According to the Cambridge researcher, the bill, which he said was poorly written, will make sex between a man and a woman as illegal as it seeks to do for those involved in same-sex affairs, reports myjoyonline.com. “By this view, if a guy engages in sex with his wife, obviously the wife is of a different gender. So, by that intellect, the law is implying that this is a pansexual activity. So, what I am saying is that they have ended up banning sex in its entirety because of the improper definition of what they’ve done. And this problem persists across the bill,” he explained as reported by myjoyonline.

General News of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some journalists have been involved in an accident in the Ashanti region• They were travelling with the regional minister, Simon Osei Mensah• One of the journalists said the accident happened from the carelessness of another driver trying to overtake their carAn accident involving some journalists travelling with the Ashanti regional minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has left eight (8) of them with various degrees of injuries. In a 3news.com story, it said that the journalists are currently receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi following the accident. The accident, which happened along the Kumasi-Obuasi road, is said to have been the result of the carelessness of another driver on the road. “A car carelessly hit ours in an attempt to overtake our car when we got to Pakyi,” one of the journalists said. Other journalists involved in the carnage have complained of body pains, the report added.

General News of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Kennedy Agyapong has been appointed as board chair for the Ghana Gas Company Ltd• He is to help make activities in the sector progressive• He has since pledged to help grow the state-owned companyAssin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has been appointed as board chairman of the Ghana Gas Company Ltd. by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. They say this especially because of some of Ken Agyapong’s past records with controversies; the most recent being his appearance before Parliament’s Privileges Committee for an alleged threat on the life of a journalist – Erastus Asare Donkor. Muntaka accused Kennedy Agyapong of making contemptuous public comments about parliament. Kennedy Agyapong was mostly blamed for having contributed to his demise through previous statements he had made on air. He has since been hurled before Parliament’s Privileges Committee to answer for the comments he made.

Politics of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) has paid a glowing tribute to the Vice President of the Republic, H.E. “The youth of the party is blessed with a vice president who is very supportive, generous and passionate about their progress and wellbeing. The National Youth wing and all the Regional Youth wings, over the years, have received periodic support from the vice president. The myriad of logistics and other contributions from the Vice President accounted significantly for the successful execution of the youth campaign during elections 2020” Nana B said. According to Nana B, the vice president is worthy of commendations, adding that “the youth of the NPP have no excuse not to support the Vice President to assist President Akufo-Addo to deliver on the mandate given them by Ghanaians.

Though the AfCFTA Secretariat is trying its best to make this a dream come true, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) believes the initiative will not flourish as expected. "Continental Free Trade Area will not succeed… it can never succeed until we have made conscious efforts to industrialize Africa to make sure that we patronize the goods and services that are being patronized in the continent. That is the driving force of the Continental Free Trade Area," he said. "It’s about time that the Continental Free Trade Area let the citizens of Africa know the dos and don’ts. Secretary-General of the Free Trade Area urged African governments to sensitize their citizens, especially private businesses on the impact of AfCFTA on their businesses.

Though the AfCFTA Secretariat is trying its best to make this a dream come true, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) believes the initiative will not flourish as expected. That is the driving force of the Continental Free Trade Area," he said. "It’s about time that the Continental Free Trade Area let the citizens of Africa know the dos and don’ts. AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, said AfcFTA has the potential to increase intra-African trade by 22 percent of total trade by 2023 following this agreement. Secretary-General of the Free Trade Area urged African governments to sensitize their citizens, especially private businesses on the impact of AfCFTA on their businesses.

Entertainment of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Dr. UN has denied impregnating a young SHS student• He has been asked to accept responsibility or face embarrassment• Dr. UN has had some record of scamming in the pastA video circulating on social media has suggested that Dr. UN has put a senior high school student in the ‘family way’. Dr. UN denied the pregnancy several times when asked if he was responsible. “I don’t accept this pregnancy. I don’t remember the last time I had an affair with this particular lady. We’ve been intimate before but I don’t remember the last time.”The young student on the other hand insisted that Dr. UN is responsible and was ready to call her friend to testify to that effect.

Crime & Punishment of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Some 7 persons have been convicted for impersonation• They were caught writing exams for people in the 2020 WASSCE exams• They are each supposed to pay fines while the students involved in it have been banned from writing the exams for the next three yearsSeven persons who were caught in acts of impersonation during the 2020 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been convicted. The Agona Swedru Magistrate Court served the conviction on the seven who include three students, two teachers, and two school administrators, reports graphic.com.gh. Also, it was identified that Georgina Danso had also impersonated Odamatey Father Justice Nii Laryea, while Desmond Oduro had impersonated Coffie Boakye Nana Yaw, the prosecutor said. They have also been barred, for the next three years, from taking part in any WASSCE. Osman Ahmend, an administrator at the Central High School at Agona Swedru, and Clement Sarfo also from the same school are also to pay GH¢1,200 each, while a GH¢2,400 fine has been slapped on Cedric Sefah Acheampong, another teacher at Central High School.

