Effective today, June 1, 2020, all transactions related to the import and export of goods at the various ports will be conducted through the one-stop service for all customs clearance procedures, dubbed Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS). This follows successful simulation and piloting of ICUMS at Tema Port, the final …
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Inside story: Shatta Wale and his militants and how they will be accepted back
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale sacked his Militants – made up of Joint 77, Natty Lee, Addi Self and Captan – because “they are lazy, talentless, bad investment and can’t write good songs”. Shatta in a live Facebook interaction said he parted ways with them in January. “I have given them their pass …
Read More »Truck filled with macroni involved in accident
A truck carrying two containers filled with macroni was on Sunday, 31 May 2020 involved in an accident at Kawukudi near Nima in Accra. The truck which was returning from Tema was headed towards the Dzorwulu N1 Highway. The driver of the truck was said to have lost its acceleration …
Read More »Hotel guest reportedly found dead in pool in Kumasi
Management of Ashanti Gold Hotel at Bantama in Kumasi is being questioned by police after the body of a young man was found in the hotel’s pool last Friday. Emmanuel Sarkodie, 36, was at the facility with his girlfriend to cool off when the unfortunate incident occurred. Police from the …
Read More »I will fly Okomfour Kwadee abroad if I’ve the means – Abrewa Nana
Ghanaian musician Abrewa Nana known in real life as Dorcas Opoku Dakwa has declared her intentions to fly distressed musician Okomfour Kwade3 abroad for a change of environment. The female musician believes that a change of environment would be good therapy for Okomfour Kwade3. In a Facebook post captured by …
Read More »Mozambique’s leader: Heavy fighting with jihadists
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has said government forces engaged in extensive fighting against Islamist militants who overran a town in the north of the country on Thursday. It’s the first time the government has acknowledged the attack on Macomia – the third town to be seized by jihadists in recent …
Read More »Coronavirus: China to give Africa 30 million test kits monthly – Ramaphosa
China will give Africa 30 million test kits per month, as well as 10 000 ventilators and 80 million masks, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed on Sunday during a virtual meeting with top editors in the country. He did not specify when this initiative will start or how long …
Read More »Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks
Militants in Burkina Faso attacked a cattle market and a humanitarian convoy, killing at least 35 people, the government said on Sunday. The latest violence underscores deep instability in parts of Burkina Faso, which has been battling armed groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State since 2017. Twenty-five …
Read More »Each Ghana player paid US$ 8,000 bonus after 1992 AFCON semis win over Nigeria
Modern Black Stars players will feel vindicated after it emerged their predecessors pocketed US$ 8,000 as winning bonus for beating rivals Nigeria in the semi-final of the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations. In recent times, senior national team players have been criticized as being greedy for negotiating bonuses for major …
Read More »Photos of Asante Kotoko whiz kid Matthew Cudjoe on trial at Bayern Munich pops up
Photos of Matthew Cudjoe’s one-week trial at German Bundesliga Bayern Munich in February this year have emerged. The 16-year-old trained train with the Bavarians U19 team, which is coached by ex-Bayern and Germany striker Miroslav Klose. Three months after impressing the technical handlers, Bayern are yet to table an offer …
Read More »SM Militants might return because their contract is for life – Bulldog
Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as ‘Bulldog’ has stated that the SM militants signed a lifetime contract with Shatta Movement and that restricts them from dealing with any other music label or brand. He said Captan, Addi Self, Natty lee, and Joint 77 will be accepted back into the …
Read More »New export market for Ghana’s cassava starch industry identified
A Competitor Analysis report released by Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) points to new potential markets for Ghana’s cassava starch industry. According to the report, such new markets including Nigeria and the European markets notably Poland, Portugal, Italy present strong potentials for market diversification and penetration for Ghanaian companies and …
Read More »Ghana to lose GHS15.85bn in revenue in 2020
