GHS warns against persons who took AstraZeneca planning to go for Johnson & Johnson
General News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana has taken delivery of its first batch of 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine• The GHS warns against plans by people who have already taken the AstraZeneca vaccine to also take the Johnson & Johnson doses• The government is to receive another batch of AstraZeneca vaccines in SeptemberPersons who have already been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine but are intending to present themselves for inoculation with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been strongly advised against it. The Ghana Health Service says any such attempts could affect such persons medically, placing their lives at great risk. Dr. Kuma-Aboagye added that the country is to receive, in batches, 16.9 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines to augment the numbers that have already been vaccinated in the country. Already, on August 7, the country took delivery of the first batch of 177,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine which is coming from the Africa Union’s African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT), the report added. In the meantime, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has indicated that the country will receive its next batch of AstraZeneca vaccines in early September.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 10:52 UTC
Bank of America Securities appointed as transaction advisor for Aker deal
Business News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The government has settled on a transaction advisor for its Aker deal• The Bank of America Securities will provide fairness opinion/independent valuation as well as a general advisory service• The government hopes to acquire 37% interest in the Deep Water Tano Cape Three Points (DW/CTP)The Bank of America Securities (BofA) has been appointed as the transaction advisor for government’s planned acquisition of 37% interest in the Deep Water Tano Cape Three Points (DWT/CTP) concession. The concession is operated by Aker Energy Ghana Ltd. So far, both cabinet and parliament have approved this move of facilitating the commencement of negotiations between government, Aker Energy and AGM. Explaining why the choice of Bank of America Securities, the report stated that it is due to the bank’s track record as one of the world’s leading financial institutions, with proven expertise in notable international landmark oil and gas transactions. Also, it is because of its reputation as one of the world’s leading investment banks and advisory companies, with a global presence, it added.
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August 14, 2021 10:52 UTC
Pamela Aboagyewaa Mantey appointed Ghana’s first Pan African Female Young Leaders Director of Programs
General News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: John Awuni, ContributorPamela Aboagyewaa Mantey has officially assumed office as the Director of Programs for the Pan African Female Young Leaders, the first Ghanaian to occupy that post. The elated Pamela in her first day in office used the opportunity to appreciate the Pan African Female Young Leaders (PANAFYL) for reposing their faith in her. “As I officially take office as the Director of Programs which took effect from 10th August, 2021, I am truly excited about the many amazing things we could do to support young women across the African continent. There truly exists that burning desire in young African women who are waiting in line to be supported and given that little push,” she asserted. She further explained that she is excited to be working at such a top level of the organization and hopes to achieve big things while there.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 10:05 UTC
Police arrest one person in connection with assault and murder of alleged thieves at Manso
Crime & Punishment of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Ashanti Region:The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested one person who was involved in the assault of two (2) alleged gold thieves that led to the death of one. In a statement read by Mr. Godwin Ahianyo, the Ashanti Regional Police PRO, the command has intercepted a video footage on the assault of the two (2) alleged thieves and is retaining it for evidential purposes. The two persons, according to the police were identified as Ernest Kwabena Poku alias Lilwin who died shortly after he was admitted at the hospital. Meanwhile, family of the deceased, Kwabena Poku whose wife just delivered about two(2) months ago had earlier come out demanding justice for their relative since they believed he was not a thief. Mr. Godwin Ahianyo in the release, however revealed that the Ashanti Regional Police Command has begun a serious investigation into the matter until justice is served.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 09:33 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: Victims of okada crashes share their experiences
Some riders in the Eastern Region revealed that they had never been involved in any form of road accident since they began their riding career until the inevitable happened. I was taken to many places for treatment and eventually ended up at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital at Koforidua,” recounted the okada rider. Richard Owusu, a former okada rider told GhanaWeb that he stopped engaging in the work following an accident and constant police harassment. He blamed some vehicle drivers for disregarding and “disrespecting” okada riders as road users. Despite the gory tales of their colleagues, GhanaWeb observed some of the riders and their pillion riders riding without helmets.
