Elvis Anokye

COVID-19 cases rise to 1 749, 13 confirmed deaths

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says as of Tuesday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1 749. “There is also another death, bringing the total to 13 deaths. It was a male who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. We convey our condolences to the family of …

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Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?

African countries are experiencing a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases, and many governments are now enforcing strict social distancing measures. As they prepare for a surge in cases, misleading information has been spreading throughout the continent. 1. Misleading video about virus testing in South Africa In South …

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‘Al-Shabab founder killed’ in US air strike

The United States says it has killed a founding member of the militant Islamist group al-Shabab, Yusuf Jiis, in an airstrike in Somalia. There has been no word so far from al-Shabab. The commander of US Africa Command, Gen Stephen Townsend, described Jiis as a brutal, ruthless killer who held …

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The least paid player at Kotoko takes GHC 1,500 – Nana Coker

General Manager of Asante Kotoko, Nana Gyambibi Coker has revealed that the least paid player at the club takes home a monthly salary of GHs1500. Coker says he has been forced to publicly state the salaries of some of their players because a lot of people are under the impression …

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[PHOTOS]: Thousands left homeless after fire engulfed over 800 structures at Old Fadama

Thousands of people living at Old Fadama, an urban slum area, have been rendered homeless following a fire outbreak which destroyed over 800 wooden structures on Tuesday dawn. According to eyewitnesses, the inferno which started around 2 am spread quickly as most of the structures were made of wood. Several …

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Stop “fooling”, I don’t have your time – Sarkodie fires ’emotional’ Shatta Wale

Rapper Sarkodie has taken to twitter to reply Shatta Wale after the latter said he doesn’t respect humanity by feuding rappers amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Shatta Wale, the least he expects from Sarkodie is donating to his fans but rather the Best International Flow rapper is encouraging a …

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COVID-19 interventions: I’m grateful Akufo-Addo listened to me – Mahama

Today is the 9th day of the partial lockdown declared by the President. Yesterday, we received with concern news of the hospitalisation and transfer for intensive care of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. COVID-19 is proving to be a highly infectious disease and no respecter of persons. This is the reason why …

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Mast collapses on building at Baatsona, Spintex road

with people having to observe social distancing and self-quarantine in order to help curb the Corona Virus pandemic, a mast sited on the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) building at Baatsonaa, Spintex has collapsed on a residence. Information reveals that the mast belongs to SuperTech Limited. Information gathered within …

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Legalization of cannabis will worsen its abuse in Ghana – Mental Health Authority

The Mental Health Authority has raised fears over the passage of the bill legalizing the growing of cannabis for health purposes in Ghana. They believe that the legalization of ‘wee’ will worsen the abuse of the narcotic substance in the country. Parliament recently passed into law the Narcotics Control Commission Bill 2019 …

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