Foreigners in Ghana can legally acquire a Ghana Card- NIA
The National Identification Authority says its attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media suggesting that the possession of a Ghana card by a Chinese national is unlawful. In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs of the NIA Francis Palmdetti, the Issuance of Ghana Cards to resident foreigners in […]
A careful balance of factors led to lifting of lockdown – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the decision to lift the partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa, was taken after careful consideration of a number of factors. According to President Akufo-Addo, the country’s current capacity “to trace victims of this disease, being able to test, being able to isolate […]
Coronavirus: Asante Kotoko players accept 40% pay cut
Players and technical staff of Kumasi Asante Kotoko have agreed to a 40% pay cut with football still in limbo due to the coronavirus outbreak. General Manager of the club, Nana Gyambibi Coker said the decision to slash down salaries was reached during a meeting among the players, the technical staff and management. Football matches […]
Coronavirus: Actor Lilwin donates to frontliners
Iconic actor cum musician Kwadwo Nkansah “Lilwin” has donated assorted items to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and the Ashanti Regional Police Command. Lilwin who is the brand ambassador for Bel-Malt presented over 5000 bottles of Bel products to KATH and the Regional Police Command. The multiple award-winning act in a media briefing after […]
Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities commend government on COVID-19 management
The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana, VCTU-G have commended the government of Ghana for effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic to the admiration of all. The group held a virtual meeting to deliberate on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic work at the Technical Universities (TUs) across the country and to plan for […]
Cashew industry under pressure amid coronavirus
Industry players in the cashew value chain say the industry is under severe pressure as a result of restrictions brought on it globally by the COVID-19 pandemic. They say the shutdown of export markets like Vietnam and India is having a devastating impact on the livelihood of thousands of cashew farmers locally. They observe that […]
Patapaa drops new song “Achoo Boy”
Sensational Ghanaian musician, Patapaa has released his second single of the year titled “Achoo Boy”. The “One Corner” hitmaker and the leader of the “Pa2paSojas” is looking to entertain music-loving fans with another banger during the partial lockdown caused by Coronavirus. Here is the audio slide of the new song:
GHS to tackle meningitis scourge
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) assured the people of the Upper West Region that it was committed to bringing the outbreak under control. It noted that though there was no vaccine for the strain causing this current outbreak, effective treatment was available. “The need to emphasize this is paramount to ensure early reporting and initiation […]
Spanish cases rise to over 200,000
The number of people diagnosed with coronavirus has risen to 200,210, according to Spain’s health ministry. Nearly 400 new deaths have also been reported since yesterday, bringing the total toll to 20,852. Spain has the second-highest number of confirmed infection cases in the world, behind the US, figures from Johns Hopkins University say.
Burkina Faso authorities killed 31 unarmed detainees – HRW says
Burkina Faso’s security forces allegedly executed 31 detainees earlier this month in what could amount to a “war crime”, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation. “The Burkinabé security forces apparently executed 31 men in a brutal mockery of a counterterrorism operation that may amount to a war […]
