CSIR develops Manual on hybrid maize seed production
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has developed a Manual on hybrid maize seed production to equip seed growers with the requisite skills and resource to efficiently produce the desired quality and quantity required by farmers. The Manual also addresses the various requirements, practices and day-to-day field operations for a successful hybrid […]
Health facilities are safe, don’t stay home because of COVID-19 – Dr. Tinkorang
The Ghana Health Service has urged the public not to fear to seek medical care in various health facilities across the country because of the apprehension of contracting COVID-19. The Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang, who made the call, said data available to the Regional Health Directorate (RHD) showed a reduction […]
No trader will pay back COVID-19 stimulus package under my government- Mahama
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, has advised traders and beneficiaries of the state’s COVID-19 stimulus package to ignore false claims by pro-government propagandists that the next NDC government will require them to pay back. Describing the claims as “lies” and “cheap politicking”, Mr Mahama said no trader […]
President Akufo-Addo continues Greater Accra Regional tour as he touts achievements under Free SHS policy
President Akufo-Addo insists former President Mahama is bent on cancelling the Free SHS Policy being implemented by his government. He said the former President is not a believer in the Policy, and his proposed review is a subtle means of ending the policy. Addressing traders at Okaishie, Makola and Tip Toe Lane at separate mini […]
Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns
In Germany, it is being termed a “lockdown light” for November while in France a four-week lockdown is expected but less severe than in the spring. Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to decide with state leaders whether to shut bars, leisure centres and hotels to halt the rise in infections. President Emmanuel Macron will give […]
Professor Opoku-Agyemang appeals to North Tongu constituents to vote for NDC
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has asked the people of the North Tongu Constituency to vote massively for the party. She said the NDC had carried out lots of life-changing development projects, hence the need to bring the party back to power to continue with its good […]
Let’s not lose sight of malaria because of Covid-19 — Makarios Foundation
The Country Director of Makarios Foundation has asked the Ghana Health Service not to lose sight of its fight against the malaria parasite since it still poses a challenge to the health of Ghanaians. Madam Lucy Apeajei observed that even though the fight against Covid-19 was necessary, Ghanaians were gradually losing sight of the many […]
WHO: Kenya recording ‘dramatic rise’ in Covid-19 cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Kenya has witnessed what it calls a dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases over the last month. The WHO says the country reported 4,594 new cases in the past week – up 51% on the previous week. “It is just shy of its previous peak at the end of July, […]
Two arrested in connection with Odododiodio clash
Two persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the violent clash between groups belonging to the NDC and NPP at Odododiodoo at the weekend. However nine of the ten persons who were hospitalized as a result of the clash have been treated and discharged. PRO of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command DSP, […]
Red berets ‘too hot’ for Uganda TV
TV stations in Uganda have been banned from hosting politicians wearing red berets, a signature headgear worn by opposition members affiliated to the People Power movement. Last year the government banned civilians from wearing red berets saying it was an army clothing, but the move was seen as a way of curtailing activities of popular […]
