Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says the launch of the Universal GH QR Code and the Proxy Pay platform should ease the difficulties associated with the payment for goods and services. The two platforms are part of plans to enhance digital payments as the government pursues a cash-lite agenda. Already, the COVID-19 pandemic has partially […] The post Veep
The coronavirus undoubtedly threatens the survival of many businesses globally. But it is also a time some businesses are cashing-in. For instance, those producing hand sanitizers, liquid soaps, face masks, wipes and gloves are making huge gains due to a high demand for these products that serve as protective gears against the disease. At Kumasi […] The post Traders
Members of Parliament observed the national day of fasting and prayer with a series of Christian and Islamic prayers in the House. This was in response to the President’s appeal for Ghanaians to join hands in prayer and fasting for God’s intervention in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The prayers centred on thanksgiving, forgiveness, […] The post Coronavirus:
As Ghana intensifies its ban on travels in and out of the country’s borders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a British Airways bound flight to Ghana, was on Monday, March 23, returned to the UK despite initial permission for the British High Commission to evacuate some 360 UK nationals from Ghana to the […] The post Ghana returns Accra-bound BA
Economy and Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi has donated a cheque on behalf of the Senyo Hosi family to the 37 Military Hospital for the purchase of gloves and masks which are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The donation was received by the Commanding Officer of the 37 Military Hospital Brig-Gen. Nii Adjah Obodai and will cover […] The post COVID-19: Senyo Hosi
Economy and Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi has donated an amount of GHS 20,000 on behalf of the Senyo Hosi family to the 37 Military Hospital. The donation was received by the Commanding Officer of the 37 Military Hospital Brig-Gen. Nii Adjah Obodai and will cover the cost of 35,000 surgical masks and 10,000 gloves to […] The post COVID-19: Senyo Hosi donates GHS20,000
Economy and Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi has donated a cheque on behalf of the Senyo Hosi family to the 37 Military Hospital for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The donation was received by the Commanding Officer of the 37 Military Hospital Brig-Gen. Nii Adjah Obodai and will cover the cost of 35,000 surgical […] The post COVID-19: Senyo Hosi donates
Ernest Chemists Limited (ECL) on Friday, 20th March 2020 made donations of essential medicines and other medical supplies to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Tema General Hospital earmarked by the government as treatment and recovery centres for COVID-19. The items included several cartons of disinfectants, examination gloves, rubbing alcohol, multivitamins, hand sanitizers and […] The post Ernest
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) technical committee on COVID-19 has asked the government to amend the proposed utilization plan for the utilization of the US$3 billion Eurobond so funds could be made available to support the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic and related expenses. The government, after announcing a US$100 million fund for the […] The post Use
The Ghana Fire Service is urging the general public to desist from activities that can cause a fire outbreak while the country is battling with the spread of the novel coronavirus. “In the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana and subsequent directives given by the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo […] The post Fire
Worldreader, a non-profit organization, is offering two free digital reading which will be available on mobile phones for easy navigation. The two digital reading solutions; BookSmart and the Worldreader app seeks to help parents, primary students, and youth maintain reading skills, learn new subjects, and alleviate stress during this pandemic. The first package titled BookSmart […] The post COVID-19:
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is calling on the government to declare a nationwide lockdown with immediate effect. GMA however said the lockdown should exempt essential service providers. “The GMA fully conscious of the threat posed by this pandemic, the disturbing trend of community spread and the obvious inadequate capacity of the nation’s health system […] The post Declare
Ghana is among the International Development Association (IDA) countries that could benefit from temporary debt relief during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have called “on all official bilateral creditors to suspend debt payments from IDA countries that request forbearance.” “This will help with IDA countries’ immediate liquidity needs […] The post Ghana
Ghana has taken delivery of its share of medical supplies including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) donated to African countries by businessman Jack Ma and his Alibaba Foundation to help fight the Coronavirus outbreak. The Minister of Health, Kweku Agyeman Manu who received the items at the Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday said they will be […] The post Coronavirus:
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) in partnership with the Church of Pentecost (CoP) and Entrance Pharmaceuticals have donated assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to the Ministry of Health at a ceremony held at the Head Office of the Council. The move is part of efforts to support the government to make PPEs available to […] The post COVID-19:
The year twenty-nineteen may have ended, carrying a lot of baggage, both positive and negative. Twenty-twenty for some people was with a lot of optimism and resolution for a better year, as plans and projections were made in anticipation of fulfilling them. With the viral COVID-19 outbreak becoming difficult to contain in some parts of […] The post Kennedy
The year twenty-nineteen may have ended, carrying a lot of baggage, both positive and negative. Twenty-twenty for some people was with a lot of optimism and resolution for a better year, as plans and projections were made in anticipation of fulfilling them. With the viral COVID-19 outbreak becoming difficult to contain in some parts of […] The post Kennedy
The Electoral Commission (EC) has postponed its compilation of a new voters register because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to journalist after an Inter-Party Advisory Committee meeting, the EC’s Director of Electoral Services, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, said the commission is collaborating with health experts to decide on a more favourable date depending on the […] The post EC
The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, expects the date for the compilation of a new voters’ register to be changed. Mr. Boadu was speaking to the media after an Inter-Party Advisory Committee Meeting on Wednesday. His comments also come after the EC said it will announce a new date […] The post EC likely
Government is seeking the approval of Parliament to create a new regime for the regulatory bodies in the country. Known as the Education Regulatory Bodies bill, the legislation combines the existing National Council for Tertiary Education and the National Accreditation Board into a body known as the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. The Bill merges other […] The post Government
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