‘None of us is safe’ - Gifty Anti reacts to death of social activist Kaaka
Entertainment of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: ghanaguardian.comMedia personality and host of the StandPoint show, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, has reacted to the death of social activist and #FixTheCountry campaigner, Ibrahim Kaaka Anyass. Pondering over circumstances leading to his death, Gifty Anti wondered why some Ghanaians have become “too intolerant” to the extent of killing someone who is fighting for his right and that of others. This does not look good on the Ghana Police Service (and I am a police daughter, so the image of the police matters to me)....“2. It does not look good on government, the state and the country (and I am a proud Ghanaian and will always be irrespective of who is in power)....“3. This does not look good on the Ghana Police Service (and I am a police daughter, so the image of the police matters to me)....2.
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June 29, 2021 18:11 UTC
90 Atwima Mponua farmers trained on innovative farming practices
Regional News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: GNACocoa farmers and tree crop nursery operators in the Atwima- Mponua District of the Ashanti Region have undergone 'innovative farming practices' training for the enhancement of their crop/tree farming and nursery businesses. The programme was designed to give the farmers the opportunity to engage stakeholders in the agricultural sector to become abreast with the best modern and innovative farming practices to improve on their agro-economic income generation. It ascertained types of nursery models existing, women and youth perspective and interest in operating nurseries and local innovations in relating to crop/tree nurseries, Dr. Mrs. Derkyi added. Dr Mrs. Derkyi said project partners comprises Royal Tropical Institute, Alliance of Biodiversity International and International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana and the World Cocoa Foundation. She said the field findings touched on communities and their perspective of nurseries, developments affecting crop/tree nurseries, opportunities and gains, challenges and pains of operating crop/tree nurseries and usage of nursery products and services.
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June 29, 2021 18:00 UTC
Pregnant woman, 3 others die in accident on Kintampo road
• This comes after the driver run over a speed ramp• The injured victims have been sent to the Kintampo North and South Government Hospitals respectively to receive medical care. Four people have lost their lives in an accident that occurred on the Kintampo road on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The mate noted that his 'master' did not see the speed ramp because he was trying to open a bottled drink while speeding. The injured victims were sent to Kintampo North and South Government Hospitals respectively to receive medical care. The Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, and the National Ambulance Service were at the accident scene to rescue the trapped victims from the vehicle.
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June 29, 2021 17:48 UTC
Two percent fuel price increment expected from July 1
Business News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comConsumers of petroleum products are expected to witness a two percent increment from Thursday July 1, 2021, Joy Business has reported. According to the report, the marginal increment in prices is due to the increasing price of crude oil on the international market. The expected increment, which comes despite the local currency having remained relatively stable against the dollar, is likely to affect transport prices and cost of goods and services. Meanwhile, the Oil Marketing Companies are yet to determine whether it will absorb the projected fuel price increment. Market watchers have also projected that fuel prices will hit peak levels should government not offer fuel subsidies.
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June 29, 2021 16:18 UTC
Hammer reveals Agyekum is dead, intends honouring his memory with music video
In 2011, Agyekum’s song with Sarkodie titled, ‘Ohohuo Asem’ - to wit, the plight of a stranger - became an anthem owing to the message, instrumentation and delivery. Eight years after the song leaked in the public domain, Agyekum pleaded with Hammer to bless him with a music video. According to Hammer’s narration, “two months after the video, Agyekum fell ill in NkawKaw, where he was based”. I’ve shelved the video for two years; it was fully done.”The revelation came after George Quaye had inquired from Hammer the reason behind his decision to not release the music video. After the host and his panelists appealed to Hammer to release the video, he tells GhanaWeb he intends to honour Agyekum’s memory by heeding the plea.
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June 29, 2021 15:33 UTC
Poor accommodation causing truancy at Paga SHS, authorities call for urgent help
School authorities say attendance is especially worse during the wet season when the rains make it difficult for the students to commute to campus. So that the girls can move into the boy’s dormitory. Mumuni Safura, who is in her final year, stated her dislike for living outside the school premises in rented accommodation. “Now that some of us are living outside, they will not come to school. Break time like this, some of those living outside can decide not to come back because there is no supervision.
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June 29, 2021 15:00 UTC
Here are some of the social media posts by Macho Kaaka before he was killed
General News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A mob attacked one of the members of the #FixTheCountry at Ejura, leading to his death days after• Since his death, people have been trying to know more about the man, Macho Kaaka• Here are a few of his posts from his page on FacebookUntil his death, little was known about Kaaka Anyass Ibrahim Mohammed, also known as Macho Kaaka, the member of the #FixTheCountry protest who died after suffering a mob attack at Ejura. Since his death however, a number of people have been digging into the little that is known about him, mostly through social media. Usually seen speaking out about the rots at Ejura, Macho Kaaka in one of his videos, explained that the name 'macho' is a short form of 'Machombaki', which means 'a person who is macho in speech', or loosely, someone who is a tough talker. His videos were always titled, "What's going on in Ejura?" Here are some of his posts on his Facebook page:
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June 29, 2021 15:00 UTC
#FixTheCountry campaigner Macho Kaaka buried
Ibrahim Mohammed who was widely known as Macho Kaaka died whiles on admission at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after he was attacked by some unknown persons on June 25, 2021. His death has triggered chaos in the town with the youth clashing with the military and police officers. It is being reported that three persons have died in the clash with several others sustaining injuries. Meanwhile, Salisu Bamba, the Municipal Chief Executive of the area has denied being the brain behind the mob attack on the #FixTheCountry campaigner. "First, it was Rauf, and one guy at Hiawoanwu and now Kaaka.
