The government has indicated a further reduction in the headline rate of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy to 1 percent from the current 1.5 percent. The review of the act is to drive aggressive mobilisation of domestic revenue. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta disclosed while presenting the 2023 budget statement in …
Read More »BUSINESS
Why Databank is trending number 1 on Twitter
Databank is number one among the top trends on Twitter today, November 23, 2022, as customers cry over their inability to access their funds and investments. According to some Twitter users, who have their savings and investments at the bank, they noticed that random deductions had been made on their …
Read More »Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH
President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. A formal letter from the ministry of health …
Read More »Constipation? Here are 4 simple ways to treat this menace at home
Not having a bowel movement every day can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Constipation is usually a result of dehydration, lack of fibre in your diet and physical inactivity which hardens your stool, That is why it hardens up and is sometimes painful to pass. Usually, this condition is …
Read More »5 foods that can prevent erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence. Erectile dysfunction is a condition that can make it difficult to get or maintain an erection. It can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. The main symptom is a man’s inability to get or keep an erection …
Read More »Okyenhene destools Benkumhene over Galamsey
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has ordered for the destoolment of Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe Nana Boakye Darkwa over illegal mining. This was after some residents in the community calling itself Concerned Citizens of Asamang Tamfoe petitioned the Akyem Abuakwa judicial council on November 9,2022 accusing the chief of engaging in …
Read More »KATH staff threatens to reject ‘stranger’ as next CEO
Staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have served notice that they will reject any appointment of non-permanent staff of the Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This comes on the back of speculations within the premier hospital that the President in consultation with …
Read More »Agogo State SHS teachers flog students for fetching water outside campus
Ten students of Agogo State Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have been mercilessly beaten by teachers for fetching water outside the school campus. According to the students, they went to the community near the school to fetch water following water shortage …
Read More »Lebanese, Indians, Chinese Illegally Buying Agro Commodities From Farm-gates, Local Traders Weep
A number of foreigners, especially Chinese, Lebanese and Indians, are allegedly violating Ghanaian laws on the purchase of agro commodities in Ghana. Despite the laws of the country prohibiting foreigners from directly buying agricultural commodities from farm-gates, a great number of foreigners are said to be …
Read More »Woman:Three Habits You Should Stop To Avoid Cervical Cancer
The lining cells of the cervix (the structure that separates the uterus and the vaginal canal) are the first to develop cancer. Cancer of the cervix is caused by several strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are spread through sexual contact. The immune system usually attempts to fight against HPV after …
Read More »Thieves, reptiles take over Saglemi housing project after years of govt neglect
Thieves have invaded the Saglemi housing project to steal the fittings, electrical parts, doors, and control board. This came to light after a tour of the abandoned million-dollar project by the minority in parliament. The project, which was begun by the MDC government, was meant to give Ghanaians affordable housing …
Read More »Price of fish to go up over premix fuel scarcity
The public will have to get prepared to pay more for fish following the scarcity of premix fuel at the various landing beaches along the coast. This is because the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council has said, fisherfolk are left with no option than to transfer the high cost of …
Read More »Fired Twitter Africa staff to sue Elon Musk over sacking, unfair severance packages
The employees of the Twitter Africa office in Ghana have initiated steps to take legal action against their employer, Elon Musk, over the imbalance in the severance pay they have been offered. This is in comparison to other colleagues of the microblogging site in other parts of the world, like …
Read More »4 Foods That Could Damage Your Eyes When Taken Regularly
Incredible eyes result from a sound eating schedule, while unwanted eyes result from a sad eating routine. Anyway, the saying “great counting calories” is extremely obscure. How should we pick which food sources to avoid for eye prosperity, then, at that point? Food assortments that are horrendous for your eyes …
Read More »2023 budget to be presented Thursday
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will on Thursday, 24 November 2022, present government’s budget statement for the 2023 year before Parliament. This was announced by Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh in Parliament, today, Monday, 21 November 2022. The Majority Chief Whip, while presenting the Business Statement of Parliament for …
Read More »Puma Energy Extends Solar Installation Offer to Industrial and Commercial Customers
