BUSINESS

Don’t replace condoms with emergency pills

The Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDs Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen Ayisi-Addo has advised the youth to desist from replacing the use of condoms with emergency contraceptives. According to him it was important the youth used contraception correctly, consistently and continuously if they want to be protected …

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Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Presents WTPF-21 Report at the On-Going ITU PP-22 As the Chair of the sixth World

   Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF-21), the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful presented a Report on the WTPF-21 to participants at the ongoing Plenipotentiary ​Conference(PP-22). The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful presenting the report The report which was presented on 28th September, 2022 summarises the …

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Ghana Elected Chair of the Commonwealth ITU Group

    The Republic of Ghana, on 25th September, 2022, was elected Chair of the Commonwealth ITU Group (CIG) for a four-year term in Bucharest, Romania. The CIG which is made up of fifty-four (54) Commonwealth countries meets periodically to establish a set of objectives to be achieved at various …

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Ghana to stop using petrol in 50 years – Bawumia

Ghana’s Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans by the government to transition from the use of fossil fuel to renewable energy by 2070. To that end, Dr Bawumia has called on stakeholders in the energy sector to accelerate the production and utilisation of oil and gas reserves in Ghana. …

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Lakeside Village, Metro TV, Net Village Host Walk Of Life

    Net 36 Vista’s Real Estate Brands Lakeside Village, Metro TV, Net Village Host Walk Of Lifehave partnered Accra-based Metro TV for the maiden edition of ‘Walk of Life’ dated for October 1st, 2022 The exercise, according to the organizers is a monthly health walk aimed at promoting a …

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Reason Why A Woman May Urinate During Intercourse

If you believe Healthline, “urinating during intercourse is a fairly prevalent health condition that affects many people (mainly women) during intercourse,” Urination while a hard-on is largely a problem for women because men’s bodies have a built-in mechanism to avoid itThe question of why people pee while sexually active has been …

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UTAG strike looms

There are reports of growing agitation among University teachers following the high cost of living and what some describe as worsening conditions of service There is however uncertainty if the agitation is related to any possible breaches of pledges made after the nationwide action by all 15 public Universities in …

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PIAC demands whereabouts of US$100m oil proceeds

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is demanding answers on why US$100.7million was not paid into the Petroleum Holding Funds as required by law. The amount relates to 944,164bbls of crude liftings made by JOHL, a subsidiary of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) that holds 7 percent interest in …

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GHANA REMAINS THE GATEWAY TO THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

    The Minister for Communications and Digitalization (MoCD), Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has reiterated government’s commitment to building strong partnerships and formulating policies for digital technologies that would drive the socio-economic development of the country as well as position Ghana as the digital gateway to the African continent. Ghana considers …

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Ghana Re-affirms Position to Leave No One Digitally Behind

  The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP), has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to leaving no one digitally behind. This she said can be achieved by collectively focusing attention within the next eight (8) years, towards the attainment of the ICT-enabled sustainable development goals and targets by …

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Korle Bu records 45 new COVID cases among Staff and patients

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has recorded an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from 3 to 45 from the week ending 11th September, 2022 to the week ending 23rd September 2022. In response to this alarming trend of sample positivity rate among staff and patients in the Hospital, a mop-up …

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KIA gets first standard certified airline repair facility

3AMS-CELMS is to operate Ghana’s first Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Kotoka International Airport. The company, according to Ben Owusu – a Senior Aviation Safety Inspector and Manager at Quality Assurance – is nearing the completion of its certification process that was started some five years ago. The …

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A Bowl Of Oatmeal A Day, Keeps Diabetes Away

ACCORDING TO International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 24 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes in the IDF Africa Region in 2021, among which 54% are undiagnosed. Moreover, IAF reported that diabetes led to 416,000 deaths in IDF Africa Region in 2021. Indeed, diabetes …

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8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss …

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Wuru community rejects Ghana cedis

The people of Wuru, a deprived community in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region are not using the Ghana Cedis, the official currency of Ghana as its medium of exchange due to the depreciation of the Ghana Cedi and other compelling factors. The only way they accept …

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Health Benefits Of Consuming Mango Leaves Tea

In addition to its exquisite flavor, mango also has several positive health effects. Minerals and vitamins A and C are plentiful in this fruit. Mango leaves are used to make a delicious and nourishing tea. Treatment of diabetes and blood sugar If you suffer from diabetes, you should definitely try …

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