French Prime Minister warns of new restrictions as coronavirus cases rise

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has called on citizens to stick to local coronavirus rules, warning the government could impose further restrictions if the statistics worsen. “We are in a very difficult situation,” Castex said in an interview with broadcaster FranceInfo on Monday. Castex said a total lockdown like the one France imposed in the […]
Ghana Gas to build LPG bottling plant at Axim

Ghana Gas is set to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottling plant at Axim in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. Modelled on the cylinder re-circulation module, the project, situated on a 64-acre land, would produce 2,400 LPG bottles per day to tackle gas explosions which had claimed lives and properties; boost […]
President Akufo-Addo inaugurates Lawra 6.5MW solar power system

President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 6.5-megawatt (MW) solar power system at Lawra in the Upper West Region. The project inaugurated over the weekend commenced in February 2020 after the President had cut the sod. It is said to be forming part of the first phase of the Renewable Energy Policy Programme designed by the Volta […]
South Korea loosens social distance rules amid downward virus trend

In view of a downward trend in new infections with the coronavirus, South Korea has relaxed the rules put in place to reduce the amount of social contact between people. From Monday, facilities classified as high-risk such as nightclubs, karaoke bars, buffet restaurants and fitness studios have been able to reopen, provided masks are worn […]