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August 14, 2021 09:20 UTC
We support your decision to boycott WASSCE - NAGRAT assures Three Town after attack on teacher
This comes following a report that a student of the school, attacked one of the teachers by name, John Kwashi Akey, after the teacher confronted the final year Visual Arts student over his manhandling of a first-year student. A report by citinewsroom.com stated that the student, Gilbert Akakpo, then pulled out a sharp object and attempted stabbing the teacher, resulting in the teacher sustaining cuts on his arm. In a statement from the National Association of Graduate Teachers, it said that it disagrees with the reports that the student who was in police custody, has been granted bail and asked to prepare to write the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination. The exam is to be invigilated by the same teacher and his colleagues but NAGRAT says the teachers have their blessings to boycott the exercise. NAGRAT also expressed regret at the news that some influential persons within the school were the very people who pushed for the students’ bail.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 08:37 UTC
Dubai Sheikh to lobby for another contract after refunding 'overpriced' Sputnik V vaccine money?
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, Health Minister, in his quest to get Ghanaians vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus engaged the services of the Private Office of Sheikh Al Maktoum for the supply of the Sputnik V vaccines. Sheikh Al Maktoum was paid $2,850,000 for his services out of an expected $5,700,000. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, decided to refund the money following a request from the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, who is at the moment on a two-week leave. At a nine-member parliamentary ad-hoc committee probe on the issue, the embattled Health Minister admitted to entering into the contract with the Dubai Sheikh, without parliamentary approval. He indicated that he approved the purchase of US$64.6 million contracts for the Sputnik V vaccine from Russia, out of the exigencies of the time.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 06:56 UTC
SSNIT reacts to Auditor-General’s report, says US$4.15 million of locked-up funds recovered
According to the Auditor-General’s report, SSNIT invested US$6.08 million in Ningo Salt Limited (NSL) in July, 2005, US$3,650,000 in Granite and Marbles Limited in July, 1994, and US$5,038,153 in Canada Investment Fund for Africa (CIFA) in June, 2005. The Auditor-General further directed the Management of SSNIT to investigate the non-performance of the investments to ensure value for money. In the case of Ningo Salt Limited (NSL), the US$6.08 million stated as loss has reduced to US$1.93 million. The investment was made in July 2005.c. On Granite and Marbles Limited, SSNIT managed to retrieve its unpaid Social Security Contributions of GH¢428,337.07. The investment was made in July 1994.d. On the Canada Investment Fund for Africa (CIFA), the Trust has recovered US$2,064,109 of the total investment.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 06:33 UTC
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu receives ‘presidential’ welcome after being elected Vice-Chair of CPA
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu was at a point forced to do the adowa dance, a popular traditional dance among the Ashantis and performed during ceremonies like festivals, funerals and other celebrations. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Ghana) – 16 votesCandidate B – Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu from the CPA Africa Region, has been voted by the Executive Committee to be the CPA Acting Vice-Chairperson." Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu will join his colleague lawmakers in late September when next the Executive Committee Meeting takes place. The 64-year-old stands as one of the longest-serving lawmakers having served in all eight Parliaments in the fourth Republic except the first session i.e.
