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Akufo-Addo swears in the first batch of Ministers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will later today March 5, 2021, swear in his first batch of Ministers who were vetted and approved by parliament. MyNewsGh.com’s sources at the Presidency revealed that a total of 13 out of 46 minister-designates will be sworn into office at the Jubilee house Out of …

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Government issues first 5-year bond in 2021

Government began processes to issue a five-year cedi-denominated bond on Tuesday with the publication of an initial pricing guidance through the Ghana Stock Exchange and the closure of the order book on Thursday. A release from the Bank of Ghana said the issuance will roll over maturing two-year notes into five-year bonds. …

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SA marks one year of COVID-19 pandemic

Today marks exactly a year to the day that South Africa confirmed its first COVID-19 case. On 5 March 2020, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, announced the news of a 38-year-old COVID-19 patient from KwaZulu-Natal. The man tested positive after a ski trip in Italy with his wife and eight …

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Elmina Sharks face Asante Kotoko today – preview

Fresh from their draw against archrivals Hearts of Oak on Sunday, Asante Kotoko have the opportunity to win their first game in three competitive games when they battle Elmina Sharks on matchday 17 of the Ghana Premier League at the Nduom Sports complex Friday. Their last domestic game was on …

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Kokomlemle: Woman found dead in hotel room

A woman in her mid-thirties has been found dead at Nana Gyimah Hotel located at Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra. According to the hotel’s management, a man booked a room on Monday, March 1, 2021, and had a female visitor. The client left the next day and did not return. …

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Kwesi Pratt lashes out at NDC leadership in Parliament

Kwesi Pratt Jnr., Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has hit hard at the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament for voting for, and thus, helping approve the nominees of President Akufo-Addo who were on the verge of losing their nominations. According to him, the NDC leadership …

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Young and dangerous crocodiles on the loose in South Africa

An unknown number of young and dangerous crocodiles escaped from a breeding farm in South Africa’s Western Cape province, authorities said on Thursday. Police have set up a special unit to track down the Nile crocodiles, which measure between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in length, said CapeNature, the region’s environmental …

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Bright Addae’s Wife Venture Into Cosmetics Business

Mrs Emelia Addae, wife of former U-20 medalist Bright Addae has now joined the cosmetic business. Mrs Addae in an interview commended her husband Bright Addae for supporting her vision and mission as a businesswoman. Bright Addae who now plies his trade Sibu based football club FC Hermannstadt in the …

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We’re ready for medical waste after vaccination – Zoompak Assures

Head of Medical Waste Department at Zoompak Ghana Limited, a subsidiary company of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Engineer Senam Tengey, has indicated that his outfit was ready to handle medical wastes that would be generated from the ongoing nationwide vaccination exercise. In this regard, he has appealed for support …

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Court remands Aduana Stars defender Farouk Adams into custody

The Berekum Circuit Court has remanded Aduana Stars defender Farouk Adams into police custody for two weeks for accidentally crushing a police officer to death. The 31-year-old defender who appeared in court for the first time on Thursday faced two counts of charges for careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently …

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Rainstorm to hit Greater Accra, 5 other regions today

A rainstorm is expected to hit certain parts of the country today, Thursday, 4 March 2021, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has announced. Places likely to be affected include “Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra and Central region.” “Few areas over Ashanti and Western regions are also expected to be affected by the …

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Man dances on frozen lake after receiving vaccine

A Canadian man went viral after he celebrated getting his coronavirus vaccine by dancing on a frozen lake. Gurdeep Pandher shared his joy in receiving the vaccine and received praise for spreading joy by performing Bhangra on the ice. “Yesterday, I received my Covid-19 vaccine,” he said in the caption on the …

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I accept but disagree with Supreme Court ruling – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress in the 2020 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he completely disagrees with the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Election Petition. Addressing Ghanaians Thursday evening, the former President said even though he is legally bound to accept the ruling of …

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