KOD donates wheel chair to 9-year-old girl who crawls over 1km to school
He narrated that he is a product of other people’s benevolence and therefore was touched when he read the story of the little girl, Agnes Mba who crawled a long distance to school and back on GhanaWeb. According to him, he quickly mobilized his colleagues and friends both in Ghana and abroad to come together to support Agnes since the government cannot shoulder every problem in Ghana. “I was touched when I read the story about how this little girl crawls to school every day. And so I’m doing this with friends to support little Agnes.” KOD explained. Many people in Ghana and abroad came in to offer support to Agnes Mba who is currently in Accra to undergo a medical examination.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 13:07 UTC
BoG's e-cedi rollout fits well with emerging financial technologies – Banking Consultant
According to him, the move fits well with the Bank of Ghana's objective to deepen Ghana's financial inclusion efforts and position in Africa as well as embrace emerging financial technologies in payment systems. “The Bank of Ghana will provide a platform on which more value will be added to digital transactions, linking Ghana’s financial transactions to international platforms,” he added. Meanwhile, Ghana’s central bank is set to begin a first of three pilot-phased rollouts for the nation’s digital currency known as the e-cedi in September this year. “Digital Currency is part of the central bank acknowledging the need for digital payment and digital delivery of financial services. By this, the Bank of Ghana will provide a platform on which we can add more value to digital transactions,” Dr Opoku-Afari said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:45 UTC
Over 1.6 billion vaccines to be rolled out from now to 2022 – AstraZeneca Africa Director reveals
Health News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• 1.6 billion vaccines will soon be rolled out by AstraZeneca• Barbara Nel said the roll out will be from now to 2022• The vaccines will continue to flow in the right quantity despite high cases being recorded in IndiaBarbara Nel, the AstraZeneca Africa Director, has revealed that a little over 1.6 billion funded COVID-19 vaccines will be available for countries that depend on COVAX from now through to 2022. According to her, the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccines was delayed due to the second wave of the virus that hit India. “There has been a significant breakthrough that has happened in the last couple of weeks through a Japan summit … where countries that have an excess of vaccines are essentially donating. “And what we currently know within the COVAX facility there is commitment around 1.6 billion fully funded doses in 2021, and into 2022. However, she noted that until the COVID-19 situation in India improves, Africa and other COVAX countries will continue to see the vaccines flowing in the right quantities and amounts.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:22 UTC
'If you want people to deliver, there should be a cost to it' - E.T Mensah on car loans
Politics of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: classfmonline.comFormer lawmaker Enoch Teye Mensah has said Council of State members need cars to move around in doing their work, adding that if they have to deliver, there must be a cost to it. The government of Ghana, through the Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, recently laid before parliament two loan facilities for approval as car loans for Council of State members and MPs. The government will pay 60 per cent of the loan facility for the Council of State members and the MPs. If approved, each MP and Council of State member will receive about $100,000 to buy a car of their choice. The government is seeking approval to secure a $28 million loan facility from the National Investment Bank for the MPs and an additional $3.5 million from the same bank for the Council of State members’ car loans.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:22 UTC
Ignore these crazy, religious hypocrites – Prophet Oduro reacts to Agradaa, Moesha’s repentance
Reacting to this, however, Prophet Oduro, whilst addressing his congregation condemned the harsh reception of the news by some Ghanaians, particularly persons who deem themselves Christians. Prophet Oduro further made a clarion call on both women to remain firm in their new found faith whilst encouraging them and assuring them about the love of God for them. “Evangelist Patricia Oduro, I believe in you, Moesha, I believe in you. Nana Agradaa, following her conversion, publicly burnt to ashes, her shrine and place of operation whilst Moesha, reportedly sold all her belongings and gave out her wealthy possessions. Nana Agradaa is now known as Evangelist Patricia Oduro Kwarteng and Moesha, Mauricia Babiinoti Boduong.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:19 UTC
Prophet Kumchacha pours libation, curses corrupt politicians with stroke, AIDS
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Prophet Kumchacha has cursed corrupt politicians in Ghana• He has prayed that God strikes them with stroke, AIDS• According to him, they will use the stolen funds to cure their illnessThe general overseer of the Heaven’s Gate Ministry, Prophet Nicholas Osei popularly known as Kumchacha has rained curses on corrupt Ghanaian politicians who have embezzled state funds. The prophet has called on God to strike all greedy government appointees who have stolen monies to enrich themselves by securing properties abroad. In a video sighted by GhanaWeb, Kumchacha, clad in a back traditional cloth with a bottle of alcohol in hand asked God to cause corrupt politicians to suffer for their greediness. Reacting to this, some social commentators who were surprised about the utterances of the prophet wrote. Another wrote: "Let combine libation with the word of God Amen."
