Two teenagers drown in Newmont Ahafo storage dam
Regional News of Saturday, 25 September 2021Source: GNATwo teenagers from Kenyase Number two, a mining community within the Newmont Ahafo mine catchment area, have drowned in the company’s Water Storage Facility (WSF). The police with support from community members have retrieved the bodies from the facility, but preliminary investigations revealed the deceased were among two other teenagers who accessed the private facility. “The incident has been reported to the police and regulators who are currently investigating the incident and Newmont is cooperating with the investigations. The Water Storage Facility is a dam created by the company to store freshwater needed for the mine’s operation. The dam is a protected zone with warning signs to discourage unapproved entry and a company security team patrolling the facility.
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September 24, 2021 22:18 UTC
Curse be upon the originators of Covid-19
Whoever brought about Covid-19, be they individuals or a nation, curse be upon them. They have sought to play God by seeking to control the world's population through death. Hardly had it become public knowledge, killing people like falling houseflies sprayed with lethal insecticide, the Chinese started producing face masks, Covid-19 test kits, etc. For the many souls lost, many jobs lost, many companies collapsed with international travellers being charged exorbitant but unnecessary Covid-19 “fit-to-fly” PCR test fees, it is simply right for curses to be invoked upon the originators of Covid-19 virus, whatever their motive is. Uneasy lies the face that wears the face mask for preventing Covid-19 infection.
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September 24, 2021 21:56 UTC
GFA release 2020/21 Premier League Fixtures
Sports News of Saturday, 25 September 2021Source: footballmadeinghana.comThe Ghana Football Association has released the fixtures for the 2021/22 Premier League season. The two teams will meet in the Super Clash on Match Day 7 in Accra and Match Day 24 in Kumasi. The Ghana Premier League kicks off on Friday, October 29, 2021 with the first round ending on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The second round of the League will start on February 25 2022 with the Premier League ending on Sunday, June 19, 2022. 2021/22 GPL Opening Day fixtures:Hearts vs Legon CitiesWonders vs AshGoldDreams vs KotokoBechem vs MedeamaRTU vs OlympicsGoldStars vs ChelseaFaisal vs WAFAKarela vs AduanaAccra Lions vs Sharks
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September 24, 2021 21:45 UTC
Shipping lines must abide by regulations LI 2190 – Freight Forwarders
Business News of Saturday, 25 September 2021Source: GNAJohnny Mantey, Vice President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders, has called on shipping lines operating in Ghana to adhere to the tenets of Legislative Instrument(LI) 2190 in its charges and practices. The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) Regulations 2012 (L.I. Mr Mantey was speaking to the media on issues of unfair treatment raised by freight forwarders, importers, and exporters against the shipping lines. He said while the various institutions within Ghana’s shipping industry avail their tariffs for vetting and regulating by the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, the shipping lines on the other hand did not adhere to the regulations. He also raised concern on the failure of the shipping lines to apply the standard Bank of Ghana’s exchange rates for business as compared to other players in the clearance chain.
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September 24, 2021 21:22 UTC
Milovan Rejavac explains why he left Ghana after 2010 World Cup
Sports News of Saturday, 25 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comSerbian coach Milovan Rajevac has opened up on why he left the Black Stars job after the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The 67-year-old left the Black Stars job after the expiration of his contract after the tournament to sign a bumper contract with Saudi based side Al Ahly Jeddah. Milovan who was quizzed on why he left the Black Stars job after the 2010 World Cup said , “I had wanted to stay in Ghana after the 2010 World Cup but some personal things happened so I had to leave but we should let go of the past and look forward to the future”. Rajevac was officially unveiled as Black Stars coach for a second spell at the Ghana FA headquarters on Friday. The Ghana FA has promised the Serbian a $600,000 winning package if he is able to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and qualify the team to the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar.
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September 24, 2021 20:37 UTC
Samia Nkrumah builds classroom block in honour of her father
Handing over the classroom block to the management of the school, Ms Yaba Nkrumah who became the MP for the area from 2013 to 2017, said she built and commissioned the classroom block as part of the centenary celebrations of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Ms Yaaba Nkrumah thanked the Chiefs, staff and residents of the community for supporting the construction and completing the project on time. The Headmistress of Tikobo Number Two Catholic Basic School, Mrs. Felicia Archer thanked Ms Yaaba Nkrumah for the kind gesture. Nana Avo-Nwiah V, the Chief of Tikobo Number Two, thanked Ms Yaaba Nkrumah for supporting the school with such a beautiful classroom block. He disclosed that Ms Yaaba Nkrumah recently supported the community with 50 bags of cement to build a health facility for the community.
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September 24, 2021 20:26 UTC
Air pollution killing many Ghanaians, affecting infants and elderly - Report
Also, the air pollution mortality rate including the Ambient (outdoor) air pollution and the household (indoor/near home) air pollution is 105 people per 100,000 of the population, with an approximate 66 per cent of related deaths in rural Ghana due to household or near-home air pollution. Mr Amoasah was making a presentation on the Environment, Health and Economic Impact of Ambient and Household Air Pollution in Ghana. The WHO, has also estimated annual mortality from air pollution to be more than 28,000 of the population, Mr Amoasah said. He said unfortunately, the air pollution disease burden was disproportionately borne by infants and the elderly. He said the programme had improved the air quality monitoring activity of the EPA, especially within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, and could now employ new measurement methods for air quality monitoring and analysis.
