Nairobi bans nose-blowing without a handkerchief
The governor of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has approved a local measure that prohibits spitting in public and the blowing of noses without a handkerchief. The new rules also ban the playing of loud music in public spaces, terming it as public nuisance. They criminalise urinating in undesignated places and discharging dirty water or effluent into […]
Charlie Watts: Rolling Stones drummer dies at 80
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock ‘n’ roll, has died at the age of 80. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts,” a statement said. It said he was “a cherished husband, father and grandfather” and “one […]
“Ghana protects legitimate investments, economy rebounding” – President Akufo-Addo to German Investors
“We will continue to create and maintain the conducive investment environment that not only guarantees the safety of investments but good returns as well. We will continue to protect legitimate investments, and preserve the atmosphere of peace, stability and security that has been an important contributor to the increasing presence of German businesses in Ghana”. […]
Indiscipline is the major cause of road accidents- Dr China
By: Clara Mlano. Ghana’s former Deputy Ambassador to China, Dr. Charles Dwamena has advised all road users, especially drivers of commercial vehicles, to adhere strictly to road safety measures so as to reduce the carnage on our roads. Speaking on the Asaase Radio breakfast show, Dr. China, as Dr. Dwamena is popularly called, indicated that […]
Fire destroys property worth thousands of cedis at Achimota Neoplan, Accra
By: Thelma Takie Property estimated to run into thousands of Ghana cedis was lost on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, when fire gutted a number of wooden structures at Achimota Neoplan in Accra. Eyewitnesses told GBC News that the blaze started in a chamber and hall kiosk adjacent to a Bank on the Achimota Highway, which […]
National Chief Imam concerned with pace of investigations in Slain Social Media Activist, Kaaka
By Hannah Bugri Family of the late Social Media Activist, Ibrahim Mohammed, alias Kaaka have appealed to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu to intervene in the ongoing investigation to bring justice to the family. Spokesperson for the family, Nafiu Mohammed said justice is also needed for those who were shot and injured […]
TEWU gives government September 7 to resolve Conditions of Service for Staff of Public Universities
By Josephine Akari. The Teachers and Educational Workers Union, TEWU of TUC, has given the government up till September 7, 2021, to address the Conditions of Service of Non-Teaching Unionized staff of Public Universities. The group says they will embark on a series of actions if the government fails to address their grievances. Speaking at […]
New timetable for KNUST semester examinations released
Authorities at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have revised the second-semester examinations timetable following the suspension of the strike by Lecturers. This comes after a special meeting by the Executive Committee of the University yesterday, to agree on the new dates for the examinations. The school had indefinitely suspended the end-of-semester […]
29 more people succumb to COVID-19; death toll rises to 974
Twenty-nine more people have succumbed to Covid-19, increasing the death toll to 974. According to the Ghana Health Service, as of the 15th of this month, the number of deaths recorded stood at 945. But there has been an increase since the last update. Ghana’s active cases stand at six thousand 737. Out of this […]
Spillage of Bagre and Kompienga Dams in Burkina Faso slated for August 27-30
By: Samuel Ayammah Authorities of SONABEL, managers of the Bagre and Kompienga Dams in Burkina Faso have announced plans to spill both dams from 27th to 30th of this month. According to the authorities, the move has become necessary because water in the Dams have almost reached maximum levels. Following the hint by SONABEL, Managers […]
