Coronavirus: Asante Kotoko players accept 40% pay cut
Players and technical staff of Kumasi Asante Kotoko have agreed to a 40% pay cut with football still in limbo due to the coronavirus outbreak. General Manager of the club, Nana Gyambibi Coker said the decision to slash down salaries was reached during a meeting among the players, the technical staff and management. Football matches […]
Coronavirus: Actor Lilwin donates to frontliners
Iconic actor cum musician Kwadwo Nkansah “Lilwin” has donated assorted items to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and the Ashanti Regional Police Command. Lilwin who is the brand ambassador for Bel-Malt presented over 5000 bottles of Bel products to KATH and the Regional Police Command. The multiple award-winning act in a media briefing after […]
Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities commend government on COVID-19 management
The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana, VCTU-G have commended the government of Ghana for effectively managing the COVID-19 pandemic to the admiration of all. The group held a virtual meeting to deliberate on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic work at the Technical Universities (TUs) across the country and to plan for […]
Cashew industry under pressure amid coronavirus
Industry players in the cashew value chain say the industry is under severe pressure as a result of restrictions brought on it globally by the COVID-19 pandemic. They say the shutdown of export markets like Vietnam and India is having a devastating impact on the livelihood of thousands of cashew farmers locally. They observe that […]
Patapaa drops new song “Achoo Boy”
Sensational Ghanaian musician, Patapaa has released his second single of the year titled “Achoo Boy”. The “One Corner” hitmaker and the leader of the “Pa2paSojas” is looking to entertain music-loving fans with another banger during the partial lockdown caused by Coronavirus. Here is the audio slide of the new song:
GHS to tackle meningitis scourge
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) assured the people of the Upper West Region that it was committed to bringing the outbreak under control. It noted that though there was no vaccine for the strain causing this current outbreak, effective treatment was available. “The need to emphasize this is paramount to ensure early reporting and initiation […]
Spanish cases rise to over 200,000
The number of people diagnosed with coronavirus has risen to 200,210, according to Spain’s health ministry. Nearly 400 new deaths have also been reported since yesterday, bringing the total toll to 20,852. Spain has the second-highest number of confirmed infection cases in the world, behind the US, figures from Johns Hopkins University say.
Burkina Faso authorities killed 31 unarmed detainees – HRW says
Burkina Faso’s security forces allegedly executed 31 detainees earlier this month in what could amount to a “war crime”, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday, calling for an immediate and impartial investigation. “The Burkinabé security forces apparently executed 31 men in a brutal mockery of a counterterrorism operation that may amount to a war […]
South African man arrested for smuggling girlfriend in car boot
Police in South Africa have arrested a man for smuggling his girlfriend in the back of a car during a nationwide lockdown. Faith Mazibuko, an official from the province of Guateng, tweeted that the woman was found during a security check on Friday. The woman was also arrested for “consenting to be smuggled,” Mrs Mazibuko […]
Coronavirus: Mikel distributes 1800 crates of eggs to vulnerable households in Nigeria
In helping people survive the hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic, former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has distributed 1800 crates of eggs to vulnerable households in Nigeria. Mikel revealed that the distribution was carried out by his team, who left crates of eggs at the doorsteps of people’s houses. The ex-Super Eagle is the […]
Lockdown easing begins in Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is beginning the first of a five-stage relaxation of the lockdown today. Farmers’ markets, car dealerships and some other small businesses will be allowed to reopen for the first time since 12 March, when the country introduced one of the earliest lockdowns in Europe. The government will discuss easing travel restrictions on […]
Five-minute coronavirus tests being trialled
The University of South Wales says it has developed a coronavirus testing kit which can give results within half an hour. The test is still to be evaluated to see how accurate it is but the local NHS health board has said there are promising early signs. This is one of a number of rapid […]
COVID-19: Gov’t deploying drones for transportation of samples for testing
Government is deploying the use of drones for transportation of samples taken from persons suspected to be infected with Coronavirus for onward delivery to the various centres for testing. The drone services which was essentially for delivery of blood and essential services is now being given additional responsibility during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver samples […]
COVID-19: President Akufo-Addo eases restrictions but urges families to conduct private burials
President Akufo-Addo has encouraged families to conduct private burials with not more than 25 mourners for their loved ones to decongest the mortuaries. This he said is becoming a health hazard and could lead to the possible outbreak of diseases. The President also advised against the dissemination of fake news and stigmatization against persons who […]
