Despite court cases of alleged massive frauds hanging on his neck, former Governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu was on Wednesday officially declared the presidential candidate of the party. Tinubu polled 1,271 votes at the election which was held at Eagle Square, …
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Chafing: Here are 5 ways to heal post-sex soreness
Chafing occurs when the skin repeatedly rubs against other skin or clothing, turns red, irritated and downright painful. This is uncomfortable and gets worse with constant sweating. If you’re a fitness freak and spend a lot of time running or exercising, you have a high risk of chaffing. Sex can …
Read More »All you need to know about Monkeypox
Ghana has officially recorded cases of the Monkeypox virus. The Ghana Health Service says five cases have been confirmed in the Eastern, Western and Greater Accra regions. In view of this, Myjoyonline.com explores ways you, our cherished reader, can stay safe: Origin The Monkeypox virus was first identified in the …
Read More »Ghana confirms 773 Influenza A H3 positive cases
Ghana has confirmed a total of 773 Influenza A H3 positive cases out of the cumulative 3,460 samples tested, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed. The Influenza A virus is the commonest virus identified from sentinel surveillance sites and has several sub-types including the Pandemic Influenza H1N1 and the H3N2. Symptoms …
Read More »Food, transportation costs push Ghana’s inflation to 27.6% for May – GSS
Ghana’s inflation rate for May this year reached 27.6 percent from an earlier 23.6 percent recorded in April, the Ghana Statistical Service has said. The hike was attributed to prices of food and transportation costs making it the highest rate recorded in more the 18 years since 2004. Government Statistician, …
Read More »COVID cases rising again – GHS
There has been a gradual surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across the Greater Accra Region over the last one month. This was revealed by Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service. According to the Ghana Health Service, Ghana is currently recording a total of 44 cases on a daily …
Read More »Gɔbɛ crowned ‘saviour’ of all foods in these hard times
Although the price of gari and beans street named ‘gɔbɛ’ has increased due to the hike in foodstuff in Ghana, persons who enjoy this delicacy say it is a saviour that can keep a person from hunger. With just GH¢4.00 (starting price) of gari and beans plus ripe plantain, one …
Read More »UKGCC To Hold 1st Royal Ascot Ladies Day in Ghana
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes bilateral trade between the UK and Ghana, will on Saturday, 18th June 2022, host the first Royal Ascot Ladies Day Event in Ghana to celebrate the iconic annual UK cultural event. Ascot, one of Britain’s most well-known racecourses, …
Read More »5 cases of monkey pox recorded in Ghana, health authorities on high alert – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the first monkeypox virus infections in Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on June 8, the Director-General of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, disclosed that five people have so far contracted the monkeypox disease in Ghana. Dr Kuma-Aboagye said that the five cases were …
Read More »Government misses bond raising target again by 28%
For a third consecutive month, in May 2022, dampening liquidity conditions on the money market continued to weigh on government’s auction target as GH¢6.43billion target size was missed. A total amount of GH¢4.60 billion was raised from the market during the month under review, indicating a shortfall of 28 percent …
Read More »Angry man pours hot water on friend for allegedly eating his bowl of rice
A 32-year-old homeless man is struggling to get medical care after his street friend poured hot water on him for allegedly eating his food. Francis Agyei, who denied eating his friend’s food, sustained severe burns to his mid-section and has since been admitted at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. But …
Read More »Green Ghana seedlings not for sale; free for all – Lands Minister
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has cautioned Ghanaians not to pay any amount of money for seedlings to be planted on the Green Ghana Day, come June 10, 2022. He stressed that “the seedlings are not to be sold, they are for free, let no one lie to …
Read More »NAGRAT threatens strike over non-payment of 20% COLA
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is demanding that government pays 20 percent Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) to its members by the end of June 2022. Vice President of the Association, Jacob Anaba, explains that the ultimatum comes on the back of current economic conditions and the worsening …
Read More »Stroke in young adults – Doctor shares causes and symptoms
Medical Doctor at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Joseph Asare, has revealed that stroke is the most common disease in the hospital’s emergency ward in recent times. In an interview on Daily Hustle on SVTV Africa, Dr Asare mentioned that it is prevalent among young adults too. He also enlightened …
Read More »Fertiliser sales hit lowest patronage as prices shoot up
Patronage of fertiliser for this year’s planting season is hitting a snag – an all-time low – as farmers are currently having difficulties procuring the commodity for crop production due to rising costs. Although there is an appreciable amount of fertiliser in the system, according to the Peasant Farmers Association …
Read More »Akufo-Addo commissions Gold Katcha for small scale mining
