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  • Kwadwo Asamoah eyes injury return against Sassuolo

    Ghana and Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is hoping to make an injury return against Sassuolo on Wednesday in the Serie A.

    The 31-year-old had been sidelined with an injury since December 6 against AS Roma.

    Kwadwo Asamoah was named in Inter squad for the first time this year against Sampdoria on Sunday.

    Inter defeated Sampdoria 2-1 in the game to keep their league title hopes alive.

    Kwadwo Asamoah in a post on social media was happy with the team’s win against Sampdoria and in a post on social media hopes to be ready and fit for the next game against Sassuolo.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Huge challenges exist in cocoa sector despite Ghana being second largest producer Minister

    Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has said at the launch of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) $600m syndicated loan facility on 23rd June 2020, that despite Ghana priding itself as the second-largest cocoa-producing country in the world, huge challenges exist in the sector.

    Key among these challenges, he said, are low productivity resulting from aged and diseased farms, low prices of cocoa on the world market, and low per capita consumption of cocoa products.

    “In an effort to curtail, these challenges, we instituted a number of Productivity Enhancement Programmes (PEPs) and other policy interventions. Among these are: Re-launching of the Cocoa Diseases and Pest Control Programme (CODAPEC); Enhancement of the National Cocoa Rehabilitation Programme with new incentives to landowners and farmhands; Introduction of a National Hand Pollination Programme; Introduction of a Mass Prunning Programme; Piloting of a Cocoa Farm Irrigation Programme; Launching of a National Cocoa Consumption campaign to make cocoa a household food in Ghana, and; Landmark introduction of Living Income Differential (LID) pricing mechanism to boost the incomes of farmers.”

    He further stated that apart from the LID which will be fully implemented in October 2020, the benefits of all the other interventions are already been enjoyed by cocoa farmers across the country.

    “In view of the capital requirements for a successful implementation of these interventions, Ghana Cocoa Board began negotiations with the AfDB and other international bodies to provide funding for these laudable programmes.

    “As has been mentioned earlier by the Chief Executive, the African Development Bank (AfDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) including Credit Suisse AG, Development Bank of South Africa the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited and other International agencies, signed a $600 million syndicated receivables-backed loan facility with Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in February 2020 to facilitate the ongoing Productivity Enhancement Programs (PEPs) in Ghana. $200 million of this amount has already been released.”

    Source: laudbusiness.com

  • Form cooperatives Government to all cocoa farmers

    Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has encouraged all cocoa farmers in Ghana to form cooperatives.

    Currently, he said, more than 3000 farmer groups across the country have registered with the Department of Cooperatives and are working closely with the Cocoa Diseases and Pest Control Programme (CODAPEC) /Hitech Unit as well as officers of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) in the districts to promote effective and quality services that will help increase productivity and sustain the cocoa industry.

    Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) $600m syndicated loan facility on 23rd June 2020, Dr Afriyie Akoto said : “We are also highly focused on increasing domestic processing and warehousing facilities to stimulate local consumption. The price volatility of cocoa on the world market requires us to, among other interventions, increase our domestic processing and consumption. The President is keen on the consumption drive with numerous calls on all Ghanaians to cultivate the habit of consuming cocoa daily.

    “Amidst the current Corona Virus pandemic, I strongly believe that increased intake of cocoa with high concentration of flavanols and its associated components will help significantly in fighting the disease, which has caused serious devastation the world over.”

    “In our effort to ensure the provision of quality extension services and give equally farmers equal access to all our interventions, we have rolled out a Cocoa Management System (CMS) which will enable us have adequate and accurate data of our farmers/farms, Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) Input suppliers and other players on the cocoa value chain.

    “ A full implementation of the CMS will not only give farmers easy access to farm inputs but also make it easier for them to access funding from the local financial market for their operations.

    “We have also encouraged farmers to form cooperatives. Currently, more than 3000 farmer groups across the country have registered with the Department of Cooperatives and are working closely with the CODAPEC/Hitech Unit as well as officers of the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) in the districts to promote effective and quality services that will help increase productivity and sustain the cocoa industry.”

    Source: laudbusiness.com

  • Former GFA boss Nana Brew Butler warns against the rush to resume halted season

    Former Ghana Football Association President, Nana Sam Brew-Butler has warned against the rush to resume the halted season adding that he will withdraw his players from competing in the Premier League amid the Coronavirus shutdown.

    The Ghana Football Association looks desperate to resume the 2019/20 football season which was halted in mid-March due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

    But Nana Sam Brew Butler, who is the Board Chairman of Premier League side Ebusua Dwarfs, has warned that it could be carnage if the players across the country are rushed back onto the pitch.

    “All the precautions are being taken [by the state and stakeholders in the health sector] so why do they want to annul it. I have a lot of sons playing football but I would stop them from playing should football return looking at the situation,” he told GTV Sports Plus.

    “Although other leagues in Europe have started without spectators, we need to learn from what they have done and take key lessons from it before we can do something about starting the games.”

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Dont invite foreign-based players who struggle for game time – Otto Pfister urges Akonnor

    Former Black Stars coach, Otto Pfister has urged current coach Charles Akonnor to give local players equal opportunities in the national team as the foreign-based players.

    Local-based players have struggled to get into the national team in recent years with the common excuse being that the domestic league is not competitive enough compared to the foreign leagues.

    However, Pfister, who managed the Black Stars between 1992 and 1993, believes local players who play regularly should not be overlooked for players abroad who struggle for game time.

    He admitted it is a common mistake most foreign coaches make on the continent.

    “Some foreign coaches make mistakes in Africa, they call players from Europe who are not regular players,” he said in an interview with Citi Sports.

    “But it is better to call up local players who play regularly and are in form than a player who is in Europe and has never played for his club,” he added.

    Otto Pfister named 10 locally-based players in his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 1992 as Black Stars finished second.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Kotoko players should be made to sign a minimum of 3 years contract Frimpong Manso

    Former Asante Kotoko player, Frimpong Manso has asked management of the Porcupine Warriors to develop a medium and long term plan for players recruited into the team.

    The Kumasi based club has failed to live up to expectations in recent years and their former employer believes the club can get back on its feet with a proper plan.

    Manso, who played for eight consecutive years for Kotoko indicated that the team had consistency because many of the players played together for quite a long time but is of the view that the terrain has changed.

    “The players should be made to sign a minimum of three -year contract, and depending on performance, the contract should be extended or abrogated. They should not recruit players just for the sake of recruitment. Only tried and tested players should be recruited” he said.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • NPP Primaries: Tension mounts in Kwadaso constituency as delegates vote for Parliamentary aspirant

    There is high security presence at the Kwadaso Constituency as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds its primary for the constituency.

    The primary was held up due to objections raised about the voter album to be used for the election.

    Four police men and three military personnel man the Nsiah Asare Polling Station with two patrol Toyota Tundra Pickups full of police men patrolling the area.

    At an interval of 30 minutes, patrol teams of armed men enter the polling station.

    Some police on motorbikes check in regularly.

    Another team of armed military men are also on the ground patrolling these stations.