Ghana’s is expected to lose about GH¢15.85 billion in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report from the Ministry of Finance states. The nation is targeting about GH¢67 billion in revenue (tax and non-tax) for this year. According to the Finance Ministry, Ghana’s fiscal gap as a …
Read More »Coronavirus: Govt to evacuate stranded Ghanaians abroad
The government of Ghana on March 21, 2020, closed its borders to control and prevent the importation of the COVID-19 pandemic into the country. With the border closure in force, Ghanaians who had travelled out of the country were not able to return. The President is his 10th address to the nation …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo’s 10th address on measures taken to combat spread of coronavirus
Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I have come again, for the tenth (10th) time, into your homes to speak to you about the Coronavirus pandemic, share with you information about the fight against the virus, and outline to you the decisions I have taken about the next chapter of our common …
Read More »Police SWAT team grabs 16 notorious land guards at Pantang
A destooled Chief of Osu, Nii Jata, known in private life as Illa was last Saturday arrested by the police Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team for leading a group of 16 armed land-guards to terrorize and attack landowners at Pantang in Accra. The gang which is believed to be …
Read More »Ghana’s coronavirus case count now 8,070 with 2,947 recoveries
Ghana has recorded 8,070 cases of the novel Coronavirus with 2,947 recoveries and 36 deaths. This was announced by the president during his live televised address to the nation on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Akufo-Addo explained that, as of Sunday, 31st May, Ghana has conducted 218,425 tests. 13 persons are …
Read More »Coronavirus: Schools resume from June 15 for final year students
President Akufo-Addo has announced the re-opening of schools and universities to allow final year students to begin classes ahead of the conduct of their respective exit examinations. During his 10th televised address, the president said, “Indeed, final year university students are to report to their universities on 15th June; final …
Read More »Coronavirus: Religious activities commence from June 5 with 100 congregants
President Akufo-Addo has announced the commencement of Religious activities from June 5. This, the president said is the beginning of stage one of the process of easing restrictions. “An abridged format for religious services can commence. Twenty-five per cent attendance, with a maximum number of 100 congregants, can worship at …
Read More »Mahama Should Desist From Using COVID-19 Pandemic as Political Tool – Edmund Kyei
In recent times, the Ex-President who is anxiously seeking re-election in Ghana has continuosly played politics with the covid-19 pandemic since its inception. The ex-president went ahead to set-up a political medical team to fight COVID-19, meanwhile we were dealing with a national and non-partisan issue and the least …
Read More »Akufo-Addo is disappointed in EOCO, National Security, Police, others – Ibrah One
Young Ghanaian millionaire Ibrah One has fired shots at some top government offices, civil service and the media. The controversial millionaire in one of his Snapchat rants yesterday expressed his disappointment in some top government offices, adding that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will also be disappointed. According to him, the country …
Read More »Eyes on the Ground: Vehicles submerged at Kasoa after Saturday’s downpour
Some drivers who were en route to Accra from Kasoa experienced an unexpected flash flood after Saturday evening’s heavy downpour which blocked one section of the road. In a video sent to GhanaWeb by a motorist, some vehicles are seen struggling to use the road as they are almost submerged …
Read More »14 suspected Volta separatists to be arraigned
The Volta Regional Police Command has served notice that it is preparing to put the 14 suspected separatists arrested on Saturday, May 30, 2020, before a court in the coming days. The notice was contained in a release issued by the command and signed by its Public Affairs Officer (PAO), …
Read More »VIDEO: Abedi Pele weeps on TV after meeting the man who discovered him
Former Real Tamele United Star, Abedi Ayew Pele shared tears on live TV after meeting the man who discovered him at the juvenile level. The former UEFA Champions League winner with French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille spent his formative days with Colts football club Great Falcons in Ghana. The …
Read More »Police make nearly 1,400 arrests nationwide amid George Floyd protests
Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 U.S. cities since Thursday as protests continue over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died Monday in Minneapolis after a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder. …
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