The year was 2008 and Ghana was poised to secure their first African Cup of Nations trophy since 1982. The senior national team, Black Stars of Ghana were making their 16th appearance in the 26th edition of Africa’s biggest showpiece. The hype, the buzz and euphoria could be felt when someone even peeped through their […] The post Host and a broken

More than 26,000 people have died with coronavirus in the UK, making it the second worst-hit country in Europe, new figures have shown. A total of 26,097 people have died after contracting COVID-19, according to government data which included deaths in care homes and the wider community for the first time. The total is up […] The post Coronavirus: UK

In this edition of Point of View, Bernard Avle hosts Dr Yaw Osei Adutum (Deputy Minister for Education) and other panellists to discuss the various transformations within Ghana’s education and explore future plans and strategies since the outbreak of COVID-19. The post #PointofView with Dr. Yaw Osei Adutum: April 29, 2020 appeared first on Citinewsroom

A further 4.4 million Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as the economic toll from the coronavirus pandemic continued to mount. The new applications brought the total number of jobless claims since mid-March to 26.4 million. That amounts to more than 15% of the US workforce. However, the most recent data marked the third week […] The post Coronavirus:

There is “clear-cut” evidence that a drug can help people recover from the coronavirus, say US officials. Remdesivir cut the duration of symptoms from 15 days down to 11 in clinical trial at hospitals around the world. The full details have not been published, but experts said it would be a “fantastic result” if confirmed, […] The post Remdesivir:

Umaru Sanda Amadu and Frema Adunyame explores the debate by Ghana Federation of Labour over Tripartite Committee’s failure to consider the plight of industries while filing its communiqué. Among other stories include city authorities beginning the enforcement of the wearing of nose masks in public and motor riders fined GHS 12,000 by court.   Citi97.3 […] The post Eyewitness

Authorities at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly have asked traders at PZ-Asempa near Kejetia to halt their activities following their failure to comply with the social distancing protocols. A taskforce from the Assembly has been deployed to the area to prevent traders from engaging in their usual activities. Some of the traders who spoke to Citi […] The post A/R:

One of the leading producers of bread in large quantities in the country, B-Foster Bakery has presented a cheque of GHS5,000 to the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to help the commission fuel their vehicles to intensify public education and sensitisation on coronavirus. Speaking to Citi News after presenting the cheque and other food […] The post B-Foster

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Kenneth Koomson has condemned the Tripartite Committee for failing to consider the plight of industries while filing its communiqué. The Tripartite Committee comprising government, Labour Unions and employers signed a 10-point communiqué calling for the protection of businesses and employees yesterday [Tuesday]. However, Mr. Koomson told […] The post COVID-19:

The Deputy Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, Kenneth Koomson has condemned the Tripartite Committee for failing to consider the plight of industries while filing its communiqué. The Tripartite Committee comprising government, Labour Unions and employers signed a 10-point communiqué calling for the protection of employees yesterday [Tuesday] in the wake of COVID-19. However, […] The post Tripartite

The Ghanaian Muslim Community has presented a cheque of GHS130,000 to the COVID-19 National Trust Fund. The presentation was made by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, who led a coalition of Muslim groups to the Jubilee House on Tuesday for the presentation ceremony, which had Vice President Dr.  Mahamudu Bawumia and Chief […] The post Muslim Community

Management and the staff of the Ankaase Methodist hospital in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region say they will lay down their tools if persistent robbery attacks on their facility and their staff continue. The incessant attacks on the hospital led to the death of one member of staff on April 10 […] The post A/R: Staff of Ankaase

Some traders along Ghana’s border to Burkina Faso at Tumu in the Upper West region have expressed concerns over the continued closure of the border to human traffic. According to them, the closure is affecting their livelihoods as they are unable to ply their trade. Speaking to Citi News, the traders say their businesses are […] The post Upper West: Traders

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has urged members its prepaid customers to either swipe or insert their cards into their meters before visiting vending points or ECG offices to purchase credit. ECG in a statement said the directive is to enable it “gather accurate consumption data to ensure a smooth implementation of the Government […] The post COVID-19:

Vice-Chancellor for the Ho Technical University, Prof. Benjamin Honyenugah says technical universities in Ghana are ready and willing to partner government in the fight against COVID-19. The Vice-Chancellor who spoke to Citi News on the sidelines of an event to donate one thousand reusable nose masks to health workers in the Volta Region said Technical […] The post Ho

Fear has gripped residents of Dakpam in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region following the decision by the Assembly to return a patient who tested positive for COVID-19 to the community. The residents are worried that more people in the community will be infected if the said person is not quarantined immediately. According […] The post N/R:

Immigration officials in the Upper West Region have arrested 20 Burkina Faso nationals for coming into Ghana without approval amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. The 20 Burkinabes were busted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. They compromised of 18 males and 2 females with their ages ranging from 15 and 28. They were said to be heading […] The post Upper West: 20 Burkinabes

Local poultry farmers have called for concrete interventions by the government to strengthen the industry. Ghana spends over 350 million dollars annually to import poultry products. As a result, the government has mooted an idea to increase local production and ban importation by the year 2023. The President of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association […] The post Poultry

Local poultry farmers have called for concrete interventions by the government to strengthen the industry. Ghana spends over 350 million dollars annually to import poultry products. As a result, the government has mooted an idea to increase local production and ban importation by the year 2023. The President of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association […] The post Poultry

The Concerned Freight Forwarders and Traders Association (COFT) continues to lament challenges with goods clearance at the ports despite the implementation of a new system. Government on Tuesday started using a new single window system for the clearance goods popularly known as UNIPASS thus shutting down the old system operated by GCNet and Westblue. The […] The post Freight