It also emerged that the Ewe language is only second to the Akan family of languages (Twi and Fante) as the most widely spoken in the country. The English language does function as an official language here as well,” part of the report on Ghana indicated. The Ga language spoken by persons in the country’s capital, Accra covers just about some 745,000 people per the data report. The Abron language is spoken by 1.17 million people, followed by Dagbani, which is spoken by 1.16 million people. The Konkomba language is spoken by 831,000 people whereas the Farefare language is spoken by about 638,000 people.

Among them include the commissioning of a 20-seater water closet toilet facility with a shower built to replace a 90-year-old toilet structure at Akrofuom Ward 3. The project was funded by the Minerals Development Fund at a cost of Three Hundred and Twenty Three Thousand and Twenty Six Cedis (GH₵ 323,026). ‘It is a year now since the inauguration of the Akrofuom LMC together with Obuasi east and since then the committee has not rested in terms of development and now the Akrofuom LMC is the first LMC to make use of their Mineral Development Fund’ Nana added. Member of Parliament for Akrofuom Alex Blankson in his short speech pleaded with the representatives of the Minerals Development Fund to increase their percentage from 2% to 5%. He added that the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources through the Minerals Development Fund will roll out a project called the Social Intervention for Mining Affected Communities.

Business News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: GNAThe Volta Development Forum (VDF) is developing a smart transportation and housing system to help facilitate movement in the Volta Regional capital. He said the VDF was leading investment in smart minibuses equipped with Wi-Fi and GPS, 50 of which were being procured for a start. Dr. Klujedson said a regional Wi-Fi project was ongoing to provide internet in all rural communities, and to help create the environment for smart transportation including mobile app-based ride-hailing services. The VDF is an apolitical organization of people of Volta descent, formed in 2020 to help mobilize resources for the rapid industrialization of the Region. It has a total of 18 executive committees covering all areas of development, which experienced individuals from the Region are heading.

Business News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana COCOBOD has expressed worry over reports of China’s resolve to produce and export cocoa beans. The industrial Asian nation is reported to have produced its first batch of cocoa beans in the town of Xinglong in South China and according to reports subsequently exported to Belgium weighing 500kg and worth about US$3,600. But the Public Affairs Manager for the Ghana COCOBOD, Fiifi Boafo in an interaction with Citi Business News monitored by GhanaWeb described the development as rather worrying for the future of Ghana’s cocoa industry. He continued, “The concern has to do with the fact that, would China be able to produce in large quantities and be commercially viable? Meanwhile, Ghana and Ivory Coast account for almost 70% of global supplies for cocoa beans.

Sports News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe planned attempts by a few English, Spanish and Italian clubs to break away from the UEFA Champions League to create the European Super League has been the most talked about subject in the past 72 hours. The 12 breakaway clubs - Milan, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur released a joint statement announcing the formation of the European Super League. Reports indicate that Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and others have initiated the process to withdraw from the competition following the stiff opposition from their fans and other stakeholders like their former players. The sudden U-turn by some clubs on the idea of the European Super League has been hailed on various social media platforms, but what is your position as a football fan in all these controversies? Share your opinion with GhanaWeb after watching the discussion on the Super League on GhanaWeb TV.

General News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Founder of the International God’s Way Church (IGWU), Bishop Daniel Obinim, and Kwabena Okeyere’s case before an Accra District Court on the charges of alleged forgery, has been discharged. of Blagogee, Blacksword & Co. told the court that the defense had from the very beginning maintained that Bishop Obinim was innocent. Bishop Daniel Obinim was before the court with others over allegations of forgery of police documents and publication of false news contrary to Section 159 (c) of 29, 1960. They had forged and published information that the police wanted to arrest one Isaac Opoku, a resident of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. This came about as a result of what prosecution said was because Bishop Obinim had deposited some GH¢51,280 into the bank account of Isaac Opoku.

Business News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe embargo placed on new contracts, appointments, and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) by the presidency prior to the transition process has been lifted, the Presidency has revealed. A report filed by TheFinderonline.com indicates that contracts that require approval by boards are still required to seek approval from the Chief of Staff’s Office. Chief of Staff Mrs Akosua Frema Osei-Opare announced the lifting of the embargo, which was imposed on December 21, 2020, in a letter dated April 6, 2021. According to her, the embargo had been lifted due to the Appropriations Bill which had come into effect on March 31, 2021. The letter was addressed to all ministers, their deputies, Chief Executive officers (CEOs) of State-Owned Enterprises Councils and Boards of public agencies.

