Cricket: 2 Wins for Everest in 3 Match Cricket Series

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August 27, 2018

Everest Cricket Club (CC) gets an upper hand against Supreme Warriors Cricket Club in a 3 Match Series organized by the latter at the Achimota Cricket Oval to honor the late RVVK Prasad, who was a Cricket player and enthusiast in India.

The week two clash between the 2 clubs which was played on Saturday, August 25 had Supreme Warriors winning the toss and electing to field. Everest CC stepped up in the first innings and scored 180 runs for 8 wickets in 30 overs, with Bharani Kumars 51-54, Simon Ateaks 43-34 and Shriyans 42-24.

Godfred Bakiweyem took 2-21 in 5 overs, James Vifah took 2-30 in 6 overs, and Thomas Bakiweyem took 2-32 in 6 overs.

In the second innings, Captain of the senior national team Isaac Aboagye scored 40-41 in Supreme Warriors total of 165 runs, for 9 wickets in 30 overs. Frank Baaleri, Sukh and Samson Awe Awiah scored 24-19, 21-20, and 21-47 respectively.

However, Joseph Aboagye took 3-18 in 66 overs, as Everest won the game by 15 runs. Nani Narenda dismissed Julius Horlali Mensah for a Golden Duck, with figures 2-17 in 3 overs. Bharani Kumar also dismissed Godfred Bakiweyem for a Golden Duck with figures 1-35 in 5 overs.

Everest, who won the first match by 6 wickets, are now sure of lifting the trophy, but after the last encounter on September 1, 2018 at the Achimota Oval.

Meanwhile, the Organiser of the 3 Match Series, Girish Varadarajan revealed that the Cash prize for the winner will be shared to both clubs. This motive he said is to help in developing the sport.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Don’t be Afraid to Speak up against Societal ‘Evil’-Togbe Afede

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The Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and President of National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV has called on chiefs and people of Ghana to show concern in matters of national interest and speak against wrongs in society without fear.

Togbe Afede described the state of poverty in Ghana and the African continent as unacceptable and attributed it to greed and corruption on the part of leaders.

He said it does not make sense that with all the resources that abound in Africa, its people still wallow in poverty and in the case of Ghana, school children having to sit on floors to study under trees when the country continues to export timber.

He therefore charged the citizenry not to allow the fear of being tagged a member of political party A or B prevent them from speaking against evil in society as “poverty that will become our lot will not discriminate against members of political parties.

Togbe Nakakpo Dugbaza VIII, President of Tongu Council of chiefs (with Mic) speaking at the meeting

Togbe Afede XIV was speaking to a delegation of Tongu Council of Chiefs from 13 traditional areas from the three Tongu districts in the Volta Region who paid a courtesy call on him on Sunday, August 26 at the Asogli palace in Ho.

The Tongu Council of Chiefs led by the President, Togbe Nakakpo Dugbaza VIII’s visit was to forge a relationship with the Asogli State as a step to strengthening the existing relationship with the other traditional leaders in the region. The Council believed the surest way to develop the region is to have all traditional rulers coming together as one unified force to advance the developmental needs of the subjects.

Togbe Nakakpo Dugbaza VIII said the visit was also to solidarize with the people of Asogli regarding the unsavoury comments made by the governing New Patriotic Party Chairman, Freddie Blay against the Agbogbomefia.

He said comments like that against any traditional leader from any part of the region is considered insult to all chiefs in the region and must be condemned.
He therefore assured Togbe Afede of his Council’s support and congratulated him for living up to his duty as the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli people and President of the National House of Chiefs.

Togbe Afede and his divisional chiefs in a pose with the Tongu council of chiefs.

Togbe Afede expressed gratitude to the Tongu Chiefs for the gesture and hoped that the gesture will set the precedent for others to follow for stronger ties among all chiefs in the region, saying problems of the region are mainly due to disunity and envy.
He disclosed that there were plans for the unification of chiefs of Ewe heritage from the republics of Togo and Benin and from the region for the singular purpose of the good of the citizenry.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Govt Commited to Transforming TVET

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August 26, 2018

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has underscored the relevance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country and assured of his government’s commitment to its development.

Nana Akufo-Addo mentioned that countries that gained independence same time as Ghana have outstripped Ghana in development, attributing that to a transformation from agrarian economy to an industrialised one made possible by technical and vocational education, technology and skill training.

He said the problem of unemployment in the country could have been solved if emphasis were laid on TVET to provide students with the right skills and disclosed that steps had already been taken by his government to enhance and give TVET the needed attention.