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September 24, 2021 20:26 UTC
PPP demands constitutional amendment before 2024 general election
Politics of Saturday, 25 September 2021Source: GNAThe Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has called for the amendment of the 1992 Constitution before the next Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2024. The Party said amendments would eliminate loopholes that created opportunities for corruption for rapid socio-economic development. “Various elected governments have demonstrated a clear lack of political will to make the necessary changes to our 1992 Constitution,” he asserted. “We believe that making the Attorney-General a Minister of State compromises his or her ability to fight and prosecute political corruption. Mr Amarh also called for Article 94(2)(a) to be amended to clarify the eligibility of Ghanaians in the Diaspora to hold Public Office.
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September 24, 2021 20:26 UTC
New research shows that most Ghana youth prefer to set up their own businesses
Part of The Prince’s Trust group of charities, Prince’s Trust International has been working in Ghana since 2019 with local partners Junior Achievement Africa, Youth Opportunity and Transformation in Africa (YOTA) and Environment 360. The research highlighted three key areas central to the future of work for young people: sustainability, future skills and entrepreneurship. Prince’s Trust International is committed to supporting this new generation of entrepreneurs with further training and investment. In response to this, Prince’s Trust International is calling for partnership with employers to create entry-level jobs in the green sector, with focused educational opportunities. Our research shows that the majority of young people in Ghana want to build on this and create their own businesses.
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September 24, 2021 17:26 UTC
Roof caves in as fire engulfs Ghana Rubber Products Limited
General News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Fire swept through the Ghana Rubber Products Ltd on Friday morning• The Fire Service was on hand to quickly put it out• One person suffered injuries and is currently receiving treatmentAn early morning fire that swept through portions of the Ghana Rubber Company Limited in Accra was brought under control after a swift response from personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service. According to an eyewitness, the fire started from one of the sections from where takeaway food packs were being produced. “This morning, we received a distress call at 7:36am that there is fire outbreak at Ghana Rubber Products Limited and the fire involved one of their storerooms where they keep their raw materials for the poly packs. Within one minute after the call, we were able to dispatch the first fire appliance to be on the grounds. “In the course of fighting the fire, part of the roofing caved and then one of the workers who was around was injured but however, he was quickly rushed by an ambulance; we had by then called an ambulance,” he explained.
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September 24, 2021 17:26 UTC
Three persons perish in gory accident in Nzema East
Regional News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Western regionThree persons have reportedly perished in a gory accident at Ankyernin near Axim in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The KIA truck has been damaged beyond recognition. One passenger, Madam Vivian Wilson alias Maame Nkrumah, who survived the accident narrated the unfortunate incident to GhanaWeb's Western Regional Correspondent. According to reports gathered by GhanaWeb's Western Regional Correspondent, two of the deceased come from Nzema Aiyinasi in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. It is unclear whether the driver of the KIA truck was overspeeding or dozing off at the time the incident occurred.
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September 24, 2021 17:15 UTC
Embattled Awako's return to Hearts of Oak draws closer after visit to training ground
Sports News of Friday, 24 September 2021Source: ghanasoccernet.comMidfielder Gladson Awako made his first appearance at Hearts of Oak’s training ground after excusing himself from training three weeks ago. Hearts of Oak issued a release indicating that Awako has been missing from the team’s camp because he is experiencing some personal difficulties. Awako gave a hint of his return to join his teammates in their quest to qualify for the group stage of this season’s CAF Champions League. The highly-rated attacker paid a visit to the club’s training ground at the St. Thomas Aquinas Park on Friday, September 24. He is expected to join the team ahead of the first leg CAF Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic Casablanca of Morocco on October 17.
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September 24, 2021 16:18 UTC
How did the politician become more important than the teacher – Pro. Gyampo questions
UTAG in August agreed to suspend a strike action over poor salary conditions after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with government to pave way for a month of negotiation. However, following the expiration of the one-month agreed period for negotiations, UTAG in a press release dated September 22, 2021, indicated that government failed to come through as promised for the negotiation. “In 2013, the monthly take home for an entry point university teacher, was a cedi equivalent of USD 2,084." “In the course of the negotiations UTAG demonstrated with empirical evidence that, Ghanaian University lecturers were poorly paid compared to their counterparts in poor countries like Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone. “The question is, how did the politician become more important than the teacher and when did the work of the politician and the article 71 officer holder, become more difficult to warrant better conditions of service, than the teacher who taught them?
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September 24, 2021 15:56 UTC
Police place GH¢50k bounty on Accra robbery gang
“The police in Accra have instituted some urgent additional security measures to arrest a robbery gang attacking people within the region in recent days. We, therefore, plead with residents to bear with us with regards to the scaled-up security measures to deal with this threat. The police while appreciating the public for its continuous support, served assurance of its commitment to ensuring public safety. There have been incidents of recorded robbery cases in the Accra Region in the past few days. The incident captured on CCTV saw the gang riding on motorbikes accost a woman who had withdrawn money from the bank in traffic.
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September 24, 2021 15:22 UTC
Prophet arrested for sucking on his members’ manhood and drawing their sperms
He has been put before the Cape Coast Magistrate Court 2 for allegedly sucking on the manhood of three teenage members of his church and drawing their sperms for ritual purposes. Per the report, he begins the session by stripping his victims naked amidst chants and lit candles of various colours. He then continues by performing oral sex and sucking on the manhood of the teenage boys. The prophet then uses a white cloth to absorb the sperms of the victims. Prophet Davidson will then threaten his victims not to disclose their ordeal to any third party else he will kill them.
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September 24, 2021 15:22 UTC