Health News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn the fight against the deadly Coronavirus, nose masks have been an essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against the spread of the virus. In Ghana and some parts of the world, it is mandatory to wear a nose mask in a public place. However, the poor disposal of nose masks has been a major challenge as the environment continues to be polluted with used nose masks. The Director of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), Prof. Abraham Kwabena Anang, has called for public awareness on proper disposal of potentially contaminated nose masks as they pose great danger to human lives. Speaking in an interview on Radio Univers 105.7FM, Prof. Abraham Anang, indicated that the situation can contribute to the outbreak of re-emerging diseases.

In a rare video sighted on the @GhanaianMusuem Twitter page, it shows the footage of the public execution of two men who were involved in the abortive coup of 1967. They were sentenced to death on May 5, 1967 and the officers were executed on May 9, 1967. He said those officers who had taken part in the abortive coup had been arrested and the soldiers under their command disarmed. It said it had disbanded the National Liberation Council and called on its members to report to army headquarters. Before the announcement of the failure of the coup, hundreds of people had gathered near the Christiansborg castle, seat of the National Liberation Council which has governed Ghana since an army coup deposed President Kwame Nkrumah in February last year.

General News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comSocial media users have described news of an Accra High Court granting bail to actress, Akuapem Poloo, as a “tactical substitution” following an earlier arrest of self-styled priestess, Nana Agradaa. A Twitter user with name QuasiBurnerx: “Akuapem Poloo out Nana Agradaa in. No be small Pep Guardiola tactics Ghanaian Government dey play oo"Another added: “Ghana police have replaced Akuapem Poloo with Nana Agradaa.. is Ghana not sweet ?”A third wrote: “Prison.... Our third change, Nana Agradaa comes on for Akuapem Poloo.? Below are some reactions from social media:“There’s nothing like sika gari, I use my brain”Herrr Nana Agradaa is a legend ???????????????? (@BenopaOnyx1) April 17, 2021If Nana Agradaa doesnt escape from prison like Michael Scofield did, I wont trust any fetish priest again ????

The presidency on April 21, 2021 released some 39 names who, following vetting and approval by Parliament, will serve as deputy ministers in various capacities of government. Charles Adu Boahen who was a former deputy minister under Ken Ofori-Atta has now been nominated as the Minister of State in charge at the Finance Ministry. See the three nominated Deputy Ministers of Finance below:Charles Adu-Boahen: Minister of State in charge at the Ministry of Finance. Abena Osei-Asare, Deputy Minister of Finance. John Ampontuah Kumah, Second Deputy Minister of Finance.

General News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has released the list of deputy ministerial nominees for his second termA statement issued by the Presidency on Wednesday, April 21 indicates that thirty-nine deputy ministers will serve in twenty-four positions. As earlier reported by GhanaWeb, the Finance Ministry will have two deputies while Energy, Trade and Industries and Local Government ministries will have three each. Godfred Dame, the Minister for Justice and Attorney-General and Shirley Ayorkor-Botchway, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration will also have two deputies. Charles Adu Boahen, the former deputy Finance Minister has been nominated as the Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance. Other ministries with double deputies include Lands and Natural Resources, Education, Food and Agriculture, Roads and Highways, Transport and HealthConspicuously missing from that list are Pius Hadzide and Bernard Okoe-Boye who were deputy ministers for Information and Health respectively in the first term of the Akufo-Addo administration.

Sports News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: ghanafa.orgThe Ghana Football Association is set to launch the 2020/21 Juvenile Football league season. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at the GFA Secretariat in Accra. Juvenile football which is the backbone of every football nation has been dormant for some time now due to varied reasons – but the competition is expected to be revitalized in the coming days. The Juvenile Committee is expected to come up with a well-structured programme and policy to bolster the management and revamping of juvenile football across the country. The 2020/21 Juvenile football League will commence on the weekend of May 7/8/9 2021.

Business News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA) has admonished government to adopt an innovative way in fighting illicit money flows in the country’s real estate sector. The call comes following indications that the real estate sector was gradually becoming a haven for money laundering activities. But Executive Secretary of GREDA, Samuel Amegayibor believes these illicit money flows if not properly checked has the ability to affect foreign direct investments and collapse the real estate sector. Meanwhile, to regulate the practice and activities of the real estate sector, government in November 2020 passed into law the Real Estate Authority Act 2020. The Act will check the conduct of real estate practitioners on the commercial and sale activities of real estate purchases, leasing and rent.

Business News of Wednesday, 21 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe central bank says it has issued a three-tier digital account requirement to all licensed financial service providers to guide them in their transactions with small and medium enterprises. Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, making the disclosure said the directive is meant to facilitate and improve digital transactions among SMEs. “The Bank of Ghana has issued a three-tier merchant digital account with proportionate onboarding requirements to guide financial service providers in meeting the peculiar needs of small and medium scale enterprises. “To make it easier for businesses to receive and make online payments, some payment service providers licensed by the Bank have been permitted to provide merchant acquiring and payment aggregation service for businesses. The move, he adds will grant SME’s access to explore global market opportunities.