Tag: Feb. 13
IOM appeals for UD$22.8 million funding to ease northern Ethiopia crisis
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN migration agency, on Saturday appealed for 22.8 million U.S. dollars to meet the critical needs of...
Radio helps educate Namibians about COVID-19
by Ndalimpinga Iita
Equipped with an antique battery-powered radio, every day, Liina Mateus from Oshana region in the northern part of Namibia...
Zambian expert says Africa not maximizing opportunities of China ties
African countries have not fully exploited the benefits that accrue from their ties with China, a development expert said on Friday.
Haggai...
Zambia revokes license of pharmaceutical firm over substandard drugs
Zambia's medicines regulator on Saturday said it has revoked the license of a pharmaceutical firm at the center of supplying substandard drugs to the...
Zhonghai International donates COVID-19 materials to Zambia’s Central Province
A Chinese firm, Zhonghai International has donated various materials to fight COVID-19 in Zambia's Central Province.
Sydney Mushanga, Minister of Central Province,...
COVID-19 Surge: Ghana’s active cases now stands at 7,000
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Ghana increased to 7,509, with 790 new cases confirmed as of Saturday morning, said the Ghana Health...
UN Boss condemns attack against peacekeeping mission in Mali
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned an attack against the peacekeeping mission in Mali, the MINUSMA.
Through a statement attributable...
*959# is the Only Legitimate Digital Platform for NLA 5/90 Games – NLA
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has cautioned the public, players of NLA Products/Services and the media that, the only operational and functional...
UPSA holds virtual matriculation for undergraduate students
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has held a virtual matriculation ceremony for its undergraduate students for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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UER needs 20 combine harvesters – Director
Mr Francis Ennor, the Upper East Regional Director of the Department of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), says the Region needs 20 combine harvesters to...
Multifaceted approach needed to address security challenges in Sahel, Cote d’Ivoire
Addressing peace and security challenges in the Sahel and Cote d'Ivoire require multifaceted approach from national and external actors, Dr Festus Kofi Aubyn of...
Tema traders worried about low patronage ahead of Valentine day
Some traders in the Tema Central Business District have said the high cost of gifts and souvenirs was affecting patronage ahead of Valentine’s Day...
Western North Regional Minister-designate inspects projects
Mr Richard Obeng, the Western North Regional Minister-designate, has inspected the construction works on the new Regional Coordinating Council building at Wiawso.
He was accompanied...
Bono Regional Fire Commander urges public to join fire volunteer groups
A Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Heroin S. Boakye, the Bono Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has appealed to the...
Police gun down suspected armed robber at Prampram
The Police in Prampram have shot a 25-year-old suspected armed robber after he attempted to escape from custody.
Joseph Mensah, the suspect, also known as...
REACH-STR Project offers Scholarships to 14 Masters/PhD students
The Resilience Against Climate Change-Social Transformation Research and Policy Advocacy (REACH-STR) Project has offered scholarships to 14 Masters and PhD students.
The students are from...
Gloria Akuffo did not oppose Agyapa deal – Dame
Mr Godfred Dame, the Minister-designate for Justice and Attorney General, has said the former Attorney General, Ms Gloria Akuffo, did not oppose the Agyapa...
Adidase and Atuahenekrom communities get new KG blocks
Mr Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunyani East Constituency at the weekend, inaugurated two-unit kindergarten blocks for the Adidase and Atuahenekrom...
Ohawu Agricultural College holds matriculation ceremony
The Ohawu Agricultural College has held its 56th matriculation ceremony for 211 fresh students, who enrolled to offer various courses.
Mr Ernest Mawufemor Kwasi Abiew,...
Majority leader urges parties to help retain experienced MPs
Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader and Minister-designate for Parliamentary Affairs, has bemoaned the high attrition rate of experienced legislators from the House and...
Private-public partnership needed to operationalise Ho Airport
Sustained private-public sector partnership is needed to actualise the operation of the Ho Airport, Mr Alexander Kwame Nketia, Volta Regional Director of the Ghana...
Police warn of prosecution over COVID-19 safety breach
Police have warned residents of Abor and surrounding communities that they would be prosecuted if they disregard the COVID-19 safety protocols.
The warning follows the...
High Court restrains Council of State Election in Bono East Region
A High Court in Sunyani on Friday placed an injunction on the conduct of the Council of State Elections in the Bono East Region.
Consequently,...
Care Net Ghana donates PPE to Live MCHS
Mr Patrick K. Ahumah, Executive Director of Care Net Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has presented Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Live Mother...
Namibia launches fresh broadband policy
Namibia on Thursday launched broadband policy with the aim of improving their technological advancement, according to Minister of Information and Communication Technology Stanley Simataa.
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Namibia’s second-largest port to assist with economic acceleration
Namibia's second-largest port, Port of Luderitz, located south of the Port of Walvis Bay along the country's coastline, has managed to increase its current...
Policeman adjudged best Photographer
Detective Lance Corporal Gershon K. Gbeve, a photographer of the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been adjudged the Best Tradition and Culture Photographer...
Ghana launches project in cooperation with EU to improve inclusive growth
Ghana on Thursday launched a project here in cooperation with the European Union (EU) to boost inclusive growth and reduce social inequalities.
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South African president’s SONA suspended due to disruption
Due to uncontrolled chaos, Parliament Speaker Thandi Modise on Thursday evening suspended a joint sitting of Parliament, where President Cyril Ramaphosa was meant to...
Africa’s leading music festival kicks off in Tanzania’s Zanzibar
Sauti za Busara, one of Africa's leading festivals kicked off on Thursday at Tanzania's Zanzibar Old Fort in Stone Town, bringing together a wide...