    Regional Youth Organiser, Dennis Kwakwa who led a three member committee to resolve issues of the register say the presence of the men is a precaution.

    “You know it is the only constituency pending so we expect a lot of people to come in to support their friends so this is only to keep call here”.

    The revised album has 390 delegates compiled with directions from the party at the Regional level.

    According Mr. Kwakwa the committee had to review the directives to suit the challenges on the ground.

    Two people namely Dr Kingsley Nyarko and Vincent Frimpong Manu are contesting incumbent MP Dr S. K Nuamah.

    He beat the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Afriyie Akoto in 2015 to contest the parliamentary seat in 2016.

    The primaries then had the two candidates contesting as well as first MP for the constituency carved out of Bantama, Hilda Addo, who was disqualified for this contest.

    The disqualified aspirant was in parliament for one term.

     

    Source: myjoyonline 

  • Ex-Googler becomes Chinas second-richest person

    A former Google employee was briefly ranked the second richest person in China, following a surge in sales at his e-commerce business, Pinduoduo.

    Colin Huang was valued at $45.4bn (£36.4bn) by Forbes, on Sunday, ahead of Alibaba’s Jack Ma but behind Tencent’s Pony Ma.

    Mr Huang was previously an intern at Microsoft and then spent three years as an engineer at Google.

    “These three years were incredibly valuable to me,” he blogged in 2016.

    “Google gave me far more than I contributed.”

    According to Forbes, a slip in Pinduoduo’s value has since given Mr Ma back the second spot.

    Shopping games

    Mr Huang founded Pinduoduo in 2015.

    And the company became particularly popular in China during the Covid-19 pandemic, with orders increasing from 50 million to nearly 65 million per day.

    Its novel features include team buying, where customers come together to purchase more units at a lower price.

    Customers can also play games on the site and are sometimes rewarded with free gifts.

    In his 2016 blog, Mr Huang said some early Google employees had been adversely affected by quickly becoming wealthy.

    “They suddenly got too much money, lost incentives to work and started to look for fun and new careers,” he wrote.

    “Many years passed and they wasted their most precious time, when they were most likely to have other outstanding achievements.”

    Mr Huang still has some way to go to catch up with the world’s richest technology billionaire, Jeff Bezos.

    Forbes currently estimates the Amazon founder is worth $162.2bn.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Tanzanian opposition party leader arrested ahead of polls

    An opposition party in Tanzania has condemned the arrest of its leader describing it as a clear act of oppression and intimidation ahead of October’s elections.

    The Alliance for Change and Transparency says Zitto Kabwe and seven colleagues have been accused by the police of unlawful assembly.

    A party statement says police interrupted a legal political meeting in south-east Tanzania’s Linde Region and arrested them on trumped up charges.

    The east African nation will hold general elections in October. President John Magufuli, who is expected to run for a second term, dissolved parliament last week.

    Rights groups say oppression of the opposition has increased significantly since President Magufuli came to power in 2015 during which time there has also been a clampdown on the media.

    Source: bbc.com

  • I am not ready to date anyone yet, I dont have time for women Krymi

    Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and song writer, Henry Nuamah popularly known in showbiz as Krymi has revealed that despite his sexy voice, he is yet to meet the girl of his dreams.

    Speaking to Okley Solomon Kofi a.k.a DJ JahSolo on Bryt99.1FM, Krymi disclosed that despite having a lot of female friends, he is yet to start dating.

    He added, he is not ready for dating because ladies need attention and due to his work demands and busy schedule.

    Krymi, who has hits like Dede, Toffee and Dw3 with Mr Drew also works as an MCR technician with a television station he refused to disclose.

    Source: ghbase.com

  • Vote counting under way in Malawi’s re-run election

    Votes are being counted in Malawi following a re-run of last year’s election on Tuesday.

    Polling was largely peaceful, although President Peter Mutharika accused the opposition of acts of violence in its strongholds in the centre of the country.

    His narrow victory in 2019’s poll was annulled in February after judges ruled that there had been evidence of vote tampering.

    The incumbent is facing a strong challenge from an opposition coalition led by Lazarus Chakwera.

    The results may not be declared for several days.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Uganda opposition to defy ban on campaign rallies

    Uganda’s opposition figure Robert Kyangulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has said he will hold campaign rallies despite a ban by the electoral commission.

    The People Power Movement leader said President Yoweri Museveni was using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to prevent opposition leaders from reaching voters.

    The east African nation will hold a general election in January 2021 and the electoral commission has banned mass campaign rallies to protect voters against coronavirus. It encouraged aspiring candidates to campaign through the media

    President Yoweri Museveni, who is serving his fifth term of office, is eligible for a fresh term but has not announced whether he will vie.

    Bobi Wine said the electoral commission’s ban on rallies was not genuine.

    “No Ugandan should be fooled into believing that Museveni is doing this for the safety of Ugandans. What Museveni fears is the people,” he said.

    He said the government was using the pandemic to prevent a free and fair election process.

    The banning of campaign rallies means that the opposition would be disadvantaged as radio is the most popular media in Uganda and most private stations are owned by politicians in the ruling party.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Todays newspapers front pages

    Daily Graphic

    Daily Guide

    The Daily Dispatch

    The Daily Searchlight

    The Ghanaian Times

    The Finder

    Goldstreet Business

    The Custodian

    The New Publisher

    The Ghanaian Observer

    The Daily Statesman

     

    Source: myjoyonline 

  • Ivory Coast nabs terrorist leader after deadly border post raid

    Ivorian authorities on Monday announced the capture of a terrorist leader who led a deadly attack on a military post at Kafolo, on the northeastern border with Burkina Faso on June 11 following a large scale raid.

    According to defense minister Hamed Bakayoko, the raid resulted in the arrests of other people directly involved in the attack.

    “We traced it back to the commander in Mali, who was arrested. And I can tell you that the head of the commando who led the action was taken yesterday. And with our investigations, we will go further. We will establish who he was in contact with. Who is behind it,” Minister Bakayoko disclosed.

    He added that the arrests of people who took part in the assault came thanks to photos retrieved from mobile phones.

    The Ivorian military said around 10 soldiers died and six others were wounded in the June 11 attack when dozens of terrorists mounted a pre-dawn attack on the border post.

    It was the first by extremists on Ivorian soil since March 2016, when a raid on the southeastern beach resort of Grand-Bassam left 19 people dead.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: africanews.com

  • All the times musician Fantana won our hearts with impeccable black dresses

    Gone are the days when black was reserved for funerals and mourning the dead, now the colour is used to make a bold fashion statement.

    Ruff Town Record new signee, Francine Nyanko Koffi popularly called Fantana is our style muse for today.

    The young Ghanaian has a great love for fashion and her high fashion sense is just incredible.

    Although she usually trends for controversial reasons, her fashion statements cannot be underestimated.

    Black is one of the ultimate colours in fashion, it is classic, simple and versatile and Fantana definitely knows how to rock it.

    We have selected our favourite dresses from Fantana that proves she rocks better in the colour.

