Coronavirus: Health Experts warn of grave consequences for Africa
Global Health Experts have warned of dire consequences for Africa as the coronavirus spreads to some parts of the continent. According to them, the first detected case of coronavirus in Africa highlights the vulnerability of the world’s poorest continent to outbreaks of contagious diseases. Much of Africa struggles with conflicts, poor health infrastructure, crowded cities […]
48 water sources in Tamale and Sagnerigu contaminated with Salmonella
Research by the Department of Biotechnology at the University for Development Studies has revealed that 48 out of 70 water sources within the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnerigu Municipality are contaminated with Salmonella. A lecturer at the Biotechnology Department of the University, Dr. Courage Sabah, who did a study said salmonella contaminated foods and sources of […]
Old students of Koforidua Nurses Training College donate to Eastern Regional Hospital
The Old Students Association of the Koforidua Nurses Training College (NTC), as part of activities the marking the forty years anniversary of the school, donated health equipment, drugs, exercise books and provision worth more than a thousand pound to the Pediatric Unit of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua to cater for the wellbeing of […]
NDC yet to sign vigilantism code of conduct- National Peace Council
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, George Amoh, says the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to sign the vigilantism code of conduct. He stated that though the party has no problems with content of the document it was of the view all stakeholders that participated in the dialogue leading to the formulation […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 12 Match Preview – WAFA vs AshantiGold
WAFA SC will be chasing their first win in five matches when they host AshantiGold in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. The Academy Boys have drawn their last four league matches and have not won at home since 5 January, 2020 when they beat Ebusua Dwarfs 2-0. But their 2-1 win in Kpando last […]
Refugees reach Greek border as EU demands Turkey uphold migration commitments
Dozens of refugees and migrants have reached the Turkish borders shared with the EU after the former said it would no longer prevent migration to the bloc. In Evros, northeastern Greece, a police official said refugees and migrants were heard shouting “open the borders” as they reached the area on Friday. Video journalist Savvas Karmaniolas on Lesbos […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 12 Match Preview – Asante Kotoko v Bechem United
After suffering heartbreak in MTN FA Cup, Asante Kotoko return to Ghana Premier League action with a clash against Bechem United at their adopted Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night. It’s been a difficult few weeks for the Porcupine Warriors and they will be hoping to get the win to appease their disturbed fans. The […]
#GPL: Match officials for week 12 announced
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the match officials for match day 12 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) this weekend. Below are the officials for the matches: MATCH: HEARTS OF OAK Vs ELMINA SHARKS VENUE: Accra Sports Stadium (Sunday) Referee: Akudzi Martins Assist 1: Stephen Balonguila Assist 2: Courage Kuedefia 4th Ref: Abdul […]
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Parliament approves €97M for Keta water supply system
Parliament has approved two loan agreements—Buyer Credit Facility and Commercial Facility—from Deutsche Bank S.p.A (as Arranger, Agent and Original Lenders) [supported by the Italian export credit agency, SACE S.p.A.] totalling €97,184,577.92 to finance the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Keta Water Supply System in the Volta Region. The agreements are: Buyer Credit Facility Agreement between […]
“Remove ‘Africa Risk Premium’ from Credit Rating Structure” – President Akufo-Addo To Capital Markets
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for the removal of the “Africa Risk Premium” from the credit rating structure for African countries seeking finance on the international capital market. Delivering a speech at Chatham House on Thursday, February 27, on the theme “Financing for Sustainable Development of Africa”, President Akufo-Addo noted that the […]
Suspend Pre-tertiary bill- Four Teacher Unions to Parliament
Four Teacher Unions in the Bono East, Bono and Ahafo region have called on Parliament to suspend the Pre-tertiary education bill which has been laid before the house. According to the Chairman for Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Chapter of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, Mr. Michael Nsiah Agyapong, the leadership of Teacher […]
Ketasco holds 67th Founders’ Day Public Lecture
As part of activities to mark its 67th Anniversary, the Keta Secondary School (KETASCO) Past Students Association has held a public lecture to highlight sanitation problems facing the country. The Chief Executive Officer of Mckingtourch Africa, Makafui Awuku who spoke on the topic “Waste management challenges in schools: The role of stakeholders”, asked teachers as […]
Syria war: 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib
At least 33 Turkish soldiers have died in a Syrian government attack in opposition-held north-western Syria, in a major escalation of the conflict. Turkey, which backs the opposition, says it hit 200 government targets in response, “neutralising” 309 soldiers. Russia, Syria’s key military ally, says Turkish troops were attacked in Idlib province by Syrian forces […]
