Rescuers in the central Chinese city of Changsha have pulled a woman alive from the rubble of a six-storey building six days after it collapsed. She was conscious during her extraction just after midnight (16:00 GMT Wednesday) and advised rescuers how to bring her out safely, state media say. Ten people were known to have … The post Woman rescued from rubble in China after 6
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the deaths of nearly 15 million people around the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates. That is 13 per cent more deaths than normally expected over two years. The WHO believes many countries undercounted the numbers who died from Covid – only 5.4 million were reported. In India, there were … The post ‘True COVID-19 pandemic
About 2,000 civilians are reportedly trapped by fighting in the front line town of Popasna in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, the main focus of Russia’s attempt to gain territory. Local officials say food supplies in Popasna are expected to run out within a week – but all rescue efforts have been halted after three evacuation … The post Risking capture to
An evangelist is in trouble after telling people he knows of a gate leading to heaven from south-western Nigeria and that he can show them – for a fee. Pastor Ade Abraham was reported to police by one of his followers who said the pastor had charged him 310,000 naira ($750; £600) to see the … The post Pastor charges $700 fee to ‘take people
Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbé, has agreed to act as a mediator in the Malian political crisis, both countries’ foreign ministers have confirmed. Mali has been mired in a crisis since the military seized power in 2020 and has been under pressure to return the country to democratic rule. There has been growing tension between the … The post Togolese president agrees
United Nations (UN) chief, António Guterres, has told the BBC he does not support the UK’s plan of giving asylum seekers a one-way ticket to Rwanda – something also being considered by Denmark. He told BBC Focus on Africa radio presenter Paul Bakibinga: “I do believe that Europe has responsibilities in relation to asylum that are in … The post UN chief hits out at UK-Rwanda
Chairperson for the Ga presbytery, Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Reverend Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye has revealed that the PCG is planning to establish a cancer treatment centre in Ghana to help reduce the burden of the disease in the country. According to him, when more affordable hospitals are put up to offer oncology … The post PCG to establish cancer treatment centre
A total of $122,473,575.60 has been disbursed to all Modernising Agriculture in Ghana (MAG) beneficiary institutions since 2017, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Mr Robert Patrick Ankobiah has revealed. It comprised double cabin pickups 4×4 station wagons, motorcycles, uniforms among other logistics and machineries to aid the programme. These … The post $122.5
Ghana’s Black Princesses are in Pot 3 ahead of the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup draw. Ghana booked their spot at the global showpiece with a 5-1 aggregate win over Ethiopia in the final round of qualifiers. Ben Fokuo’s side will join 15 others to battle for the U-20 World Cup trophy in Costa … The post Black Princesses in Pot 3 forWWC draw appeared first on
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has suggested Elaine Thompson-Herah should be recognised as the women’s 100 metres world record holder. The late American sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner currently holds the world record, after achieving a time of 10.49 seconds in Indianapolis in 1988. Griffith-Joyner achieved the mark at the United States Olympic Trials. Her improvements … The post ‘Make
Manchester City suffered one of the most remarkable Champions League collapses as Real Madrid came back from the abyss to set up a final showdown with Liverpool. City were two goals ahead on aggregate going into the 90th minute after Riyad Mahrez’s strike had added to their 4-3 first-leg win last week. And then Rodrygo … The post UCL: Madrid reach final after City collapse
Medals for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have been unveiled. They were greeted by seven-time Paralympic athletics gold medallist Hannah Cockroft, who is set to compete at the Commonwealth Games for the first time. An all-female group led by Amber Alys, who won a competition organised by the School of Jewellery and Birmingham 2022, … The post Birmingham 2022 C’wealth
Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned government to be measured in its appetite for borrowing as result of a drop in Ghana’s debt in relation to the size of the economy or Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “Provisional estimates by the Ghana Statistical Service showed that the country recorded a growth rate of 5.4 per cent … The post Drop
Ghana plans to establish a financial mechanism for loss and damage associated with climate change impacts, as the country assumes the presidency of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF). The CVF is a global partnership of developing nations that are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of global warming, and are taking steps to address them. The … The post Ghana
The World Bank has approved $200 million to help the Government of Ghana increase access to broadband, enhance the efficiency and quality of selected digital public services, and strengthen the digital innovation ecosystem in Ghana to help create better jobs and economic opportunities. Digital is one of Ghana’s best-performing sectors and grew on average by … The post World
The Managing Director (MD) of Suker Power Limited, Abdul-WahabRaj, says solar energy is not a replacer of electricity power, but complements other power generation mix for energy self-sufficiency in the country. “Solar energy helps consumers to save some money, solar energy is not replacing the electricity company, it only takes a fraction off from consumption … The post Solar
Vodafone Ghana has said subscribers of Vodafone will still not pay any charges in spite of the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). It said Vodafone Cash customers could only pay the E-Levy when transferring money. “The implementation of the 1.5per cent electronic transfer levy was implemented on May 1, 2022. In practical terms, … The post Vodafone
The reconstituted board of the Ghana Statistical Service was inaugurated in Accra yesterday with a call on them to guide the Service to generate high quality and reliable data to guide the country’s growth and development. The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John A. Kumah, who made the call said quality data was critical to … The post Help generate
The Ghana Prisons Service has decried the meagre cost of feeding for inmates in the various prisons across the country.The service said despite the increasing cost of living, feeding grants for inmates remain GH¢1.80 a day. The Eastern Regional Commander of the service, Deputy Director of Prisons (DDP), Samuel OwusuAmponsah in a meeting with the Judicial … The post Prisons
Members of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the regions on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to their colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty. It was to mark this year’s (2022) International Fire Fighters Day. DOI Eugene Asa-Gyekye paying homage to deceased officers The Day was established in 1999 to honour … The post Regional GNFS personnel mark Int’l
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