Christophe Dantcikian, Managing Director Puma Energy Ghana 🇬🇭 Puma Energy today announces that from 2023 it will offer its commercial and industrial customers the chance to install solar on their sites. The news comes after the Puma’s fourteen solar projects at its retail stations and terminals in Ghana …
Read More »Common Causes of Vaginal Infection
Yeast infections in the vagina and vulva are fungal infections that lead to irritation, discharge, and severe itching in those areas. Vaginal yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, affect as many as three-quarters of all women at some point in their lives. In many cases, women will have multiple …
Read More »Aphro Launches AphroChill, A Premium Ready To Drink (RTD) Made In Ghana
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Enclave Gardens was the place to be. Aphro Beverages launched a Ready to Drink (RTD) as a brand extension of its existing portfolio and just like it’s introductory launch two years ago, it was a gathering of an Afrocentric community coming together …
Read More »Avoid Eating Kolanuts If You Have Any Of These 3 Medical Conditions
In many African cultures, the kola nut plays an integral role in religious ceremonies. Having better breath may also be a side effect. Kola nut is a common additive to drinks in the Western Hemisphere. Because of their evidence-based capacity to increase one’s alertness and concentration, kola nuts are frequently included as an ingredient in energy drinks. The …
Read More »Things You Should Not Do While Recovering From A Stroke
Do you know there are things you need to pay attention to while you’re trying to recover from a stroke? A stroke is a medical illness caused by the death of brain cells due to a lack of oxygenated blood reaching the brain. If enough of these cells die, the …
Read More »8 Ways To Improve Your Liver Health
The liver is significant for the expulsion of toxins from the blood, storing vitamins, and creating hormones among other functions. Changing certain lifestyle habits can help you to improve your liver health. If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, your doctor may suggest some kind of lifestyle for you. According …
Read More »VIDEO: Pupils of Obuasekrom D/A Primary school sit on the floor to study
Teachers, parents, chiefs, and pupils of Obuasekrom in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti region have expressed worry over a death trap school threatening the lives of the pupils and teachers. According to most of the parents who spoke to this reporter, some teachers, due to the poor nature …
Read More »I expect to present 2023 budget – Ofori-Atta ‘unaware’ of threat by 98 NPP MPs
Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that all things being equal he expects to present the 2023 Budget to Parliament, peacefmonline reports. The Minister who is currently the subject of a motion of censure told journalists in Parliament that he had, however, yet to be officially informed about the …
Read More »We need 60% salary increment – Public sector workers
Public sector workers have called for a 60 per cent increase in the base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) for 2023. Base pay is the minimum compensation earned by a worker in exchange for his or her labour and/ or time before any taxes are applied or …
Read More »Fatty Liver Is Very Dangerous, Eat These 4 Foods To Remove All The Dirt From The Liver
It is normal to have fat in the liver, but the amount should not be too much. When fat is more than 5 to 10% of your liver’ s weight, it is known as fatty liver disease. This increases the risk of inflammation and damage to your liver. What is …
Read More »Oyoko Health Centre Cries For Help
The physician assistant of the Oyoko Health Center in the Ashanti region Madam Precious Abena Konadu is calling on government, non -governmental organisations and philanthropists to come to the aid of the health facility to help address some of the key challenges militating against the smooth delivery of health care …
Read More »PAD TAX IN GHANA INSENSITIVE AND A HINDRANCE TO MENSTRAL HYGIENE
As a foundation whose main focus is to make life easy and make people live comfortably, it has become a pressing need to collaboratively work with the media to draw the attention of the government, agencies and the general public in recent hike in prices of Sanitary Products …
Read More »Ghana’s new minimum wage is GHC 14.88
The National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has increased the minimum wage to GH¢ 14.88. This follows the conclusion of negotiations on the determination of the 2023 National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) at its meeting held on Wednesday, 16th November, 2022 in Accra. The determination was based on Section 113 (1) (a) …
Read More »Ginger: How to use the superfood for menstrual pain relief
Ginger is a natural cramp reliever. Ginger contains a powerful compound called gingerol, which is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can ease menstrual cramps. Natural and readily available, ginger is one of the most effective natural spices for relieving menstrual pain, cramps, and inflammation. To prevent …
Read More »Death by dust: Illegal gold miners in Ghana dying from irreversible lung damage
A Luv News investigation has found that some illegal gold miners are totally dependent on oxygen as a result of their exposure to mining dust that has caused irreversible damage to their lungs. Autopsy reports revealed that over 70% of lung tissues sampled from mine workers contain dust and heavy metals. As …
Read More »