General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWhen cement started selling at unusually high prices recently, it added to the lamentations of many Ghanaians on the growing cost of living in the country and so when Dzata Cement entered the market and beat down prices exponentially, the good news reverberated quite well. Besides, to have learnt that the company, owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of the former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, is fully Ghanaian owned, a lot of people applauded him. The Dzata Cement Limited has started bagging production with a projection for three million tons of cement annually at full operational capacity at its over US$100 million investment located on a 10-acre land near the Tema Port. As part of the people who form the management of the company is one Jones Kay Maafo, son of the senior presidential advisor, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, who is the in-house doctor at the company. Following Jones Maafo's post on how he had started work with the new manufacturing company, many other Ghanaians have come out again to share some experiences they have had with Ibrahim Mahama.

Regional News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Western Region:A swarm of bees has beaten a man in his 40s to death at Takinta near Half Assini in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. "When the laborers realized in the morning that their master has not returned, they quickly informed the community and we went to search for him. After several hours of search, his lifeless body was found on the farm. The body was surrounded with bees and it was so strange. The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the Half Assini Government Hospital morgue for autopsy while investigation has begun.

Sports News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: footballmadeinghana.comBlack Stars Coach, Charles Akonnor has refuted claims of juju (voodoo) wreaking havoc within his team. The claims of juju disrupting team building and harmony while hindering success, have been age-long. However, such claims haven’t gone away during the tenure of Charles Akonnor. Speaking at a press conference to announce his squad for upcoming friendlies against Morocco and Ivory Coast, Charles Akonnor denied witnessing such happenings in camp. “I have no idea about this (juju) in the camp,” Akonnor insisted.

On this episode of Moans and Cuddles on GhanaWeb TV, host, Paulina Dedaa Opoku sits with Counselor Frank Edem Adofoli as he offers guidance to persons who sent in letters concerning the challenges in their relationship. Speaking on whether Ghanaians regularly seek the services of Counselors, Mr Adofoli who is the CEO of The Marriage Consult advised that couples seek help in the early stages of their marital issues. “Don’t wait for your relationship to get to the place that things are not working before you start looking for Counseling. When you get married, get somebody who can help you when issues come so it doesn’t get overwhelming," Mr Adofoli advised. These processes are formal, confidentiality is assured as nobody goes round to broadcast your issue elsewhere.”Watch Moans and Cuddles below:

It is a meal prepared with corn dough, corn, or plantain husk and goes with spicy sauce and more often than not, fried fish. Many prefer to eat it in the morning whilst it's hot as breakfast and in some instances, for lunch or supper. In Bukom, a typical Ga community in Ghana, it is a very common occupation of many of the families there. In fact, it is a very common sight to see a kenkey making or fish frying joint in Bukom at virtually every corner. A visit by GhanaWeb’s Naa Oyoe Quartey to this unique community revealed the reason behind this tradition and how to prepare authentic Ga kenkey.

Business News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described as needless the ministerial delegation directed by President Buhari to be sent to Ghana to resolve the trade impasse between Ghana-Nigeria traders. According to the President of the Association, Dr. Joseph Obeng, Ghana is only enforcing its trade laws and will not relent on that. The fact that their Speaker came to Ghana and understood clearly that Ghana is not doing anything badly against their citizens and that it is only enforcing its laws. Dr Obeng further accused the Nigerian government of not respecting the trade laws of Ghana. "Their coming here even suggests that they do not respect the sovereignty of Ghana for us to even apply our laws.

According to him, the 25% service charge for Uber and 20% for bolt amidst the hike in petroleum products is unbearable. Increment in faresWith the recent hike in fuel prices, drivers have been badly hit with this increment. Bolt, the base fare is GHC4, Uber is also GHC4. About GHC1000 gone already as compared to high service fee of 25% of Uber and also 20% on Bolt," he said in an interview with GhanaWeb"So should the driver make a revenue of GHC1000, he is going to pay a service fee of GHC250 to Uber which is too much so we are asking that the fares be increased," he added. The drivers have petitioned the Office of the President, Transport Ministry, National Security Ministry.

Sports News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: Ghana SoccernetAccra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Ibrahim Salifu's strike in the 74th minute ensured the Phobians did the double over Bechem United in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. It was the first win for Hearts over Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park since 2013. Ibrahim raced into the Bechem area and beat everyone on the run and drilled the ball into the net with his weaker foot. The goal in the 74th minute was enough for the Phobians to close in on the league leaders Asante Kotoko SC as just one point separates them. Ibrahim was adjudged the most valuable player in the Phobians' 2-0 win over King Faisal Babes last weekend following an outstanding display.

