Independence Day cancellation slows down African-made wears in Sunyani
Traders engaged in smock and other African-made wears in Sunyani have expressed worry about poor sales due to the cancellation of this year’s Independent Day celebration. They told the market survey at the Sunyani Central Business District (CBD) on Friday that the cancellation of the celebration of the 64th Independence Day had affected their businesses. […]
We will not underrate Uganda – Coach Zito
Head Coach of the National Under-20 team, the Black Satellites, Abdul Karim Zito has said they will not in any way underrate Uganda as they meet the East Africans in the finals of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Under-20 Tournament in Mauritania on Saturday, March 6, at the Olympic Stadium, in Nouakchott. The Satellites […]
NCCE reactivates Civic Education Club in basic schools
The Birim South District of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has reactivated civic education clubs in basic schools to enhance constitutionalism among pupils and students. The club is a non-partisan voluntary organisation, which engages mainly in the study and discussion of Ghana’s constitution as the fundamental law of the country. Club members would […]
Referee Abul-Latif Qadir suspended for the rest of the season
The Match Review Panel of the Ghana Football Association received a complaint from Liberty Professionals about the conduct of Referee Qatari during their Premier League Match day 15 game against Karela United. According to Liberty, referee Qadari awarded a penalty in the 85th minute of the match in favour of Liberty Professionals. However after series of […]
Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda start vaccine rollout
Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda have begun coronavirus immunisation programmes under the Covax vaccine-sharing initiative, becoming the latest African countries to do so. Health workers will be among the early beneficiaries of the AstraZeneca jab in all three. In Nigeria, Cyprian Nyong – a doctor who has been taking care of Covid-19 patients since March last […]
Teenage pregnancy rate declines in Akatsi South
Teen pregnancy in Akatsi South has been revealed to be at its reduction rate in 2020 as compared to the previous years, according to statistics released by the Akatsi South Municipal Health Directorate. The report, during an annual Health review programmed, revealed there were 392 representing 14.7 percent in 2020, 382 cases in 2019 representing […]
Western Region records 20 road crash deaths in January 2021
The Western Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Nana Akua Ansah, has announced that 20 persons died in January 2021 through road crashes in the Western Region. According to her, in 2020 during the same period, a total of fourteen deaths were recorded through road crashes. She said out of the 20 […]
South Sudan extends partial Covid lockdown
The authorities in South Sudan say a partial lockdown, brought in to reduce the spread of Covid-19, will remain in place for another month. Schools and universities will remain closed, while social gatherings – including religious and sporting events – remain banned. The partial lockdown will run until 3 April, according to the head of […]
Resurgent Hearts take aim at WAFA, Kotoko face Sharks
Accra Hearts of Oak will open a new chapter with their eye-catching signings this week as they lock horns with West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) in a match-day 17 encounter slated for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Coach Samuel Boadu would lead Hearts for the first time and would be looking to continue their […]
Upper West health sector performed better despite COVID-19 – Director
The health sector in the Upper West Region performed better in 2020 despite the dire impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dr. Damien Punguyire, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, has observed. He said some indicators such as skill delivery increased marginally from 70.5 per cent to 71.1 per cent with institutional Neonatal […]
Covid: Germany to approve AstraZeneca vaccine for over-65s
Germany is changing its stance on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, allowing over-65s to receive the jab, Chancellor Angela Merkel says. The country previously approved it for under-65s only, citing insufficient data on its effects on older people. That led to public scepticism about its effectiveness, with some Germans spurning it, leaving many doses unused. But on […]
Mariah Carey’s brother sues over emotional distress caused by her memoir
Mariah Carey’s older brother is suing the star for defamation and emotional distress caused by her recent memoir, The Meaning Of Mariah Carey. Morgan Carey, who is seeking unspecified damages, says the book falsely suggests he was violent. As a result he has suffered “extreme mental anguish” and “serious damage to his reputation”, his legal […]
Rwanda receives first batch of Covax vaccines
Rwanda has received its first batch of Covid-19 vaccine doses from the UN-backed Covax distribution initiative which it will use to immunise people identified as priority risk groups. The country received 240,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, and with a further 102,960 doses of Pfizer vaccine expected to arrive later in the day, according to […]
Ghana, UK to sign new trade agreement
Ghana and UK are expected to sign a new trade agreement that will further deepen ties between the two countries whilst giving exporters of the two countries more hope, Trade and Industry Minister-designate, Alan Kyerematen has disclosed. The agreement is expected to come into full force from Friday, March 5. Mr Kyerematen speaking during his […]
