A Bell helicopter has crashed near Grand Central Airport, outside Johannesburg, raising fears that two people on board had died, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said in a statement on Wednesday. “The Accident and Incident Investigation Division has just been notified of what could possibly be a fatal …
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Offinso traditional council performs rituals to pacify river god
The Offinso Traditional Council has performed a ritual to pacify the Offin River god on behalf of some NPP youth group who called its name to invoke curses on their leaders. The chiefs, led by Nana Kwaku Wiafe, chief linguist of the traditional area, gathered on the banks of the …
Read More »Buhari calls for patience to tackle Nigerian bandits
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged for patience in the military’s fight against bandits in north-western states. Last week in Katsina state 150 gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on residents, looting shops and stealing cattle in the village of Kadisau. In a statement tweeted by his spokesperson, President Buhari said …
Read More »Eight arrested over notorious SA bank scandal
Eight men have been arrested in South Africa, accused of involvement in one of the country’s most notorious corruption scandals – the looting and eventual collapse of VBS, a provincial bank that served poor communities. The VBS scandal is alleged to have involved senior politicians, bankers and government officials in …
Read More »Drug addict Anell Agyapong speaks; vows to unmask Ken Agyapong
The fourth Daughter of Kennedy Agyapong, Anell Agyapong has finally spoken after her father exposed and disgraced her on live radio late last week Kennedy Agyapong in an interview on Oman FM monitored by MyNewsGh.com disclosed that he has a daughter who is a drug addict and a prostitute In view of this, …
Read More »Zimbabwe raises salaries by 50% as inflation spikes
Zimbabwe’s government says it will increase civil servants’ wages in the light of economic challenges worsened by Covid-19. The finance minister said that with immediate effect, salaries and pensions would be increased by 50%. These are paid using the local currency introduced last year. In addition all civil servants will …
Read More »Misplaced focus – Baako tells NDC on NPP manifesto promises
The Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has said that the opposition NDC have misplaced priorities. Kweku Baako has asked the largest opposition party in the country to get their priorities right after they claim the ruling government had fulfilled only 14 per cent of …
Read More »Togbe Afede wants Hearts to be like TP Mazembe
Board Chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak Togbe Afede XIV has aimed at building a brand that will replicate the achievement of DR Congo side TP Mazembe. The industrious business mogul and football administrator believes with the structures being laid for the club, soon, fans will be proud Phobians. The …
Read More »Injustice leads to curses – Otumfuo’s Chief Priest warns political leaders
The Nsumankwahene (Chief Priest) to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned to political leaders to ensure fairness in the way they dealt with their party members. Baffour Asabre Kogyawoasu said political leaders should avoid prejudices and cheating which had the tendency to hurt party members, thereby leading to …
Read More »IGP requests full report on Baba Yara shooting incident
The Ghana Police Service has officially informed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) that the Police Administration has requested for a “full report” on investigations conducted into the unfortunate shooting incident which occurred at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi some months ago. This is a follow-up on an earlier …
Read More »VIDEO: Sam George clashes with George Andah in a wild rap battle
Two of Ghana’s lawmakers, Sam George and George Andah, put on display their musical prowess when they engaged in a fierce rap battle in the studios of GHOne TV. The rap battle between the two lawmakers was to the shock and admiration of viewers. MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George and colleague …
Read More »Surgeon, two critical care staff contract coronavirus at Ho Teaching Hospital
Fear and anxiety have gripped health workers at the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region after a surgeon and other staff tested positive for COVID-19 at the facility. The surgeon, who is on housemanship together with two other critical care staff of the Hospital working at the …
Read More »Npp Primaries: Jacqueline Boatemaa Bonsu endorsed at Nkoransa North Constituency
A first vice chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Japan branch who is also staunch executive of the Asia caucus of the Asia NPP, Mr. Michael Awuah, has declared his support for Madam Jacqueline Boatemaa Bonsu in b upcoming Nkoranza North NPP parliamentary primaries. …
