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NSA partners just keep going inc. to introduce AI and Blockchain in Ghana’s sports sector

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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has entered into a partnership with Just Keep Going Inc. (JKG) to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology into Ghana’s sports sector.

The agreement seeks to modernize athlete management, improve transparency, and make operations within sports federations more efficient.

It will also help attract global investment and create sustainable funding opportunities for all 54 national sports federations.

According to the NSA, the partnership marks a major step toward digitizing Ghana’s sports administration and positioning the country as a leader in sports technology across Africa.

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Founder and CEO of Just Keep Going Inc., Kevin Frey who also serves on the International Board of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence, said the collaboration would create a transparent and tech-driven sports system.

“We’re building a transparent, tech-driven ecosystem that empowers athletes and opens new channels for global sponsors and partners. With purpose-built digital platforms designed to streamline onboarding and collaboration, Just Keep Going is positioning Ghana as a model for how technology can transform sport and investment,” Frey stated.

Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, described the partnership as a move toward trust, innovation, and empowerment.

“This partnership is more than technology. it’s about trust, innovation, and empowerment. We’re opening Ghana’s sports sector to new possibilities, giving our athletes and young population the tools to compete globally while ensuring our systems remain transparent and accountable,” he explained.

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The project will use AI and blockchain to improve sports governance, track athlete performance, and establish transparent sponsorship systems that link local and international partners.

It will cover disciplines including football, boxing, athletics, basketball, rugby, weightlifting, and many others.

The NSA and JKG believe the partnership will not only enhance sports development but also make Ghana a model for how innovation can drive progress in the global sports industry.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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Tema Police arrest driver, seize 12 sacks of suspected indian hemp

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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.

The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.

According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.

A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.

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Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.

The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.

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Fatal Peki-Tsame road crash claims 15 lives, 25 injured

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Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.

The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.

A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.

Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.

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Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.

The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.

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