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, 6th June 2022, commissioned one 100 mercury-free gold processing equipment, commonly referred to as Gold Katcha, at a ceremony held at the Independence Square, in Accra. Gold Katcha is an equipment that extracts gold from the ore without the use of mercury, which …
Read More »Government secures GH¢1.395 billion from T-bills auction sale
The Government of Ghana has sold little above the target for its Treasury Bills auctioning, a Joy Business report has said. According to the portal, the development comes after government secured GH¢1.395 billion from the auction sale of the 91-day and 182-day T-bills which represents nearly 14 percent oversubscription. Despite …
Read More »How gunmen attacked Ondo church – Police
The police in Ondo State have given insight into how terrorists attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on Sunday. It is believed that over 70 persons were killed and injured in the attack. But a statement by the Ondo State Police Command, on Sunday, signed by the …
Read More »Student dies while writing examination in Kumasi
A Level 200 Student of the Akenten Appiah Minka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, AAMUSTED in Kumasi collapsed and died while writing his final end of Semester Examination. The student according to sources close to the University Management, the student complained dizziness soon after the question papers were …
Read More »US government completes US$316 million energy infrastructure in Ghana
The US government has announced the completion of a $316 million investment in energy infrastructure in Ghana. According to a press release copied to Ghana Business News, the Kasoa Bulk Supply Point (BSP), inaugurated Wednesday June 1, 2022, completed over six years is to support more reliable power supply for …
Read More »Asante Gold starts Bibiani mine processing plant
Asante Gold has begun operations of the processing plant and associated equipment at its Bibiani gold mine in Ghana. The pure gold exploration and development company plans to carry out a 14-day evaluation period during which it will control, calibrate operating systems and align critical equipment “under full load”. Bibiani, …
Read More »Prof. Lydia Aziato is the first nurse to attain the position of Vice Chancellor
There is good news for the nurses and midwifery community in Ghana as one of their own has just walked into the annals of history in the country by her appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Ho. Until this appointment, Professor …
Read More »Strengthen BoG to fight against use of foreign currency – Economist
Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah, an Economist, with the Center for Greater Impact Africa, has called for a strategic policy to strengthen the Bank of Ghana to fight against the use of foreign currencies in the country. He explained that BoG needed to be resilient in stabilising the Ghana Cedi to compete with …
Read More »World Bank Downgrades Ghana…Over GALOP Implementation
The World Bank has downgraded Ghana in the implementation of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP). This follows a report released after a technical discussion mission of a World Bank team at their second visit to inspect the implementation of the various educational interventions. Significantly, GALOP is funded …
Read More »Ablakwa questions Akufo-Addo’s anti-corruption credentials
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu Member of Parliament, has stated that there is a lack of commitment in fighting corruption on the part of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lawmaker cited the instance of conflict of interest situations involving companies linked to Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and Minister …
Read More »Pupils abandon school to harvest tomato
Pupils of Nsuta Dahomey D/A Basic School in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern region have abandoned school to harvest tomatoes and assist their parents in selling at the market. Absenteeism is high during tomato harvesting season in June and July every year. The situation is affecting academic performance of the …
Read More »Ghana loses gold production top spot in Africa as output falls
Ghana loses its position as the top gold producer in Africa after output fell nearly 30 percent in 2021. The volume of Gold declined to 2.818 million ounces in 2021 from 4.022 million ounces in 2020, the lowest level of output since 2008. Mr Joshua Mortoti, the President of the …
Read More »Cedi to stabilise as policy rate hikes take effect
EU sanctions on Russian banks are exacerbating Africa’s growing food crisis by making it difficult to pay for wheat exports, according to African Union chair and Senegal President Macky Sall. He told EU leaders that the worst is still ahead if global food supply issues persist. The food crisis has …
Read More »Gov’t earmarks $1.2m World Bank cash for dilapidated structures
Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has assured Council of Heads of Basic Schools their concerns over poor infrastructure are being addressed. The council in a communique outlined a number of challenges confronting basic education including poor infrastructure. Addressing the media after the World Bank cleared him of any …
Read More »Top 5 wealthy entrepreneurs in Ghana
With every passing year, new millionaires and billionaires emerge in Africa, and Ghana is no exception. With a touted business-friendly environment and poised investment destination in Ghana, there still remains a group of individuals who have earned their net worth through various means such as investment on the stock exchange, …
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