The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Awutu Senya East municipality has embarked on a COVID-19 sensitization exercise in schools and other places. Identifiable groups such as the Ghana Artisan and visual Arts, the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association, and the National Association of Beautician and Hairdresser also benefitted from the sensitization […] The post Awutu

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking for a review on the Court’s judgement on the compilation of a new voters register. The dismissal of the application follows the refusal of the lead lawyer for the NDC, Tsatsu Tsikata, to move the party’s application. Mr. Tsikata decided not […] The post NDC’s

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 35,501 after 359 new cases. The death toll has also risen to 182 after seven more deaths since the last update. The active cases of the virus stand at 3,223 with 32,090 persons recovering or being discharged. The new cases were reported from 41 districts in 10 regions. […] The post COVID-19 death toll rises to 182, active

Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has condemned the lynching of 90-year-old Akua Denteh at Kafaba, a town in the Savannah Region. King Teiko Tsuru II has also called for expedited justice for the nonagenarian, who was lynched following claims she was a witch. “I join the many horrified Ghanaians to condemn this act […] The post Ga Mantse condemns

The European Union has warned member states of the risk of shortages of syringes, wipes, and protective gear needed for potential mass vaccinations against COVID-19 and urged them to consider joint procurement, according to an EU document. The bloc has also asked EU governments to consider jointly buying more shots against influenza and increase the […] The post EU

As countries race to find a coronavirus cure, Germany’s research minister has said any vaccine was unlikely to be available until the middle of 2021 at the earliest. “We should not expect a miracle,” Anja Karliczek told a news conference on Wednesday. “We must continue to assume that vaccines for the broader population will only […] The post Germany says COVID-19

Ivory Coast’s ruling RHDP party has officially nominated President Alassane Ouattara to seek re-election for a third term. Mr Ouattara on Wednesday asked for more time to consider the nomination, indicating he would announce his decision in a speech to the nation on 6 August. “I have heard messages from the various party structures, elected […] The post Alassane

The Sanneh Institute and some members of the Bawku Traditional area have petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo to order the closure of a so-called healing centre in Widana set up for the purpose of “identifying and exorcising” alleged witches. The centre is said to be established by a witch doctor, Rufai Sumaila and […] The post Sanneh

Vodafone Ghana Foundation, the charity arm of Vodafone Ghana has organized a virtual ceremony to launch its annual Homecoming initiative. The virtual launch, formed part of efforts to herald the 3 phased Homecoming initiative aimed at bringing relief to many patients who are in financial distress in some medical facilities nationwide. To kick start the […] The post Hundreds

The heads of some of the world’s biggest tech companies have appeared before Washington lawmakers to defend their firms against claims they abuse their power to quash competitors. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said the world “needs large” firms, while the heads of Facebook, Apple and Google argued their companies had spurred innovation. The appearance comes […] The post Apple,

Kenya’s education minister says colleges and universities will remain closed until January 2021 after failing to comply with safety protocols to curb the spread of coronavirus. Minister George Magoha has told journalists in the capital, Nairobi, that universities will continue offering online classes – including examinations and even graduations. He said the ministry will continue […] The post Coronavirus:

A court in Uganda has sentenced a man to 11 years in prison, for the killing of a silverback mountain gorilla in early June. The silverback – named Rafiki – was the leader of the oldest group of the rare mountain gorillas to ever be habituated in the country, and was found dead with injuries […] The post Uganda: Killer of rare gorilla jailed for 11 years appeared

Ivory Coast’s ruling party RHDP has officially nominated President Alassane Ouattara to seek re-election for a third term. Mr Ouattara on Wednesday asked for more time to consider the nomination, indicating he would announce his decision in a speech to the nation on 6 August. “I have heard messages from the various party structures, elected […] The post Ivory

Ghana’s Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has indicated that poverty has reduced between 2011 and 2018 though gains have not been made in areas of housing and education. From the recent trends, the MPI noted “substantial progress in multidimensional poverty reduction.” It also noted statistically significant progress being made across all of the 12 indicators of […] The post Housing,

Seven more persons have died from COVID-19 in Ghana as 736 more cases of the virus have been recorded. These deaths pushed Ghana’s death toll to 175 whilst the cumulative case count rose to 35,142. Active cases of the virus stand at 3,681 and 31,286 persons have recovered or been discharged, according to the latest […] The post Seven more die from COVID-19, active

On May 25, 2020, the world was shocked to the bone, following the despicable manner in which George Perry Floyd, an African American was killed in Minneapolis in the United States of America. The way the police, Derek Chauvin, contemptibly kneeled on the neck of Floyd, leading to the death of the latter, rightly provoked […] The post Charles Prempeh

On May 25, 2020, the world was shocked to the bone, following the despicable manner in which George Perry Floyd, an African American was killed in Minneapolis in the United States of America. The way the police, Derek Chauvin, contemptibly kneeled on the neck of Floyd, leading to the death of the latter, rightly provoked […] The post Charles Prempeh: What

1. Article 130 is the only path to defend the Constitution as mandated by Article 3. 2. Because the Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in interpreting and enforcing the Constitution, the decision to decline jurisdiction MUST not be taken lightly. 3. Given the exclusivity of the Court’s jurisdiction as it pertains to safeguarding […] The post Kwaku

The Ministry of Health says it will commence recruitment of medical doctors and dentists “who have completed their house job and permanently registered with the Medical and Dental Council between May to July 2020” in August. A statement from the Ministry indicated that this will be done from Monday, August 3 at 12:00 pm. All […] The post Recruitment

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