyn Tengmaa on government’s attitude towards the implementation of the programme, Mr.Assibey-Yeboah said the IMF Board is not happy about the development.
“The [IMF] Board is holding back until such time they’ve seen firm compliance from government,” Dr Assibey-Yeboah who is also the Member of Parliament for New Juabeng South told our correspondent.
The breaches & consequences
A slump in Ghana’s economic growth as a result of drop in commodity prices, including gold and oil, and a non performing Cedi among other factors forced the government to turn to the IMF last year.
Ghana was required under the three-year programme to among other conditions, submit to parliament, a new public financial management bill that seeks to strengthen financial management and check government’s fiscal operations.
It was also to submit a Bank of Ghana amendment bill, which aims at giving the Central Bank independence and prevent it from financing government’s deficits.
Again, Ghana per the terms of the programme is to limit its non-concessional borrowing from the international capital market.
But the government, Dr Assibey-Yeboah claimed, is violating these terms.
He noted that the two bills were supposed to have been laid before Parliament by December 2015 but the government failed to do so, saying, “To date, it has not come to Parliament”.
“It is in the agreement that the BoG should not finance the government deficit. I have picked up indications that government is forcing the Bank of Ghana to do some financing of its deficit, which will be in contrast to the agreement set out in the ECF programme and that will be why government is dragging its feet in bringing the BoG amendment bill to parliament,” he claimed.
Notwithstanding the limit of Ghana’s non-concessional borrowing from the international capital market, he said the government is bent on borrowing one billion dollars again.
“The World Bank is not in favour; the IMF is not in favour. So whereas last year the World Bank gave the government a partial risk guarantee of up to 400 million dollars to shore up the issue, this year, there’s no partial risk guarantee from the World Bank,” he said
The IMF, he said, has advised government against issuing the one billion-dollar Eurobond because it would send a bad signal to the investor community but “government is bent on issuing the Eurobond.”
“On the public financial management bill front, on the Bank of Ghana amendment front, the financing of the deficit by the Central Bank, the issue of the euro bond; on all four fronts government is not complying with the IMF directives and that’s why the IMF has not disbursed the fourth tranche,” he argued.
Dr Assibey-Yeboah said the IMF makes disbursements only after a country has shown compliance and after their reviews, noting after the last country review, it emerged that “the Board is not happy with the government and so last week, they met on some countries they’ve made disbursement but they’re holding back with government”.
He argued the consequence of government’s failure to comply with the fund would soon impact negatively on the economy, as the Cedi will soon start depreciating faster than experienced in the past months
The European Union ambassador to Ghana, William Hanna, says concerted efforts is needed to effectively address the corruption menace in Ghana.
He observed corruption has been a major contributor to poverty, noting has negatively impacted on governments’ ability to expedite the growth and development of the country.
He has thus underscored the need for concerted efforts by government agencies, security forces and the media could support the attempts by government in nipping the canker in the bud.
Mr Hanna made said this when he addressed participants at the launch of the EU-Ghana Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law and Accountability Programme (ARAP) in Accra Tuesday.
It was attended by representations from security agencies, Judicial Service, Ministry of Finance, the CHRAJ and EOCO, and other civil agencies.
The ARAP is an initiative instituted by the government of Ghana and the EU and its member states to help in addressing corruption and its related fields in the Ghana.
As part of the deal, the EU would be sponsoring the initiative with a 20-million euro grant, which would be disbursed over a period of five years.
Speaking on ways the EU can sustain the initiative, Mr Hanna indicated that his outfit would help build the capacity of civic education providers such as the NCCE, CHRAJ, Civil Society Organisations and the media.
The move, he said, would enable the beneficiaries conduct campaigns, advocate and lobby for increased accountability to address the issue.
He, therefore, appealed to the government to promptly provide resources and incentives to human right protection and security agencies in the country.
Mr Hanna said these agencies have a key role to play in anti-corruption efforts, and must not suffer in the discharge of their duties.
