Latest Updates & Breaking News of Ghana

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Coronavirus death toll reaches 196, total cases climb to 5,786 in Africa

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Ghana projects US$1.6 billion preliminary cost of COVID-19

xinhuanet.com - Apr 1, 2020

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AfDB secures US$3 billion in bonds for Africa’s COVID-19 response

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Ghana’s COVID-19 cases jump to 195 – Health Minister

A researcher of CapitalBio Corporation shows a virus nucleic acid detection kit for six respiratory pathogens on March 10. Six respiratory pathogens, including the COVID-19, can be detected simultaneously within one and a half hours, requiring samples of only respiratory droplets. (Photo by Jiang Wenjie, People’s Daily Online)

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Death toll from COVID-19 passes 40,000 worldwide

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Government to utilize US$200 million from stabilization fund

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COVID-19: Ghana’s confirmed cases still stand at 152

BUSINESS NEWS

Investments

Mining firm offers US$100k to support Ghana fighting COVID-19

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International mining firm Newmont Gold Corporation has offered 100,000 U.S. dollars to help Ghana fight the COVID-19 outbreak, a press release has said. ...

MTN Group releases 2019 integrated, sustainability and tax reports

Apr 1, 2020

GCB Bank temporarily closes some branches due to COVID-19 Restrictions

Mar 31, 2020

Bank of Ghana grants Zeepay Electronic Money Issuer service license

Mar 31, 2020

GCB reviews branches in Accra and Kumasi in response to COVID-19...

Mar 31, 2020

GENERAL NEWS

News

Yango Supports Health Facilities

Ike Dzokpo - Apr 2, 2020 0

In the wake of a pandemic and a national lockdown, affordable access to healthcare is critical. Yango, a leading ride-hailing app in Ghana, understands...

News

Parliament Chapel Humanitarian Donation Team Supports Chosen Children Orphanage

Ike Dzokpo - Apr 2, 2020 0

Parliament Chapel Humanitarian Donation Team has made donation of food and other items worth thousands of Ghana Cedis to the Chosen Children Orphanage Center...

Ghana Is In Crisis: Let’s Support In Our Own Way –...

Apr 1, 2020

President Akufo-Addo signing the book of condolence in honour of Togbe-Gabusu

Gbi Traditional Council suspends book of condolence, calls for quarantine of...

Apr 1, 2020

COVID-19: Military Command withdraws soldier to the barracks for alleged assault

Apr 1, 2020

Human Rights Reporters denounce brutalities

Apr 1, 2020

Wassa East MP donates to health facilities

Apr 1, 2020

Deiga urges residents of Peki to isolate ‘returnee’ relatives

Apr 1, 2020

NEWS PHOTOS

Constructors of China Railway 19th Bureau Group work at the site of the Xinmiaohu Extra Large Bridge in Duchang county, Jiujiang, east China’s Jiangxi province, Feb. 23, 2020. Photo by Fu Jianbin, People’s Daily Online

News Photos

Major projects accelerate resumption of work

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US Based Nigerian Model Rocks 6ft Long Wig

More than 100 foreign guests from 30 countries including Russia, India and Morocco experience local traditional folk customs to greet the Spring Festival in Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai county, Ningbo city of east China’s Zhejiang province on Jan.11, 2020. The activity serves as a platform for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. It allows foreign friends to feel the glamour of Chinese culture and promotes their understanding of Chinese culture. Photo by Zhang Yongtao from People’s Daily Online

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Chinese prepare celebrating the Chinese New Year

ENTERTAINMENTS AND ARTS

Entertainment

Urban Gospel Sensation Priscilla Otumfuo Drops ‘WAVE’

Ike Dzokpo - Apr 2, 2020 0

Ghanaian Urban Gospel sensation, Priscilla Otumfuo, has released yet another hit single after a long wait for the 2020 music year. After winning the...

“I am living in fear” – Ogidi Brown shares ordeal

Apr 1, 2020

MultiChoice Talent Factory outdoors FREE online masterclasses

Apr 1, 2020

KK Fosu fires back at critics with new song

Mar 30, 2020

Disregard ‘Fake’ UNICEF COVID-19 Messages from Celebrities – Social Media Users...

Mar 29, 2020

BREAKING NEWS

The U.S. Capitol Building is silhouetted against sunrise in Washington D.C., the United States, on March 18, 2020. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will invoke the Defense Production Act, which allows the administration to force American industry to ramp up production of medical supplies, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

Breaking News

Trump orders GM to produce ventilators under DPA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the opening of the 33rd African Union (AU) summit of heads of state and government at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 9, 2020. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

Breaking News

South Africa’s president tests negative for COVID-19

Editors' Pick

Coronavirus deaths in U.S. double within days, more measures taken to...

xinhuanet.com - Mar 29, 2020 0

As the death toll of COVID-19 in the United States doubled within a week to top 2,000 on Saturday, U.S. authorities have taken measures...

HAVE YOUR SAY

Opinion

Young Jamaican’s invention could help tackle spread of viruses like COVID-19

News Ghana - Apr 2, 2020 0

Five years ago more than 40 babies born in Jamaican hospitals became infected with lethal bacteria - half of them died. The bacteria...

COVID-19: Ghanaians Want Lockdown, Not “Beat-Down“: My Letter To You!!!

Apr 2, 2020

Coronavirus Hasn’t Taken Away Our Fundamental Human Rights – Security Agencies...

Apr 2, 2020

COVID 19: “Market women are not taking precautionary measures serious” -NCCE...

Apr 1, 2020

SPORTS

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Exchange

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TRAVEL

Travel

COVID-19 crisis: IOM steps in to rescue 2,371 stranded migrants...

Ike Dzokpo - Apr 2, 2020 0

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Niger is currently assisting 2,371 stranded migrants across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic...

AUTO

BMW's Future Vision Luxury concept car is widely believed to be a preview of the 2016 BMW 9 Series, a new high-end sedan.

HEALTH & FITNESS

France reports new daily record of 509 coronavirus deaths, surpasses 4,000 deaths in total