Europe’s oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday
A French nun who is Europe’s oldest person has survived Covid-19, just days before her 117th birthday. Lucile Randon, who took the name of Sister Andre in 1944, tested positive for coronavirus on 16 January but didn’t develop any symptoms. She told local media she “didn’t even realise I had it”. She isolated separately from […]
Second phase of disinfection of police stations begins
The Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana, has begun the second phase of disinfection of all Police installations across Ghana. All Police cells, barracks and offices are being fumigated following the surge in COVID-19 cases. Briefing the media, the Greater Accra General Manager of Zoomlion Ghana […]
Libya’s interim government a ‘milestone’ – UN
The UN Security Council has unanimously welcomed the formation of an interim unity government in Libya, describing it “an important milestone”. The transitional body, comprising a prime minister and a three-member presidential council, was agreed last week. It’s intended to replace rival authorities in Tripoli and Benghazi. If all goes well, it will lead the […]
Ghana’s Rafatu Inusah appointed to Rugby Africa’s Advisory Committee
Board member of Ghana Rugby Football Union, Rafatu Inusah has been appointed onto the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa. Ms. Rafatu Inusah has been appointed as member of the player welfare & participation sub Committee of the Women’s Advisory Committee of Rugby Africa. This was contained in a letter from the chairwoman of the […]
Access to internet connectivity major hindrance to E-learning amidst COVID-19 – Prof. Gatsi
The Dean of Business School at the University of Cape Coast, Professor John Gatsi, says huge inequalities exist in access to online educational platforms for continuous studies of students. He said although such platforms are critical to meeting educational needs of students during national crisis such the COVID-19 pandemic, deficits in internet accessibility has seen […]
Covid: EU’s von der Leyen admits vaccine rollout shortcomings
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has admitted the EU was late to authorise Covid-19 vaccines and “we’re still not where we want to be”. She acknowledged shortcomings in the Commission’s vaccine response in a speech to the European Parliament. Mrs. von der Leyen faced criticism from MEPs over the EU’s handling of the […]
South Africa may swap or sell AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
South Africa is considering swapping or selling the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against coronavirus, the health minister says. Plans to use it to vaccinate health workers have been put on hold after a small study suggested a “minimal” effect against the country’s new variant in young people. It is intending to use a vaccine from Johnson & […]
2021 Digital Population and Housing Census commences in May
The Ghana Statistical Service is set to conduct the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in May through digital signals within the period of three weeks after census night of 2nd May, 2021. This is provisional. The usage of the technology in 2021 was part of the recommendations by The United Nations (UN) to do away […]
Actor Kojo Dadson passes on
Veteran actor Emmanuel Kojo Dadson has died at age 68. According to reports, he died at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, February 9, while undergoing dialysis for kidney issues. Kojo Dadson, who gained fame for his role in productions such as Home Sweet Home had been recovering from a stroke he suffered in 2012 and […]
GFA purchases ten new substitution boards for domestic competition
The Ghana Football Association has purchased 10 new electronic two-sided substitution boards for domestic competitions. The 23.5cm board has high brightness LED display with optimal readability of 100m and 150 degrees wide readability. It comes with a Polycarbonate drop resistant case with IP56 weather protection with easy to set membrane keyboard and long battery life […]
