Elvis Anokye

Coronavirus: Wa East MP ‘missing’

Whereas many organisations, individuals, philanthropists and opinion leaders are devoting time and resources to support the underprivileged, who are highly affected by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the Member of Parliament for Wa East, Hon Godfrey Bayon Tangu is nowhere to be found, neglecting his constituents. The Wa East Constituency Executives of the …

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Police arrest DR Congo president’s chief of staff

The chief of staff to the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo was arrested on Wednesday in the capital, Kinshasa, after hours of questioning into the alleged misappropriation of funds. Vital Kamerhe was questioned over his role following allegations of corruption in infrastructure projects that fell under his remit …

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SA records highest coronavirus deaths in a day

South Africa has announced the death of five patients who were undergoing treatment for coronavirus, the highest to be reported in a day so far. The latest deaths were confirmed on Wednesday bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 18. The ministry of health tweeted a list …

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Ramaphosa to make ‘serious decisions’ about lockdown based on science, possible economic repercussions

President Cyril Ramaphosa will make “serious decisions” about the lockdown after considering all options based on scientific modelling and advice as well as the possible economic repercussions of the nationwide shutdown. Jackson Mthembu, the minister in the presidency, told News24 Ramaphosa had not yet taken a decision whether the current …

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Kofi B’s death not normal, it was highly spiritual – Eagle Prophet

Ghanaians have managed to heal their broken wounds after the death of talented Ghanaian Highlife musician Kofi Boakye Yiadom aka Kofi B. Popular for so many hit songs, the musician died on February 2, 2020. While family, friends and music lovers are expected to pay their last respect to the …

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Frontline health workers will be clearly defined – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the healthcare fraternity that authorities will soon demystify “frontline health workers”  that has triggered intense anxiety and confusion among it circles. The President gave the assurance when he met stakeholders at the Jubilee House today April,08, 2020, as part of his government’s broad …

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Covid-19: Bunso Water Treatment Plant shut down again over galamsey

Management of Ghana Water Company Limited in the Eastern Region is struggling to produce water for residents living in and around Bunso due to the pollution of the Birim River by illegal Miners. The Bunso Water Treatment Plant is intermittently shut down over alarming levels of raw water turbidity several …

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Testing positive for coronavirus doesn’t mean you will die – Infected Patient

Frederick Drah, a patient infected with the novel coronavirus in Ghana says contracting the virus is not a death sentence. According to him, there has been vast misinformation about the virus that has gone around, with many people portraying it be to a death sentence once you test positive. Speaking …

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Akufo-Addo Is Doing Marvelously Well – Shatta Wale

Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, known in showbiz as Shatta Wale, has praised President Nana Akufo-Addo for his social intervention policies, subtly declaring that Mr Akufo-Addo should be allowed to continue ruling Ghana after December 7, 2020. According to him, Mr Akufo-Addo was doing so marvellously well …

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Confusion Over ‘Frontline Workers’

It follows the announcement of some incentives and insurance package for those thought to be ‘frontline’ workers, especially in the healthcare sector by the President. At a meeting at the Jubilee House today, the leadership of the various categories of health workers including the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Ghana Registered …

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