    Check out her looks and share your thought with us

    Source: pulse.com.gh

  • Nana Aba Anamoah in trouble: She could go to jail for 1-year according to DVLA

    The General Manager of GH One Television, Nana Aba Anamoah was gifted a Ranger Rover during her birthday on the 19th of June 2020 with a registration number GR 2050 20. A few days ago another car with the same registration number popped on social media.

    The authorities in charge of the registration of cars in the country have released an official statement on the issue.

    The following statement was released by DVLA.

    The attention of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been drawn to a photograph on social media of two motor vehicles bearing the same registration number plate marked GR 2050 20, affixed on a white Nissan Rogue Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Black Range Rover SUV.

    The Licensing Authority can confirm that the white Nissan Rogue SUV has been registered and assigned with the registration number in consonance with the Road Traffic regulation, However, checks in the system indicate that the Black Range Rover is not registered.

    The Authority wishes to remind vehicle owners and the general public that a person shall not drive a motor vehicle or trailer unless it is registered The Road Traffic Act 2004 (Act 683) Section 41(1) states that a person who uses or keeps a motor vehicle or trailer not being an exempt motor vehicle on a road when particulars of the motor vehicle or trailer have not been entered in the register maintained by the Licensing Authority, commits an offense and is liable for a summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or to both.

    We have consequently commenced an investigation into the circumstance that led to the violation of the road traffic law, in this case, The Authority would not hesitate in its efforts to bring the perpetrators to face the full rigors of the law as these infractions have security and safety implications to road users.

    We, however, urge the owner of the Range Rover SUV to visit any of our offices to regularise the process for a genuine registration number.

    As a regulatory authority tasked with the responsibility to provide a regulated framework for an enhanced and effective administration of drivers and vehicles we remain focused to ensure best practices for licensing drivers and vehicles to promote road safety.

    The general public is hereby advised to contact any DVLA offices across the country to assess any of its services and not transact business with unauthorized persons.

    For further information and inquiries, kindly log on to info@dvla gov GH or call 0302 746760 or

    0800160 160 for Vodafone users only

    DVLA YOUR SAFETY, OUR CONCERN.

    Thank you

    MANAGEMENT

    Source: opera.com

  • From Old Trafford Photoshop to 15 minutes of Havard University Course, Social media users list the fake things about Nana Aba Anamoah

    GHOne TV presenter and Multiple Award winning Journalist Nana Aba Anamoah has come under series of Allegations after Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) released a press statement about the fake registration of her Range Rover Birthday Gift.

    Nana Aba Anamoah celebrated her 42nd Birthday on the 19th of June, She had lots and Lots of Gifts which include a Range Rover with the Registration number GR 2050-20.

    She became the talk of town that day with Many celebrities congratulating her for receiving such Glamour gift on her Day. Hours later, A white Nissan car with the same registration number poped up online which made social media folk realize that something does not add up.

    Just Yesterday, DVLA realized a press statement in regard to the two car which have the same Number Plate and it was revealed that Nana Aba Anamoah could end up in jail for 12 months if found guilty unless the Investigation proves otherwise.

    Twitter Users have reacted to it, Calling Nana Aba Anamoah out for living such a fake life whiles she has young ladies and girls looking up to her. Some users decided to remind other of all the fake lifestyle of hers that has once gotten her into trouble.

    From Old Trafford Photoshop, to 15 minutes Havard university course and many others. Checkout the tweet below:

     

    Source: pinaxonline.com

  • Frog jumps and happy voters in Malawi

    Polls have now closed in Malawi’s historic re-run presidential election.

    There were long queues in some places reflecting an enthusiasm for the election, journalist Peter Jegwa reports from the capital, Lilongwe.

    Another journalist spotted one man who was so happy that he frog-jumped to the ballot box and then prayed before he cast his vote, he then hopped away:

    Source: bbc.com

     

  • Niger ‘lost $50m’ in army corruption scandal

    Niger’s state prosecutor says there is evidence that the country lost almost $50m (£40m) through a military procurement scandal.

    Referring to an audit by the defence ministry, Maman Sayabou Issa said there had been overcharging for items and military equipment that was paid for but never delivered.

    A preliminary audit had found more than twice as much money had been lost.

    A statement from the prosecutor said there was evidence of fraud, false documents and illicit enrichment.

    The corruption scandal caused an outcry in Niger, which has been suffering from an increase in attacks by jihadists in the south-east and west of the country.

    Disclaimer : “Opinions expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not in any way reflect those of backend.theindependentghana.com. Our outfit will hereby not be liable for any inaccuracies contained in this article.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Why I slept with seven women in six months – Pastor’s son tells Akumaa Mama Zimbi

    A pastor’s son has shared a chilling story of circumstances leading to why he slept with 7 women in just 6-month period.

    In a brief letter written to Ghanaian relationship expert/marriage counsellor, Dr Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, popularly known as Mama Zimbi, Kojo [not his real name], said his girlfriend cheated on him in December 2019 and he got to find out.

    According to Kojo, although he got heartbroken, he was able to forgive the lady when she came to apologize to him.

    Kojo explained to Mama Zimbi that his decision to forgive her was based on the fact that she was from a poor family and he was the one supporting her and the family.

    Kojo disclosed he has since been engaging in promiscuity from December till date, following the pains caused him by someone she trusted and loved.

    The emotionally and psychologically traumatized Kojo said he has tried to overcome the situation but to no avail.

    He’s now two major challenges are that; first, his father is a man of God and he does not want him to find about what he has turned himself into. Second, he feels guilty whenever he is with his girlfriend.

    “Mama please help me”, the letter told Mama Zimbi.

    Read the full story below:

    Dr Mama Zimbi, I had a broken heart last year December and I decided to forgive her and accept her back because of her living condition. She is not from a rich family and is the one supporting the family.

    I was in school by then when that incident happened. Mama, to be frank, I deeply love this girl but since that incident happened I have also been sleeping around.

    Mama, I have even slept with 7 girls since then. I still feel hurt. I have tried all my best to be whom I was but to no avail. My father is a pastor and I don’t want to disgrace him. I feel guilty when am with her. I truly love this girl.

    Mama, please help me.

    Source: Ghana Guardian

  • Abronye DC runs for his life after stones were pelted at him at Wenchi

    Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Kwame Baffle Abronye was sadly given the embarrassment of his life at Wenchi in the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono region.

    What was supposed to be a family meeting for the NPP in bringing peace was marred with throwing of stones, hooting and chants against the Regional Chairman. He had to drive quickly out of the town for safety before something bad could have happened to him.

     The aggrieved New Patriotic Party NPP supporters alleged that Abronye supported the incumbent member of Parliament Professor Gyan Baffour against their preferred candidate one Alfred.

    Abronye who debunked the allegation after the results of the primaries was announced tried to explain himself but was met with that embarrasment of his life. The aggrieved members are still demonstrating as at Press time. They have been on the street since Saturday chanting “No Alfred No Vote”,/” 16 years is enough ” and more.

    The Wenchi Constituency seat has remained safe for the NPP but this act could give the NDC a chance in 2020.