Finance Minister Mr Seth Tekper, in a speeh read on his behalf said the initiative would enable the beneficiaries to enhance their capacities to effectively execute their constitutional mandates.
He pledged the government’s commitment to addressing corruption even in the face of the many challenges confronting the country.
With small boobs, you don’t have to worry about sagging.
Small boobs are super fun, and you shouldn’t trade them for the world. We’re looking at 9 reasons why you should love little boobs, too.
Have you ever heard the saying, “More than a handful is a definite waste”? This is a sentiment remarked by small boob lovers everywhere, and we couldn’t agree more! Small boobs are so special that they even get their own type of intimate wear. It’s called petite lingerie. The average small boob size can range anywhere from a petite 32AAA to a 34B.
Breast size is something a lot of women aren’t comfortable with, especially in their early teen years. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one asking my mom when the hell I would be sporting voluptuous and drool-worthy breasts, only to be sorely disappointed by age 18. If you’re part of the tiny tittie committee and don’t plan on ballooning your boobs to breastfeed anytime soon, never fear. There are so many reasons to love your small boobs!
Nine reasons you should love your small boobs
Put your breast envy on the back-burner because we’re giving you nine great reasons to fall in love with those sexy little boobs you’ve got.
#1 No nip slips for you! Have you ever noticed that when your big-breasted BFFs are sporting low-cut tops, you’re practically biting your lip with cringe-worthy anticipation that one of their nips are about to pop out at any moment?
Rejoice, because this big boob problem is not for you! With your small boobs, you can wear the most plunge-worthy red carpet top and never have to worry about too much cleavage, random nipple appearances, or scandalous side boob. Forward to fashion, your little boobs demand it! [Read: 15 signs you’re a high-maintenance woman]
#2 Your breasts are more sensitive in bed. According to one study in Italy and another by the University of Vienna, smaller breasts are actually more sensitive to sexy time play than larger ones. In fact, one study suggested that bigger boobs are 24% less sensitive than their smaller counterparts. So the next time you’re between the sheets with your lover, have them lick, kiss, and pinch your nipples and enjoy every single sensation. Why? Because you can!
#3 Perfectly perky tits. Have you ever wondered about the fate of your tiny titties’ perfectly perky shape and posture? No need! Large breasts tend to sag due to aging and ligament stretching. But since your breasts are small, they really have nowhere to go!
#4 Bra shopping got that much sexier. Bra shopping with small boobs is just about the most diverse and fun intimate shopping experience you can have. Why? With small breasts, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of push-up bras that will hike even the smallest breasts up under your chin. Victoria’s Secret, here you come! What’s more, since your breasts are already small and perfectly perky, you don’t actually “need” all that support. This makes trendy bandeaus and bralettes look that much sexier on your boobies.
#5 Exercising just got 100 times easier. One of the only times a tiny-boobed girl will cease her breast envy of bigger chested ladies is most definitely at the gym. Not only does running with a giant rack seem like the equivalent of carrying eight extra dumbbells strapped around your neck, it can be uncomfortable to find just the right sports bra that will actually contain them.
Rejoice with your flat chest in that you can easily rock a sports bra and never have to worry about holding your breasts down while you’re on the elliptical.
#6 No horrific boobie-inspired back pain. Speaking of big boobs, terrifyingly enough, those sporting a giant pair may actually be at a greater risk for back injury. Our big-chested friends can attest to the almost literal backbreaking pain one can feel just by carrying those figurative jugs around all day long. This pain can even be chronic and spread to the neck, chest, and back.
That being said, you can hang back and go braless for all you care, because back-related physical therapy and medication is so not in your tiny-tittie future.
#7 Easier to detect breast cancer. While having small breasts doesn’t mean that you are less likely to develop breast cancer, it does mean that it may be easier to detect any lumps either by your gyno or during a self-exam. Smaller breasts have less layers of tissue in front of them, which means that any potential lumps may be easier to detect.
