Only 5 out of 24 adopted communities pass as Open Defecation Free
The Water, Sanitation and Hgyiene (WASH) programme under the auspices of World Vision Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, has visited two Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Volta Region, to ascertain the impact of the ODF on their health and wellbeing. The communities, Pampa and Fankyekor have been declared Open […]
Mortal remains of Kofi Annan leaves Geneva for Accra
A United Nations (UN) plane carrying the mortal remains of the former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Busumuru Kofi Annan has set off from Geneva, Switzerland to Accra. The casket, draped in a UN flag, is accompanied by his wife, children and some UN officials. The body of the global icon will be received […]
New robotic system for keyhole surgery to be released in the UK
A British company has designed the Versius robot in Cambridge by CMR Surgical, the Versius is smaller and the company believes it will be more flexible than existing robots, allowing it to perform a wider range of operations. Versius has independent modular arms which are “quick and easy to set up”, said Luke Hares, co-founder […]
New technology that can help predict fatal heart attacks – Study
Researchers have developed a new technology that can flag patients at risk of deadly heart attacks years before they occur, according to a study released by the University of Oxford. Researchers at the University of Oxford, working with colleagues in Germany and the United States, have demonstrated a technology that is capable of detecting the […]
Cyber fraud cases rises to 41.7% in Ghana's Banking Industry
Cyber fraud cases in the banking industry have increased by 41.66 per cent from 1002 cases in 2016 to 1418 cases in 2017, the Bank of Ghana has disclosed. Out of the number, 51.2 percent of the incidents were recorded in the non-banking financial institution sector. According to the Bank of Ghana, the fraud incidents […]
Cargill doubles purchase of cocoa from Ghana
The amount of sustainable cocoa sourced by Cargill in Ghana has doubled since the establishment of its own licensed buying company (LBC) model, and over 13,000 cocoa farmers are now benefiting from the initiative – up by 30% from 10,000 a year ago. The figures have been published as Cargill makes its second sustainable premium […]
NPA CEO in ¢15.5billion rent advance deny
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has denied media reports that its Chief Executive Officer has spent an amount of 15.5 billion cedis on a year’s rent advance. According to a statement by the Authority, a story carried by the New Vanguard and the online portal www.thenewstateman.com on September 4, 2018, has it that, CEO of […]
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Crossing Mediterranean 'deadlier than ever' for migrants — UNHCR report
The proportion of people who are dying at sea trying to reach Europe has greatly increased, according to a new UNHCR report. Despite lower numbers of refugees and migrants crossing the sea than in 2017, the UNHCR reported one death for every 18 people that arrived via the Central Mediterranean route in Europe from January-July […]
Amazing benefits of mushrooms for a healthy skin
Mushroom contains Hyaluronic acid which is considered as the body’s internal moisturizer as it firms and plumps up your skin. It also contains a polysaccharide that is equally beneficial in hydrating your skin. Mushrooms contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants as well. This superfood promotes healing and fights inflammation. The extracts of mushrooms […]