  • Coronavirus is a satanic agenda to prevent people from going to church – Bishop Agyinasare

    The General Overseer of the Perez Chapel, Bishop Agyinasare, says the novel coronavirus which has placed considerable limitation on the movement of people is a satanic agenda to prevent Christians from going to church.

    In a video sighted by Ghanaweb.com, the man of God said it is baffling to him, that people are not afraid to queue to vote in political party primaries, neither are they afraid to queue to register for the national identity cards, or even throng the markets which are usually always crowded, but are afraid to go to church, where they have agreed to practice social distancing and all safety protocols.

    He advised Christians to be wise, because the devil is trying to use the pandemic to confuse them to stay away from church

    “I was speaking to Papa Duncan Williams just the other day, and he said this coronavirus is not just normal. It is a satanic agenda to make sure that people will not go to church again. Is it not amazing to you that people are ok to go and vote in primaries, they are not afraid they will get coronavirus, they are ok to go to the market, they are not afraid they will get the coronavirus, sit in trotro, sit in a taxi, they are ok to go everywhere, but when it comes to church, it is like at the gate of the church we are distributing coronavirus”, he said.

    Background

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on May 31, 2020, in his address to the nation on measures taken to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and ease the restrictions imposed on its citizenry, announced that religious services can resume.

    The president said, “with effect from Friday, June 5, 2020, we will begin stage one of the process of easing restrictions. An abridged format of religious activities can commence.

    “25% attendance, with a maximum number of 100 congregants, can worship at a time in church or at the mosque, with a mandatory one metre of social distancing between congregants,” he stated.

    The president also said that the maximum hours for the service should be one hour which according to him, would help prevent the spread of the virus as Ghanaians continue to adhere to the safety protocols.

    After the announcement, most churches issued press releases saying they would still remain closed, until the coronavirus is effectively dealt with before they open their doors to the public and their members.

    Ghana’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 14, 568 with 10,907 recoveries and 95 deaths.

     

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • W/R: Police in Takoradi arrest suspected baby thief

    An 18-year-old suspected baby thief, Perpetual Yankey, also known as Akesi, who allegedly stole a 10-month-old baby at New Takoradi is currently in the grips of the Takoradi Central Police Command.

    She was arrested on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her hideout at Asaasetre near Nkroful with the baby in her possession.

    According to the Takoradi Central Police Command, Akesi on June 16, 2020, visited her boyfriend at house number 96 at New Takoradi where the complainant, Robert Cobbinah, a trader also lives with his girlfriend Rosemond Baidoo, and their 10-month old baby girl.

    On June 19, 2020, Rosemond left her baby in the care of Akesi who is unemployed, to enable her to go to the bathroom.

    The bathroom is about 100 meters from the main house.

    On her return, she realized the baby and Akesi were not in the house and all effort to find them was not successful.

    The complainant, Robert Cobbinah, the following day, June 20, 2020, reported the case to the Takoradi DOVVSU.

    After four days of search, police intelligence led to the arrest of suspect Akesi from her hideout at Asaasetre near Nkroful at about 10 am and the baby was rescued.

    The baby has since been taken to the hospital for medical assessment while Perpetual Yankey, also known as Akesi, has been charged with child stealing.

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • Worker on Pokuase Interchange project tests positive for COVID-19

    A worker on the Pokuase Interchange project, said to be a Chinese national, has tested positive for COVID-19.

    The infected person is in isolation at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital receiving treatment, according to Citi News sources.

    The management of the African Development Bank-funded project held a meeting on Tuesday to convey the news to other workers, which include many Ghanaians who work on different phases of the project.

    The Ghanaians workers on the project are worried about the development.

    A similar situation occurred on a railway construction project in the Eastern Region.

    The first case of COVID-19 in the Eastern Region was reported in March on an AFCON construction limited camp in the Lower Manya Krobo district.

    More than 240 people had been quarantined in the camp at the time.

    In that case, at least 22 Indians, who were part of the construction project, were infected with the virus.

    AFCON construction limited is a construction company with ties to an Indian business conglomerate.

    Ghana currently has 14,568 confirmed cases of the virus in the country.

     

    Source: citinewsroom 

  • NIA extends Ghana card issuance in some selected districts

    The National Identification Authority (NIA), Tuesday, extended the Ghana Card Issuance exercise to Saturday, June 27, in some selected districts.

    The NIA was scheduled to end the card insurance blitz today, Tuesday, June 23, but extended the issuance in districts that received their Card Issuance Albums late.

    The affected districts are; Adansi South (New Edubiase), Asante Akim Central, Afigya Kwabre South, Asante Akyem North, Atwima Kwanwoma, Afigya Kwabre North, Sene West, Sene East and Asokore Mampong in 31 centres.

    The rest are; Krachi East in 16 centres, Akatsi South in 10 centres, Asokwa four centres, Adansi South (Akrofrom) in only one centre.

    A statement signed by Francis Palmdeti, Head of Corporate Affairs of the NIA, urged all applicants who are yet to collect their Ghana Cards to go to their respective Card Issuance Centres for their cards.

     

    Source: GNA

  • Nasara targets 40 percent Zongo votes for NPP in Ashanti

    The Nasara wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region is targeting to secure at least 40 per cent of votes in the Ashanti Region for the governing NPP in the 2020 general elections.

    Alhaji Saalim Bamba, the Regional Nasara Coordinator who is leading the audacious agenda, believes the target was achievable with the level of development projects that Zongos have benefitted under this administration.

    He was speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Kumasi after a day’s training for Constituency Nasara Coordinators, as part of a project to build their capacities to sensitize Zongo communities on safety protocols of the coronavirus.

    The project dubbed, “We Care Campaign” seeks to empower Nasara Coordinators to lead the campaign against the coronavirus amidst election activities, and it is being funded by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

    Alhaji Bamba said Nasara was poised to maximize Zongo votes on the back of the massive infrastructural development currently ongoing in most Zongo communities in the region.

    “We the Nasara wing of the party want to lead the NPP to victory in 2020 and beyond because we are in charge of Zongo and settler communities where NDC gets most of their votes”, he pointed out

    He said the chances of the NPP retaining power would increase significantly if Nasara succeeds in securing about 40 per cent of votes in the Zongo communities.

    The President, he noted, had developed Zongo and settler communities than any other President since the fourth republic and was convinced that his achievements would attract unprecedented votes in Zongo communities.

    “He is the only President who has established a ministry dedicated to facilitating the development of Zongos and inner cities as well as a fund to execute the development agenda”, he praised the President.

    According to the regional Nasara Coordinator, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo had redeemed virtually all the promises he made to the people of Zongo and entreated them to reward him in the December elections.

    He said the Ashanti Region had had its fair share of the Zongo Development Fund projects with about 50 projects including Information Communication Technology (ICT) centers, schools, toilet facilities and mechanized boreholes across the region.

     

    Source: GNA

  • I was sexually abused by my step dad – Attorney Juanita Headley

    Sexual abuse and rape seems to be a daunting issue not only for 3rd world countries but all around the world. Twitter in the last few weeks has been filled with several rape allegations towards men including some prominent celebrities in Ghana and abroad.