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August 14, 2021 06:33 UTC
Sefa Kayi turned down four opportunities to be an NPP Minister - Computer man
Speaking in an interview with Oman Channel monitored by GhanaWeb, Computer man disclosed that President Kufuor personally called on Mr Sefa Kayi to serve in his government as a Minister for Information but the journalist declined the offer. “What Kwami actually deserve is a ministerial appointment but he has always declined it. During President Kufuor’s tenure, I was at Peace FM and President Kufuor wanted to appoint him as Minister for Information but he declined,” Computer man said. Further to his revelation, the Prophet disclosed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had also sought to offer the journalist a Ministerial appointment but had his offer turned down on three occasions. He is incorruptible and learned, which I believe was what the President considered before appointing him,” he said.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 06:22 UTC
'Curfew deaths' on the rise in Kenya as family loses two brothers
Africa News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: africanews.comA funeral was held in Kenya on Friday for two brothers who died after allegedly breaking a COVID-19 curfew. Family members and student activists allege 22-year-old Benson Njiru Ndwiga and 19-year-old Emmanuel Mutura Ndigwa were allegedly killed whilst in police custody. Rights group Missing Voices say their bodies were found two days later by family members at a local morgue. A section of Kenyans are pushing for the resignation of Interior Minister Fred Matiangi over their deaths. Family members were joined by hundreds of mourners at the funeral in their hometown of Kianjokoma in Embu County.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 14, 2021 06:00 UTC
Macall Mensah wins entertainment show host of the year At Western Music Awards
Entertainment of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: CephasThis year’s Entertainment Show Host of the Year award at the Western Music Awards (WMA) was won by YFM Takoradi’s Macall Mensah. Macall Mensah is a media personality, professional Marketer, Events MC, Fashion model, Sports enthusiast and an entrepreneur who hails from the Western Region. Throughout that time he was a regular on various entertainment review shows both on radio and television, and it included Oc Showbiz Review on Skyy Power fm -that has won the Western Music Awards best entertainment review show of the year twice-, and also Connect Fm’s entertainment review show. He was the host of the red carpet for the 3rd and 4th edition of the Western Music Awards. He is also the host of Y Sports and Y Entertainment Podium on the Western Region’s No.
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August 14, 2021 05:53 UTC
Gladson Awako should have been invited for World Cup qualifiers - Coach Sarpong
Sports News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: happyghana.comVeteran Ghanaian coach Joseph Edward Sarpong says he is surprised by the omission of Gladson Awako and some Hearts of Oak players in the Black Stars squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers. Ghana coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor named his provisional squad for the double-header without the Great Olympics captain and some Hearts of Oak players. According to the outspoken coach, CK Akonnor should have included Gladson Awako and most of the Hearts of Oak players in his squad. Daniel Afriyie Barnie and goalkeeper Richard Attah were the two players invited following their impressive season with the Phobians. Ghana will begin their World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia before traveling away to play South Africa in their second game.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 13, 2021 20:03 UTC
Be vigilant at fuel stations – AOMC warns the public
Business News of Saturday, 14 August 2021Source: GNAThe Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) has cautioned the public to be vigilant, while buying fuels at any service stations, as some scrupulous Filling Station Attendants have developed ways of exploiting the customers. He said every fuel station had a visigauge, a measuring can, which helped to check the accuracy of fuel delivery, adding that every customer who felt cheated could request to check from the visigauge to confirm the quantity of product supplied. He added that “if the station manager would not want to cooperate, one could report the issue to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Association of Marketing Oil Companies or the head office of the Filling Station. The AOMC Industry Coordinator said the customer was an important party in the oil marketing space as such, they were to raise an alarm “if they were not satisfied with the service of some attendants”. He said the inappropriate conduct of some of the stakeholders in the oil marketing businesses was of great concern to the OMCs and culprits would be dealt with accordingly.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 13, 2021 19:18 UTC
Abronye, Oman FM slapped with GH¢2 million defamation suit over Agyeman-Manu saga
Akandoh is also requesting the same amount as damages against Oman FM and Kwabena Kwakye, the host of the program where Abronye allegedly made the defamatory statements. He is also demanding from Abronye and the media house and seeking perpetual against the defendants from making any statement about him. “The sum of One Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,000,000.00) in general damages against the 1st Defendant. “The sum of One Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢1,000,000.00) in general damages against the 2nd and 3rd Defendants”. Abronye is alleged to have accused Mintah Akandoh of making some propositions to Kwaku Agyeman-Manu over the Sputnik V fiasco.
Source:GhanaWeb
August 13, 2021 18:45 UTC