#8 You have officially time-traveled… sort of. Small breasts are sexy and we all know it. You know who else had a firm grasp on the fabulousness of smaller boobs? The flapper era. The 1920s saw a change in style and fashion, where the once curvaceous shape of Victorian clothing had now matured into slender women with flat chests and shift dresses.
Shift dresses have come back into style, and these usually take on an almost formless A-line fit. In fact, small busts were so popular in the 20s that big-chested women would actually tape their breasts down just to follow fashion!
#9 Men love them. It doesn’t have to be a tiny boob fetish for men to take interest. In fact, it doesn’t really matter what size your breasts are, men *and women* are gonna stare. Boobs are boobs are boobs, and small breasts are no exception. As long as you have two nipples on your chest, your fella’s going to love them.
Parts of Accra were flooded after about five hours of rains last week.
The President of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ing. Dr Kwame Agyeman Boakye, has urged city authorities to fully develop water retention ponds in Accra to help reduce the incidence of flooding.
Such ponds, he explained, would hold floodwater that has been causing havoc in the city over the years whenever it rains.
Ing. Dr Agyeman expressed regret that, “most of the areas reserved as flood retention areas have been sold out for residential condominiums, apartments and concrete have taken over.”
Speaking on the topic: “Is Accra Engineered?” on 3FM’s Community Connect Monday, he said flooding is a natural phenomenon and shows very little respect for things that occupy its path, adding “we need to have adequate drainage structures within community for the sustainability of buildings and property.”
Ing. Dr Agyeman underscored the need for institutions city authorities to make enforcement a key feature in their activities to ensure that residents do litter indiscriminately.
About 160 people died in Accra last year June as a result of flooding and fire outbreak at a Goil fuel station at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. A year on, not much has been done to prevent such occurrence as parts of the city continue to flood whenever it rains.
Ing. Dr Agyeman mentioned the Alajo drain as one of the major engineering water retention facility, adding “that must be replicated in other forms across the city.”
He called for adequate data to plan the city, and urged key institutions like the Ghana Meteorological Agency, to be properly funded so that they pay up subscription at all times, “so they can provide adequate and accurate data on rainfall data.”
Ing. Dr Agyeman said the Ghana Institution of Engineers will soon come out with the Accra floods Bible which will have all the recommendations made over the years.
“This will contain what causes the floods, what needs to be done in terms of the engineering structures to help authorities rise up to the increasing needs of the ever growing city such as Accra.
“We should avoid knee-jerk reactions, sustain the process of developing effective flood management systems if we want to overcome the problems we have today.”
The All People’s Congress flag-bearer, Hassan Ayariga, on Monday came under criticism for ‘inviting’ kids to his national congress where he was elected to lead the party into the 2016 presidential elections.
But Mr Ayariga has come out to explain the rationale behind the presence of the kids at the event, saying “they will be APC future leaders”.
And this is how our cartoonist, Tilapia, captures the issue which has become a subject matter of social media discussions. Enjoy and share!
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to slow again in 2016 to 2.5 per cent, down from an estimated 3.0 per cent in 2015, the World Bank Group has said.
The fall, according to the Group, is based on the fact that; “commodity prices are expected to remain low, global activity is anticipated to be weak, and financial conditions are tightening”.
It said oil exporters were not likely to experience any significant pickup in consumption growth, while lower inflation in oil imports should support consumer spending. However, food price inflation due to drought, high unemployment, and the effect of currency depreciation could offset some of this advantage.
In terms of investment growth, the report said this was expected to slow in many countries as governments and investors cut or delay capital expenditures in a context of fiscal consolidation.
Ghana’s economic picture
Since the beginning of the John Mahama administration, the economy has suffered some setbacks which have been largely attributed to major changes in the focus of his government towards putting the country back on a firm growth trajectory as against the wobbly measures undertaken in the past.
Some analysts have argued that for the country to stand on a firm footing, there was the need for the government to take bold steps to place the economy on a sound footing, a measure that could create challenges in the initial stages as witnessed in the last few years before growth will be witnessed.
The decline in growth also has to do with a reduction in commodity prices such as gold, cocoa and oil, the three most important commodities that fetches the economy billions in revenue.