    Nana Adwoa Sarkodie on her weekly Instagram Live sessions hosted Juanita Headley, a US Attorney, Author and Founder of Changing Cases currently residing in the UK.

    Juanita is an outstanding sexual abuse survivor who shares her bizarre story of abuse to audiences across the globe.

    She described the first encounter at the age of four (4) when her step dad started grooming her by tickling. This incident unfortunately unfolded into severe cases because her mother turned a deaf ear to her complaints.

    “My step dad started tickling me when I was four and I reported to my mother. She told me ‘don’t let it happen again’ and told my step dad ‘don’t let it happen again’. As an adult, I believe that’s why I did not confide in her again after it went from tickling to attempted rape. He will come to my room and try to rape me but was never successful because when he tries to penetrate, I toss and turn.” She said.

    “My step dad was an alcoholic but I want to be clear that being an alcoholic does not make one a pedophile. Being alcoholic only gave him the courage and confidence to do what he wanted to do and wouldn’t have had the guts to do it if he were sober” she added.

    According to Juanita, the abuse continued until she was thirteen (13) and her family still did nothing to curb the situation. She confided in her female cousins who then told their mum (her aunt), but this also was to no avail.

    She urged society not to judge promiscuous children because most of them turn out that way due to being victims of sexual abuse. “If a child discloses sexual abuse, it’s really important to believe them and reassure them. Create a free space for them to be able to share with you” she insisted.

    By God’s grace, Juanita successfully overcame the trauma and has decided to use her story to inspire others.

    “I am convinced that all things work together for our good, that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future and that’s why I wrote my book (Can You Keep a Secret?). People perish for the lack of knowledge. If I can educate, empower and encourage people on the topic of sexual abuse, on human trafficking, on exploitation, then this could be a different safer world” she said.

    When asked whether she had forgiven her step dad, she explained that he turned out to be her best friend because of the grooming from an early age. She even cried at his funeral even though he was a pedophile. However, she feels there might be some form of unforgiveness towards her mother who did nothing to help the situation.

    She aims to build bakeries around the world to employ certain criminals and give them a second chance. “As a Christian, I believe every person deserves a second chance including my step dad. I believe in prison time but I believe in second chances and as a result of that, I believe in empowering people regardless of their past sins, mistakes or criminal activities.

    She further advised people struggling with certain immoral behaviours to do their best in resisting the temptation. “If you’re an alcoholic, you don’t walk on the streets where there are bars” she said.

    In a response to a question about pastors and spiritual leaders who are sometimes the perpetrators of sexual abuse, Juanita said “We are human first and Christian second. As a result, we do screw up, sin, make mistakes and do illegal things. We are the church, it’s not the building and that is unique to that person. Priests are not pedophiles, people are. People are pedophiles and they are sometimes priests”.

    Finally, she encouraged everyone who has suffered any form of abuse to speak about their experiences. “Every experience we have, there is a purpose for that. If you have been abused, you’re innocent. You’re not a victim, you’re a survivor. Get rid of the shame, take your story and inspire others.

    The discussion was simply amazing and transformational. You can watch the full interview via Nana Adwoa Sarkodie on Instagram or YouTube.

     

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    Source: Nana Adwoa Sarkodie, Contributor

  • Liberian Minister flown to Ghana for coronavirus treatment

    Professor Ansu D. Sonii Sr., the Education Minister of Liberia who has tested positive for COVID-19, has been flown into Accra for treatment.

    The 70-year-old minister was flown in over the weekend after his condition deteriorated.

    In a Joy News report, the minister was said to be in a stable condition and responding to treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

    The novel Coronavirus pandemic has already spread to 215 countries and over 9,341,970 have been infected as of Tuesday. The disease is caused by SARS-CoV-2 that was detected in humans in December.

    In Liberia, the figures released by the Ministry of Health on June 23, 2020, showed a total of 652 confirmed cases, which marks an increase of 2 new cases compared to the previous day.

    In the last 24 hours, no deaths were reported and the number of fatalities remains at 34.

    It has been reported that 270 people have recovered in that country.

    Liberia ranks 146 in countries with reported COVID-19 cases, one of the lowest in the world.

     

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • State files new charges against NAM 1

    The State on Tuesday filed new charges against the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah is also known as NAM 1 at the Accra Circuit Court.

    Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sylvester Asare told the Court that the State had filed a new charge sheet against the accused but his directives were that he should hold on to it and also the plea taking of the accused

    “We, therefore, plead with the court not to take his plea as there will be further instructions l need to adhere to going forward,” he said.

    The Court presided over by Ms Ellen Asamoah granted the request of the prosecution.

    NAM 1 is facing 63 counts of money laundering, stealing, taking deposits without authority with other family members now at large.

    His lawyers were not opposed to the new charge sheet but pleaded with the Court to expedite the process for their client. There was a heavy security presence when NAM 1 appeared in Court.

    The Circuit Court on July 26, 2019, granted NAM 1 bail in the sum of GH¢ 1 billion cedis with five sureties, three to be justified. He had pleaded not guilty to all initial 13 charges levelled against him by the State.

    He is also to report to the police every Wednesday at 1000 hours. He was initially charged with abetment of crime, defrauding by false pretences, carrying on a deposit-taking business without a licence, sale of minerals without a licence, unlawful deposit-taking, and money laundering.

    It is alleged that the accused had taken various sums of money, totalling GH¢1.6 billion from customers.

    The court adjourned the trial to Monday, July 20.

    Source: GNA

  • EC hit with a third lawsuit over voters register

    The Electoral Commission has been sued again over its decision to compile an electoral roll the third of such a legal challenge over the controversial matter.

    The latest lawsuit has been filed by the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman Constituency, Ernest Nogbey, and is praying the Accra Court to give an order that the Electoral Commission does not have the mandate to compile a new register.

    Two suits have already been filed against the Commission over the matter.

    The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and one Mr Mark Takyi-Banson, a private citizen, have both gone to court seeking to stop the EC from going ahead with a new electoral roll for the December 2020 general elections.

    While the NDC and Mr Takyi-Banson have gone to the Supreme Court, the latest lawsuit has been filed at the Accra High Court.

    The NDC and Mr Takyi-Banson are seeking that the Supreme Court exercises its power of interpretation and enforcement to compel the Electoral Commission to not compile a new register, to allow the use of voters ID card and birth certificate if the court allows the EC to do so, as proof of identification.

    The latest case filed by Mr Norgbey is seeking a judicial review and is asking the High Court to restrain the EC from undertaking the exercise.

    The legislator also wants the High Court to rule that the current voters register until revoked by a law passed by Parliament, is the only register that can be used for the conduct of the 2020 election.

    The two previous lawsuits have been slated for hearing on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, and the new case filed by Mr Norgbey is due at the High Court on Monday, June 29.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • NIA extends Ghana Card issuance in districts that received albums late

    The National Identification Authority (NIA) has extended the issuance of Ghana card in districts that received their albums late.

