South African man arrested for smuggling girlfriend in car boot
Police in South Africa have arrested a man for smuggling his girlfriend in the back of a car during a nationwide lockdown. Faith Mazibuko, an official from the province of Guateng, tweeted that the woman was found during a security check on Friday. The woman was also arrested for “consenting to be smuggled,” Mrs Mazibuko […]
Coronavirus: Mikel distributes 1800 crates of eggs to vulnerable households in Nigeria
In helping people survive the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic, former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has distributed 1800 crates of eggs to vulnerable households in Nigeria. Mikel revealed that the distribution was carried out by his team, who left crates of eggs at the doorsteps of people’s houses. The ex-Super Eagle is the […]
Lockdown easing begins in Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is beginning the first of a five-stage relaxation of the lockdown today. Farmers’ markets, car dealerships and some other small businesses will be allowed to reopen for the first time since 12 March, when the country introduced one of the earliest lockdowns in Europe. The government will discuss easing travel restrictions on […]
Five-minute coronavirus tests being trialled
The University of South Wales says it has developed a coronavirus testing kit which can give results within half an hour. The test is still to be evaluated to see how accurate it is but the local NHS health board has said there are promising early signs. This is one of a number of rapid […]
COVID-19: Gov’t deploying drones for transportation of samples for testing
Government is deploying the use of drones for transportation of samples taken from persons suspected to be infected with Coronavirus for onward delivery to the various centres for testing. The drone services which was essentially for delivery of blood and essential services is now being given additional responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver samples […]
COVID-19: President Akufo-Addo eases restrictions but urges families to conduct private burials
President Akufo-Addo has encouraged families to conduct private burials with not more than 25 mourners for their loved ones to decongest the mortuaries. This he said is becoming a health hazard and could lead to the possible outbreak of diseases. The President also advised against the dissemination of fake news and stigmatization against persons who […]
President outlines disbursement of COVID-19 Fund
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has outlined the disbursement of the GH¢1.2 billion fund for the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme to support households and businesses. “I know the effects of the measures to contain the virus have been difficult for many, and that is why I mandated the creation of the GH¢1.2 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme […]
Gunman disguised as police officer kills at least 16 in rural Canada
A man dressed as a police officer has killed 16 people in a shooting in rural Canada, the deadliest such attack in the country’s history. Police said the attacker, wearing a police uniform, may have targeted his first victims before attacking randomly in the province of Nova Scotia. Officials said a police officer was among […]
Workers advocate tax waivers off salaries of government employees
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, Dr. Yaw Baah, is quoted to have said recently that workers should exercise cool heads as Labour negotiates with the government to ensure that workers are properly cushioned in the wake of the partial lockdown leading to slow economic activities. Besides, government also needs to put in place […]
NCCE arms frontline civic educators to disarm COVID-19
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has armed its frontline civic educators to enter into the communities, markets, lorry parks, and any other human habitat to disarm COVID-19 through accelerated public education. Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, NCCE Greater Accra Regional Director in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Sunday said, “COVID-19 can […]
