The president revealed during his 11th address to the state regarding measures taken by the government against the spread of coronavirus that, schools will be opened, starting tomorrow June 15th. He stated that the decision to include the educational sector as part of the institutions cleared for operation after the …

President Akufo-Addo has confirmed that Ghana’s Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has contracted Coronavirus. Multiple media reports on Saturday noted the minister had contracted the virus and was being treated at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. Addressing Ghanaians in his 11th national address since the COVID-19 pandemic, the …

What our universities need is partnership. A partnership that fosters academic freedom, enhances their efficiency and also invests in research and development. The KNUST-INCAS COVID-19 rapid test kit innovation is one such outcome that is begging for support. Our academics and students need support to focus on their core mandates …

In a time where Ghana is battling with the Coronavirus, individuals who don’t have any business going outside have been advised to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus. One man who has complied with this directive is Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, who has decided to take …

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has denied media reports that he has contracted the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, insisting that he is merely taking his diabetes medication and taking much-needed rest. According to Broadcast Journalist with Despite Media Afia Pokuaa, the Minister informed her through a phone call that …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the various clans of Ada in the Greater Accra Region for coming together to address the bottlenecks that have hindered the development of the salt industry in the area. With this development, the President said the salt potential of Ada was ready for rapid development …

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The Energy Ministry is confident of harnessing at least one gigawatt of power from nuclear sources, as it finalizes proposals to be submitted to Cabinet for approval. Officials of the ministry yesterday held a meeting with the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, as well as other stakeholders, where …

It has emerged that the wife and son of Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang have also contracted the coronavirus. The Minister according to various publications has been undergoing treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after testing positive. Details emerging indicate that the family of the Minister has also been …

The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu is currently on treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Center after testing positive for coronavirus, citinews reports. According to citinews, sources at the hospital who confirmed the information said the Dormaa Central MP was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and is “in a …

The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has served notice that it has initiated processes to impeach the National President of UTAG, Prof Charles Ofosu Marfo, accusing him of working against the interest of the association in respect of the Public Universities Bill.  The …

The Health of Ministry has received financial clearance for the employment of some 10,097 graduate nurses and midwives who completed both public and private health training institutions in 2017 A clearance letter from the Ministry of Finance signed by the Deputy Minister, Abene Osei-Asare, said the effective date of appointment …

The Health of Ministry has received financial clearance for the employment of some 10,097 graduate nurses and midwives who completed both public and private health training institutions in 2017 A clearance letter from the Ministry of Finance signed by the Deputy Minister, Abene Osei-Asare, said the effective date of appointment …

The Tapa Abotuase Reproductive and Child Health Center in the Oti Region where people go for healthcare has now turned into a death trap for residents who patronize it. The building was established in 1961, without any renovation up to date. The building has been dedicated as a mother and …

The Government, on Friday, announced measures to address perceived issues of child labour in the cocoa industry, despite the inaccuracies in a report of a survey of the NORC of the University of Chicago. Ghana and La Cote d’Ivoire are contesting the conclusions of the survey of the NORC, which …

Ice cream manufacturer, Fan Milk Ghana Limited, will not pay dividend for the year 2019. The company, which is one of the most profitable listed firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange, attributed the decision to the COVID-19 pandemic. It said in a statement that “In the uncertain context of COVID-19 …

Teachers across the country are effected to write their licensure exams on Saturday, June 20. The National Teaching Council made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dennis Osei-Owusu. In the statement made available to DGN Online, the Council says the exams are for teachers who …

Oil-producing West African giant, Nigeria will in the coming days turn its attention from importing salt from Brazil for its petrochemical industry. The country is likely to focus on Ghana for the resources due to its abundance in Ghana. This comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Aufo-Addo on Friday, June …

A bill aimed at providing a legal framework for the establishment of a public communication technology university in Ghana has been passed. Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday unanimously approved the Ghana Communication Technology University Bill, 2020 which will allow the Government to take over the Ghana Technology University College …

  Life in a Covid-19 isolation and treatment center is an experience no one would love to go through. But this somewhat unpleasant choice does not rest entirely in the hands of individuals. Being on admission in a Covid-19 center definitely comes along with restrictions because of how infectious the …

    The C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Science has set to Conduct Examination Online and Digital Platform for Final Years.   According to Prof. Luguterah the acting Vice Chancellor on behalf of the Interim Prof. Eric Magnus Wilmot, the university will conduct its examinations online and on …

Mr. Patrick Antwi, the Regional Manager of Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Sunyani Regional office, said they are closely monitoring the various utility service providers to make sure the implementation of the relief package announced by the President is being carried out smoothly. He said the Sunyani Regional Office with …

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On a daily bases, the New Patriotic Party (NPP)-led government suffers a growing public condemnation from groups and individuals whose businesses have been affected by the continuous incompetence of the Ghana Link/UNIPASS-ICUMS platform that has disrupted trade facilitation and revenue generation. The proven avenue for revenue loss caused by the new system, …

The country registered 82 more COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 1 162. Out of the 82 people who died, 61 are from the Western Cape, 11 from the Eastern Cape and 10 from Gauteng. South Africa’s COVID-19 mortality rate is at 2.2%, while those who are …

A total of GH¢306 million has been spent by the Central Bank to print money in 2019 including the new notes of GH¢100 and GH¢200. From GH¢147million spent in 2018, the jump, which represents an increment of 108%, is attributed to the new notes. According to the Bank of Ghana’s 2019 …

  Sex coach, Dzifa Sweetness, has educated that sexual intercourse is not only beneficial for reproduction or pleasure but has a lot of side benefits that we do not realize. In an interview on eTV Ghana’s adult show, In Bed with Adwen, with Ghana’s greatest love Doctor, Adwen, she noted …

Ghana has confirmed 291 new cases of the novel Coronavirus. These new cases have pushed the country’s case count to 10,201. The new figures represent a rise of 563 cases from the initial figure. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) made this know on their official website on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Meanwhile, some …

A tax expert and the Fiscal Policy Lead at Oxfam Ghana, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng is calling on the Akufo-Addo-led government to re-introduce the Luxury Vehicles Tax which was abolished in 2019 few months after its introduction amidst criticisms. Ghana’s overall fiscal deficit for the year 2020 is expected to increase …

The government of Ghana is seeking to borrow GH¢17.8 billion between May and August 2020. According to the Issuance Calendar, GH¢15.8 billion is to rollover or settle maturities and the remaining GH¢2.03 billion is a fresh issuance to finance government projects. The 91-Day Treasury bill dominates the issuance calendar with …