    A statement issued by the NIA said the districts that received the albums late will have an extension to Saturday, June 27, 2020.

    The NIA had originally scheduled to have the issuance of the Ghana card end on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

    But the statement says 13 districts where albums were received late will have their date extended.

    Out of the districts, 8 of them will have the date extended in all districts while the remaining five districts will have their dates extended in selected centres.

    Source: rainbowradioonline.com

  • Minister of Environment gives one-week ultimatum to Rider Steel over pollution

    The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has given Rider Steel Company Limited a one-week ultimatum to provide the Ministry with a roadmap to address its poor pollution management.

    Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the Minister, said the failure of the Indian owned company to sit with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to draw a workable roadmap would lead to severe sanctions.

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng gave the order after paying an unannounced visit to four companies in the Tema Freezone Enclave. The other companies were United Steel Company, Success Aluminium Limited and MND Metals Company Limited.

    The Minister expressed disappointment at the level of pollution the company spewed into the environment as dark smoke was seen billowing with metal dust, virtually choking and reducing visibility on the factory premises.

    He said his outfit had received several reports from other companies in the enclave on the consistent and reckless manner in which pollutants were emitted into the air by Rider Steel which informed his decision to pay the surprise visit after sending some officials earlier to confirm.

    He said it was urgent to get the road map from them as bad smoke was being emitted from their chimney, adding that he also observed that the chamber for the melting of the metals was also faulty.

    “The filtration system is not working properly and the dust from the filter is not well collected as there is a leakage in the receptacle”.

    He added that “I feel like closing the factory down, but apart from seeing that they are making efforts to change the filters, we are also not in normal times because of the COVID-19, they should sit with the EPA and bring a written roadmap for the correction of all the lapses”.

    He reminded them that Ghana would not compromise on the pollution of her environment and the health of workers, adding that the volume of fumes and metal dust in and around the company could lead to lung infections among the workers.

    For the United Steel, he recounted how he sent his officials there, after some reports adding that he was however impressed with what he saw as there was a tremendous improvement from the reports he received.

    He, however, urged them to fully correct and contain smokes emanating from the back of the factory to other companies saying he would be back to inspect it.

    Prof. Frimpong-Boateng said while he visited Success Aluminium to find out the effect of the operations of the steel companies on their operations, he realized that the company itself had issues with pollution as workers of the factory had fine metal dust coating their entire bodies.

    He added that workers were also being housed on the premises which illegal, saying the relevant authorities would be contacted to ensure that the practise was stopped.

    Mr TP Patnaik, General Manager of Rider Steel, responding to questions from the Minister, said they were in the process of changing their filters to prevent the level of pollution the entourage witnessed indicating engineers who were to work on the machines could not come into the country due to the COVID-19.

    Source: GNA

  • Road Safety Authority seeks public inputs on LI for enforcement of road safety Act

    The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has begun a nationwide consultative meeting on the drafting of a Legislative Instrument (LI) that will regulate road transport operations in the country.

    When passed, the LI would enable the NRSA to enforce standards, to promote sanity and reduced crashes on the roads.

    The LI would advance realistic enforcement of provisions in the National Road Safety Act, 2019 (Act 993) which established the Authority.

    According to Mr David Adonteng, the Director of Planning at the NRSA, the consultative meetings were aimed at collating views and creating opportunities for stakeholders in the road sector to make contributions into the draft.

    It also created an opportunity for the Authority to sensitize stakeholders on the draft before the bill was sent to parliament.

    Mr Adonteng was speaking at the Ahafo Regional stakeholders consultative meeting held at Goaso on Tuesday, and attended by transport unions, traditional rulers, road sector agencies, Vulcanizers, drivers and security services.

    He noted that despite intensified public education, road accidents kept on increasing in the country, saying as an Authority, it would be in a better position to regulate and enforce standards in the transport industry and minimise crashes.

    Under the LI, the NRSA among other things, will facilitate and enforce standards in road infrastructure, train and certify vulcanizers, as well as monitor activities of road sector agencies.

    Mr Kwasi Agyenim Boateng, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Manager of the NRSA, expressed the hope that the public would interrogate the draft LI and make inputs to help fine-tune and facilitate its passage.

    Source: GNA

  • Make timely public disclosures of debt service payments World Bank to governments

    President of the World Bank Group, David Malpass, has said there is the need to ensure that detailed and timely public disclosure of debt service payments that may be deferred is made.

    According to him, this will enable stakeholders—governments as well as the private sector and the public at large—to keep track of the progress being made in the implementation of DSSI while highlighting the growing importance of debt transparency.

    “Today we are disclosing more disaggregated data in the DRS than in the past and in the future, we will be seeking support from borrowing countries on a mechanism to disclose even more granular information on debt payments,” he said in an article.

    He added: “This, of course, is only a start—and our goal is to increase the breadth and quality of debt data available here and elsewhere. Going forward, borrowing countries and creditors need to achieve sustained progress on five key principles to improve debt transparency and improve investment flows:

    “Spell out loan contract terms and payment schedules; Full disclosure of the stock of public and publicly guaranteed debt, SOE liabilities, and debt-like instruments;

    “Enable borrowers to seek relief from excessive confidentiality clauses so they can proceed with more transparent data reporting;

    “Promote effective and prudent use of collateral and liens in sovereign borrowing; and Insist that borrowers and lenders avoid violations of legal requirements of other creditors, such as negative pledge clauses.

    “The transparency of all government financial commitments and investments is a key step in creating an attractive investment climate and could make substantial progress this year to deliver better outcomes for people in developing countries.”

    Source: laudbusiness.com

  • Renewable energy to rescue economy post coronavirus Analyst

    The government must focus on renewable energy in rebuilding the economy after the coronavirus pandemic, a Research and Policy Analyst, Raymond Nuworkpor, has urged.

    He said the sector has the ability to create more job opportunities for the teeming unemployed youth in the country.

    Solar and wind have also demonstrated to be the cheapest source of electricity that the country can rely on for development, he added.

    “The time is now, this is our biggest opportunity to generate jobs, reduce the cost of electricity, contribute to the climate change agenda and become a hub for energy export to the West African Market,” he said.

    He added: “Every effort by government in restarting the economy after COVID-19 must necessarily make renewable energy its backbone.

    “Solar and wind energy are rapidly becoming the cheapest source of electricity, offering the biggest opportunity to generate jobs and also providing wider benefits to the large ecosystem,” he said.

    The energy market is undergoing a rapid transition from Fossil fuel to Renewable energy as a result of strong climate change policies and rapid advancement in low carbon technology

    Renewable energy has demonstrated during this COVID-19 period that, it is a robust sector, the market is stable & sustainable, profitable and cost-effective.

    Source: Laud Business

  • Frimpong Manso opens up on how he joined Asante Kotoko from rival club

    Asante Kotoko legend Frimpong Manso has opened up on how he joined the club from Kumasi Corner Stones.

    The Asante Kotoko defender played for the Porcupine Warriors between 1987 and 1995 before moving outside Ghana to play professional football in Kuwait.