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June 29, 2021 15:00 UTC
21-year-old unemployed man arrested for impersonating Finance Minister
The unemployed young man, according to myjoyonline took monies from victims to help them get recruited into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). He was charged with pretending to be a public officer and charlatanic advertisement when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. The accused person is expected to reappear before the court Tuesday, June 29. The prosecution, led by Detective Frederick Sarpong noted that the complainant (Ken Ofori-Atta) in May reported the accused person to the police. The police launched an investigation into the matter and got the accused person arrested in his house.
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June 29, 2021 14:37 UTC
Nuclear power is safe, benefits far outweigh dangers – Dr Afriyie
Business News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, has assured citizens about the safety of nuclear power to the country's energy mix. This comes on the back of some Ghanaians raising concerns over the environmental implications of nuclear power use, risk of radiation and preparedness towards management of nuclear disasters. But Dr. Afriyie who described the fears as ‘overblown and without foundation’ said Ghana has the human capacity to deal with using nuclear technology for power generation. Already Ghana is looking to introduce nuclear power into the country's energy generation mix by 2029. Ahead of this, government has said it will intensify public education on the subject to deepen public understanding and appreciation of nuclear power.
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June 29, 2021 14:26 UTC
Food and Beverage Association kicks against compulsory local insurance policy
Business News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•The Food and Beverage Association are against a compulsory insurance policy• The policy requires imported goods to be insured by local agents• But the association believes it will only help local insurance companies to rake in revenue at the expense of importersThe Food and Beverage Association of Ghana have kicked against a compulsory local insurance requirement within the Ghana Insurance Act 2021, a Business 24 report has said. In an interaction with Business24.com.gh monitored by GhanaWeb, Executive Secretary of the Association, Sam Aggrey, explained that insuring imported goods with local companies should be optional rather than mandatory as required by Act. “When the goods reach, for instance, Tema, because you have insured the goods from the foreign origin, it is only appropriate that it ends there, unless you want to insure the goods through a local insurance agent to its final destination or warehouse. "But what the government is saying is that, even if you are importing from, say, United Kingdom, the local insurance company must insure the goods from its foreign origin to the local port,” he added. He continued, “Even if the local insurance company has a foreign agent from the importing country and I want to insure my goods to Ghana, it should still be optional, not compulsory.
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June 29, 2021 14:15 UTC
FLASHBACK: I'm ready to publish your developmental projects 'free of charge' - Ovation boss to Akufo-Addo
Read the full article as first published below:Chairman of the Ovation Media Group and publisher of lifestyle magazine, Ovation has declared readiness of his outfit to feature infrastructural and developmental projects of the Akufo-Addo government if made available to him. The Ovation publisher stressed that he is ready to do same for the incumbent Akufo-Addo government as a highly rated brand expert who is interested in projecting the positive image of Africa. Our leaders must disabuse the minds of the world by investing in developmental projects,” he added. Themed ‘Ghana is working’ the magazine highlighted the achievements and developmental projects initiated by the then-president John Dramani Mahama. Chief Dele Momodu further noted that there was the need for the Akufo-Addo-led administration to catalogue their ventures and jut them out; something he is ready to help with.
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June 29, 2021 13:18 UTC
Government identifies over 200 manufacturing exporters for potential markets
Business News of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment through the Ministry of Trade and Industry has assured that it is on course in making Ghana the designated manufacturing hub in Africa, a Business24 report has said. Technical advisor at the Ministry, Anthony Nyame-Baafi explained government has so far identified more than 200 exporters who are receiving support to export items to potential markets. “So, from 2017, the ministry started to implement this industrial transformation agenda, and the first one was the 1 District 1 Factory (1D1F), which basically is to add value to the raw materials,” he said. Now you know, for example, that VW from Germany has come to do some manufacturing and will be exporting to neighbouring countries,” Mr. Nyame-Baafi added. Already government has introduced the Industrial Transformation Agenda which is hinged on developing key growth sectors of the economy such as the automobile, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, industrial starch, bauxite, iron and steel industries, all in a bid to enhance export trade.
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June 29, 2021 12:22 UTC
GH¢55 million grant earmarked for tourism sector operators – Dr Awal Mohammed
The grants, according to Dr. Awal Mohammed is expected to assist tourism practitioners in keeping their business afloat in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing journalists following a visit to some tourism facilities in Accra on June 28 2021, Dr. Awal revealed the country’s tourism sector lost about GH¢8 billion of its revenue due to the pandemic in 2020. “It is in this vein that the government from next week, will begin the disbursement of GH¢55 million grant to stakeholders in the sector to help revamp their businesses,” Dr. Awal said. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) the sector has suffered huge losses as travel restrictions were in place throughout 2020 owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The Council said the tourism and hospitality space has since witnessed a near loss of US$4.5 trillion owing to coronavirus travel restrictions, a drop in consumer demand and border closures.
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June 29, 2021 12:22 UTC
Police arrest suspect for alleged murder of 73-year-old man at Sowutuom
Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 29 June 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Police have arrested a suspect for the alleged murder of a 73-year-old man at Sowutuom• The deceased was heard screaming for help as he was being murdered by the suspect. • The police however say they retrieved a pistol from the suspectPolice in the Anyaa Sowutoum constituency has arrested a suspect for the alleged murder of a 73-year-old man in cold blood. According to a statement sighted by GhanaWeb through the Public Relations Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, DSP Effia Tenge, Police on the evening of Monday 28, 2021, received a noise complaint of the said incident. The statement said the now deceased, Kwesi Wiafe was heard screaming for help as he was being murdered by the suspect. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has now been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue and awaiting autopsy.
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June 29, 2021 11:48 UTC