General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSon of Yaw Osafo-Maafo, the senior presidential advisor to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has announced his employment with Dzata Cement Limited. The new fully-owned Ghanaian cement manufacturing company, which is owned by Ibrahim Mahama, brother of former president John Dramani Mahama, has started bagging production with a projection for three million tons of cement annually at full operational capacity. “Let’s help support to grow this business since this cement is the only brand that is currently Ghanaian owned,” he tweeted. He has brought Dzata cement, forget that he’s NDC or NPP. After passing out as an internationally recognized Occupational Safety and Health and Skills I have finally joined the Dzata Cement Limited family as an In House Doctor,Occupational Safety and Health Instructor and Medical Logistics Manager ????????

General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThis year’s Eid al-Fitr has become a somber celebration despite it being one of the most important festivals on the Muslim calendar. As Muslim faithful across the world marks the end of Ramadan, Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, other persons in the Muslim fraternity for congregational prayer. The day celebration is being held virtually due to the restrictions by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, in a video sighted by GhanaWeb, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, dressed in a black suit made an appearance at the venue (GBC forecourt) for prayers to commemorate the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. Watch below the virtual National Eid-Ul-Fitr celebration:.

General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: universnewsroom.comThe Minister of Defense, Dominic Nitiwul, has condemned a local chief in Kyekyewere in the Central Region for allegedly instigating attacks on military personnel deployed to fight illegal mining. Dominic Nitiwul is worried that some chiefs and locals in communities where illegal mining is high are resisting efforts by the deployed personnel. He says that the development is worrying as these persons are oblivious of the health impact of illegal mining as their sources of water are being polluted. According to Dominic Nitiwul, the chief was angered by the burning of his excavators that were being used for illegal mining. He warns that the country will suffer in the coming years if illegal mining activities continue to persist.

General News of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comA total of 5,476 road accidents were reported between January to April 2021. Out of the figure, Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region reported the most cases with 1,789 and 1,200 accidents respectively. A total of 896 road accidents were recorded with 259 persons injured and 26 perished in accidents involving commercial vehicles in Greater Accra alone. For the Ashanti Region which comes second place after the Greater Accra Region, 723 vehicles were involved in road accidents of which 274 persons got injured and 59 lives were lost. Meanwhile, research indicates that road accidents have claimed more lives in a few months than the Coronavirus pandemic has done in a year since its outbreak in Ghana.

In a release dated Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the Chief Imam said the current situation constitutes a security threat to the harmony in the country and has thus called on all stakeholders to exercise restraint and allow for leadership to bring effective closure to the matter. “The National Chief Imam, in the spirit of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr celebration, urges the Muslim Youth to desist from any act that may disturb the peace during the celebrations. The National Chief Imam further calls on all Imams to be mindful of the tone of their sermons in order not to further inflame the passion among the Muslim youth,” the release added. The Chief Imam’s Office further called for strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols outlined for this year’s Eid celebrations and demanded of the youth to not overindulge in their celebrations so as not to mar the beauty and purpose of the Eid. Read the full statement below:

“President Mahama should thank God that he didn’t come back to power in 2021. Dumsor has started again and if he was in power, we would’ve said he has bad luck. The government of Ghana has on various occasions downplayed suggestions that the current power situation is a ‘dumsor’ one. But Kumchacha in his submission disagreed stating emphatically that, “they are saying the current one is not dumsor but what is it? President Mahama should just thank God he didn’t win.

Politics of Thursday, 13 May 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Mr Paul Afoko, continues to serve his indefinite suspension handed him by the party’s National Executive Committee since 2015 and is yet to file an appeal. As stated by the current Chairman of the party, Mr Freddie Blay, unlike former General Secretary, Mr Kwabena Agyapong whose suspension was lifted this week, Mr Afoko is yet to trigger any process that could lead to his suspension being lifted. According to the Daily Graphic, Mr Freddie Blay explaining the party’s decision to lift the suspension of the former General Secretary leaving out the former National Chairman after the two were suspended around the same time said Mr Afoko is yet to file an appeal on his suspension. Mr Paul Afoko won the NPP's National Chairmanship in April 2014 but was suspended in October 2015 over what the party said were acts inimical to its fortunes. The former chairman of the party was suspended alongside Mr Kwabena Agyapong and Mr Sammy Crabbe who was then Second Vice Chairperson of the party.