General News of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The MP for Okaikwei North has petitioned Parliament over the GES takeover of the Achimota Preparatory School• The school recently came out of a prolonged legal tussle• The GES took over the management of the school, claiming the school sits on the land that belongs to the Achimota SchoolThe Member of Parliament for Okaikwei North, Theresa Lardi Awuni, has petitioned Parliament over the Ghana Education Service's (GES) takeover of the Achimota Preparatory School. It was also to cater for the staff of the Achimota School as well as the University College of the Gold Coast, the Citinewsroom report added. Eventually, the management of the school was left in the hands of Achimota School management, for locals who, from time to time, form a management committee to run the school in a private capacity. After a protracted court battle, the GES took over the management of the institution following which the Okaikwei North District GES locked up the offices and classrooms of the school on April 30, 2021. In its explanation, the GES said that the school is sitting on part of the Achimota School land.

Music of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: Nii Atakora Mensah, ContributorAfrobeats’ latest favorite, Prince Doodo popularly known within showbiz circles as Mista Myles, isn’t slowing down this time around as he readies for Unread Messages EP. Discovered by Mimlife Records, Mista Myles is a wonderful vocalist with versatile vocal abilities that square up with the now trending new school sound taking over the music space. Scheduled to be released on the 23rd of July, 2021 across all major online music stores and streaming platforms, 'Unread Messages' EP is sure to give you a run for your craving ears. The 4-track EP details Afrobeat essentials such as 'On My Way', 'Mind Love', the Kelvynboy-assisted 'Bend Ova', and 'Baby'. Production credits go out to in-house producers for Mimlife Records, WebieJustDidIt, and NixieOfficivl.

Sports News of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comInter Allies defender, Hashim Musah, has become the most talked about player in the media after the two own goals he scored against Ashanti Gold surfaced on social media. The defender who was introduced in the second half of 2020/2021 matchday 34 game against Ashantigold scored two dubious own goals to take the scoreline to 7-0 at the end of the game. But should the Ghana Football Association punish or reward Hashim Musah for scoring the two own goals against Ashantigold? We table this for a discussion on today's episode of the GhanaWeb Friday Debate with Joel Eshun. While our respondents comment on this subject, add your contributions in the comment section after watching the video:

Even though the season is not over, this will be the highest production recorded in the country's production history. 1,024,000 metric tonnes in 2010/11 seasonPrior to this new record, the highest production of a little over one million (1,024,000) metric tonnes was recorded in the 2010/11 season. When contacted, the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) will neither deny nor confirm the record-breaking achievement. Water is crucial for cocoa farming, and COCOBOD is focusing on pushing for cocoa production under irrigation for farmers. COCOBOD receives ISO certificationThe Quality Control Company (QCC), a subsidiary of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), received certification for global quality and standards for cocoa products from the country.

Eventually, the government acquired a new land for them at Teacher Mante, along the Amassaman road, to move to. "Unemployment is too much in Ghana and scrap dealers, we came down and sat here, formed our own business and it is helping us, helping our families, and helping our kids. Now, the government didn't create any jobs for us; we created our own jobs and later on, they came back and demolished [our structures]. "Me, I know that what [they] did, they didn't try for us; we the Northerners, they didn't try for the Northerners especially our own vice president. Since then, we [haven't] even heard any message from him and even our Northern caucus - all of them are there.

Sam Korankye-Ankrah's daughter, Naa Dromo Korankye-Ankrah• The invitation is in relation to a US$1 million gift she is reported to have received• Naa Dromo is expected to show up at the GRA office on July 23, 2021 at 10 amNaa Dromo Korankye-Ankrah, the daughter of Ghanaian preacher, Rev. Sam Korankye-Ankrah, is expected to report to the Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA) office today at 10:00am as part of a tax compliance program. “Our records also show that you have never filed personal income tax income to the GRA and that you have two taxpayer-identification numbers (TIN) as follows P0010667288 and P0022407596," the GRA pointed. They thought it was really money that was presented… The cheque was a faith cheque, not a real cheque," Rev. Naa Dromo with her husbandSee the GRA's letter to Naa Dromo Korankye-Ankrah below:

Business News of Friday, 23 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comDeputy Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission, Micheal Kofi Andoh has said the establishment of an ongoing 3-storey forensic laboratory for the Ghana National Fire Service will assist his outfit to price fire risk. “For us as Insurers, the completion of this laboratory will help us price the fire risks properly and also help us in our claims administration. He added that the collaboration between the NIC and the GNFS will continue to grow until the laboratory is completed for use. “With the establishment of a forensic laboratory, effective scientific methods will be used to identify the cause of incidence including fire which will be merely classified as accidental and the true cause gone unnoticed,” Kunnor said. The establishment of the forensic laboratory which will be situated at the GNFS Headquarters is funded by the NIC and will be the first of its kind since the Service was first established in 1963.