Read More »Zoomlion Appeals To Heads of Basic Schools to Be Present For Disinfection Exercise against Covid-19
Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, which is leading the nationwide disinfection against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in educational institutions, has appealed to heads of basic schools to make themselves available for the exercise. The Western Regional Manager, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Alhaji Abdulai, Abdallah, made the appeal …
Read More »CSO’s urged to introduce programs to finance development interventions in the midst of COVID-19
The Executive Director of STAR-Ghana, Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Amidu has urged civil society organisations (CSO’s) to introduce sustainable programs that will help finance local development interventions considering the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on donor countries. Speaking at a media and stakeholder engagement organized by the light …
Read More »Relaxed lockdown: Casinos, theatres – and hairdressers – to return, Ramaphosa says
A wide range of businesses and services will be allowed to return to work again soon, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday. Details are still to follow, but close-contact services such as hairdressers, and business conferences, will all be unbanned, Ramaphosa said. These were previously considered too dangerous as potential …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: Fire Outbreak Destroys Musical Instruments in Koforidua
A fire on Wednesday dawn destroyed several musical instruments in a shop in Koforidua. The New Juaben South Municipal Fire Command responded to a distress call at about 4.28 am and arrived at the scene of the fire two minutes later. According to the station officer, Edward Martinson, they had …
Read More »Covid‐19: Man Who Was Jailed For Defilment Tests Positive
Danaah Sulemana, 25, who was sentenced by Tamale Circuit Court to 10 years imprisonment for defiling a two-year old girl has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Danaah Sulemana, a driver’s mate was arrested for defiling a two-year old girl at Kumbungu in the Northern region on June 2. Northern …
Read More »Supreme court adjourns suit against NDC’s celebration of 31st Dec coup d’etat
A Seven-Member panel of the Supreme Court has adjourned the suit challenging the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) celebration of the 31st December coup d’etat (sinie) indefinitely. The panel chaired by Justice Jones Dotse had support from Justice Yaw Appau, Justice Samuel Marful-Sau, Justice Nene Amegatchar, Justice Prof Nii Ashie Kotey, …
Read More »Pressure mounts on Nelson Mandela Bay to fill mayor vacancy
The Nelson Mandela Bay Chamber of Business, the largest organised business group in the Eastern Cape, has written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa over the vacant Nelson Mandela Bay Metro mayor position. In the letter to Ramaphosa, the chamber expressed dissatisfaction with the prolonged appointment of executive mayor. Councillor Thsonono …
Read More »Teacher remanded over anal sex with JHS student
A 30-year-old teacher who had anal sex with a 12-year-old boy on three occasions at New Achimota has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Anim charged with defilement of a child under 16 years, pleaded guilty. When nabbed, Anim is said to have told the Police that he had sex …
Read More »LIVE: Lockdown Day 83 – Ramaphosa to update the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa will provide an update at 20:00 this evening on developments around the risk-adjusted strategy adopted to manage the spread of Covid-19 in South Africa. Footage: Courtesy of SABC 17 Jun 2020 18:11 Source: www.moneyweb.co.za
Read More »Weak cedi partly to blame for fuel price hike – IES
The rapid depreciation of the cedi against the major trading currencies especially the dollar is partly to blame for the recent increase in fuel prices in the country, Paa Kwasi Anamua Sakyi, Executive Director for the Institute of Energy Security (IES), has said. In a statement, he explained that the …
Read More »Ghana moves to generate one gigawatt nuclear power by 2030
Ghana’s quest to become a beacon in nuclear power production is on course as the country has already made commitments to generate one gigawatt of nuclear power to add to its energy mix. The project is expected to commence in 2024 and be completed in 2030. Instructively, phase one of …
Read More »Minority demands probe into missing cocaine at GRA
The Minority in Parliament is demanding an independent investigation into the alleged missing substance believed to be cocaine from the custody of customs branch of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). According to the minority, the lack of synergy among the country’s security agencies at the border mirrors the failure of …
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