Achimota school on two-weeks lockdown over rise in coronavirus cases
General News of Thursday, 8 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Achimota School has been partially locked down• This is due to the detection of COVID-19 Delta strain in the school• 135 students tested positive to the virusThe Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have partially locked down the Achimota School following the detection of the COVID-19 Delta strain in the school. As per a directive to the school’s authorities, no one will be allowed in or out of the school for the next two weeks. About 135 students tested positive for the new variant, though 89 later recovered. “We are not going to allow any visitation in the school for the next two weeks. The day students are going to be kept at home for the next two weeks, while those who are positive [for COVID-19] are going to be kept in isolation,” he said.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 08, 2021 08:37 UTC
Concerns about possible misuse of COVID-19 funds continue to grow - CTAP report
The findings which were conducted in seven African countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leon, Kenya, Cameroon, Liberia) discovered lack of transparency and accountability for covid-related expenditure. “While most countries signed up to processes such as open contracting and beneficial ownership in accessing the funds, there has not been full compliance as seen in the obvious gaps,” the CTAP report said. Out of the many government contracts awarded during the pandemic, details about a handful can be seen on the e-procurement platform created to facilitate public procurement processes and reduce human interface which breeds corruption. “During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, only few contracts were published on the portal, other public contracts during the period were not published,” the research found. CTAP however, hailed the government for adopting electronic platforms in the application and disbursement of the GH¢600 million CAP-BuSS support scheme to Small and Medium-size Enterprises.
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July 08, 2021 07:30 UTC
Come and swear by the Quran – Kaaka's wife dares accusers of husband's brother
Mohammed Baba Iddi, a brother of Kaaka has been declared by the police as the person who orchestrated the attack on Macho Kaaka on June 25, 2021, which eventually resulted in his death. The position of the police is partially premised on the testimony of a woman who claims to have witnessed the assault. The woman as per the police account said that Mohammed Baba attacked his brother and inflicted wounds on him one dawn. “Why are they saying it is my husband’s brother that killed him? If she believes in her story, she should come and swear by the Quran.
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July 08, 2021 06:45 UTC
US$100,000 car loan: MPs should buy their own cars – Sam George
In a social media post, Sam George said that Parliament should not be treated differently from other arms of government. He added that the decision to buy personal cars should be left with the MPs with no assistance from government. MPs should buy their own personal cars when they want one,” he posted on Twitter. Yesterday you saw in the papers that another facility is been taken by the executive to acquire official vehicles for members of the council of state. So if the agreement is that we are given a loan to purchase official vehicles, I think it is very wrong.
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July 08, 2021 06:22 UTC
NDC was allowed to demonstrate because it is a known institution – Governance Expert
According to him, unlike the NDC which a well-known institution, they were allowed to demonstrate because the police could the party accountable if things go wrong. He indicated that the group do not have an organogram like the NDC and that is a hindrance to the demonstration on their side. He suggested that people should be given the opportunity to voice out their grievances but must be done in the appropriate manner. “We need to make sure that the political space is not constricted because that’s what happens in other democratic dispensations. People must be free to express their views in a way that can but must be within the context of the law.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 20:26 UTC
Kotoko fans to pay GFA fines on Mariano Barreto and Emmanuel Gyamfi
Sports News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Gyamfi had a one game ban and a GH₵1000 fine•Mariano Barreto will sit on the sidelines for one more game•Asante Kotoko progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Asokwa DeportivoAsante Kotoko supporters in the USA and the UK have pledged to pay the fines imposed on their head coach Mariano Barreto and deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association. Mariano Barreto was charged with a two-game ban and a fine of GH₵3000 for his comments against match officials in their game against Legon Cities while deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi was charged with a game ban and a fine of GH₵1000 for stamping on Andy Okpe in their game against Inter Allies which was an off-ball incident. Despite missing the knockout competition yesterday Mariano Barretto will have to miss out on the club’s crucial penultimate Ghana Premier League fixture against Elmina Sharks however vice skipper Emmanuel Gyamfi will be available for selection if his GH₵1000 fine is paid by the club. But the fans in the UK and the USA who call themselves as the Red Army has promised to pay GH₵4000 fine to the Ghana Football Association. The leader of the group, Bright Agyemang, made this statement in an interview with Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM.
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July 07, 2021 17:03 UTC
LIVE UPDATES: Accra Young Wise v Hearts of Oak
Sports News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comWelcome to the LIVE UPDATES of the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 game between Accra Hearts of Oak versus Accra Young Wise FC which is taking place at the Theather of Dreams at 3:00 pm. The Rainbow club however comes up against Accra Young Wise FC, a side who defeated the West African Football Academy in the round of 32. Accra Young Wise FC defeated WAFA on penalties by 6-5 after their match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes of action. The Phobians who are in the form of their lives will fancy a win over Accra Young Wise FC who come into this game as underdogs. Follow the LIVE UPDATES below
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July 07, 2021 15:11 UTC
Where is the culture of silence if NDC demonstrated freely? - Buaben Asamoa asks
Politics of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: peacefmonline.comDirector of Communications for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa says the demonstration embarked on by the youth wing of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeats the assertion of the culture of silence in the country. Members of the opposition National Democratic Congress have slammed President Akufo-Addo, describing him as a “dictator” as they hit the streets of Accra to protest. Supporters of the NDC also decried what they say is the growing injustice in the country under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo. “The NDC claim that Ghana has reverted to the days of culture of silence in the country but here they are on the street embarking on a demonstration without any harassment. Where is the culture of silence they talked about?
