Dr. Ayensu Jabs Joe Ghartey Over Projects
The NDC Parliamentary candidate for the Essikado-Ketan constituency in the Western Region, Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah has presented a mechanised borehole to supply water for the Essikado community. The mechanised borehole is to replace a well which has dried up. Dr. Ayensu Danquah said the mechanised borehole will help address the challenges they face to […]
Keta Port: Government to begin construction in last quarter of 2020
Government is to begin the construction of the Keta Port in the last quarter of 2020. According to Minister of Transport, Kwasi Ofori Asiamah, his Ministry together with the Ghana Ports and Habours Authority Board (GPHA) are working to start full construction this year. Answering a parliamentary question filed by MP for Keta, Richard Mawuli […]
Need For A Paradigm Shift In Celebration Of Ghana’s Independence
THE NEED FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE CELEBRATION OF GHANA’S INDEPENDENCE There is a school of thought that there should be a comprehensive paradigm shift in the celebration of Ghana’s independence from the age-old tradition of marching to the showcasing of various unique natural and cultural heritage of the various ethnic groups. For more […]
Menstrual cup misuse ‘can cause pelvic organ prolapse’
Incorrect use of menstrual cups could be resulting in some women suffering pelvic organ prolapse, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has been told. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy wants some manufacturers to include better safety advice. Menstrual cups fit into the vagina and collect period blood. They are not currently regulated in the UK, and there […]
Ghana: Things you didn’t know about Fort Amsterdam
Over twenty historic forts and castles are dotted along Ghana’s coast, some in crumbling ruins and others remarkably intact. Over centuries, they have changed hands from the Portuguese to the Dutch and British, and now Ghanaians. GBC news takes you on a trip to Fort Amsterdam, at Abandze, in the Central Region. https://youtu.be/R_3HJJvgkF0 Fort Amsterdam, […]
COVID-19 update: 105 cases confirmed in Africa
By: Seli Baisie Coronavirus cases in Africa has reached 105 according to WHO. WHO African Region in a tweet posted on Wednesday, March 11, highlights the status update of the number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Africa. Below is the list of African countries with cases of Covid-19; Algeria – 20 Senegal – 4 Togo- […]
1D1F: $20million state of the art Indomie factory commissioned
Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, Senior Minister, has commissioned a 20 million dollar state of the art factory for De United Foods Industries Limited (Dufil), producers of “Indomie” noodles under the One District One Factory (1D1F). Mr Osafo-Marfo said the opening of the factory would add 150 direct jobs to the economy adding that the ultra-modern factory […]
President Akufo-Addo rejects gay conference in Ghana
The Government of Ghana has said homosexual and their activist will not be allowed to have their conference in Ghana. The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, revealed this in an interview with CTV on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rejected plans by the LGBT […]
Deputy Minister urges youth to pay attention to ICT education
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged the youth to show interest in and focus on education in information, communication and technology (ICT) to be able to realise their potential in the current information society. He said the world was rapidly growing in global trends and technology that enabled communication between […]
GUTA warns of price hikes of goods as Conronavirus spreads
A possible increase in the prices of goods has surfaced as global markets face the effects of Covid-19. The National Welfare Officer of the Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, Benjamin Yeboah says the restrictions on travel will hinder members from securing new goods to stock their shops. He said the travel and trade sectors […]
Newspaper Headlines – 11th March 2020
Google tells staff to work at home due to coronavirus
Google’s parent company Alphabet has asked its North American staff to work from home to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus. Last week the tech giant sent a memo to staff recommending that employees in Washington state work from home. It has now expanded that request to all of its almost 100,000 workers across […]
Government urged to settle ¢42m owed landfill Operators
The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation, CONIWAS, is asking the government to settle the ¢42 million debts owed to landfill operators to ensure the efficient operation of all the landfill sites. Making the demand, the Chairman of CONIWAS, Attah Arhin said since President Akufo-Addo’s declaration of making Accra the cleanest city in Africa, […]
Microsoft takes down global zombie bot network
Microsoft has said it was part of a team that dismantled an international network of zombie bots. The network call Necurs infected over nine million computers and one of the world’s largest botnets. Necurs was responsible for multiple criminal scams including stealing personal information and sending fake pharmaceutical emails. Cyber-criminals use botnets to remotely take […]
