Ghana will in 2022 commence a phase 1trial of a Lassa fever vaccine after approval from the Ghana Health Service Ethical Review Committee, Navrongo Health Research Centre Institutional Review Board and the Ghana Food and Drug Authority. The vaccine which has already undergone pre-clinical studies and safe to try on humans would be tested on … The post Ghana to roll out Lassa
The annual black Friday shopping experience championed by Jumia Ghana was launched in Accra on Thursday. The Black Friday event which offers discounts on products to consumers is slated for November 5 to November 26. The event has been organised to highlight top deals and discounts of products, as well as benefits to both sellers and … The post Black Friday Shopping launched appeared
The Second Lady, Mrs Samira Bawumia, has urged the global community to commit more resources, political will and incorporate more female perspectives into the design and implementation of clean energy solutions. That she said would enable the world to achieve the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) -7 which focuses on universal access to affordable, reliable, … The post Commit
A stakeholder consultation aimed at improving framework conditions to unlock the potential of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana has been held in Accra. Addressing participants on Friday, Mr Imran Shams Kwakye, Vice Chairman, Accra Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that economies of Africa were driven … The post Stakeholders
A Nubian Jak blue plaque in honour of renowned musician FelaAníkúlápóRansomeKuti has been unveiled in London, United Kingdom (UK). The plaque was presented at the former residence of the Nigerian-born singer in London where he lived to study music in 1958. It was championed by the Nubian Jak Community Trust (NJCT), the only commemorative plaque … The post Fela Kuti honoured in London appeared
A Thanksgiving and Memorial Mass to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings has been held in Accra. With attendees mostly clad in white attire, the event, held yesterday, brought together the family including former first lady, Nana KonaduAgyemang-rawlings and sympathizers to reflect upon the life of the … The post Memorial
Roger Federer will miss the Australian Open in January and is unlikely to return to competition until mid-2022 as he recovers from multiple knee surgeries, the former world number one told Swiss media. Federer, 40, also said he would be “extremely surprised” if he was able to play at Wimbledon, a Grand Slam he has … The post Federer to skip Aussie Open appeared first on
SAUL ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will challenge WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu in a stunning attempt to become a five-division titleholder. The WBC approved his request to move up two divisions into a new weight category for a shot at the title in May or June at their annual convention on Tuesday night. “The WBC has approved … The post Bid
Cameroon beat Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 in a contest of two continental heavyweights to join Algeria, Nigeria and Tunisia in securing the last four places in March’s African World Cup playoffs as the group phase came to a dramatic conclusion on Tuesday. Karl Toko Ekambi scored for Cameroon as they snatched a narrow home win over … The post Cameroon beat C. d’Ivoire to seal
Brazil held Argentina to a 0-0 draw in San Juan on Tuesday, but Brazilian coach Tite angrily hit out at what he said was an “inconceivable” decision taken – or not taken – by officials manning the video assistant referee (VAR). Tite felt Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi should have been punished for elbowing winger Raphinha … The post Brazil coach
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Council has appointed Mrs Abena Osei-Poku as the new Chairperson of the Council. A statement issued by the GSE said Mrs Osei-Poku’s appointment took effect from October 14, 2021. It said Mrs Osei-Poku, who is the Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, is the second female in 26 years to … The post Absa Bank Ghana MD chairs GSE Council appeared first
Gold Fields Ghana Limited has presented dividends totalling GHc159 million to government for the 2020 and 2021 financial years. The first cheque for GH146 million, is an the interim dividend for the 2021 financial year in relation to the government’s 10 per cent stake in Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine, while the second cheque of GHc13 … The post Gold Fields
Ghanaians across the country yesterday greeted with mixed reactions the 2022 budget statement presented in Parliament in Accra by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta. YAKUBU ABDUL-MAJEED, reports from TAMALE, the Northern Regional capital that while a number of residents in the Tamale metropolis commended the government for coming out with policies to cushion … The post 2022
The Electrochem Ghana has started an active campaign to protect the environment through tree planting. Already, on Green Ghana Day, the company planted over 400 of mangrove trees as a continuation of the company’s resolve to conserve the environment. The Chairman of Electrochem, Dr Daniel McKorley, who planted the first mangrove and led the exercise, … The post Electrochem
A continental conflict resolution body, aimed at promoting dispute prevention and early resolution in the various economic, human, political and environmental sectors in Africa, is in the offing. Among its objectives, the body, which is to be known as the Africa Association of ADR Professional Practitioners (AAAPP), will provide support to regional bodies such as … The post Africa
Authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, have shut all schools and colleges indefinitely amid the worsening levels of air pollution. Construction work has also been banned until November 21, but an exception has been made for transport and defence-related projects. Only five of the 11 coal-based power plants in the city have been allowed to … The post Delhi shuts schools, colleges
A deadly storm described by officials as a once-in-a-century weather event has severed road and rail links around Vancouver, Canada. Two motorways connecting the West Coast city were closed after being damaged by severe flooding. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes due to the massive storm which struck on Monday. A woman … The post Deadly storm cuts transport
U.S. President, Joe Biden, on Monday, signed into law a bipartisan 1-trillion-U.S.-dollar infrastructure bill after months of delay amid democratic infighting over a social spending package. “Here in Washington, we’ve heard countless speeches and promises, white papers from experts, but today, we’re finally getting this done,” President Biden said on Monday at a signing ceremony … The post Biden
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for two separate suicide attacks that killed three people and injured 36 in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, on Tuesday. Two civilians and a police officer were killed in the blasts, police spokesperson Fred Enanga told reporters at a news conference in the city. The ISIS-affiliated Amaq News Agency reported the incident … The post Islamic
Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council and General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Tuesday reiterated that the military has no intention to continue in power. Gen. Al-Burhan made the remarks when he received the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, in the presence of the … The post Al-Burhan:
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