Bill Gates said that once a coronavirus vaccine is discovered, it should be distributed fairly and not just go to the “highest bidders.” The billionaire Microsoft founder was speaking at a virtual conference on the coronavirus hosted by the International AIDS Society on Saturday. “If we just let drugs and vaccines go …

Malawians have voiced anger after newly appointed President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled a cabinet that they said was tainted by family ties. Chakwera, 65, comfortably beat Peter Mutharika with 58.5 percent of the vote in last month’s election, marking the first time in African history that an election rerun led to …

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of playing politics with COVID-19, saying, “if you think you are advancing the course of your political party via COVID-19 when we all die, whom are you going to govern; let say if …

Five people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership. South African police said they had rescued men, women and children from a “hostage situation” on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning. They have also arrested at least 40 people, …

A 19-year-old man is in custody for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death after he accused her of practising witchcraft. The suspect allegedly killed his 74-year-old grandmother inside their house in Hlanganani outside Giyani on Friday night. The suspect was arrested on Saturday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the …

The Ashanti regional branch of the National Democratic Congress has called on President Akufo-Addo to caution  Chairman Wontumi over his attacks on the NDC running mate. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP is reported to have attacked the person of Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang after she was …

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will today tour selected registration centres in the Volta Region to monitor the process. The former President is expected to visit among others, the Ho Central, Akatsi North, Ketu North, Ketu South, Akatsi South and South Tongu Constituencies, campaign spokesperson for the …

A 37-year-old driver has died in a fatal accident at Anyinam on the Accra to Kumasi Highway stretch of the the Eastern region The deceased driver Iddrisu Ibrahim driving a Toyota Corolla with registration number AW 826-17 died on the spot while other occupants – Abubakar Mohammed, 27,Abdulla Aziz,19, Salifu …

An 84-year-old woman, Madam Comfort Otuah, has been found dead in her room at Akwakwaa in the Agona East District of the Central region. The body of Madam Otuah was found in a pool of blood by one Madam Comfort Aba. Police Superintendent, Mr Seth P. Yirenkyi, Agona Swedru District …

Libya’s national oil company says it has resumed its vitally important exports after a halt of nearly six months, caused by conflict and political upheaval. The first tanker has begun loading in the eastern port of Es-Sider. The company’s production facilities in the region had been blockaded by forces loyal …