EU wants to introduce ‘right to repair’ for phones and tablets by 2021
The European Commission has announced plans for new “right to repair” rules that it hopes will cover phones, tablets, and laptops by 2021. If successful, these rules will mean these devices should remain useful for longer before needing to be recycled or ending up in landfills. The plans were introduced as part of a wide-ranging […]
Coronavirus: Actor Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson test positive
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has revealed that he and wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for the new coronavirus in Australia. Hanks and Wilson, both 63, sought medical advice after experiencing the symptoms of a cold in Queensland, the actor wrote on Instagram. They are now isolated in stable condition at an Australian hospital, officials said. […]
Floyd Mayweather’s ex-partner found dead in car
Josie Harris, the mother to three of boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather’s children, has been found dead in her car in California. The 40-year-old was found unresponsive on her driveway, a spokeswoman for the coroner told the BBC. No information has been released regarding the cause of death. Harris dated the boxer between 1995 and 2010. […]
COVID-19: GMA lauds government’s preparatory measures to prevent outbreak
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has commended government for its preparatory measures towards managing a potential outbreak of Coronavirus. Speaking on news and current affairs programme ‘Behind the News’, on GBC’S Uniiq FM, Deputy President of the Association, Dr Titus Beyuo pointed out, that this is not the time for blame game, noting that the […]
Coronavirus And Ghana’s Preparedness Toward Any Outbreak
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE CORONAVIRUS AND GHANA’S PREPAREDNESS TOWARDS ANY OUTBREAK The World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that human coronaviruses are caused by droplets through coughing and having close unprotected contact with an infected person by touching and shaking hands. If these are anything to go by then health systems especially in Africa need not […]
Coronavirus: Gov’t sets aside $100 million to enhance preparedness and response in Ghana
As part of stepping up efforts to prevent a possible outbreak of the Coronavirus, Government has set aside the cedi equivalent of one hundred million dollars, to enable health authorities to intensify education and put in place, preventive measures in the wake of the global scourge of the coronavirus. President Akufo-Addo in an address to […]
Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers launched
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says it will collaborate with Civil Society Organisations, CSOs and Development Partners to draw attention to the positive gains the country can derive if grassroot organisations of forest and farm producers are supported. This, the Ministry says will enable them to play a pivotal role in the promotion of […]
Coronavirus: People fined and arrested for violating lockdown in Italy
Italy has tightened its lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic and has started to fine and arrest citizens who violate the restriction of movement. Euronews spoke to Lea Quartapelle (Democratic party), a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. She said the government suggests people go on leave or take vacation days off, or switch to […]
Coronavirus: Quarantine centres set aside at designated locations in Ghana
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Health, Alexander Abban, says government has set aside quarantine centres at designated locations in the country. He said the appropriate equipment needed, are however yet to be procured. In an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana, Mr. Abban said the initial budget set aside for the fight against COVID-19 was 35 million […]
Ghana Finance Week to be hosted in Accra
The 2nd Ghana Finance Week (GFW) is slated for May 7 to 9 in Accra and expected to bring together individuals and businesses to dialogue on perspectives that will advance financial services growth. “The theme for 2020 GFW is: “Accelerating Innovation and Digitisation for Financial Services Growth”. Initiated in 2018 by the Precise Communications Limited, […]
COVID-19 outbreak can affect revenue growth – Absa CEO
The Chief Executive of Absa Bank Group, Daniel Mminele, has expressed fears that the COVID-19 outbreak can impact the Bank’s revenue growth this year. He said although the Bank generally had an improved revenue growth for the 2019 financial year, the situation could change as a result of the coronavirus. The Group recorded a nine […]
Harvey Weinstein given 23-year jail term for rape and sexual assault
Disgraced film director Harvey Weinstein has been given a 23-year prison sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault. Weinstein, 67, was once the most powerful man in Hollywood. But he suffered a rapid fall from grace when dozens of women came forward to allege sexual misconduct in 2017. It helped spark the […]
Coronavirus: Trump limits all travel from 26 Schengen countries
Taking dramatic action, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European Schengen countries to the U.S. for 30 days, starting on Friday night. Trump, in a rare Oval Office address to the nation, said the month-long restriction on travel would begin late Friday, at midnight. After days of playing […]
Takoradi-Tarkwa rail services to be back soon
Mr Thomas Charles Brown, Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Railways Company Limited says the suspension of passenger services on the Takoradi-Tarkwa rail will ultimately amount to the benefits of customers and encouraged them to have faith in the company. The GRCL began passenger services from Takoradi to Tarkwa in February, this year, but encountered […]