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:11 UTC
‘Overpriced’ Sputnik V vaccine contract terminated – Health Minister
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Kwaku Agyeman-Manu said Sputnik V contract has been terminated• It was terminated by the middle-man, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum• The minister appeared before a nine-member parliamentary committeeKwaku Agyeman-Manu, Health Minister, has said the 'overpriced' Sputnik V vaccine contract with middle-man, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, has been terminated. Under the Sputnik V vaccine contract, Ghana procured the vaccines at a unit cost of 19 dollars as against the ex-factory price of 10 dollars per dose. The minister told a nine-member bi-partisan Parliamentary Probe Committee, Thursday, July 15, that Sheikh Maktoum wrote to his outfit on Wednesday to terminate the contract. The health minister further indicated that, a second contract with another intermediary, S. L. Global, which is a Ghanaian company, is under review. Although the contract exists, the company is also given indications that they will not be able to supply.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:11 UTC
COVID-19 Delta variant: Symptoms to look out for
The latest is the Delta variant which is said to have originated from India. Though the Delta variant has increasingly become more contagious and deadly, there have been some rather different symptoms as compared to that of the original SARS COV-2 strain. According to a circular issued by the UK’s National Health Service, the new symptoms for the Delta variant come in various forms. See the circular below:Meanwhile, Ghana’s Ministry of Information has disclosed that the deadly COVID-19 Delta variant has been recorded in the country. The task force will provide further details at 13:00hours on Sunday July 4th, 2021,” it added.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 12:00 UTC
Court throws out new appeal against Odartey Lamptey by ex-wife
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The Court of Appeal threw out another application by the ex-wife of Nii Odartey Lamptey to own a 7-bedroom mansion at East Legon• The Court first quashed the appeal in 2020 but Gloria Appiah sent another application• Gloria Appiah, ex-wife of the football great wants the 7-bedroom house as part of benefits following the dissolution of their marriageAn Appeal Court has thrown out the case by the former spouse of Ghanaian football great, Nii Odartey Lamptey to own his seven-bedroom East Legon mansion. KasapaFMonline reports that an appeal filed by Gloria Appiah to own the former Aston Villa and Black Stars striker’s plush residence as part of her alimony has been quashed by a Court of Appeal. Not satisfied with the ruling, Gloria Appiah appealed the verdict praying the court to add the 7-bedroom mansion to be added to her entitlement. But last year, all three judges who sat on the appeal ruled in favour of Mr Odartey Lamptey. The couple’s saga began in 2013 after reports emerged that DNA tests had uncovered that Nii Odartey Lamptey’s three daughters with his ex-wife did not belong to him.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 11:58 UTC
Pirate attacks on fishing vessels hampering our businesses – Tuna Association
Business News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The Ghana Tuna Association has called for a diplomatic approach to dealing with the menace of pirates on the country’s territorial waters•The Association says these activities have been hampering their businesses•Ghana has since 2020 recorded about 10 pirate attacks on deep sea fishing vesselsThe Ghana Tuna Association has raised concerns over the rising spate of pirate attacks on the country’s territorial waters. The call comes after reports suggest Ghana has since 2020 up until date recorded about 10 pirate attacks on deep-sea fishing vessels on territorial waters. But the association however believes such attacks, if not quickly addressed, will potentially ward off investors and stakeholders interested in the tuna value chain which will impact negatively on their businesses. Because tuna fishers move towards the east for their anchovies and further fishing for tuna in those waters extending all the way to Benin. We, therefore, need to have some diplomatic intervention to deal with the emerging threat of legislating against anyone fishing in the high-risk zone,” he added.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 11:26 UTC
Here is how the cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of July 15
Against the Pound Sterling, the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢8.0142 and a selling price of GH¢8.0228 as compared to July 14, trading of a buying price of GH¢7.9923 and a selling price of GH¢8.0014. With the Euro, the cedi is trading at a buying price of GH¢6.8323p and a selling price of GH¢6.8396 as compared to July 14, trading of a buying price of GH¢6.8246 and a selling price of GH¢6.8318. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of GH¢0.3972p and a selling price of GH¢0.3976p as compared to July 14, trading of a buying price of GH¢0.3954p and a selling price of GH¢0.3957p. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of GH¢71.0275p and a selling price of GH¢71.0950 as compared to July 14, trading of a buying price of GH¢71.1261p and a selling price of GH¢71.2679p. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of GH¢95.9058p and a selling price of GH¢96.0082p as compared to July 14, trading of a buying price of GH¢96.0153p and a selling price of GH¢96.1165p.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 10:52 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 15
