The Department of Chemical Pathology of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has developed a breast cancer detection device for women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The device, known as “Breast Eye”, is able to detect suspicious breast lumps in women and give accurate results for screening. Dr. Frank Ghartey, Head of the Chemical Pathology Department, School of Medical Science (UCCSMS), announced [...] The post Breakthrough in breast cancer….UCC Pathology Department invents lump detection device
A massive spraying exercise has helped to eliminate army worms which plagued three farming communities in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region last week. The exercise was carried out jointly by officials of the district assembly, members of the District Security Council, officers from the Department of Agriculture, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and representatives of waste management group Zoomlion, in [...] The post Army worms eliminated in Akatsi N. appeared
The Sportswriters Association of Ghana (SWAG) has sent a message of congratulations to Mr Ebenezer Twum Asante, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana for being voted as the CEO of the Year of the MTN Group. In a statement signed by SWAG President Kwabena Yeboah, the association noted with pride the honour conferred on Mr Asante last week during a [...] The post SWAG congratulates MTN Chief Executive appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed that he would do everything in his power as a minister to ensure the team qualifies for the World Cup in Russia. The Minister has been in an unending feud with the Ghana Football Association which has visibly taken a toll on the players of the Black Stars. But [...] The post Sports Minister wants Ghana at the World Cup appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Director, Francis Oti Akenten, has called for unflinching support for under-fire Black Stars trainer Avram Grant as he leads them to 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Grant has come under serious bashing after the Black Stars failed to win their first FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifying group against Uganda. The Black Stars have lost one [...] The post Oti Akenten rallies support for Stars’ coach appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Captain of Tema Country Golf Club, Joshua Peprah, has described this year’s Tema Open Golf competition held at the Club on Sunday as a huge success. To him, new sponsors replacing their traditional counterparts coupled with good organization and high turnout ranks the 2nd edition of the four-day event high. The event, the biggest on the club’s calendar drew golfers [...] The post Tema Country Golf captain lauds competition appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
It is the second Manchester derby of the season as the Red Devils host the Citizens in a League Cup clash at Old Trafford tonight. The sides will be locking horn at the Old Trafford for the second time this season and will be going into this derby after some inconsistent and low-helm performance in their last four games. Manchester [...] The post United, City clash in League Cup tonight appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Barcelona’s key first-team players – including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar – have been given a three-day break following their exertions in the last-gasp win at Valencia on Saturday. Barca are not in first-team action this week, although a squad of fringe players and B team regulars were named for yesterday’s Catalunya Supercup clash with Espanyol. And Luis Enrique [...] The post Barca gives Messi, Suarez, Neymar three-day break appeared first on The Ghanaian Tim
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he would absolutely be up for taking the England job, but only after spending “a bit longer” in his current situation. When asked during a profile by the Daily Mail if he would take the job, he said that both the England job and the position in his native Italy would be attractive [...] The post Ancelotti targets England job appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro clinched his first ATP title in almost three years with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over American Jack Sock in Sunday’s final in Stockholm. The Argentine, who won at Flushing Meadows in 2009 before suffering a series of wrist injuries that pushed him to the brink of retirement, needed just over an hour [...] The post Del Potro wins first ATP title in three years appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Arsene Wenger apologised for making Arsenal fans suffer over the course of 20 years as he addressed the club’s AGM on Monday. The Frenchman, who has recently moved past his two-decade anniversary as boss, received a standing ovation prior to addressing shareholders at a meeting which has previously seen him receive a more frosty reception. Wenger joked that he was [...] The post Wenger says sorry to Arsenal fans for causing the club pain in last 20 years appeared first on The Ghanaian Time
Gold miner Perseus Mining Limited has reported a nine per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in production at its Edikan Gold mine, in Western Region of Ghana, in the quarter ended September 30, on the back of improved mill performance. The mine produced 43,776 ounces of gold in the quarter, with the company on track to achieve its full-year production guidance of [...] The post Edikan mine records 9% increase in gold output appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ecobank has launched the Ecobank Mobile App, an instant and convenient way of banking via the mobile phone, in line with its promise to create relevant solutions for consumers. It is the first unified app delivered by any institution for use in 33 countries including Ghana. Group CEO, Ade Ayeyemi unveiled the new App at a large product launch in [...] The post Ecobank creates relevant solutions for consumers appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has stated that Ghana’s cocoa production for the 2015/16 cocoa season stands at seven hundred and seventy-eight thousand and forty-three metric tonnes (778,043 metric tonnes). A statement issued by COCOBOD urged the public to disregard any other figure being quoted in a section of the media. “We wish our cherished cocoa farmers and all stakeholders a [...] The post COCOBOD sets record straight appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment has been named Africa’s Most Outstanding Private Bank for the second year running by Private Banker International. Private Banker International is a leading journal for the global wealth industry. The award was announced at the 26th Private Banker International Global Wealth Summit and Awards, held in Singapore this month. Winning this award for the second [...] The post Standard Bank Wealth and Investment wins award appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana (AGAG) says areas of the concession vacated by illegal miners in recent days are to remain secured and free of any illegal mining activity, under the directive from the Minerals Commission. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said even though the original deadline for a cessation of this unauthorised mining activity had passed, the [...] The post AngloGold Ashanti secures concession vacated by illegal miners appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A 10-member Innovation Committee of the Energy Commission (ICEC) has been inaugurated to modernise the energy sector. The committee, comprising officers of the commission, is primarily mandated to ensure innovation and monitor national and international development in the sector. It has Mr. Solomon Sarpong as its Chairperson and Salifu Addo as Co-Chair, and Dorothy Adjei, Kofi Adu Agyarko, and Judith [...] The post Energy Commission proves to modernise sector appeared first on The Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged stakeholders in education to collaborate efforts to improve the quality of education in the country, instead of criticising the system unnecessarily. She said Ghana’s educational system had improved, citing that the country had topped the West African Secondary School Examination (WASSCE) for the past four years. She said, “Let us [...] The post Stop criticising education system- Minister appeared first on The Ghanaian
President John Mahama yesterday started his campaign tour of the Eastern Region with the inauguration of the Takrowase Community Day Senior High School (SHS) in the Denkyembour District. It increases the number of inaugurated community Dday SHSs to 14, with more completed ones awaiting official opening. Inaugurated amidst excitement among the chiefs and people of Takrowase, the SHS facility is [...] The post Pres inaugurates community day SHS for Takrowase appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
An International evangelist and president of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, UK, Reverend Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, yesterday urged the Ghanaian clergy to avoid predictions and utterances about the winner of the December 7 polls in Ghana. “As men of God we must rise up to our responsibility to maintain our respect as spiritual gate-keepers of the land,” he admonished. God, Rev. [...] The post Clergy advised against poll predictions appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
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