Ghana's move to digital migration is...smart TV!!

Ghana's move to digital migration is...smart TV!!

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Accra is the capital of the small, West African country of Ghana, which achieved its independence in 1957 from its colonial master, the United Kingdom. It celebrated 50 years in 2007, and is projecting itself fast and furiously as "gateway to West Africa".

It's an exciting city, with its unique problems, but with it close to the Atlantic ocean, and many beaches, who can resist coming here?




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Friday, March 12, 2010

Not Quite a Free Visa to FIFA2010 World Cup!

Despite rather good relations between South Africa and Ghana, it is never going to be so good that they decide to waive visas for us. There are, ofcourse, conditions, and here are the five-fold ones:

Processing for the 90-day visa, which is expected to take five days to complete, starts on April 1 – barely two months away from the world's biggest football festival.

To qualify for a visa,
 
  • the fan must possess a valid passport which must not expire by end of the June 11 – July mundial;
 
  • have a proof of a return air ticket,
 
  • show enough evidence of taking care of oneself for the period of the event or stay,
 
  • acquire a ticked voucher from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) or FIFA,
 
  • as well as having a proof of a hotel/hostel accommodation.

Ms Lallie advised applicants to show up personally at the High Commission and cautioned them about the activities of potential "charlatans (visa contractors) who could take advantage of the situation to swindle unsuspecting victims."

She dissuaded fans who have the intention of settling in South Africa after the World Cup to disabuse their minds of such plan. "Much as there would be an extremely friendly environment in South Africa, I don't think the authorities are necessarily going to relax or renege on their responsibilities as far as security is concerned," she cautioned.

from: http://news.peacefmonline.com/news/201003/39906.php

What about where you are right now? How difficult--or easy--is it for you to get your ticket to FIFA?

Truth be told, I'm quite happy watching from the comfort of my home (and office, when Ghana starts playing!!)

1 comments:

Ann said...

They look like pretty normal and reasonable conditions to me, if you are a football fan and not an illegal immigrant you ought to be able to meet them.

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