But in a revised World Bank report, Ghana’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to rebound to 5.2 per cent in 2016 from 3.4 per cent in 2015 reflecting the positive impact of a more stable energy supply and increased contribution from the oil and gas and agriculture industries.
Energy supply which was at its worst in the last three years has seen some significant improvement in terms of stability and it is expected to improve even further following the emergency measures including the use of power barges which have been brought into the country.
The country’s medium-term growth prospect is strong, the report said “with 8.2 per cent in 2017 and moderating to 7.5 per cent in 2018 under the assumption that fiscal adjustment remains on track with the support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other development partners.
Ghana, the report further noted, has embarked on the second year of its fiscal consolidation programme with an ambitious target for 2016. After successfully cutting its fiscal deficit by more than three percentage points to 7.1 per cent of GDP in 2015, Ghana’s 2016 budget aims to further reduce the fiscal deficit to 5.3 per cent of GDP. The target was revised down from 5.8 per cent, given the high level of public debt and the significant financing constraints.
The country’s external balance improved in 2015, despite unfavorable global economic conditions. The international prices of oil and gold, which account for 50 per cent of Ghana’s exports, fell by 47 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively in 2015. Nevertheless, Ghana’s current account deficit narrowed to 7.8 per cent of GDP in 2015 from 9.6 per cent of GDP in 2014 as the rise in other services exports and private transfers including remittances more than compensated for the increased merchandise trade deficit. Overall, the Ghanaian cedi lost 18 per cent of its value against the US dollar in 2015 while it remained relatively stable following the Eurobond issuance ($1 billion) and disbursement of the Cocobod (short-term syndicated loan for $1.8 billion) in October.
More work required
In spite of the positives, the report was emphatic in drawing attention to the fact that “Despite this progress, the country continues to face persistently high inflation, even with efforts to tighten monetary policy. The high inflation rate remain elevated at 18.5 per cent in February 2016 compared to 17.7 per cent in February 2015, even after the Central Bank’s 500 bps policy rate hikes.”
It further added that Ghana’s economic growth slowed for the fourth consecutive year to an estimated 3.4 per cent in 2015 from 4 per cent in 2014 as energy rationing, high inflation, and ongoing fiscal consolidation weighed on economic activity.
The government’s major challenge is to avoid slippage from the fiscal consolidation program in light of the upcoming general elections in late 2016.
With mounting public debt, fiscal deficit and other worsening metrics Ghana began fiscal consolidation in 2014, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approving a $918 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) to aid the country’s efforts.
Election blues
Many economists and the international community are keeping a close eye on the government, monitoring how it will be spending in this election year.
There has been a precedence since the onset of the fourth republic in 1992 where economic gains made are derailed because of excessive spending during elections years. With governments in power poised to retain power, there are records of over spending to provide infrastructure projects which have not been budgeted for in its quest to win votes.
Much as the ruling government continues to pledge its commitment to stay within budget, particularly with the IMF watching from close range, it only takes time to observe the situation. Should the government keep to its pledge, the projected will not be farfetched and the inverse is also possible.
Climate change is the biggest global management challenge of the moment.
It has emerged as a major factor affecting people, livelihoods, environment and economies.
Climate change is a long-term shift in the weather conditions, caused by both natural and anthropogenic – human – factors that lead to the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
The rate of future climate change depends on current and future human-caused emissions.
The effects of climate change – temperature rise/scorching sun and erratic but torrential rainfall – could be devastating on agriculture, water, forests, energy, biodiversity and health.
A drop in water levels of a hydro plant means a shortfall in energy generation; poor rains result in reduced crop production; excessive heat spreads bushfire and loss of plants and animals; diseases abound in heat and cold conditions.
Adequate responses to the changes in climatic conditions will involve a reduction in emissions – known as mitigation – to limit future threats, and also devising coping mechanisms – know as adaptation – to the unavoidable changes or impacts.
