Naana is a great person – Mahama says
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described his running mate for the 2020 General Election as a phenomenal person committed to the causes of women and students. At a ceremony in Accra, to outdoor his 26-member Campaign Team for the December 7 Election, the Former President said of the […]
Ivory Coast PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly dies after cabinet meeting
Ivory Coast’s PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly has died after falling ill at a ministerial meeting. The 61-year-old had been chosen as the ruling party’s candidate for October’s presidential election, after Alassane Ouattara said he would not seek a third term in office. Mr Gon Coulibaly had only just returned from France where he had received […]
4G internet balloons take off over Kenya
A network of giant internet-enabled balloons from Google’s sister firm Loon is to provide internet access to remote areas of Kenya. It will provide 4G coverage so people can make voice and video calls, browse the web, email, text and stream videos. The project was announced two years ago but final sign-off from the Kenyan […]
Refrain from acts that threaten Ghana’s reputation – Peace Council tells political parties
The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged political parties to refrain from violence and divisive acts and utterances which would threaten the peaceful conduct of elections and the preservation of Ghana’s reputation as a stable democracy. A statement by the Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Rev Professor Emmanuel Asante said the Council strongly […]
COVID-19: Ghana confirms 854 new cases
Ghana has recorded 854 new infections of Covid-19 bringing the country’s tally to 22,822. Recoveries according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) are now 17,564 representing an increase of 408 from the last update. The number of deaths, however, remains 129 as of July 5. The GHS website indicates that the country currently has 5,129 […]
NAGRAT reiterates calls for closure of Senior High Schools
The National Association Of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has called for the closure of Senior High Schools (SHS) due to reports that some students have contracted the coronavirus in schools. Speaking on news and current affairs programme “Behind the News” on Uniiq FM, the President of NAGRAT, Angel Carbonu explained that the indefinite closure of schools […]
Glee star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son
Glee star Naya Rivera is missing after her four-year-old son was found alone in a boat on a lake in Southern California, officials say. The 33-year-old rented the boat on Wednesday afternoon at Lake Piru, north-west of Los Angeles, the Ventura County Sheriff’s office said. It said a search and rescue operation was suspended overnight […]
COVID-19: AMA begins routine disinfection of markets, transport terminals
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID -19) in the city on Tuesday, July 7, resumed its routine disinfection of markets, transport terminals as well as other public places. The disinfection exercise is being carried out by the Metro Environmental Health Department with support from the […]
Ghana secures 7.9 million euro loan to enhance work of GWCL Water Supply Network
The Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah says government has secured a 7,900,000 Euro soft loan from the Uni Credit Bank of Austria to enhance the work of the GWCL Water Supply Network. Speaking at the Meet the Press Series in Accra Wednesday, July 8, Madam Dapaah indicated that optimisation of revenue through efficient billing and […]
COVID-19: Chief Justice self isolates
The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah has gone into a mandatory 14–day self-isolation on the advice of his doctors. A statement dated July 7, 2020, signed and issued by the Judicial Secretay, Ms Pamela Cynthia Addo and circulated to all High Court judges said the Chief Justice will be working from his official residence at […]