    Frimpong Manso revealed that he had been on the pay-roll of Asante Kotoko even before he joined the team whilst playing for Kumasi Cornerstone.

    According to him, officials of Asante Kotoko had in mind he will play for the club thus the move to have him on the club’s payroll.

    “After winning the WAFU for Corners in 1987, I together with my teammates joined Kotoko primarily because of the professional way management of Kotoko treated their players, he told Graphic Sports.

    “While in the Black Stars camp some supporters and officials of Kotoko visited their players and showered them money and with gifts.

    “Even though I was not a Kotoko player, I benefited tremendously from such gifts. It got to a point that even as a player with Corners, I was on the payroll of Kotoko and received money on a monthly basis.

    “Perhaps, they did so because they had in mind that I would play for them in future.”, he added.

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    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Asante Kotoko set to partner Umbro as new kit sponsors

    Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko are set to partner English sportswear manufacturers Umbro as their new kit sponsors.

    Umbro will replace Strike as the club’s new kit manufacturers following an agreement between the two parties.

    A deal between the Kumasi based club and Umbro will be seen as a giant step by the new board of the club.

    The sportswear giants designs, sources, and markets football-related apparel, footwear, and equipment. Its products are sold in over 90 countries worldwide.

    Umbro are also the kit manufacturers of Kotoko’s main rivals Hearts of Oak.

    The Porcupine Warriors are record Ghana Premier League champions and arguably the biggest club in the country.

    The Reds are also two times African Champions, having won the Africa Cup of Champions club and the CAF Champions League in 1970 and 1983 respectively.

    Kotoko have been kitted by Portuguese sportswear manufacturers Striker since 2018.

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    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey sidelined with injury

    Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey has been sidelined with an injury, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.

    The 25-year-old is back on the treatment room after picking an injury in training.

    The Ghana international, who is already struggling to break into the starting XI, will require more time to heal.

    Amartey picked up an ankle injury in 2018 and has rarely featured under Brendan Rodgers with the player having been used in a number of positions in the team.

    The 25-year old whose youthful career was spent at International Allies in his native Ghana first moved to Europe in 2013 when he joined Swedish top-flight side Djugardens IF.

    He was to move to Denmark a year later with FC Copenhagen roping his services before landing at Leicester in 2016.

    The versatile Ghanaian joined the Foxes in January 2016 but injuries have restricted the Ghana international to 43 starts.

    His last appearance for the first team was in October 2018 when he started in a 1-1 draw against West Ham United.

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    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Accra Technical University records first COVID-19 case

    The Accra Technical University formerly known as Accra Poly has recorded its first COVID-19 case, authorities announced to students on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

    The affected patient is a national service personnel at one of the academic departments, a circular to the university community said.

    “The said person is currently in isolation at a medical facility and responding well to treatment. Six colleagues who came into contact with the confirmed Covid-19 patient, have been counseled, re-assured and their samples taken for laboratory testing.

    “The contacts have been asked to self-isolate while waiting for the results of the test. The University Medical team and the Safety and Health Committee are however in touch with the patient and contacts, to provide the needed medical and psychological support,” the letter to students said.

    The ATU authorities say efforts are underway to fumigate the affected offices among others.

    It added: “Members of the University Community are entreated to remain calm while adhering strictly to the published personal protection etiquettes.”

    Below is a statement:

    Our Ref:     ATIJ/COVI /2020                                                                                          88.06/2020

    Your Ref:

    To The Accra Technical University Community
    CONFIRMED COVID -19 CASE AT ACCRA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

    We are writing to inform you that we learned yesterday, Monday, 22nd June 2020 at I I .20am, a member of our University Community (a National Service Personnel in an Academic Department) has tested positive for COVID-19.

    The personnel reported to a medical facility in her neighbourhood after experiencing symptoms of fever, headache and runny nose. After Covid-19 tests were conducted, the result was communicated to the service personnel on Sunday, 21 stJune 2020.

    The said person is currently in isolation at a medical facility and responding well to treatment. Six colleagues who came into contact with the confirmed Covid-19 patient, have been counselled, re-assured and their samples taken for laboratory testing.

    The contacts have been asked to self-isolate while waiting for the results of the test.The University Medical team and the Safety and Health Committee are however in touch with the patient and contacts, to provide the needed medical and psychological support.

    The offices of the affected Department and its environs will be fumigated while contact tracing continues.

    Please, continue to do everything you can to stay healthy: Wash your hands; frequently; Wipe down surfaces; avoid touching your face whenever possible. Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm and elbow. Remember that social distancing remains the key strategy in the University response.

    Members of the University Community are entreated to remain calm while adhering strictly to the published personal protection etiquette.

    Sincere

    Ag. irect r Public Affairs

    Cc: ice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Ag. Registrar

    All Staff, Students, Notice Boards

    Source: https://mynewsghana.net

  • NDC should stop criticizing Nana Addo; he has done well – Nana Aba Anamoah

    Nana Aba Anamoah is a veteran and popular journalist in Ghana. The young journalist shared her point of view in an interview with KSM.

    She said that the National Democratic Congress should emulate the good works from the New Patriotic Party and stop lying to the general public that, Nana Addo hasn’t done anything for the citizens.

    She started that even if the ruling government hasn’t done anything for the country, free education is enough to declare him as a good president.

    The literacy rate in Ghana is very low so for NPP to introduce free education for the people of Ghana, it will make people become educated and the level of illiteracy in Ghana will reduce drastically.

    Some people in Ghana are totally living in poverty so the introduction of free education has relieved parents who have been struggling to pay their school fees.

    She also added that it would be better to have over 100 students in the classroom than to see children on the street selling and indulging in dubious businesses

    Watch the video below

    Source: opera.com

  • Nana Aba Anamoah’s Range Rover not registered – DVLA clears the air

    The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has finally commented on the controversy surrounding the registration of a Black Range Rover gifted Nana Aba Anamoah.

    The media personality celebrated her 42nd birthday on Friday, June 19, 2020, and in marking the day, she was gifted a Black Range Rover by an unidentified person.

    The car driven by her friend Empress Jamila, a fashion stylist, to her workplace, GhOne TV, caught a lot of buzz on Twitter. But one thing that caught the attention was the number plate of the luxurious car; GR2050-20.

    The controversy was heightened when it was alleged a Nissan Rogue Sports Utility had been spotted in town with the same number plate.

    Reacting to the controversy in a statement copied to GhanaWeb, the DVLA has announced that the number plate on the vehicle purported to have been gifted to the Acting General Manager of GHOne TV, Nana Aba Anamoah is fake.

    According to the management of DVLA, the registered vehicle in their system with the number plate GR 2050-20 is that of a Nissan Rogue Sports Utility vehicle and not the Range Rover.

    Read the full statement below:

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Dan Kweku Yeboah to be named new Kotoko PRO – Reports

    Astute sports journalist, Dan Kweku Yeboah is set to be named as the new Asante Kotoko Directors, according to 442gh.com.

