NPP is champion of electoral reforms - John Boadu
Politics of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• John Boadu says no party in Ghana comes close to the NPP in terms of electoral reforms in the country• He mentioned the change from opaque boxes to transparent boxes and the new biometric system as few reforms attributable to NPP• The NPP received its certification as a recognized political party on July 28, 1992General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, John Boadu, has said the ruling party is the only political party in Ghana that comes to the fore at the mention of substantive electoral reforms in Ghana. Touting the achievements of the party in that regard, he asserted that “the NPP has been the champion of electoral reforms. We spearheaded the transition from opaque ballot boxes to transparent ballot boxes. We transitioned from black and white voter ID cards to coloured ID cards with pictures. John Boadu was speaking at the party’s 29th anniversary held at its Headquarters in Accra.
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August 05, 2021 14:37 UTC
GHACEM to invest US$100 million new factory in Kumasi
Read the statement below:Ghacem, the nation’s leading cement manufacturer, will in the coming weeks, cut sod for the construction of a 1.5-million-ton capacity cement production plant in Kumasi to serve the Ashanti Region and its surrounding areas. The $100 million investment by the company is expected to increase employment opportunities for the cement industry, as many more projects are being undertaken. He indicated that the recent hike in cement prices was as a result of the high costs incurred during production and increasing freight costs. Mr. Gallini explained that about 99.5% of Ghacem employees are Ghanaian, and this goes a long way to benefit the country. Ghacem pays taxes to support the Ghanaian economy, and also reinvests some of her profits to various causes in Ghana.
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August 05, 2021 14:26 UTC
Five Ghanaians competing for other countries at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
His last victories are the men's 100 m in the Karlstad GP 2021 and the men's 100 m - race 1 in the Kladno Hází A Kladenské Memoriály 2021. He competes in 100 m, 200 m, 60 m, 4x100 m relay and 4x200 m relay. In July 2021, Boateng was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team in the men's 100 metres and 4x100 relay. His last victories are the men's 4x100 m relay in the European Team Championships 2021 and the men's 4x200 m relay in the World Relay Championships 2021. He competes in 100 m, 200 m, 4x100 m relay and 4x200 m relay.
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August 05, 2021 13:18 UTC
Video Flashback: Nkrumah not the founder of Ghana - Prof. Mike Oquaye
General News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye in 2020, noted that Ghana’s First President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah “was not the founder of Ghana.”Delivering a keynote address at a public lecture to mark the 2020 Founders’ Day, he noted that: “Nkrumah was not the Founder of Ghana,I consider him one of the founding fathers.”“Nkrumah did not alone compose the classical sonata and constitute the orchestra which sang Ghana’s clarion call to independence in sweet melody, all in two months! The fathers of the nation were there already,” said Prof Oquaye. “People have regrettably asked how we can have more than one founder to such compatriots. I humbly lend them this advice: foundership cannot be pursued in monopoly terms,” he added. Watch the video below:
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August 05, 2021 12:45 UTC
Menzgold owes me too – NAM1 replies customer who demanded for locked up funds
General News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• NAM1 says he does not owe any customer whose funds are locked up with Menzgold• The Menzgold boss says customers should rather channel their concerns to the company• Nana Appiah Mensah says his funds are locked up with Menzgold tooAn aggrieved customer in high hopes of getting reassurance from Nana Appiah Mensah received the shock of his life when NAM1 disclosed that he doesn’t owe anyone. The Menzgold boss disclosed that he as an individual is not indebted to anyone adding that all customers should channel their grievances to the Company. The customer who took to NAM1’s page to demand his locked-up funds was met with a shocking reply from the Menzgold CEO who disclosed that the company heavily owes him too. The customer queried under Nana Appiah Mensah’s post on social mediaThe Menzgold boss replied saying:“Menzgold will definitely pay you. Thank you, God bless,”Meanwhile, NAM 1 is standing trial together with his wife, Rose Tetteh and his sister Benedicta Appiah for aiding him in defrauding Menzgold customers across the country.
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August 05, 2021 12:11 UTC
Land borders may be reopened - Okoe-Boye hints
Though there have been several calls by some people in the business community to have the borders opened for them to stay in business, the borders remain closed. At least, traders will soon heave a sigh of relief as the former Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has hinted that land borders may be reopened soon. According to him, other antigen technology will be used at various borders to test cargo drivers and loaders. Speaking on Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, Dr Okoe-Boye said, “So, as we speak officially our land borders are closed, but cargo is allowed, and you know cargo comes with the driver and one or two loaders. Speaking on the same show, he called on government to strengthen the surveillance at the land borders to curb the importation of the virus and other variants.
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August 05, 2021 11:59 UTC
My acting career nearly caused confusion in someone’s marriage – Akorfa Edjeani recounts
Recounting the ordeal, the actress stated that a man’s admiration for her acting skills affected his relationship with his wife who always complained. Akofa Edjeani disclosed that the couple would have to 'fight' anytime movies that she starred in are being shown on TV adding that the woman would sometimes change the channel. There was this couple that was always fighting just because when I come on the screen the wife will change the channel. “Eventually he had to buy a new TV and when my show is on, he will go and watch. I don’t want to create trouble for any marriage,” She added.
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August 05, 2021 11:37 UTC
UTAG strike: ‘What govt proposed was just not right’ - Prof. Charles Marfo
General News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• UTAG has embarked on a national strike• All university teachers have withdrawn their services• National Prez of UTAG has stated govt has failed to meet their demandsThe National President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Charles Marfo, has revealed that their strike continues despite an earlier meeting with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations. All university teachers on Monday, August 2, embarked on a nationwide strike over their poor condition of service. UTAG, is demanding the implementation of a 2012 Single Spine package which has been delayed for years. “Always the students of the Republic of Ghana have to suffer the consequence of such strike actions. We are reminding UTAG that we’ve recently been out of school because of COVID-19.