He said this in an address as the Guest of Honour at the grand durbar of the 50^th anniversary celebration of Ho Technical University (HTU) in the Volta Region on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the G.M. Afeti Auditorium of the University.

He described the theme for the jubilee celebration, “Consolidating the Gains of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana: HTU @ 50” as apt and disclosed it was time the country reflected on that and made resolutions to develop and enhance TVET for transformation.

Nana Akufo-Addo admitted that government was aware of the infrastructural challenges of technical Universities including the HTU and assured of positive results before the end of his mandate in 2020.

He also disclosed that processes were underway to rename HTU after the great musicologist from Peki, Volta Region, Ephraim Amu for his contribution to his motherland in line with the University Council’s decision which he had given his blessings.

Various speakers at the durbar including Prof. Emmanuel James Flolu, Chairman of HTU Council, Prof. Emmanuel Kojo Sakyi, Interim Vice-Chancellor of HTU enumerated the evolution and transition of the University from an Institute/Polytechnic era to its current phase and commended the efforts of all those who played important roles in its development.

The speakers called on all to partner with the University which is 50 years in existence and 25 years as a tertiary institution for its transformation into a reputable technical university in Africa and beyond.

There were various goodwill messages congratulating the premier tertiary institution in the Volta Region on its celebration including that of the Volta Regional Minister Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa which assured the leadership and the University Community of Nana Akufo-Addo led government’s support to develop and make the Institution the pride and envy of all.

The Ho Technical University was established in 1968 as a Technical Institute with the objective of providing Pre-technical education. It became a Polytechnic in 1986 and got upgraded to a fully-fledged tertiary institution in 1993 by the enactment of PNDC Law 321 and was finally converted to a Technical University by Technical Universities Act 2016.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Nana Addo Falls In Love with HTU @50 Cake

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August 26, 2018

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Prez Nana Addo and Other Dignitaries Cutting Cake

It was all fun at the durbar to climax 50 years anniversary celebration of Ho Technical University (HTU) on Saturday, August 25 at the G.M. Afeti Auditorium of the University when President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo seemed not to have had enough of the anniversary cake.

The cake which had HTU @ 50 inscribed on it and donated by the Hospitality Department of the University was cut by Nana Addo in the company of some dignitaries at the event.

A gesture which says a lot about the taste of the cake which was made by lectures and students of the hospitality department.

Nana Addo unexpectedly threw a piece of the cake into his mouth just after cutting it amidst laughter and clapping from the gathering.

The anniversary cake again attracted the President and he had to make a stop and have a bite of it before finally leaving the auditorium with his entourage after the programme had ended.

The durbar was given colour by musical interludes from HTU Staff Choir and cultural performances and recitals from the Wogbejeke Creator, Chief Moomen and his Banboo Cultural Group.

Saturday’s durbar attracted current and former ministers of state, members of parliament, municipal and district chief executives, the academia, traditional leaders, alumni among others with President Nana Akufo Addo as the Guest of Honour.

The week-long celebration was themed, “Consolidating the Gains of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana: HTU @ 50.”

The Ho Technical University was established in 1968 as a Technical Institute with the objective of providing Pre-technical education. It became a Polytechnic in 1986 and got upgraded to a fully-fledged tertiary institution in 1993 by the enactment of PNDC Law 321 to train students in technical and vocational skills to the Higher National Diploma (HND) level. It was finally converted to a Technical University by Technical Universities Act 2016.

The University is organised into faculties, schools, departments, centres, and units and currently runs Bachelor of Technology programmes, HND, Technician Certificates and runs a joint Master of Technology programmes.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

16 Players To Rep Volta at National Table Tennis Tournament

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August 25, 2018

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16 players from the Vilcabamba Table Tennis Club will be participating in the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) and Stanbic Bank League at the Sports Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium.

The revived 2nd edition of the Club league will begin with a knockout competition on Saturday, August 25 with the round robin starting from September 1, will run for the next 18 weeks at 9am each Saturday. Registration of participants on the opening day is from 8am through to 10am when the games begin.

Vilcabamba Table Tennis Club, the oldest and most vibrant club in the region which has over the years participated in GTTA competitions have picked 6 female and male players who are optimistic of battling for the trophy and other laurels.

The four singles and a double format (i.e best of 5) league, will have Valeria Yayra, Millicent Selorm Ankude, Abigail Haenyeame, Ophelia Segbefia, Edinam Yevenu, Jemilatu Mensah, Matilda Fodu and Malwine Akator; while Bright Dzotsiafe, Dodzi Norvihoho, Edinam Tsar, Michael Kpeku, Frank Sedewonu, Emmanuel Galley, Selassie Setorwofia and Eli Aglago have been sponsored by the Club to represent the region.