    The nine new member Board of Directors of the club have identified the former spokesperson for the Normalization Committee as the man with the brain to heads the Communications Department.

    The head of sports of Peace FM was the spokesman for the Liason Committee and the NC between September 2018 and July 2019.

    Mr Yeboah has over 20 years of experience in the media industry and has been a lead advocate for sports transformation in Ghana.

    However, the Board of Directors have been given a three-year mandate by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to run the club following their inauguration.

    They have been charged to restore the pride of the club.

    The Board is also set to hold talks with Nana Yaw Amponsah today in Accra.

    The Phar Rangers president has hugely tipped to be the new Chief Executive Officer of the club.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Eating habits change in China amid latest outbreak

    The latest Covid-19 outbreak in Beijing has led to some swift changes in Chinese eating habits.

    So far, 249 people in the capital have tested positive since an individual tested positive on 11 June.

    State media believe that the virus was first detected on chopping boards used for imported salmon, and so media are highlighting that there has become widespread nervousness around eating seafood.

    Popular website The Paper today interviews wholesalers who import seafood to China, who talk of the drastic fall in sales, with supermarkets and restaurants suddenly removing salmon from their shelves.

    Medical specialists are also suddenly seeking to reassure the public that they will not catch Covid-19 from eating crisps after eight workers at a Beijing-based PepsiCo factory, which produces Lays crisps, tested positive over the weekend.

    Medical specialist Feng Zijian says that the virus survival time is “very short” on dry food at room temperature

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    Source: bbc.com

  • Lisbon lockdown tightening with fines on illegal gatherings

    Portugal’s government has tightened the lockdown in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in an effort to bring a series of coronavirus outbreaks under control.

    From today the limit on outdoor gatherings is back down to 10, from the national maximum of 20.

    All shops must close by 20:00 and restaurants may not serve alcohol after that hour, while drinking in all other public places is banned.

    The measures were approved at an online cabinet meeting last night, after a meeting between the Prime Minister António Costa and Lisbon area mayors.

    The government says the outbreaks can mostly be traced to particular workplaces or crowded neighbourhoods.

    But police have also been called to a number of illegal parties in recent days, some of them very large.

    Fines of up to 350 euros (£318) are to be introduced from Sunday for people taking part in illegal gatherings.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Ghana’s Samuel Owusu to undergo coronavirus test

    Al-Fayha winger Samuel Owusu will undergo a medical test on Wednesday ahead of a return of the Saudi Pro League.

    The 24-year-old is among the players who will undergo the routine exercise on Wednesday and Thursday as the team prepares to resume full-scale training after the Coronavirus shutdown.

    The players will be tested for the virus as part of their medical obligations.

    Saudi Arabia Pro League teams have bee granted permission to resume training after authorities eased restrictions prohibiting outdoor exercise.

    Al-Fayha is planning to carry out appropriate testing to “to guarantee the players’ health”.

    Football in the gulf has been suspended indefinitely since March due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but they hope to resume the season.

    Al-Fayha has stepped up preparations for football’s return.

    The club has been keeping players, coaching staff as well as youth team players and auxiliary staff up to date about the latest developments.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • I am not bothered about pending CAS ruling- Kurt Okraku

    President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has reiterated that he is not perturbed about the upcoming ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

    Ahead of the 2019 Ghana FA presidential elections, Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer was disqualified by the Vetting Committee of the Normalization Committee.

    Mr. Osei Palmer has filed for clarification on his disqualification with a ruling set to be made on July 17.

    But according to the former Dreams FC Executive Chairman, he is focused and not worried about the pending ruling.

    “I am not worried,” he said. “An election was organized by the Normalization Committee and members elected me as the president of the Football Association but my brother Osei Palmer felt he was not given a fair hearing by the Normalization Committee but I am not worried.

    “I have said it over and over again that I am focus.

    “The ruling will not change anything because Congress elected me as Ghana Football Association president,” he added.

    Kurt Okraku succeeded Kwesi Nyantakyi as the new Ghana Football Association president.

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    Source: footballghana.com

  • Sinach shares lookalike mums photos on her birthday (Watch)

    Gospel singer, Sinach, has shared lovely photos of her mother who could pass as her twin sister as she celebrates her birthday.

    The way maker singer dropped three set of photos to mark the day including an all-white outfit photo of her mum with her husband and daughter.

    Taking to Instagram to mark the day, she wrote a simple happy birthday message to her mum.

    Her post has since generated reactions from many fans who have also joined in the celebration of her mother.

    Watch the photos below:

     

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    Source: Adomonline.com

  • Burundi restores role of PM after 22 years

    Burundi’s parliament has approved Alain Guillaume Bunyoni as prime minister, the first person to take on the role in 22 years.

    The position has been restored by newly elected President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who was sworn into office last week – two months sooner than planned as his predecessor, Pierre Nkurunziza, died earlier this month.

    MPs also approved Prosper Bazombanza as the new vice-president.

    The 60-year-old has served as vice-president before – under Mr. Nkurunziza between 2014 and 2015.

    For the last five year, Mr. Bunyoni has been security minister and is a very influential figure in the ruling CNDD-FDD party.

    The 48-year-old, who will be in charge of the cabinet, was a close ally of Mr Nkurunziza during his 15 years in power.

    The new prime minister is under US government sanctions for his suspected role in violence and human rights violations during political unrest in 2015.

    Burundi pulled out of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2017 amid ongoing investigations into the unrest that followed a failed coup attempt.

    Source: bbc.com

  • AC Milan-target Myron Boadu makes big statement on his future

    Dutch-born Ghanaian forward Myron Boadu has shot down reports linking him away from AZ Alkmaar, saying he will remain at the club beyond the summer window.

    Boadu, 19, was in lethal form for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie last season.

    The forward notched up 14 goals in the league, adding another eight assists along the way.

    His form has caught the attention of several elite European clubs including Napoli, AC Milan, Arsenal and Barcelona.

    However, Boadu says he will stay with the Red and White lads for next season though he desires to play in the Premier League.

    “I think I will also play for AZ next season. “I’m just focusing on AZ right now,” he says. “I don’t know anything about interest yet,” he said as quoted by NOS.

    “AZ knows what my ambitions are. Becoming a champion here and I also aspire a step to the Premier League. But whether that is next year or not, that will have to show the future. I still have a contract until 2023, so I think I’m just playing at AZ.”

    Source: Ghana Soccernet

  • Atletico Madrid target Swiss star Denis Zakaria as Partey’s replacement

    Atletico Madrid have identified Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria as a potential replacement for Arsenal target Thomas Partey.

    The 27-year-old, who has a buy out clause of €50 million, has been linked with a move to Premier League side Arsenal this summer.

    According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, the Rojiblancos have already started talks with Zakaria’s representatives. A deal is yet to be completed.

    There have been further reports that €30 million may be enough to prize Zakaria away from Germany.

    Partey, however, is expected to make his next destination known by the end of the season. He has made 40 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish giants this season.

    Partey has made 30 starts and three substitute outings in La Liga and the Champions League during the 2019-20 campaign.

    Source: Ghana Soccernet