Business News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil dropped down on the commodities market today at a unit price of -0.54• Cotton on the market today stood at a unit price of -0.41• Coffee also stood at a price unit of 0.00On the commodities market today, July 15, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-four dollars, twenty-two cents ($74.22) as compared to July 14, trading of seventy-six dollars, twelve cents ($76.12). Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two dollars, fifty cents ($1,832.50) as compared to July 14, trading of one thousand, eight hundred and thirteen dollars, sixty cents ($1,813.60). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and seventy-three cents ($2,373.00) two thousand, three hundred and seventy dollars ($2,370.00). Coffee, on the other hand, is trading at one hundred and fifty-six dollars, forty-five cents ($156.45) as compared to July 14, trading of one hundred and fifty-two dollars, ten cents ($152.10). Sixteen cents ($90.16) as compared to July 14, trading of eighty-eight dollars, seventy-seven cents ($88.77).
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 10:20 UTC
Adopt French language to deepen formal trade ties – Akufo-Addo urges Ghanaians
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Ghanaians have been urged to take up learning of the French language•This, president Akufo-Addo believes will deepen trade ties among African countries•He said this during an interview with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Ave on the Touch of France showPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to take up learning of the French language in order to deepen trade ties among African countries. This he believes is vital towards the implementation of the free trade pact for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with Ghana already selected as the host secretariat. In an interaction with the French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Ave on the Touch of France show, President Akufo-Addo explained this was necessary to encourage bilingualism between Ghana and its neighbours. “As a necessary consequence, the language will have to be a determinant of that [trade] and it will be a very important incident of our capacity to trade effectively,” President Akufo-Addo said on the show. Meanwhile, there are some 29 countries in Africa that speak French as their official language.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 09:58 UTC
Mother and child killed in collapsed mud house
Regional News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Two persons were killed when parts of a mud house collapsed• The accident claimed the lives of a mother and her child• The structure was already dilapidatedA mother and her child were killed when parts of their dilapidated mud house collapsed on them. In a video available to GhanaWeb, rescuers in an attempt to save the lives of the nursing mother and child combed through the rubble in search of the victims. The mother who still had her child wrapped at her back with a piece of African print cloth was discovered after the removal of huge blocks of sand which had trapped them. There was wailing among residents who had trouped in to the location upon news of the building collapse. Residents were heard screaming and shedding tears when the lifeless woman and her child believed to be less than 4 years old was removed from the rubble.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 09:56 UTC
I regret trusting President Akufo-Addo – Martin Amidu
General News of Thursday, 15 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Martin Amidu has stated that he regrets trusting President Akufo-Addo• He said, he was naïve for accepting to be the Special Prosecutor• He noted, he would not have ordinarily accept that positionMartin Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, says his only regret in life is to have trusted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a sheepish manner allowing himself to be conned into accepting the position of being the first Special Prosecutor in 2018. According to him, he was naïve but he sincerely believed that President Akufo-Addo was committed to the fight against corruption and “was also against using the process of criminal justice administration as an instrument of political discrimination against his political opponents.”In a five-paged statement, Martin Amidu stated that, he would not have ordinarily accepted to be the Special Prosecutor because, in 1999, he declined being nominated to the Supreme Court. He explained, “the position and status of Special Prosecutor was not one I would ordinarily have agreed to be nominated and appointed to after declining nomination for the Supreme Court in 1999 as I indicated on oath at my vetting but for the fact the President invited, cajoled, promised, and assured me that the appointment was going to be on terms personal to me and vowed to ensure my independence and that of the Office. “The President and I at our first meeting in his office on 10th January 2018 anticipated possible legal action by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the age provision in Act 959 but we concluded, as seasoned constitutional lawyers, that Act 959 was constitutional, and above all it was not our place to invalidate an Act of Parliament.”Read Martin Amidu’s full statement below:
Source:GhanaWeb
July 15, 2021 08:15 UTC