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US Embassy in Accra opens thousands of new visa slots; urges World Cup travellers to apply early
Posted on with No CommentThe United States Embassy in Accra has announced an expansion of visa processing capacity, opening “thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots,” with many said to be immediately available. The move is a direct effort to manage anticipated high demand … Read more →
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Coronavirus death toll rises above 2,000
Posted on | CommentMore than 2,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus across the globe, according to the latest figures released Tuesday. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) reported Tuesday that 136 more people died of coronavirus in mainland China, 132 of which … Read more →
4 men arrested for abducting and sexually abusing 2 class four girls for one week
Posted on | CommentFour out of six men said to have abducted two class four pupils and took turns to have sex with them for one week have been arrested by the police. Those arrested are Benjamin Mensah, Vincent Avi, Samuel Otoo and … Read more →
ECG busts small-scale mining firm; Informant get 6% of ¢1.5m surcharge
Posted on | CommentThe Revenue Protection Unit of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has arrested a power-stealing syndicate at a small-scale mining site in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem municipality. A patriotic citizen, puzzled by the illegal use of power by the miners, tipped off … Read more →
Apple warns coronavirus will hurt iPhone supplies
Posted on | CommentApple has warned that disruption in China from the coronavirus will mean revenues falling short of forecasts. The tech giant said production and sales were affected, and that “worldwide iPhone supply would be temporarily constrained”. The iPhone maker is the … Read more →
Vice President launches ECG mobile App
Posted on | CommentThe Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has launched a mobile application designed to make the purchase of ECG credits and the payment of bills more convenient for the customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Known as ‘ECG Power’, … Read more →
Ghana Trade Fair Company explains why it demolished tenants’ properties
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited (GTFCL) has explained why it demolished properties of its tenants at the Trade Fair Centre in Accra last Sunday night [February 16, 2020]. The demolition, according to the GTFCL is to pave way for the … Read more →
Prof. Gyampo, Butakor accept suspension
Posted on | CommentProfessor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Butakor have accepted a respective six and four months suspension handed them by management of the University of Ghana. Legal counsel Francis-Xavier Sosu of F-X Law & Associates on behalf of the duo, wrote … Read more →
National Cathedral construction can continue – Supreme Court rules
Posted on | CommentThe Supreme Court has in a unanimous decision refused an application seeking to halt ongoing construction works on the National Cathedral. The seven-member panel presided over by Chief Justice Kwesi Anin Tuesday ruled that appropriate remedies exist to be used … Read more →
Murder of Ruth Eshun: 2 more suspects arrested
Posted on | CommentThe Police Command in the Ashanti region has arrested two more suspect in the alleged murder of Ruth Eshun, a community nurse with the Sewua Health Centre. The police in a statement said on Thursday, February 13, 2020, acting on … Read more →
Western Region: Lady, 25 dies after sex
Posted on | CommentThe Half Assini District Police Command in the Western Region has commenced investigations to unravel circumstances under which a 25-year old lady in the area met her untimely death on Valentine’s Day. According to reports, the victim, Yvonne Kaku died … Read more →
Mobile data penetration crosses 100% mark
Posted on | CommentAt the end of December 2019, total mobile data subscriptions stood at about 30.4 million, which is 101 per cent penetration compared to the country’s population. Mobile cellular voice subscriptions have for many years been more than the country’s population, … Read more →
2 Companies under investigation for importing infested gizzard
Posted on | CommentChief Executives of two food import companies are being investigated by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for importing four 40-footer containers of salmonella infested gizzard into the country. Veterinary officials said they were able to impound one of the containers … Read more →
Ghana’s aviation makes gains as sub-region diverts flights to Kotoka Int’l Airport
Posted on | CommentGhana has started raking in the benefits of its investments and the robust aviation navigation installations it has deployed over the years as part of measures to make the country the aviation hub in the West African sub-region. Subsequently, the … Read more →
Regional Director of GES interdicted
Posted on | CommentThe Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa has interdicted the Upper West Regional Director of Education, Duncan Nsor. A letter addressed to him dated 12th February 2020 said the interdiction takes place with “immediate effect”. This … Read more →
Gov’t approves GH¢ 477m for census
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Finance has approved a budget of GH¢ 477 million for the 2020 national census to be conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Annim, who made the announcement, said the amount will be used … Read more →
DV plates generate GH¢6m in 1 month
Posted on | CommentThe introduction of improved security features into the administration of the Defective Vehicle (DV) number plate system by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) this year has led to a significant improvement in the revenue performance of the authority. … Read more →
Harmattan condition to stay till Sunday – Meteo Agency
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Meteorological Agency says the severe harmattan being experienced currently would last till Sunday, February 16. The Agency in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 12, explained that the change in weather pattern is as a result of the … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo makes new appointments in Ghana Armed Forces
Posted on | CommentFollowing the completion of the tour of duty and subsequent retirement from the Ghana Armed Forces of Major General William Ayamdo, the Chief of Army Staff, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has, in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Major … Read more →
All 15 suspected Coronavirus cases in Ghana negative – Minister
Posted on | CommentHealth authorities in Ghana have explained that the country has as of Wednesday, February 12, 2020 encountered 15 suspected cases of coronavirus but they have all proven to be negative. The Ministry of Health has therefore given the assurance that recording 15 … Read more →
Full list: Dangote remains Africa’s richest man for 9th time
Posted on | CommentNigeria’s billionaire businessman and President/CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has topped Forbes Africa’s Billionaires list for 2020 for the ninth time in a row. The list according to Forbes captures only eight countries who have billionaires; Egypt and South Africa … Read more →
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