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July 07, 2021 15:11 UTC
Goalkeeper of the Year award, a challenge to keep working to build myself – Danlad Ibrahim
Sports News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: footballghana.comKing Faisal shot-stopper, Danlad Ibrahim has said that he does not see the Goalkeeper of the Year award as a success but a challenge for him to keep working hard in order to build himself. The on-loan Asante Kotoko goalie was crowned Goalkeeper of the Year by the Ghana Football Awards last Saturday in Accra. He was picked ahead of Black Stars and Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora and Richard Ofori who plays for Orlando Pirates in South Africa. Reacting to the success chalked, he said, “Winning goalkeeper of the year award is no fluke. It has been hard work and sacrifice within the year under review.”“Nonetheless, I do not see it as a success but a challenge to keep working hard to build myself,” he told Opemsou FM.
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July 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Military took charge at Ejura after police crowd control failed – A/R Minister
He explained that this comes after the police service’s inability to control the protesters. Answering questions on whether this was the first time the military had front such an operation, Simon Osei-Mensah said, “I’ve used this strategy all this while. This is the first time we have casualties, and I think we should continue with it”. He pointed out that he ordered the military to the chaotic scene after he gathered intelligence that the youth had planned to burn the Ejura police station. The Ashanti Regional Minister told the 3-member committee probing the Ejura disturbance that he won’t mention the names of the informants.
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July 07, 2021 13:52 UTC
FLASHBACK: Government focused on more oil discoveries – Akufo-Addo
“I believe God will be on our side once again under another NPP administration to strike more oil and gas. President stated that the commitment of the national oil company, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), to find oil and gas in the Voltaian Basin, is reassuring, and was delighted about this bold step. President Akufo-Addo made this known on Thursday, July 6, 2017, after turning on the valves on the FPSO John Agyekum Kufuor to signal the formal production of oil in commercial quantities from the Sankofa oil and gas fields. Gov’t outlines oil objectivesWith the oil industry increasingly becoming an important contributor to the country’s economy, President Akufo-Addo indicated that the efficient management of petroleum resources and its associated revenues is a national priority. Improving transparency in the management of the country’s oil and gas resources and strengthening the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC) to enhance further transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector, he added, is of the utmost importance to his government.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 13:41 UTC
GhOne, GhanaWeb to telecast, live-stream Ghana Music Awards UK launch
Entertainment of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: attractivemustapha.comLeading Ghanaian website GhanaWeb and a subsidiary of EIB group GhOne Television will be broadcasting live the official launch of the 2021 edition of Ghana Music Awards UK. The diary prepares the road map for the awards scheme is slated to be held on October 9th in London at the plush Royal Regency Palace. The event is expected to attract Ghanaian music fans in the UK, other European countries, and across the world. Following this agreement, GhOne and GhanaWeb amongst other media partners will telecast live the official launch and nominees' announcement of the 5th edition of the Ghana Music Awards UK on 23rd July at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. The source at the Planning & Advisory Board of GMAUK also confirmed other media partnership deals including Zylofon Media, Media General, Multi-Media Group and Despite Media all in Ghana, and Prekese Radio in Hamburg, Germany.
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July 07, 2021 13:07 UTC
I’ll pursue professional development for journalists - Gayheart Mensah
General News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGayheart Mensah, an aspiring candidate for the presidency of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has said professional development and continuous capacity building for journalists would be one of his main pursuits when elected as president of the association. He was speaking during a meeting with members of the GJA from the Volta Region to share his vision with the journalists and also share his campaign message, which is captured under the slogan POWER-UP. He was of the view that the GJA should offer a comprehensive and attractive set of benefits to its members, one of which ought to be professional development. “This is one way to mitigate the apathy and lack of interest in the activities of the GJA”. He has completely changed the how campaign for elections in the GJA are conducted, using innovative communication tools and channels to reach out to members of the association.
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July 07, 2021 12:22 UTC
#SayItLoud: Chinese company 'takes over' West Hills City with activities, posing hazard, danger to residents
Chairman of the Landlords and Residents Association of Westhills City, Rev Wiredu Antwi, had noted a few weeks ago about blasting of rocks in the area which had resulted in tremors; causing destruction to properties. Speaking on GhanaWeb’s #SayItLoud, Rev Antwi noted that although it appeared the manufacturing company had permit for their activities, they were operating outside the remits assigned. He lamented about poor and reckless driving of heavy-duty trucks on feeder roads usually leaving clouds of dust in their wake. Rev Wiredu noted that there is usually no warden to direct these cars and as a result, the lives of young people and other residents are in constant danger. The Chairman of the Westhills City Landlords and Residents Association again disclosed that the plastic producing component of Sunda was in the habit of indiscriminately burning their waste products openly, much to the chagrin of the residents.
Source:GhanaWeb
July 07, 2021 11:37 UTC