Head Coach of the club who doubles as the Regional Table Tennis Association coach, David Senyo Ahiaba tells TalksenseSports, they target first 3 ranking.

“We couldn’t participate in last year’s league so our target for now is to be among the best three teams after the competition.”

Vilcambamba Table Tennis Club, which aims to sustain their activities to keep the development and promotion of the game in the region is however calling on cooperate bodies for sponsorship.

By Davis Clottey/voltaonlinegh

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Volta Boxing Gets a Boost

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August 24, 2018

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Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has donated boxing ring and other equipment to the Volta Regional Boxing Federation (VRBF) to ensure the promotion and development of boxing at the grass root level.

The donations which were made on Friday, August 17 by President of the GBA, Lawyer Peter Zwennes at the Bukom Boxing Arena were received by Chairman of the VRBF, Enam Foster Dagadu.

Volta and Western were the only regions out of 5 regions who received the training kits, to be presented with the ring.

The training equipment which included spar gloves, head guards, abdominal guards, punching bag, gel, cotton bandage and double mouth guard were presented to Volta, Ashanti, Central, Western and Eastern regions to ensure the promotion and development of Boxing at the grass root level.

This gesture by the GBA gives the VRBF a massive boost in their quest to shape the talents of the young ones in a region which has seen the likes of Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko, Anama Dotse ‘Polopala’ and Isaac ‘the Storm’ Dogboe dominate the sport.

An excited Enam Foster Dagadu justified the presentation by the GBA.

“I was more than happy to have received the ring and others. Being the youngest Chairman among all and being in a region that produces World champions, I had to convince the President why we deserve the ring. Without the ring, developing and shaping our raw talents here will be difficult.”

“I however, promise the people of this region that boxing will be spread across the entire region. If things go well, we will launch the ring at Dzolokpuita, Ho West on September 1. After that, we will make sure the discipline goes everywhere in this region,” he added.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Korea Taekwondo Team Ends Training Programme in Ghana

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August 24, 2018

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A four-member team from the World Taekwondo Peace Corps Headquartered in the Republic of Korea has completed a month-long training programme in three regions including Volta, Western and Greater Accra Regions.

The team’s work was to teach Taekwondo (a dynamic combat sports) practitioners in the regions, new Taekwondo skills and rehearse old skills. The exercise which was the fifth time was to promote the sport especially in the hinterlands.

The team, Gawon Park, Seungjun Lee, Hwangi Kang, and Boram Kim, arrived in Ghana on July 24 for the tour, beginning from Volta, then Western to Accra.

Coordinator of the programme, Master Stephen Amegashie Jnr, who is also the Technical Director of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation said the team visited different clubs in each of the regions according to a timetable drawn by the respective regional Associations.

He said the team in Volta Region, worked closely with the Regional Association and the Regional Director of Sports of the National Sports Authority, Kwame Amponfi Jnr.

The coordinator said the support from these officials was massive, thus, the team had a successful trip having spent 10 days in the region then moved to the Western Region for another 10 days before moving to Accra.

He disclosed that in Western Region, the team in addition to the training sessions organized by the Regional Association, volunteered to officiate in the Mapro Open Taekwondo Championships.

In a brief Interview with TalksenseSports, spokesperson of the team, Boram Kim was impressed about the enthusiasm of the people and advised all practitioners to stay focused.

The team finished its training tour on Wednesday, August 22 after visiting a club in Ashaiman and are expected to return to Korea on Friday, August 24, 2018.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Girls Run Marathon to Campaign against Child Marriage

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August 24, 2018

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World Vision Ghana, a humanitarian organisation operating in Kadjebi Akan District of the Volta Region has organized marathon for girls between the ages of 10-18 to campaign against the negative impact on child marriage.

The programme was part of the Organisation’s Girls Vacation Camp initiative to equip vulnerable teenagers in the district with employable skills, team building, self-esteem, personal hygiene, reproductive health, advocacy to enable them try new things and become self-confident.

Mr Cheremeh of World Vision Ghana (right) and DCE, Mr Asiedu (in cape)

Speaking at the ceremony on Friday, August 17, the Project Manager in charge of Education and Life Skills for World Vision Ghana, Mr Kennedy Amposah Cheremeh indicated that World Vision International is a child focused organisation with the primary aim of protecting the rights of children and providing access to health care, quality education, water, sanitation and hygiene and livelihood security.

He added that the annual girls vacation camp forms part of an innovative approach to support over 200 vulnerable girls from the ages of 10-18 drawn from 15 communities in the district and provides a safe supportive place for girls to seek new opportunities and challenges.

