More than 40 people have been killed in Kenya after a dam burst, pushing the death toll from devastating floods to more than 120. The deaths were reported on Monday in the Mai Mahiu area, where the burst dam added to casualties from flash floods. “We have so far recovered 42 bodies, which include 17 […] The post Burst dam in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120 appeared
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
The Otumfuo Foundation, in partnership with Joberg Foundation has commissioned a 30-bed new Maternity block extension for the Manhyia District Hospital. It is named after the Asantehemaa (Ashanti Queen), Nana Konadu Yiadom III Maternity Block. Nana Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, Otumfuo Hiahene and Board Chairman of Otumfuo Foundation at the commissioning explained that the Asantehemaa was […] The post Nana
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has been inducted into the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management (CISCM) as a Fellow in Integrated Supply Chain Management. This follows the recognition of his remarkable performance at the ministry, where he has made some structural reforms and blended technological innovation with strategic management to impact the […] The post CISCM inducts
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah (L) receiving his citation Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has been recognised for his hard work. He was recently inducted into the Chartered Institute of Supply Read More... The post Transport Minister Inducted As CISCM Fellow appeared
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians to avoid traveling to the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali. In a statement, the Ministry disclosed that the major highways linking Mali and Niger, particularly the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern regions of Mali have recorded terrorist harassment of commuters who […] The post MoFA
An “inevitable” global surge in prostate cancer is coming, with a worldwide doubling of cases to 2.9 million and an 85% increase in deaths to nearly 700,000 by the year 2040, TheLancet Commission on Prostate Cancer warned this week. At a meeting of urologists in Paris, the commission said the acceleration is already underway in high-income countries such as […] The post Prostate Cancer
Hearts of Oak came from behind to beat Karela United 3-1 as Abubakar Ouattara’s side bounced back from consecutive defeats to return to winning ways. Hamza Issah’s double and a belter from Salim Adams ended the Phobian’s three successive defeats in the Ghanaian top-flight. The visitors went in front after just 2 minutes after Dafie […] The post Hamza Issah scores
The Presidency has refuted speculations that the outgoing Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang was dismissed for engaging in some wrongdoing. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said, such speculations have no basis. “Contrary to some speculations in the media, the […] The post Sacked
The Presidency has touted the great transformation made to the operations of the the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) by its outgoing Director-General, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang. A statement released by the Director of Communications for the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said President Akufo-Addo values the contribution of Dr Ofori-Tenkorang to the development of SSNIT. […] The post President
Mali’s military junta continued to restrict political life in the country on Thursday, April 11, banning the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations. The country’s high authority for communication issued a statement calling on “all media (radio, television, written press and online) to halt broadcast and publication of the activities […] The post Mali:
Member of Parliament for Agona East Queenstar Mame Pokuah Sawyer has met with Okada riders within her constituency to address pertinent issues worrying their operations. The Member of Parliament, through a community dialogue series engaged Okada riders, mostly from Agona Kwanyako, Duakwa, Asafo and surrounding communities to find ways to address pertinent issues such as […] The post Okada
The late Bennet Agyekum Adomah Mam Yandey Joof, the girlfriend of the late Bennet Agyekum Adomah, Chief Executive Officer of Kikibees Restaurant and Lounge has been discharged by the Madina Read More... The post Late Kikibees CEO’s Girlfriend Freed appeared first on
The Madina District court has discharged Mam Yandey Joof, the lady standing trial over the alleged murder of her boyfriend Benett Agyekum Adomah alias Kikibee. The post Kikibee CEO’s death: Court finds girlfriend not guilty of murder first appeared on 3News.
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […] The post Fidelity
Parliament has summoned the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to appear before the House on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, over unlawful charges by the Ghana Airports Company Limited. This follows concerns raised by the Minority Caucus over the introduction of a $20 maintenance charge on all round trips by the Ghana Airports Company Limited […] The post Parliament
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
Paul Eric Ofori, the Head of Research at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has described Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s comments against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as unfortunate and myopic. The Majority Leader said in Parliament on Monday, March, 11, that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats in their countries. Niger’s army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou announced it would be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size. He spoke in a televised speech on Wednesday following talks in the capital Niamey. Groups […] The post Niger, Mali
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
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