Telegram launches one-on-one video calls on iOS and Android
Secure messaging app Telegram has launched an alpha version of one-on-one video calls on both its Android and iOS apps, the company announced, saying 2020 had “highlighted the need for face-to-face communication.” In a blog post marking its seventh anniversary, Telegram described the process for starting a video call: tap the profile page of the […]
NIA announces new dates for mop up in four Regions
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced new dates for its mop-up registration in Greater Accra, Bono, Ahafo, and Bono East Regions. Head of Corporate Affairs at the Authority, Francis Palmdeti asked applicants to carry along the required documents to the registration centers. “The mop-up exercise covers Ghanaians aged 15 years and above who were […]
Sarkodie and Shatta Wale reunite at Black Love concert
After about two years of ‘beefing’, rapper Sarkodie and Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, have shared the stage again. The two reunited for a performance at Sarkodie’s Black Love virtual concert which came off on Sunday, August 16. The duo, who used to be very good friends, had a falling out when Shatta Wale claimed Sarkodie […]
Ghana hands over African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat to AU Commission
President Akufo-Addo has asked member states of the African Union to conclude all outstanding implementation issues of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), for them to be adopted at the extraordinary summit scheduled for December this year. This will pave the way for the smooth commencement of trading from January 1, 2021. President Akufo-Addo […]
Impact of covid-19 on child nutrition and welfare
When Hamdiya Yakubu’s three-year-old granddaughter had an asthma attack on July 15, she chose to manage it at home instead of going to the hospital. “I was afraid that they will test her for coronavirus and detain us in the hospital,” she explained. Hamdiya is one of many families who are now scared to visit […]
“We need national policy for Soya Beans” – Stakeholders appeal to government
Stakeholders in the Soya beans industry have called on the government to come out with a national strategic policy on the crop to help the sector grow. The sector has no regulatory and national strategy policy in spite of its economic value and potential to the country. Speaking at a workshop in Techiman, the Bono […]
THROWBACK: Our Starlets in 1995 made us Mohammed Ali in Football – Sam Brew-Butler
Former Chairman of Ghana Football Association (GFA) and majority shareholder of Ebusua Dwarfs, Nana Sam Brew-Butler, believes determination of the entire quad, the playing body, and the technical team made it easy for the team to clinch gold at the World Cup in Ecuador 1995. He laid emphasis on the football system and technique adopted […]
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Wearing of face masks still compulsory – President
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the wearing of face mask, social distancing, and enhanced hygiene protocols are still obligatory. He said the phased opening up of the country put an obligation and responsibility on each person to remain vigilant, and respect the COVID-19 protocols that “have become part and parcel of our daily routine”. […]
GFA waives 50% of Premier League clubs loaned monies
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association, GFA has taken a decision to waive fifty percent (50%) of the remaining loan of GHc25,000 owed by each of the 18 Premier League clubs. The GFA loaned each Premier League club GHc50,000 before the commencement of the 2019-2020 league season. At the start of the Covid-19 […]
