Malawians have been warned of an extreme heatwave that could see temperatures rise up to 44C. People have been urged to avoid alcohol and caffeine as the drinks could cause dehydration. The weather bureau says high temperatures are usual for Octo­ber but are likely to become more frequent and severe because of climate change. Intense … The post Malawians warned of extreme heatwave

 More than 600 peo­ple, mostly children, have died of diphtheria in Nigeria since the current outbreak began in December 2022, officials say. With 14,000 suspected cases, this outbreak is far worse than the last one in 2011 when 98 cases were reported. Kano state, in northern Nigeria, is the epicentre, recording more than 500 deaths, … The post Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600

 Iran says its stands firmly behind the aspirations of the Palestinian people and supports their efforts to pursue their inherent rights against occupation and aggression. Islamic Republic of Iran Embassy in Accra in a statement copied the Ghanaian Times said this support was fully consistent with international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, includ­ing … The post Iran

France’s interior minister has banned all pro-Palestin­ian demonstrations in the country. In a statement, Gérald Dar­manin ordered foreign nationals who break the rules to be “sys­tematically” deported. The move comes as Europe­an governments fear a rise in antisemitism triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. On Thursday, German police broke up a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin. France … The post France

Hospitals in Gaza risk turning into morgues without electricity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says. Gaza’s only power plant ran out of fuel on Wednesday, and back-up generators could stop working in hours, it adds. Medical centres have been overwhelmed after Israel imposed a “complete siege” on Gaza and pounded the territo­ry … The post Gaza

 Iran says its stands firmly behind the aspirations of the Palestinian people and supports their efforts to pursue their inherent rights against occupation and aggression. Islamic Republic of Iran Embassy in Accra in a statement copied the Ghanaian Times said this support was fully consistent with international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, includ­ing … The post Iran

The Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) has charged the government to arrest and prose­cute individuals who mismanages and steal state funds, to serve as deterrent to those serving in the public sector. According to the institute, there was the need for government to fully implement the laws in making corruption unattractive in the … The post Make public

The Nation­al Petroleum Authority (NPA) has sanctioned seven Petroleum Products Mar­keting Companies (PPMCs) for illicit distribution of petroleum products. They are to pay fines for viola­tion of Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF) regulations, making false UPPF representations to the authority, and engaging in third-party supplies. Failure by the affected compa­nies to pay the fines will … The post NPA

Several African heavyweights will be gearing up for the start of qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup when they participate in high-profile international friendlies spanning from yesterday to Wednesday, October 18. First up was Egypt, who faced Zambia at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE yesterday. The Pharaohs coach, Rui Vitoria, used the … The post African heavyweights

 The International Olympic Com­mittee (IOC) President, Thomas Bach, has ruled out any prospect of reinstating the International Boxing Association (IBA), but added World Boxing does not yet have “sufficient global representation.” The IBA in June became the first governing body ever to be expelled from the Olympic Movement, following years of protracted concerns with its … The post Bach

 The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) yesterday organised blood donation for the staff of their offices across the country, with a target of 2,000 units of blood to re-stock the National Blood Bank. The annual programme, the 6th edition of its kind, was on the theme ‘Give Blood, Share Life’, and part of FDA’s corporate … The post FDA targets 2,000 units of blood to restock

The National Director of World Vi­sion Ghana (WVG), Ms Cristina Del Valle, has appealed to the government to exempt them from ‘Gift-in-Kind’ taxes on items they receive from donors. According to her, this move would motivate their partners and donors to commit more resources to bring extra non-medical logistics to support the health delivery system … The post World

 The GA Rural Bank PLC, on Tuesday presented assorted items and cash donation to the Ga Traditional Council in Accra, as part of its support for the funeral of the late Paramount Queen of the Ga state, Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III (Tso Wulu Efa). The Board Chairman of the Ga Rural Bank, Mr … The post Ga Rural Bank commiserates with Ga Traditional Council appeared

 The Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Coast has taken delivery of quanti­ties of hospital equipment and consumables to aid its operations. Donated to the hospital by the Hands of Gold Foundation (HOGF), an Accra-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), the items included, BP Apparatus, Digital/ Infra-red thermometers, Suction machines, Clinical Weighing scales, Stethoscopes, Bedside screens, Nebuliser waste … The post HOGF

The Ghanaian Commu­nity in Israel is currently safe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Region­al Integration (MFARI) has assured. A statement issued by the Ministry in Accra on Wednes­day said the viral video of Ghanaians allegedly caught up in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas was not a true reflection of the situation. “The … The post Ghanaian

The past few days have been devas­tating for several communities along the banks of the Volta River as farmlands, houses and properties running into several thousands of Ghana cedis are destroyed by the raging floods. Akosombo Dam The floods occasioned by the spillage of excess water in the Akosombo Dam have also claimed some human … The post Akosombo

 The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is beginning a mobilisa­tion drive to attract more youth ahead of the 2024 general elections. The party said it was poised to offer alternative choices to the youth who were yearning for change. In an interview with journalists in Accra yesterday, Nana Kumamakuma Frimpongmaa, the Chairperson of the CPP, said … The post CPP

 Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu, a former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has said the in-camera hearing of the committee probing an alleged leaked tape plotting the removal of Dr George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police, has corroborated his part that the audio recording was not doctored. According to him, Superinten­dent … The post In-camera

 As painful as her demise may be, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Suma­na Kingsford Bagbin, has said the late former First Lady, Mrs Theresa Ku­fuor should be celebrated than mourned. Mr Bagbin said the late Theresa Kufuor distinguished herself as the second First Lady of the Fourth Republic and has left a legacy worth celebrating. … The post Theresa Kufuor’s legacy

The controlled spill­age of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in the Eastern Region initiated by the Vol­ta River Authority (VRA) from September 15, 2023 has flooded communities in seven districts in three regions, namely Eastern, Greater Accra and Volta (See story on page 13). For instance, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the … The post NADMO must do better!! appeared first on