The impacts of climate change are compounded when illegal mining is allowed to thrive with its attendant destruction of land and water resources; when trees in forest reserves are fell with impunity; and when water bodies, wetlands and natural habitats are haphazardly compromised for urban development.
Everyone wants land in the city, not for farming but to build homes, offices, malls, among others.
Unfortunately, such development infrastructure becomes fragile as climate information in building bridges and other infrastructure is often amiss in urban development planning.
Knowing where flood waters will go when new projects are constructed in cities is critical to cope with the changes.
The recent Paris Climate Agreement offers opportunities for developing countries to efficiency adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Climate finance and technology transfer remain critical for vulnerable economies in Africa and other developing economies to survive the future.
However, local initiatives and actions will also be important to cope with the expected changes:
Water harvesting is a means to curtail flooding and improve urban air quality and adapt to climate change; Climate-smart agriculture will promote agro-forestry and ensure effective land and water management; Climate information surveys would be relevant to the agriculture and other sectors of the economy.
There are some measures and mechanisms to combat the devastating impacts of climate change but action, committed action is what is required for results.
Degradation can be reversed when land is sustainably managed:
Sustainable land management strategies and practices have the potential to increase the resilience of farmers and communities to climate change.
These practices include management of crops, livestock, forestry and rainwater to help conserve water and soil for increased food production and also reduction in emission of carbon dioxide and other harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.
One of the most important things to do for a secured future is to plant more trees than is currently harvested to allow for carbon sequestration to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, John Alexander Kwabena Ackon has encouraged students writing this year’s BECE to develop what he called ‘self confidence’ and approach the examination with a positive mindset.
“Self determination and perseverance,” he explained, constitutes the strongest foundation in achieving success in every journey of society. He described the students as the essential assets for the future of the country, which means good academic foundation is paramount for a successful take-off in the persuit of national goal.
“You can only achieve your aim in life if you are disciplined and such attitutide starts from now as you begin your school basic certificate examinations”, he advised.
Mr. Ackon cautioned the candidates not to cheat in the examination because cheating is a negative attitude that has the potential to affect the academic progression of students as they climb the academic ladder.
The Regional Minister gave the advice when monitoring this year’s basic school examination in the Ashanti region where a total of 92,349 students from the region are writing the BECE. According to the minister, this year’s figure has been increased by 3,534 students representing 4.02% over the 2015 figure of 87,815.
The Ashanti regional Director of Education, Mrs. Mary Owusu Achiaw, who was part of the minister’s entourage said she is optimistic that there will be an improved performance in the region considering the disciplined atmosphere that characterized the examination. She called on the students to observe and obey all the exams’ rules and regulations.
Meanwhile a total of 461,13 students are expected to write this year’s BECE throughout the country. This figure is made up of 239 thousand 963 males and 221 thousand and 50 females.
Mr. Ackon and his team visited some of the examination centres in the Kumasi Metropolis, Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South , Tepa and Maaban in the Ahafo Ano north districts of the Ashanti region.
Prices of petroleum products are set to go up by at least two per cent by Thursday, the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana has revealed.
The increment is in line with the second pricing window for the month of June.
A statement issued and signed by the Executive Secretary of the Chamber, Duncan Amoah, said the chamber finds the latest move as very unfortunate and totally unnecessary.
He said although world market prices continue to remain volatile, there had not been any significant increases to warrant the increase in fuel prices in the country on Thursday.
“We find this latest move very worrying and will advise the various petroleum service providers to shelve any such increment attempt as it will amount to complete and needless fleecing of the Ghanaian consumer,” the statement said.
“We will protest any form of increment by the Bulk Distribution Companies (BDCs) and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) want to introduce on Thursday,” Duncan told Onua FM in an interview.
“We are also taking this opportunity to remind government of the urgent need to ensure the downward revision of the levels of taxes on petroleum products in the country,” he said.
Meanwhile, the chamber wants government to “put in place a dual pricing mechanism which will serve to minimize the effects of world market prices adversely affecting local pump prices and the deregulation programme altogether.”
