DRC confirms two Ebola deaths in resurgence of outbreak
The WHO is working with the DRC gov’t to control the outbreak, with more than 100 contacts of the deceased traced so far. A second person has died of Ebola this week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province, the health ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a statement. […]
Five contestants vie for Bono slot of Council of State
Five illustrious sons of the Bono Region have filed their respective nominations to contest the membership of the Council of State. The election being organised by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 16 Regions is slated for Friday, February 12, 2021. The contestants include a traditional ruler, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, aged 66, an Economist […]
Our witnesses won’t testify – EC, Akufo-Addo
The witness for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the 2020 election petition (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, who is also the Chairperson of the EC, will not give any evidence, lawyers for the EC have indicated to the Supreme Court. Lead counsel for the EC, Mr Justin Amenuvor, told the apex court that his client, (EC), […]
Covid: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new variant
South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered “minimal protection” against mild and moderate cases. […]
CAF appoints Tunisian referees for Kotoko and Setif game
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed Tunisian referees for the Confederation Cup 2nd leg final round qualifier between ES Setif from Algeria and Ghana’s Asante Kotoko. The quartet is led by 35-year-old Haythem Guirat. The experience Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) referee would be assisted by Mohamed Bakir (Assistant I), Amine Barkallah […]
Ghana makes advance market commitment for 2.4 million doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine
Ghana has made an Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for 2.4 million doses of AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, licensed to Serum Institute of India (SII), according to the COVAX Facility indicative distribution plan. The Plan made available by the British High Commission in Accra to the Ghana News Agency said the COVAX Facility, a global risk-sharing mechanism for […]
Economic recovery will be prolonged — BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has expressed fears that economic recovery from the havoc wreaked by the COVID-19 pandemic will take longer than initially anticipated. It said although economic activities had picked up quite well following contraction in the second and the third quarters of last year, the resurgence in the pandemic earlier this year […]
Covid: US pharmacist in vaccine tampering guilty plea
A US pharmacist has agreed to plead guilty to tampering with Covid vaccine vials because he believed the jabs could harm people, prosecutors say Steven Brandenburg, 46, is accused of removing from cold storage 57 vials with 570 doses of the Moderna vaccine in Grafton, Wisconsin, in December. Without refrigeration, the vaccine becomes ineffective. Mr […]
COVID-19: Ghana records nearly 2,000 new infections in three days
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has for the third straight update announced that the country has recorded more than 600 new daily infections of the Coronavirus. The country’s health management body on Friday, January 23, confirmed 635 new cases of infections barely 24 hours after it had announced 658 new infections across eight regions on […]
Ministry of Aviation to engage BA on flights to London
Government says it has engaged the British Airways (BA) authorities to rescind their decision on changes in the London- Accra- London flight to Gatwick Airport. A statement from the Ministry of Aviation on Tuesday said the government of Ghana was not in support of the BA decision to operate “BA Ghana Services from the London […]
Election 2020 petition hearing enters Day 2 on Tuesday
Supreme Court’s hearing of former President John Dramani Mahama’s Election Petition, challenging the validity of the winner of December 7, Presidential election enters day two, with the commencement of a pretrial. On January 14, 2021, (day one) the Court granted President Mahama’s motion for leave to amend his petition. The court presided over by Chief […]
COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases rise to 1,404
Ghana’s COVID-19 active cases have risen to 1,404 from 1,330, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced via its website. This follows the confirmation of 175 new cases of infection, bringing the country’s cumulative cases to 56,981. The new infections are from tests conducted on January 11, 2021. Additionally, the country’s health management body announced […]
Malawi declares state of disaster as two ministers die of COVID-19
Transport Minister Sidik Mia and Local Government Minister Lingson Berekanyama passed away after contracting disease, government says. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared a state of disaster in an address to the nation delivered hours after two cabinet ministers died from COVID-19 amid a spike in coronavirus infections. Transport Minister Sidik Mia and Local Government […]
Speaker meets leadership of parliament to resolve issues
The leadership of Parliament is waiting for an official communication from the Second Deputy Speaker, Mr Andrews Asiamah Amoako, in order to resolve some outstanding issues in the House before Friday. Although the content of the communication is still unknown, the Daily Graphic has gathered that it has to do with which side of the […]
