Frequent power cuts affecting businesses in Bawku
Residents of Bawku and its environs have called on the Volta River Authority (VRA) to improve on the frequent interruption in electricity supply which is affecting their businesses. They said the interruption of power, without prior notifications, was also destroying household electrical equipment. Other areas going through similar occurrences include the Garu district, where some […]
Wa: Over 300 cases of Tuberculosis recorded in 2020
Over three hundred cases of tuberculosis were recorded last year in the Upper West region. Of the figure, thirty-one persons died and the rest were put on treatment. These were disclosed by the Regional Director of the Health Services, Dr. Damien Punguyire, when he joined the prison inmates at Wa, to mark Tuberculosis. In the […]
Christian Council reminds Christians of ban on public gathering ahead of Easter festivities
The Christian Council of Ghana has expressed appreciation to government for allowing Christians to celebrate Easter this year. Last year’s celebration was canceled due to the pandemic. The Council was however quick to add that Easter should be observed by Christians quietly while observing all the COVID-19 safety protocols. In an interview with Radio Ghana, […]
Over 500 houses at Afigya Kwabre South District earmarked for demolition
The Afigya Kwabre South District Assembly in Ashanti has earmarked more than 500 houses at Krobo and Ntribuoho for demolition to pave the way for quarrying activities. Officials from the Assembly in the company of 20 military personnel undertook the markings of the buildings. Residents of two communities who had their houses marked say they […]
Memorial service held for Former UG Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George Benneh
President Akufo-Addo this morning joined hundreds of mourners for the burial of former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. George Benneh. The solemn event which took place at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra brought together members of academia, family, the legal profession among other dignitaries. Prof George Benneh died on February 11, at […]
At least 32 killed in Egypt train crash
At least 32 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in a train crash in southern Egypt, the country’s railway authority says. Two carriages were derailed and overturned when two passenger trains collided in the province of Sohag. Emergency brakes were activated on the train in front by “unknown individuals”, causing the train […]
26th March, 2021
The Daily Graphic writes on the placement of qualified candidates into Senior High Schools for the 2020/21 academic year. It observes that many candidates are not happy with their placement because they did not secure their preferred choice even though they scored high grades. This, the paper believes has resulted in delays in the enrollment […]
UCC School of Business Holds Dean’s Award as Professional bodies show support
The University of Cape Coast School of Business has held the prestigious Dean’s award ceremony chaired by the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies. In a presentation at the ceremony, the Dean of the UCC School of Business, Prof. John Gatsi said the “Dean’s award is an important event on the calendar […]
Reconsider withdrawing security personnel from mining sites – Govt urged
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr. Sulemanu Koney, has appealed to the government to take a second look at the withdrawal of state security personnel from mining sites. He said the withdrawal was creating insecurity in the mining sites and their host communities, and could erode investments and also reduce the […]
Tesla cars can be bought in Bitcoin
Tesla customers can now buy their car with Bitcoin, company chief Elon Musk has said. Mr Musk, a well known Bitcoin enthusiast, made the unexpected announcement in a tweet. But Bitcoin’s value rapidly moves up and down – meaning the cryptocurrency price of the car could change day to day. Tesla has invested heavily in […]
