Zambia footballers attacked by DR Congo team fans
Zambia’s footballer Kabaso Chongo is nursing head injuries after his TP Mazembe side were attacked by rival supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Mazembe were playing FC Sanga Balende in Mbuji Mayi, central DR Congo, where they scored a late win, something that displeased the hosts’ supporters. The supporters then started stoning […]
Galamsey poses danger to aquatic life
Illegal Mining or Galamsey continues to pose grave danger to aquatic life. Though there have been several efforts by successive governments to stop the illegal operations, the act still persists. GBC’s Central Regional Correspondent Kofi Sakyiamah Pobi visited some river bodies in the Central Region and reports that activities of illegal miners are hampering the […]
QNET is not a Ponzi scheme – Management
The Management of QNET, one of Asia’s leading e-commerce direct selling companies, has shrugged off perceptions that it is an investment or a Ponzi scheme. Mr Biram Fall, the Regional General Manager for QNET in Sub-Saharan Africa, said: “QNET is a credible direct selling business that has been in existence for 23 years and serving […]
Small Scale Miners kick against use of Military to enforce ban on galamsey
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners has kicked against use of the military in the fight against galamsey. The Association is asking Government to allow it to lead the fight, adding that, the Small Scale Miners Association will be able to completely eradicate illegal mining in Ghana within four months if given the […]
Acute blood shortage hits Tamale Teaching Hospital
Acute blood shortage has hit the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The development has put accident victims and other patients requiring urgent blood transfusion for survival in danger. The hospital has launched an urgent appeal to the public to come out and voluntarily donate blood to save lives. The Tamale Teaching Hospital is the main referral facility […]
Over 300 suspected criminals arrested at Kasoa
Over Three Hundred suspected criminals have been arrested at Kasoa by the Central Regional Police Command in a special operation dubbed “Operation Storm Kasoa” in the early hours of Thursday. The operation is an effort by the police to combat crime within Kasoa and its environs.
Minority out with ten recommendations for energy crisis management
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has suggested some measures government should take to address challenges in the energy sector. Key among the measures is to allow Independent Power Producers (IPPs), to take responsibility for their fuel supply requirements. The Caucus said immediate steps must be taken to aggressively solve ECG’s current technical and commercial losses. […]
47 Nigerians sentenced to 90 days imprisonment for entering Ghana illegally
The Navrongo Magistrate Court has sentenced 47 Nigerians to 90 days in prison on three charges including illegal entry into the country and working without a permit. This follows a successful swoop by the Police in the Tono enclave in the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region. It formed part of strategies to […]
Ghana-Burkina Faso railway connectivity project on course – Peter Amewu
Minister for Railways Development, Peter Amewu says the Ghana- Burkina Faso railway connectivity project is on course. The Minister disclosed this at the Bidders’ conference in Accra. He said the vision to have a railway interconnectivity between Tema Port and Ouagadougou remains a key priority due to its importance in accelerating the socio-economic growth of Ghana […]
Lawrence Tetteh Ministries to organise prayer rally
The Worldwide Miracle Outreach and the Lawrence Tetteh Ministries have launched a 31-day non-denominational National Prayer Rally to seek the face of God to curb the rising indiscipline and other ills afflicting the nation. The event, which will be on the theme: “This nonsense must stop”, will bring together religious leaders and worshippers to pray […]
