2nd quarter of 2020 GDP records -0.8% growth – GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service has disclosed that the rate for 2020 Second Quarter (Q2) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at -0.8% compared to 1.2% 2020 First Quarter (Q1). The 2020 Q2 GDP at current prices was estimated at GH₵85,758.1 million compared to GH₵84,312.0 million for 2019 Q2. Addressing the media on the provisional Gross Domestic […]
Ghana Card to replace NHIS card, Pilot scheme to start October
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has begun a process to scrap the current health insurance card and replace it with the Ghana Card for the same original purpose. Piloting of the change-over will begin in October 2020 in smaller units for people above 14 years who have the Ghana Card, before it will be […]
Monday 21st September 2020 declared a public holiday
The Ministry of Interior has reminded the public that Monday, September 21, 2020 is a public holiday marking Kwame Nkrumah Memorial day. The general public is hereby reminded that it is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country, a press statement issued by the Ministry of Interior and signed […]
Kennedy Agyapong fails to show up in court
Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, who was to appear before an Accra High Court Monday to justify why he should not be severely punished for contempt did not show up. This, according to documents submitted to the court, was because the legislator was not personally notified of the date for his appearance. Mr. Agyapong’s appearance […]
New Asante Twi Bible launched in Kumasi
Biblica, a nonprofit international Christian organisation, in collaboration with the Kumasi Council of Christian Churches (KCCC), yesterday launched a new Twi Bible. Known as Nkwan Asem, the new Asante Twi Bible provides an alternative to Twere Kronkron, which was published by the Bible Society of Ghana. The Nkwa Asem, which was published by Biblica, formerly […]
TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour
Microsoft has said that its offer to buy the US operations of hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok has been rejected, paving the way for Oracle to secure a last-minute deal. US President Donald Trump gave a 15 September deadline for the Chinese-owned app to sell or shut down. The Trump administration claims TikTok and other […]
Boris Johnson to persuade lawmakers to vote over plan to break Brexit treaty
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will try to persuade rebellious lawmakers in his party to vote on Monday for a bill that would break international law by breaching parts of the Brexit divorce deal and that Brussels says will wreck trade talks. The House of Commons will debate the Internal Market Bill, which the EU […]
Yoshihide Suga picked by Japan’s governing party to succeed Shinzo Abe
Japan’s governing party has elected Yoshihide Suga as its new leader to succeed Shinzo Abe, meaning he is almost certain to become the country’s next prime minister. Last month Mr Abe announced his resignation for reasons of ill health. Mr Suga, 71, serves as chief cabinet secretary in the current administration and was widely expected […]
UG Law Lecturer Murder: Police pick up four persons
The Ghana Police Command have picked up four persons for questioning in connection with the death of a law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh. The four are domestic workers in the victim’s residence and have come under suspicion. Prof. Benneh was found dead in a pool of blood at […]
Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy in “A Clash to Crush COVID” lyrical battle
Asaase Sound Clash took center stage on Saturday with thrills from two of Ghana’s biggest artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. The concert, an Asaase Radio initiative themed: “A Clash to Crush COVID” saw two of Ghana’s biggest music exports join forces to help raise awareness about the deadly Coronavirus. The lyrical battle, which lasted for […]
Veep Bawumia urges GNPC, Aker Energy, others to support Ghana’s medical drone project
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Ghana Gas, Aker Energy, Newmont Ghana and other corporate bodies to support the medical drone initiative. The medical drone delivery system has saved many lives since its introduction in Ghana, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Dr Bawumia made the appeal when speaking at the […]
Police on manhunt for bullion van robbers
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has intensified investigations into last Friday’s robbery attack on a bullion van at Manso-Mim in the Ashanti Region. Head of the Regional Police Public Relations Unit, ASP Godwin Ahianyo, told the media that their men are on the ground working hard to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime. In what […]
Road closures ahead of ECOWAS Heads of State meeting on Tuesday
The Police has announced some road closures and diversions ahead of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments meeting on Tuesday at the Peduase lodge. Some roads to be affected include the Jubilee lounge road at the Kotoka International Airport to Liberation road at Opeibea House, Airport By-pass to Giffard road through the Liberation road, […]
ECOWAS Head of States meet in Accra Tuesday
Ghana will on Tuesday hold a consultative meeting with sub-regional Heads of State over the political crisis in Mali. The meeting to be held at the Peduase Lodge is convened by President Akufo-Addo in his capacity as chairman of ECOWAS. The meeting is expected to come out with a roadmap for the appointment of a […]
