With the more virulent Delta variant of the COVID-19 which is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates spreading across Africa, countries such as Ghana, South Africa and Rwanda are exploring the possibility of locally producing COVID vaccines amidst challenges of vaccine shortages and procurement issues. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has put diversification through … The post Local
The Ashanti Regional Police Command say they were overwhelmed by the events that led to the death of two persons during the June 29 Ejura youth protest, which turned violent. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) David Agyemang Adjem, Deputy Regional Police Commander, told the Ministerial Committee investigating the Ejura Disturbances that the Command did not … The post We
A 34-year-old man, Kwasi Kumi who allegedly murdered his wife, aged 39, after a misunderstanding that ensued between them on Tuesday, is under police arrest at the hospital. After murdering his wife, Kwasi Kumi attempted suicide, which landed him in hospital. The incident occurred at Breman Asikuma, a suburb of the Asikuma- Odoben-Brakwa (AOB) District … The post Husband
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has debunked complains of poor water quality it allegedly serves customers, and gave the assurance that it will continue to produce and distribute only the highest quality of water to clients. Dr Clifford A. Braimah, GWCL Managing Director giving the assurance said “as at now we know we are … The post We provide you with quality
An estimated 3.1 million Ghanaians, representing 10 per cent of the estimated 31 million population of Ghana, have one form of mental disorder or the other, with 16,000 having severe cases. Sourcing the data from the WHO and the Ghana Mental Health Authority, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Health Minister, told Parliament that: “It is clearly … The post Some
Mr Eric Pongo, lawyer for Colonel Samuel Kojo Gameli, on trial with nine others for high treason, has told the High Court that the second prosecution witness roped his client in the case due to a misunderstanding he had with his client. In a cross-examination of Brigadier General Nicholas Peter Andoh, Director General of Defense … The post You
Despite often living in some of the world’s most resource-rich lands, people in many developing countries face continued poverty due to reliance on commodity exports, according to the UN. In a report published on Wednesday, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said many of the world’s poorer nations depend too much on … The post People
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday tabled a loan agreement of $28 million to be sourced from the National Investment Bank (NIB) to purchase vehicles for the 275 Members of Parliament (MP). Each MP is expected to receive over $100,000 for the purchase of a vehicle. Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei Asare laid the request … The post Parliament considering $28m
The military officer captured on video aiming to shoot into the crowd in the heat of the Ejura disturbances did not pull the trigger, Lt Col. Kwasi Ware Peprah, the Commanding Officer of 4th Battalion of Infantry, has disclosed. He said the Officer knelt and aimed at the crowd not because he wanted to shoot … The post Ejura shootings: ‘Military
The CM Fund Limited, a medium to long-term collective investment scheme, posted a net profit of GH¢1,310,964 in 2020 as against GH¢ 945,940 in 2019. Shareholders fund also rose from GH¢8,188,228 in 2019 to GH¢17,382,380 representing an increase of over 100 per cent, while total asset grew from GH¢8,282,741 in 2019 t0 GH¢17,549,083. Mr Emile … The post CM Fund records
A Ghana Productive Safety Net Project (GPSNP) dam under construction at Loho in the Nadowli-Kaleo district has been washed away after a downpour. The project, executed by the Galson Company, started in February 2020 and is expected to be completed in July 2021. It was to rehabilitate an existing dam constructed about two decades ago … The post Project dam washed away after
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Wednesday said Ghana looks to deepening diplomatic relations and bilateral ties with the Swiss Confederation. That is why he said, said Ghana was cooperating with the Swiss Government in the areas of energy, climate change, education, trade, among others areas of common interests. The President said this when he hosted … The post Ghana, Switzerland
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia said the Government has endorsed a comprehensive National Integrated Maritime Strategy to enhance inter-agency cooperation on the sea to halt piracy. He, therefore, urged regional and continental navies and security agencies to step up collaboration of inter-agency procedures, enhance information and intelligence-sharing to tackle the insecurities in the Gulf of … The post Government
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) is working on a facility to treat water from Aveyeme in the Volta Region to meet the needs of industries in Tema Industrial Area, Free Zone enclave and their environs. This, will do by laying pipes from Aveyime through Sege, to the industrial area of Tema to provide over … The post GWCL to draw water from Aveyime for Tema
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has underscored the need for early childhood educators to be resourced to discharge their duties effectively. It was important that the right opportunities were created for them to upgrade their knowledge, skills and teaching methodologies, Ms Phillipa Larsen, President of the Association, advocated. According to the Ghana Living … The post Ghana
Brigadier General Joseph Aphour, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Central Command, Ghana Armed Forces, has told the Ministerial Committee probing the Ejura shooting incident that the action of the military was the best they could take under the circumstance. He said but for the action taken by his men on the field, there would … The post That
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