Coronavirus symptoms take five days to appear
Coronavirus patients shows symptoms after an average of five days, according to a study by public health scientists that says a quarantine period of 14 days is “reasonable.” An accurate estimate of the incubation period for a new virus makes it easier for experts to predict the dynamics of the outbreak and find a balance […]
Crime Check Foundation receives support
The Leadership of Paradise Prayer Centre, a prayer group at South Odorkor, has donated an amount of GHC 50,000 to Crime Check Foundation (CCF), a Non Governmental Organisation, to support prisoners and the marginalized in society. Elder Daniel Owusu, the Head Pastor, said he thought it a worthy responsibility to support the release of prisoners […]
Man City v Arsenal postponed over coronavirus fears
Wednesday, March 11 Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed as a precautionary measure following the announcement on Tuesday that Evangelos Marinakis has contracted COVID-19. Thirteen days ago, Olympiacos played Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the UEFA Europa League and Mr Marinakis, the Greek club’s owner, met with several Arsenal squad […]
11th March, 2020
The Daily Graphic is concerned with the increasing spate of road accidents on our roads. It recalls last Monday’s accident at Kintampo in the Bono East Region which claimed more than 30 lives. According to the paper, most of the crashes are as a result of human errors which include speeding, wrongful overtaking, drink-driving among […]
Coachella music festival postponed due to coronavirus
One of the world’s biggest music festivals has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Coachella was set to take place next month in the California desert with Rage Against The Machine and Frank Ocean among the headliners. The event’s organiser Goldenvoice has now postponed it until October, at the request of local health authorities. […]
Telcos asked to simplify process towards cashlite transactions
As the country moves towards a cashlite society, it is imperative that stakeholders in the Telecom industry think about ways to simplify transactions through the use of mobile phones. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia who made this remark during the maiden edition of Mobile Technology for Development forum in Accra, said the world is evolving and […]
Ghana not rejecting rice from coronavirus countries- Minister
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has dismissed reports that Ghana is unable to import rice in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. According to him, the reports are incorrect. “I don’t think the virus has infected rice. Has it?” he said when answering a question at the Meet the […]
Coronavirus latest: British health minister tests positive
A British health minister has tested positive for coronavirus, raising fears about the potential spread of the illness through Boris Johnson’s government as Europe tackles the spread of COVID-19. Nadine Dorries is the first member of parliament to be diagnosed, days after meeting the prime minister, his pregnant fiancee and dozens of other senior figures […]
Kintampo government hospital considering mass burial of casualties
The Kintampo Government Hospital authorities are considering a mass burial for the thirty victims who got burnt beyond recognition. The last person who was on admission due to the Kintampo accident has been discharged. She adds up to the number of six survivors of the gory accident that occurred in the early hours of Monday. […]
Institution of ‘Ghana Month’ relevant for national development
Some members of the public have said wearing the native cloth and other traditional clothes is a relevant necessity for the celebration of the Ghana Month as it highlights and promotes the country’s rich culture and traditions. The month of March has been earmarked by government for the public to promote made in Ghana clothing, […]
C/R: Adolescent school children trained on sexual, gender based violence
The Central Regional Department of Gender has been engaging members of the communities in the region on Sexual and Gender based violence, annually for some time now. This year’s outreach programme targets Adolescent school children in the districts. The Assin South District is the first beneficiary of the outreach programme. The Adolescent girls at the […]
Nigeria’s dethroned Emir of Kano accepts removal
One of Nigeria’s most influential Muslim and traditional leaders, the Emir of Kano, says he accepts his dethronement as the “will of God”. Muhammadu Sanusi II was dethroned on Monday for “insubordination”, the Kano state government said. He was escorted out of the palace by security officers, and replaced by his predecessor’s son, Aminu Ado […]
Heritage Month: A look at Ghana’s valuables—Beads, Ornaments, Kente
As part of the Heritage month series, Radio Ghana takes a look at some aspects of the country’s valuables such as beads, ornaments and traditional fabrics like kente and their significance. Women in particular are the entrepreneurs and beneficiaries in this sector. It also forms a major part of their livelihood. One of such Entrepreneurs […]
51 NPP aspiring parliamentary candidates recommended to NEC
The Greater Accra Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said out of the 58 aspiring parliamentary candidates in the Region, 51 have been recommended to the National Executive Committee (NEC) for consideration. The recommended aspirants are from the 20 constituencies of the Region where the party has sitting Members of Parliament. This was […]
