Takoradi Technical University dismisses one Student and suspends 61
The Takoradi Technical University (TTU),has dismissed one student and suspended 61 others for various academic offenses. The dismissed and suspended students numbered 62 were punished for examination malpractices, misconduct and unacceptable behaviours. Mr Richardson Panyin, the Public Relations Officer of the school who made this known to the GNA, said four were for unacceptable conduct, […]
GNFS investigates fire outbreak at Zenith University
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of fire outbreak, which destroyed some property at the Zenith University in the early hours of Wednesday. The school authorities say they are baffled by the outbreak, which completely destroyed offices, a store, two recreational centres, and stationery. Divisional Officer II, […]
Kadjebi: Under-five malaria cases decline
The Kadjebi district in the Oti region is making steady progress in the fight against under five malaria. Data available at the district health directorate shows that no child under five has died of malaria over the last two years, while the incidence of severe malaria has reduced drastically. The District Director of Health, Eric […]
MoMo agents kick against increase in cash-out services
Mobile Money Agents are kicking against an increase in cash-out services effective, Thursday, July 1. Government ordered the Telecommunication Companies to deduct a 10 percent extra tax from Cash-out Service Wallets, starting tomorrow. Per the current directive, MoMo Agents are expected to pay 20 percent tax at the end of each month. Although their Association […]
President Akufo-Addo orders investigation into Ejura incidents
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has instructed the Minister for Interior, Hon. Ambrose Dery to conduct a public inquiry into the circumstances that led to the unfortunate occurrences of Tuesday, June 29. The order comes after the death of three people and the injury of four others during protests by the youth of Ejura […]
WHO declares China Malaria free
The WHO has certified China as a malaria-free country. China, in the 1940s, reported 30 million cases of the disease annually and efforts to eradicate it for the past 70 years have paid off with the WHO malaria-free certification. In the 1980s, China was one of the first countries in the world to extensively test […]
Jamaican Envoy presents letter of appointment to Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has called for a collaborative effort between Ghana and Jamaica for the purpose of advocacy for debt forgiveness. This, according to the Minister, is due to the covid-19 pandemic that has had adverse effects on world economies with emphasis on middle-income countries. Madam Ayorkor […]
Ejurahene calls for calm over death of two residents
Barima Osei Hwedie II, Chief of Ejura in the Ashanti Region, has appealed to the youth in the area to remain calm in the wake of Tuesday’s shooting incident, which claimed two lives and injured four. “It is unfortunate we have lost two precious lives, however, it is incumbent on our youth to exercise restraint,” […]
Serena hobbles out of Wimbledon as Federer survives scare
American legend Serena Williams’s dreams of winning an eighth Wimbledon singles title and equalling Margaret Court’s Grand Slam record of 24 ended in tears on Tuesday. The 39-year-old was leading 3-1 in the first set of her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus when she slipped and had to have her left ankle […]
Traders begin to relocate from Agbogbloshie
Onion bulk breakers at Agbogbloshie in Accra have begun removing their structures to meet the deadline for relocation to Adjen Kotoku in the Ga West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The traders who were given up to Thursday, July 1, to relocate from Agbogbloshie were seen packing their wares on Tuesday in apparent preparation […]
