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South Africa says it is succeeding in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, with a nationwide lockdown showing clear signs of containing the disease, for now. At a televised briefing, the chair of the government’s advisory committee said South Africa’s success in halting an exponential rise in cases was unprecedented. South Africa …

President Donald Trump has claimed “total” power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and legal experts. “The president of the United States calls the shots,” Mr Trump said during a combative press conference in which he feuded with reporters. But the US Constitution says the states maintain public …

One person was reportedly killed on Sunday morning while several others were injured and many houses burnt in a renewed clash between two families of Mbapen clan in Taraku town of Gwer East Local Government Area in Benue State. It was gathered that the deceased victim identified as Tseaa Wanpera was …

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has warned of an imminent disruption in power supply during this season of coronavirus pandemic. The Institutes has therefore advised the government to adequately resource electricity service provide in order to prevent the catastrpohy. Research and Policy Analyst at the Institute, Raymond Nuworkpor, in …

AshantiGold SC has snapped up experienced striker Nathaniel Asamoah in the ongoing transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm. The rasta-haired sharpshooter penned a two-year deal with the Len Clay Stadium outfit on Monday following a successful medical examination. Asamoah has been without a club after his contract with Armenian club …

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, is being slammed by one Ghanaian lady known as Akosua Philipa. The lady has taken a swipe at Shatta Wale after sighting Nigerian musician Rudeboy’s luxurious living room. Rudeboy of former Square fame has flaunted his plush parlour — the spacious room has everything termed as luxurious …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday launched the GH COVID-19 Tracker App to enable individuals to access and provide basic information to contact tracers to facilitate easy tracing, testing and treatment of the respiratory disease. The Tracker, developed by the Ministries of Communication and Health, would also aid health …

Government, through the Ministry of Communications is today, April 13 launching the COVID-19 Tracker Application in its bid to counter the spread of Coronavirus in Ghana. Accessible as a browser-based app, the COVID-19 Tracker will allow persons to self-report symptoms without needing to visit a healthcare facility and thereby aiding in social distancing. Additionally, the tracker …

The bored and the brave have taken over the six-lane highways of Nigeria’s capital, now on coronavirus lockdown. Vehicles in Abuja are mostly gone. In their place: hundreds of people doing group workouts with little concern for a disease that has so far killed 10 and infected 300 in Nigeria. …

Asante Kotoko have assured fans they will pay the US$ 240,000 FIFA fine before the 10 May, 2020 deadline to avoid being relegated from the Ghana top-flight. The Porcupine Warriors were initially fined US$ 180,000 for illegally registering striker Emmanuel Clottey who was in the books of Esperance. But the …

Whiles we focus almost all our attention on the provision of PPEs which at the moment are the very important commodity needed for the fight against Covid-19 in Ghana. It has become imperative for us not to lose sight on the impending economic implications arising from the pandemic especially on …

When South Africa shut down its mining industry to contain the coronavirus, more than 450,000 workers were sent home in 24 hours. Getting them back will take much longer for the nation’s gold and platinum miners. Ramping up production at the world’s deepest mines could take three to four weeks …

Discipline is not the only thing he has, he is a military man, a man of the law yes!, but he’s definitely got the niche for creativity. Creativity in rap, which he didn’t fail to exhibit in a song created about the world’s current battle with Coronavirus and how important it is …

Ghanaian comedian, Clemento Suarez has made a jaw-dropping observation about Shatta Wale. Speaking in an interview with Zion Felix on the ‘Uncut Show’, Clemento mentioned beef creation as one of the illustrious achievements of Shatta Wale. He emphasized that the Shatta Movement boss has brought a certain dynamic and vibrancy into the …

Following GhanaWeb’s report that some residents of Chorkor, a suburb of Accra defied President Akufo-Addo’s directive to stay at home, Ghanaian actress, Lydia Forson has had her say. Lydia Forson noted that though the culprits are in clear breach of law and order, they are not entirely to blame as most of them …

As part of measures to stimulate the minds of young people and to optimize responsible use of time during the stay-at-home efforts of government to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Ghana Library Authority, has launched the “National Short Story Writing Challenge” to curate more short stories by young people …

Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has touted government’s approach to the fight against Coronavirus, saying the decision to resort to enhanced contact tracing and mandatory quarantine made it possible for the country to track 274 more cases. “It is interesting to note that if we hadn’t as a country stepped up our …

A taxi driver whose vehicle was impounded by security officials in Abuja, stripped naked to express his grieviances with the act. The taxi driver who disclosed that he is from Edo State, said hunger pushed him out of his home in spite of the lockdown order issued by President Buhari. …

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the alleged assault of two journalists by soldiers in the Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions. The first incident is said to involve a TV Africa reporter, Samuel Adobah who was allegedly assaulted by a soldier while covering a fire incident at Olebu in …

A drinking spot operator, Isaac Ofosu, 29, has allegedly stabbed his customer to death in Wasipe, a community in Bole district of the Savannah region. The victim, 25-year-old Kofi Gachewa, met his death over a misunderstanding that ensued between himself and the bartender. According to police in Bole, the suspect …

The Member of Parliament for Ofinso South Constituency and the Chairman for Parliamentary Select Committee on legal and Constitutional Affairs Hon Ben Abdella Banda has said any person who flouts the lockdown measures risk going to jail for five years. According to him , the minimum punishment for offenders who …

The Ashanti Regional Deputy Police Commander ACP David Ajem Agyemang has warned Ghanaians especially those within his jurisdiction to rally themselves for tougher sanctions against those who are flouting the Imposition of the Restriction law.  According to the Police Capo, the extension of the lockdown as announced by the President …

An American woman is in a state of devastation after she lost her husband and son to the deadly coronavirus. According to the woman, Sandy Brown, she cannot describe what pain she is feeling after the death of her son an husband. Reports say that Sandy’s husband, 59 had a …

Some Ghanaians on social media have asked President Akufo-Addo to call the residents of Chorkor to order by injecting some sense into their head before the situation gets out of hand. Social media went agog after Ghanaweb.com reported how residents of Chorkor a suburb of Accra ignored the President’s lockdown …

Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to express concerns over the manner in which the government is distributing food to the vulnerable in the lockdown areas. Videos on social media have shown crowds gather in queues for food and other items. But according to the Communications Director for National …