Driving above speed limits is a major cause of road traffic deaths
Dr Raphael Awuah, the African Regional Advisor on Data and Surveillance for Vital Strategies has said an observational data has identified driving above speed limits as a major cause of road traffic deaths in Accra. He said road crash mortality in Accra had increased by 32 per cent between 2019 and 2020, according to a […]
MP for Awutu Senya West grants scholarships to 30 tertiary students
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, has presented the first batch of scholarships to 30 tertiary students as part of her human capital development initiative. Out of the 30 beneficiaries selected in the various towns across the constituency, 11 are females and 19 are males, and, with this presentation, the MP has honored […]
National Stakeholders hold Validation meeting on 4th National Action Plan
A National Stakeholder meeting of the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) has been held to validate the priority areas outlined in the draft of the 4th National Action Plan (NAP). The meeting is also to agree on the commitment areas that would be implemented over the next two years under the fourth NAP. In that regard, […]
Taxi Drivers asked to be security conscious
The Tarkwa Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent George Andrews Kumah, has urged taxi drivers who operate within Tarkwa and its enclave to be security conscious as they go about their duties. He said most of the criminals were abreast with the activities of taxi drivers and would take advantage at the least opportunity. Chief Superintendent […]
Kpando MP urges youth to avail yourselves for opportunities
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kpando in the Volta Region, Della Sowah, has admonished the youth to avail themselves for knowledge and skills training to engage in sustainable jobs. She said without knowledge and skills training they would not be able to compete favourably in the job market. She made this known when addressing […]
Algeria’s prime minister Abdelaziz Djerad resigns
Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad has resigned along with his cabinet. Mr Djerad presented his resignation letter to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His resignation comes just days after Algerian held its parliamentary elections in mid-June, in which the ruling National Liberation Front Party won majority seats. Djerad has served as prime minister since December 2019. Meanwhile, Algeria […]
WHO worried over third wave of COVID cases in Africa amidst slow paced vaccinations
The World Health Organization (WHO) regional office has warned that the third wave of Covid-19 cases is spreading faster in Africa and hitting harder on the continent which is facing a shortage of vaccines. WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said with a rapid increase in the number of cases and increasing reports […]
Overcrowding major challenge of Ghana Prison Service- Prisons Boss
Overcrowding remains a major challenge of the Ghana Prisons Service as it strives to promote human rights and dignity of prisoners, Mr Patrick Darko Missah, Director General, Ghana Prisons Service, has said. “The total population as at June 24, 2021, stands at 13,200 despite authorised capacity of 9,945. This gives an Overcrowding rate of 32.65 […]
Eastern region: Papaye honours its workers
More than 150 staff members of a fast food chain in Ghana, Papaye Fast Foods, have been applauded for their hard work and dedicated service. The event at its Recreational and Events Centre at Kokonduru in the Eastern Region, commended them also for long-service and praised over-all best staff across the company’s branches in Accra. […]
Zambia cancels elections in three constituencies
Three constituencies in Zambia will not have their parliamentary elections on 12 August as the electoral commission has called for fresh nominations. The move comes after one parliamentary candidate from one of the constituencies died and the other two resigned. The Zambian constitution states that fresh nominations be held if a candidate dies or resigns. […]