The week-long camp was also characterised by group work, discussions, games, and variety of activities focused on how to make assorted handicrafts to identify their hidden potentials.

He expressed hope that participants would take advantage of the training to improve their livelihood and not depend on men to survive.

The District Chief Executive for Kadjebi Akan, Mr Maxwell Kofi Asiedu thanked world Vision Ghana for the wonderful initiative which was of immense benefit to children and the nation at large.

He therefore, encouraged the children to show seriousness in their quest to earn more skills so as to survive and indicated that the assembly under his leadership would continue to collaborate with World Vision Ghana for more success.

By: Obrempongba K. Owusu/voltaonlinegh.com

Ghana Fails to Progress to Semis of Div 2 Cricket Qualifiers

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August 23, 2018

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Ghana’s Under 19 team has failed to progress to the last four of the ongoing ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 tournament in Potchefstroom, South Africa on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

The boys, who comfortably saw off Lesotho on day 2 of the 50 over tourney after losing their opening game to Nigeria on Sunday, lost their last group game against Mozambique by 6 wickets with 169 balls remaining.

Played at the Senwes Park 1, Ghana, after winning the toss and electing to bat scored 99 runs, all out in 25 overs. Mozambique in the second innings scored 100-4 in 21.5 overs.

Bernardo Simango, who was adjudged Player of the Match, took a hat-trick dismissing David Mario Pereira, Joseph Oko Adotei and Aaron Boamah, giving away only 1 run in an over.

Mozambique, thus, qualified alongside leaders of Group B Nigeria to the semi-final. Nigeria had a 100% record in the group stages with 6 points as they beat Lesotho by 9 wickets with 259 balls remaining after a 46-10 in 18.1 overs & 47-1 in 6.5 overs results.

Group A of the tournament however has more matches to decide their semi-finalist. Tanzania (with 3 matches played) and Sierra Leone (with 2 matches) lead with 4 points each while Rwanda (with 2 matches) and Botswana (with 3 matches) lie 3rd and 4th with 2 points each. Swaziland after 2 matches played is bottom with no point.

Sierra Leone beat Botswana by 6 wickets after the latter won toss and scored 140-10 in 38 overs. Salone scored 141-4 in 40 overs.

Tanzania defeated Swaziland by 163 runs as the former scored 262-5 whiles Swaziland managed 99-10 in 41.2 overs.

The first 3 teams after the tournament qualify to the Africa Div 1 Qualifiers for the Cricket World Cup which will be held in January and February 2020 in South Africa.

Team Ghana are expected to touch down at the Kotoka International Airport at 9:15pm on Saturday.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Cricket: Ayoleyine’s One Short of a Century Seals Ghana’s Win against Lesotho

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August 21, 2018

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Youngster Paul Ayoleyine was a delight to watch in Ghana’s win against Lesotho on Monday, August 20 at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2 tournament in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

The 16-year old scored a remarkable 99-90, not out, as Ghana beat Lesotho on day 2 of the tournament on Senwes Main Park, scoring 337-7. Ayoleyine had a good partnership with Richmond Baaleri, who also scored 89-90 in the middle order of the first innings as Lesotho won toss and chose to field.

Ayoleyine was then adjudged the Player of the match as Ghana won the game by 270 runs after Lesotho managed 67-10 in 20.2 overs. Aaron Boamah took 5-10 in 5.2 overs while Bless Bakodie took 2-2 in 3 overs. David Mario Pereira dismissed Ts’epo Seliane & Sello Mahadika, for a Golden Duck with figures 2-18 in 4 overs.

Ghana after losing their Group B opener to Nigeria on Sunday, will now have 1 more match to play to determine their qualification to the next stage, as Gambia, their supposed last group opponents together with Group A’s Zambia failed to turn up for the tournament.

Ghana, third on the group with 2 points will face Mozambique, on Wednesday at 9:30am (7:30am Ghana time) while leaders, Nigeria with 4 points play Lesotho. Nigeria on Monday also defeated Mozambique with 10 wickets after a 56-10 in 19.2 overs and 58-0 in 9.5 overs results.

In Group A, the first 4 teams are with 2 points each except Swaziland, who are yet to taste victory. Sierra Leone beats Tanzania by 8 wickets (96-10 in 32.4 / 97-2 in 31.5 overs), whereas Botswana saw off Rwanda by 19 runs (120-10 in 28.2 overs & 101-10 in 37 overs).

First 2 in both groups progress to the Semi-final, with the first 3 of the tournament progressing to the div 1 qualifiers.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com