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August 05, 2021 11:26 UTC
GOC denies sending 30 officials to Tokyo Olympic Games
Sports News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Olympic Committee says it is untrue that it sent 14 athletes and 30 officials to the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. As we celebrate Bronze medallist Samuel Takyi and Team Ghana, let's also set the records straight. Comparisons have been made between Team Ghana and Team USA at the ongoing Olympics. The officials led by a Chef De Mission includes administrative assistants, technical handlers and coaches, medical support team etc. Let’s celebrate Team Ghana for the performance in this Olympics and our modest achievement of winning an Olympic medal after almost 30 years of medal drought.
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August 05, 2021 11:25 UTC
Flashback: Akufo-Addo enskinned 'Chief for the Poor and Vulnerable'
General News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was in August 2019 enskinned Aniwoba Nab-Chief for the Poor and Vulnerable- by the chiefs and people of Builsa South in the Upper East Region over his pro-poor policies. “The introduction of the free SHS policy has, without doubt, relieved parents of heavy financial load that has been making parents stop the education of their children,” said the chief. Read the full story originally published on August 16, 2019, on GhanawebPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been enskined as Aniwoba Nab- Chief for the Poor and Vulnerable- by the chiefs and people of Builsa South in the Upper East Region. The title, according to Nab Clement Akanko Anyatiuk, the Paramount Chief of Fumbisi, was in recognition of the pro-poor policies of President Akufo-Addo's government. “The introduction of the free SHS policy has, without doubt, relieved parents of heavy financial load that has been making parents stop the education of their children,” the chief stated.
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August 05, 2021 10:18 UTC
ECG always in debt, 10% revenue unaccounted for – Energy Minister
According to the Minister, a company like ECG, having a monopoly status to sell energy, should have huge cash reserves and also be able to make profit as financial backup. The ECG is always in debt.” Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh noted as quoted by Graphic Online. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also disclosed that ECG is unable to account for 10 percent of electricity services rendered to the public. The Energy Minister was addressing the newly inaugurated board members of the ECG. The new ECG board was wholly nominated by the government.
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August 05, 2021 09:56 UTC
Fankyenebra M/A Basic School to be saved from 'shit bombs'
Regional News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• A fence wall is being constructed to provide security for the Fankyenebra M/A Basic School• The school has become a defecating grounds for some individuals• Authorities have called for a lasting solution to this problemFor years, teachers and students of the Fankyenebra M/A Basic School in the Asante Region have had to deal with recalcitrant people who defecate in classrooms and the school's compound. The situation has been a major setback in teaching and learning as classes have had to be put on hold in order to clean up the mess, a situation teachers and students have described as worrying. He believes that the project when completed will provide a lasting solution for the school. As part of measures to curtail recalcitrant persons from openly defecating in the classrooms, the Metro Education Director, David Oppong promised to deploy his security to guard the school. The Chief of Fankyenebra, Nana Obrempong Sarfo Agyemang III, also donated bags of cement and an undisclosed amount of money for the construction of the Fankyenebra M/A Basic School fence wall.
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August 05, 2021 09:45 UTC
Holistic approach required for revenue mobilization efforts – ISSER Director
Business News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comDirector of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey has raised concern over Ghana’s revenue mobilization efforts. We want to access them to see whether they are yielding the required revenue. Unfortunately, we have concentrated too much on the tax revenue. We have not done so well in raising revenue through non-tax measures like the state enterprises and other things. We usually focus on the tax revenue because, certainly, VAT and other levies are quicker ways of colleting revenue.
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August 05, 2021 09:22 UTC
Captain Smart invokes Dr. Nkrumah's spirit through libation at #FixTheCountry demo
General News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Captain Smart has been captured seeking ancestral help to save the country• The viral video was taken during the #FixtheCountry demonstration held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021• The hashtag which began on social media has now morphed into a youth-led movement to protest against the unbearable living conditions of the cuntryOutspoken and ace broadcaster Captain Smart has been spotted invoking the spirit of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the #FixTheCountry demonstration. The demonstration came off on Wednesday, August 4 with a large crowd partaking in the exercise to express displeasure over the increasingly unbearable living conditions in the country. Social media has, in the past few months, gone frenzy, with the hashtag; #FixtheCountry, which has subsequently become a movement against the seeming successive mismanagement of Ghana. Captain Smart who joined the protest was captured in a viral video pouring libation to Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Watch the video below:
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August 05, 2021 09:22 UTC
Disregard for coronavirus safety protocols major challenge - GHS
Health News of Thursday, 5 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana Health Service has described the continuous disregard for COVID-19 protocols as alarming• The Service cautions that vaccination does not entirely prevent infection• The Director-General of the GHS says adhering to safety protocols will limit the spreadThe Ghana Health Service has bemoaned the increasing disregard for safety protocols despite the spike in coronavirus cases. Aside the improper use of nose masks, the Service called for an 'all-hands-on-deck' approach to intensify the fight against the deadly pandemic. “If households, service providers and institutions strictly ensure that people they admit into their spaces adhere to the safety protocols, particularly the washing of hands, proper wearing of face masks and the social distancing rule, the numbers will come down. “The current trajectory of cases, with low adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols, poses a significant risk of a higher third wave,” he said. He urged the public not to abandon the safety protocols as it's the sure way to secure lives.
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August 05, 2021 08:37 UTC