Ahead of the submission of a complimentary budget to parliament, Duncan called on government to ensure that “most if not all of the petroleum taxes in the 2015 Energy Sector Levy Act be reviewed downwards or removed completely.”
“We want to remind government that its own projected and budgeted $53/barrel for 2016 fiscal year from jubilee exports and revenue realization is close to a reality as prices hover around $50/barrel currently and could soon hit the budgeted figure,” he said.
“We continue to monitor prices and will not hesitate to advise ourselves accordingly in due time if all consultations and negotiations with government and the OMCs remain unheeded,” he said.
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Three more lucky winners are heading to France, all thanks to Huawei Technologies Ghana SA, third and stellar Huawei P9 promo.
The Huawei P9 promo is an exciting draw that gives lucky buyers of Huawei’s elegant P9 smartphone the opportunity to win fully-paid trips to watch the Euro- 2016 finals in France.
The three: Ataa Annor, William Quarmine and Nana O. Fordjour who emerged as winners after the third draw conducted by the National Lottery Authority (NLA), expressed their excitement about the competition.
The Country Manager for Consumer Business at Huawei Technologies SA, Robin Sun, said: “Huawei has honoured its promise so far and has given seven lucky P9 buyers, the opportunity to watch the Euro, 2016 final”.
He further commended the NLA for exhibiting professionalism in their operations around the draws conducted so far.
“I will use this opportunity to congratulate the NLA for their work. They have been fair and transparent in all three draws already executed,” Robin added.
The Retail and Marketing Manager at Huawei Technologies Ghana, Mrs. Jim Sufaiya Ibrahim Tanko, who was also present at the third draw, encouraged consumers to buy the Huawei P9 smartphone now to enable them take part in the final draw to become winners.
“We have all seen seven lucky people walk away with fully-paid trips to France over the last few of weeks.
“We have three more seats to fill for the Euro 2016 finals, and I encourage everybody to participate in the final draw just by purchasing a Huawei P9 and you could be one of the final three winners,” she said.
The Huawei P9 family of exceptional devices fuses cool, sleek designs and precision detail with state-of-the art technology to change the way we see the world.
Its sharp dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colors and striking black and white images.
The P9 continues to highlight Huawei’s legacy of premium mobile devices that are setting the industry standard for elegance and performance.
Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries and are used by a third of the world’s population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments.
Tigo Insurance has reached yet another milestone, paying out its 10,000th claim. With this claim, Tigo has paid over GHS 6.2 million to policyholders since the introduction of Tigo Insurance in 2010.
The 10,000th claimant is 21-year-old Foster Quist Sarfo, a student of Central University College in Accra. Tigo’s insurance offering is unique, designed specifically for the low and middle income segment to get access to life and hospitalisation insurance that can help their families manage unexpected events.
Averagely per month, Tigo Insurance pays over 300 claims through Tigo Cash, with valid claims going out within 72 hours after the submission of documents. For as little as 10Gp a day, customers can earn life insurance and or hospitalisation insurance.
“We are delighted to have achieved this significant milestone in such a short time. This is a testament to our vision to deliver a digital lifestyle to our customers, and a critical component of our overall business transformation strategy,” said Tigo’s Director of Mobile, Tara Squire.
As a reputable telecom operator, he explained, the company will continue to deepen the penetration rate for micro-insurance in the country through the use of mobile phones.
Russell Haresign, Country Manager for BIMA, the micro-insurance partners for Tigo Insurance, said: “We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone. Paying out claims is the most important part of our work and we cannot over emphasise the importance of customers coming forward to claim their benefits.”
He was grateful to customers for their loyalty and contribution to the growth of the Tigo Insurance brand. The partners remain committed to servicing the low-middle income segment by designing innovative new products that will bring even greater value to the customer.
Tigo Insurance policies are underwritten by Prudential Life and distributed by BIMA, leading provider of micro-insurance.
The European Union ambassador to Ghana, William Hanna, says concerted efforts is needed to effectively address the corruption menace in Ghana.
