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  • Once I get on stage, I put my problems behind me – Samini

    Once I get on stage, I put my problems behind me – Samini

    Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artiste, Samini recently shared insights about his ability to deliver outstanding performances despite facing personal challenges. He highlighted his resilience and commitment to his craft, emphasizing that he strives to provide exceptional experiences for his audience regardless of any personal difficulties he may be going through.

    In a Twitter Spaces interview with Kwame Dadzie, Samini revealed that when he takes hold of the microphone, he enters a transcendent state where all his troubles seem to dissipate. He expressed how the power of music allows him to escape from personal challenges and fully immerse himself in the moment, delivering memorable performances to his fans.

    According to Samini, the mind is a powerful weapon, and its use determines the outcome.

    He explained, “I have a creative box, and nothing negative goes in there. So when it’s time to prepare for a performance or studio recording, and I am in that box, whatever negativity is present has its barriers. It can’t affect me until I’ve completed my task.”

    Naturally, even on a regular day filled with activities and stress, Samini revealed that the moment the microphone is handed to him and the band begins to play, a different energy consumes him.

    He emphasized that everyone involved in performance carries personal issues but once they step on stage, they release all the negative energy and enter a state of ecstasy.

    When asked about concerns regarding repetitive performances on different shows, Samini expressed his desire to introduce new dynamics to his performances to avoid sounding monotonous.

    He explained, “As an artiste, you sometimes long for change, something new, something spectacular. This way, even those who have attended one or two of your shows can experience a wow factor.”

    Samini further emphasized that regardless of the audience size, he always ensures his stagecraft is top-notch.

    He noted, “It’s not really about the number of people or how energized they are. It’s about how I can make them feel before they leave the venue.”

    He went on to explain that sometimes an artiste performs in places where they are relatively unknown, and they may not receive the usual enthusiastic reception they are accustomed to in their comfort zones.

  • IDIF cutting foreign goods dependence – Akufo-Addo

    President Akufo-Addo has backed the One-District, One-Factory initiative under the broader industrialisation agenda of the government, as a basis for developing a home-grown infrastructure that is capable of withstanding the uncertainties of exogenous shocks to the Ghanaian economy.

    In this regard, the president pointed out that the Eastern Region, alone, has completed 1D1F enterprises, with another 16 at various stages of completion and soon to be inaugurated, as well as another four at the project conception stage.

    The performance and success of the completed 1D1F projects across the country, with regards to minimising unemployment and shoring local production, has thus far, been a clear indication of President Akufo-Addo’s long-held belief that Ghana’s path towards self-reliance is largely premised on the country’s determination to industrialise.

    According to the President, who began a three-day tour of the Eastern Region on Friday, 21 October 2021, “the whole purpose of the policy means having factories and enterprises here in Ghana, which will substitute the ones that are coming from abroad. That is the whole purpose of the policy. Instead of importing XYZ, you’re going to have them made here.”

    He added: “When we said we wanted to implement 1D1F and certain strategic industrial policies, we were told it couldn’t be done, but today, everyone is talking about how important it is for the Ghanaian economy to lessen its dependence on foreign goods and foreign services.”

    “Now, people are beginning to understand that, indeed, we had the foresight, we knew exactly what we needed to do to bring substantial progress, real progress not intermittent progress, but substantial progress, which is going to be strong and resilient. That is what I’ve noticed is ongoing,” he added.

    President Akufo-Addo indicated further: “By the time we are through, then the commitment of a 1D1F would have been established. And we can only strengthen the industrial development of the country, which is very important to note that foreign import dependence will not inure to our growth. We have the panacea, the solution, and the government is working towards it”.

    President Akufo-Addo’s 1D1F initiative is meant to change the nature of Ghana’s economy from one which is dependent on the import and export of raw materials to one which is focused on manufacturing, value addition and export of processed goods from raw materials that are largely found in the districts across the country.

    Thus far, the One-District-One-Factory initiative, which has seen the ongoing construction of 296 factories across the country, of which 125 have been completed, is part of the foundation on which the Akufo-Addo government is we are building a comprehensive industrialisation programme, inspired by the development of strategic anchor industries, such as the emerging automotive industry and the co-ordinated exploitation for the entire domestic value addition of our bauxite and iron ore resources.

    “I am hopeful that, by the end of my term, the full complement 296 factories will be in operation to help provide quality domestic alternatives to the consumption needs of Ghanaians and reduce substantially our dependence on imports. We do not only account for the youth as labour in the 1D1F programme, but also as managers and owners. Indeed, 58 of these factories are wholly owned by young people who have received direct government support”, he added.

  • GRA revenue for Sept up by 4.6%, rolls out new systems to seal loopholes

    The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu Amoah has revealed that tax revenue performance for September 2022 was GH¢7,457,097 as against a target of GH¢7,128,061.

    This, according to him, shows a positive deviation of 4.6 percent, which represents 29.8 percent of its year-to-date performance.

     

    Speaking during an interaction with the media in Accra, he said Customs revenue also grew nominally by 29.8 percent for the same period.

    “Customs, particularly, for this September did very well and exceeded even the stretch target by GH¢246million,” he disclosed.

    The Commissioner-General said the authority is implementing a number of tax policy initiatives to boost revenue generation this year.

    “We have introduced the GRA Taxpayers portal, which is basically a portal that allows you to log in to see your own tax activity. Again, we have introduced the electronic VAT invoicing, and it connects to the invoicing system of the merchant. And as the merchants trade, we see every invoice and details of purchase. We have introduced a new excise stamp tax authenticator which is also an app that allows you to use your phone to test whether what it is on the bottle is genuine or not.”

    As part of measures to improve revenue for the state, he said the authority will be piloting an e-auction module on the Integrated Customs Management System.

    The GRA boss said: “Our target is that from 15th October, we are loading some of the items available for auction on this system as a pilot phase and every citizen is free to go there to look at the vehicles and decide if they are interested”.

    He said in order to achieve its revenue target for the year 2022, GRA is adopting strategies to ensure that all loopholes are sealed with the roll-out of rigorous enforcement and compliance measures.

  • Otto Addo admits Brazil selection gaffe, pledges to do better

    Otto Addo has admitted he made mistakes with his selection on Friday night as Black Stars suffered a 3-0 loss to the Selecao.

    In what looked more like a one-sided game, Brazil’s first-half brilliance did the damage as they put three goals past Ghana.

    Addo’s starting line-up for the game came under huge criticism and the gaffer was quick to admit he made mistakes in the clash against the five-time world champions in Le Havre.

    “I will start with myself because maybe the system was wrong. I have to look at it again and question myself first,” Addo said after the game.

    “The lineup was good, but we have to work harder, especially on the set pieces and we have to work harder to close the lines. There were too many gaps between the lines.

    “I think I made mistakes, I learnt a lot more about my players, and picking the next 11 will depend on the performance in the next game.”

    Addo however, commended the second half performance from his team.

    “In the second half, we showed we can also compete with them not only against the ball but also with the ball. Better positions, we had some half chances. I’m happy that in the second half we didn’t allow [a lot of chances].”

    The Black Stars will face Nicaragua in the next game on Tuesday in Spain.