Wiamoase “wonder” tree not an apple – Crop Scientists
Research Scientists from the Crop Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has said the “wonder” tree at Wiamoase is not of the apple family. According to them, the tree rather, had the characteristic of the fig species. Dr Beloved Mensah Dzomeku, Principal Plant Physiologist at CRI at Fumesua, in […]
Be wary of ATM and clock-in devices, public urged
Institutions have been urged to be mindful of how their clients and workers use the clock-in devices and Automated Teller Machines (ATM) at banks to ensure that the devices do not become an avenue for the spread of COVID-19. Mr Pius Hadzide, the Deputy Minister of Information, who gave the caution, said this was important […]
Portugal eases restrictions as cafes, schools open
Portugal has reopened cafes, restaurants and many more shops, in a new phase of easing restrictions. Creches have also reopened, with children removing shoes at the door and smaller groups in each room. In schools, some face-to-face classes have resumed for older pupils, with caretakers in protective kit at the entrances, wielding hand sanitiser. But […]
Government begins 3-month electricity tariff subsidy payment
Minister of energy, John Peter Amewu says government has began paying the three-month subsidy on electricity tariff to ECG. The subsidy was announced by President Akufo-Addo to cushion consumers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Amewu who was speaking at the press briefing on COVID-19 I Accra said government has also settled some of the outstanding […]
Nigeria’s Kano state allows Friday Muslim prayers
Nigeria’s Kano state government has allowed Friday and Eid al-Fitr prayers across the north-western state after a request by some religious leaders. The Kano governor however said traditional Eid celebrations in the state will not be allowed. Imams have been directed to ensure that all worshippers wear masks, socially distance themselves, and wash their hands. […]
President Akufo-Addo launches GH¢1 billion CAP Business Support Scheme
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 19th May, 2020, launched the GH¢1 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme Business Support Scheme, which is being provided by Government and selected participating banks to micro, small and medium-scale businesses around the country. Launching the Scheme at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency, […]
Salah mask-wearing robbers caught by Egyptian police
A gang of thieves have been caught by police in Cairo using masks of Mohamed Salah to disguise their identities. An armed gang of four men was arrested while attempting to rob a store on Hassanein Heikal Street, in the Nasr City neighbourhood of the Egyptian capital. All four of the robbers covered their face […]
COVID-19: 695 co-workers at Tema Fish Processing Factory got exposed – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the total number of workers who have been exposed to the new coronavirus from their colleague at a Tema Fish Processing Factory is now 695. In all, 1,300 workers were tested for the virus, Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, the Head of Disease Surveillance Department of the GHS, said in an […]
‘Highly sophisticated’ hackers access details of 9 million easyJet passengers
Travel details and email addresses of around nine million easyJet customers have been accessed through a “highly sophisticated” cyber hack, according to the airline. In a statement on Tuesday (May 19, 2020), the budget carrier said the credit card details of a further 2,208 people had been accessed, but added there was “no evidence” of […]
Joint border security operation busts narcotic consignment
A joint team of border security agencies operating at the Aflao frontier on Saturday seized a large parcel of suspected narcotic drug at an unapproved route of ‘beat 6’ in the Ketu South District of the Volta region. The team, which comprised personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Excise and Preventive Service and the […]
