A phone repairer who inflicted machete wounds on a labourer following a misunderstanding over non-payment of rent has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Raphael Abiwu, who has been charged with causing harm, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Mrs Patricia Amponsah convicted the accused person on his own …
Read More »Rats blamed for eating 500 kilograms of marijuana seized by Indian police
Rats in northern India have been accused of eating hundreds of kilograms of marijuana seized from drug dealers and stored in police warehouses. “Rats are small animals, and they aren’t scared of the police,” noted a court in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, after hearing that local police were …
Read More »Prices of gari, sachet water reduce following low demand
The prices of gari and sachet water in the Bolgatanga market, Upper East Region, have reduced, following a decline in demand due to the increase in prices earlier in November. A bag of gari, which was sold between GH¢800.00 and GH¢850.00 depending on the size has been reduced to GH¢750.00 …
Read More »‘Proud of the entire team’ – Akufo-Addo, others react to Black
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other notable Ghanaians have commended the nation’s senior national team, the Black Stars, for their performance in their first game at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The Black Stars of Ghana fought hard to settle for a 3-2 defeat against Portugal in their first match at …
Read More »Dramatic growth in use of modern contraceptives across sub-Saharan Africa – Report
Released at a global family planning event in Thailand, a new report reveals a steady rise in demand for contraception; new data on sub-Saharan Africa shows women persevering in face of pandemics, conflict, and natural disasters. USAID makes its first-ever FP2030 commitment, pledging US$15 million over five years, while governments …
Read More »Government negotiating deal to use gold for purchase of imported oil products – Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said government is negotiating a new policy that seeks to ensure the country purchases imported oil products with gold rather than foreign exchange. In a Facebook post on November 24, 2022, the Vice President said the policy is expected to take effect by the end …
Read More »Highlights of 2023 budget presentation by finance minister
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has appeared before parliament to fulfill his constitutional mandate by presenting the government budget to the House. The presentation was in accordance with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section 21 of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921). GhanaWeb in this article highlights …
Read More »5 Common Causes Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Both Children And Adult
1. Coronary Artery Disease. People who have coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries become clogged with cholesterol and other deposits, are more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest. This is because coronary artery disease reduces the amount of blood that can flow to the heart. 2. Ventricular Fibrillation. According to Medicalnewstoday, …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Akufo-Addo meets Black Stars ahead of Portugal game
President Akufo-Addo has paid a visit to the camp of Black Stars ahead of their World Cup group opener against Portugal at the ongoing tournament. The President on Wednesday left Ghana for Qatar to meet, motivate the playing body before today’s clash. The Black Stars are in group H alongside …
Read More »Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH
President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. A formal letter from the ministry of health …
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