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 …
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Coronavirus: Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown
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 …
Read More »One killed, several houses burnt in clash between two families over land
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 …
Read More »Dumsor is coming – IES warns
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 …
Read More »Nathaniel Asamoah completes AshantiGold SC switch
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 …
Read More »Flaunting of Rudeboy’s luxurious living room leads to attacks on Shatta Wale
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 …
Read More »Bawumia launches GH COVID-19 Tracker App
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 …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Ministry of Communication launches COVID-19 Tracker App
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 …
Read More »Nigerians shake off coronavirus lockdown boredom with group exercise
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. …
Read More »We will pay the US$ 240,000 FIFA fine before deadline – Asante Kotoko
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 …
Read More »Economic Impact Of Covid-19 And The Survival Strategy Of Local Businesses In Ghana
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 …
Read More »Coronavirus: World’s deepest mines to take weeks to reopen after shutdown
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 …
Read More »Coronavirus: Soldier turns rapper to educate Ghanaians
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 …
Read More »Shatta Wale’s only achievement is creating beefs in the music industry – Clemento Suarez
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 …
Read More »Chorkor saga: The ‘brofosem’ is too much, speak their language to disseminate critical info – Lydia Forson
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 …
Read More »COVID-19: Library Authority Launches National Short Story Writing Challenge
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 …
Read More »We dug, chased the virus and found 274 more cases – Oppong Nkrumah
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 …
Read More »Lockdown: Taxi driver strips naked after his vehicle was impounded by security operatives [Watch Video]
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. …
Read More »GJA condemns assault on journalists by soldiers
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 …
Read More »Drinking spot operator stabs customer to death at Wasipe
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 …
Read More »Lockdown: Stay home or be jailed for five years- MP
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 …
Read More »Lockdown Extension: We’re Going To Be Tough – A/R Police
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 …
Read More »SAD: American woman left devastated after husband and son die of coronavirus in 3 days
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 …
Read More »Inject some sense into those Chorkor folks before situations get out of hand – Ghanaians tell Akufo-Addo
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 …
Read More »Videos of crowd scrambling for food are fake – NADMO PRO
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 …
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