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VIDEO: National theatre flooded after heavy downpour

The National Theatre and parts of Accra were submerged following a downpour which lasted about six hours. Characteristic of flooding in Accra, properties running into several millions of cedis were destroyed. In addition, several people were trapped in their homes as they could not step out due to the volume …

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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital floods after Wednesday downpour

Parts of the Nation’s premier hospital, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital allegedly got flooded after the rainstorm on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. A video shared on social media, after the downpour, showed the Endoscopy Department of the hospital heavily flooded even though GhanaWeb could not independently confirm if the viral …

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Dr Faith Ababio- Twi Writes: Ex-Gratia

What is ex-gratia for parliamentarians, the judiciary, executive office holders and other public servants in Ghana? Do they all deserve ex-gratia? What category of public servants deserve ex-gratia? Parliamentarians get thank you (Ex-Gratia) from the Ghanaian tax payers every four years regardless of whether they are re-elected or not. A …

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Burst pipe destroys thousands of goods at Kejetia market

Commodities worth hundreds of Ghana cedis contained in about 90 shops at the Kumasi Kejetia Market in the Kumasi metropolis of the Ashanti region have been destroyed. The damage according to reports was caused after some pipelines installed in the market burst again on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, after the …

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Samini to contest for GIMPA SRC President

Legendary Ghanaian musician, Samini has disclosed that he is currently contesting to become the SRC President of GIMPA. The musician, who recently enrolled as a student of The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) revealed in an interview that he is vying for the position of the SRC president and …

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Mason beaten to pulp by Afigya Kwabre South taskforce

A young man believed to be in his 30’s has been subjected to severe beating and manhandling by a task force formed by the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region A bizarre footage intercepted by Akoma FM shows how some well built men numbering seven clad in military uniform beat …

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Rainstorm rips off roof of classrooms at Walewale Tech SHS

The Walewale Technical Senior High School in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region has suspended teaching and learning activities due to a violent rainstorm which hit the area. The rainstorm which hit the area on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, affected property including that of the school. The …

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The Internet Society Pledges to Expand Internet Access in Africa

● Internet penetration rate in Africa is 43% as of December 2021  ● The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the critical importance of Internet connectivity. ● Community Networks and Internet Exchange Points are a cost-effective way to bridge the digital divide. 15 June, 2022—As the Internet Society (ISOC) celebrates its 30th anniversary …

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Agric Minister Charges Banks To Support Farmers  

The Ministry for Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has charged commercial banks in the country to contribute meaningfully to agriculture by making available credit facilities to farmers. According to the sector Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, it was worrying that commercial banks were reluctant in supporting farmers. “Ideally the banks are …

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Six pupils killed, 13 injured after truck, bakkie collide

Six pupils have died in an accident in the Eastern Cape after a truck and a bakkie transporting school children collided, and then ploughed into pupils on the side of the road who were walking home. Police said the children are aged between 14 and 18. Police spokesperson Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana …

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Meet the top 10 most capped Black Stars players of all time

Hundreds of players have worn the Ghana national team jersey since the team played their first official game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on May 28, 1950. Having produced some of the finest footballers in Africa and the World has ever, Ghana has always been a beacon of African …

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Another Chibok girl found with a baby

Troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade have reportedly rescued Mary Ngoshe, who is believed to be one of the girls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014. Recall, that some members of the insurgent group invade the government school abducting 276 students. Their …

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Black Stars earn $700,000 for participating in Kirin Cup

The Black Stars have earned $700,000 for featuring in the four-nation tournament dubbed Kirin Cup in Kobe, Japan. Ghana, Tunisia, Chile and host nation Japan were the four countries that took part in the 2022 edition of the Kirin Cup. Ghana received an amount of $650,000 in appearance fee before receiving …

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Watch how Asante Kotoko paraded GPL trophy on the streets of Kumasi

It was a day filled with joy and an opportunity for most Asante Kotoko players to connect with the people of Kumasi after ending the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League successfully as champions. Being the first of its kind, the management of Asante Kotoko together with the technical team and the playing body thronged the …

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National Cathedral: Updated Board of Trustees without Mensa Otabil

Following a publication that the Founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), is no longer a member of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, the official website of the 5,000-seater project has updated its records. Pastor Mensa Otabil’s photograph has been taken off the 13-member Board of Trustees. This implies …

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Kantanka lawsuit: Lawyer accuses Sarkodie of evading court service

After an Accra High Court subpoenaed Michael Owusu Addo, known in showbiz circles as Sarkodie, to testify in respect of a suit against automobile company, Kantanka, the award-winning musician, has reportedly failed to heed. Sarkodie was expected to appear before the court on June 13, 2022, to give evidence on behalf of …

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