Police clash with youth at Ahafo, leaving 5 with gunshot wounds
The incident took place at Ntotroso in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, after clashing with police, the report added. ASP Isaac Kwame Loh, who is the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ahafo Police Command, explained that the protesting youth stormed Newmont’s premises and opened fire on the security officers who were at post there. He added that attempts upon attempts to halt the youth from the “firing of their weapons” were unsuccessful, pushing for the police to launch a reprisal attack. “They had weapons like cutlasses and some action guns and broke into the camp amidst firing of weapons. Also, Newmont’s Agbeko Azumah, the Director of Communications and External Relations, disclosed that “no employee of Newmont had been injured.”
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July 16, 2021 13:39 UTC
Zionfelix’s 'touching' birthday message to his girlfriend Minalyn
Entertainment of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Zionfelix has re-affirmed his love for his girlfriend Mina• The popular blogger shared beautiful moments of themselves on social media• Zionfelix was alleged to have cheated on MinaPopular Ghanaian blogger, Zionfelix has poured out his heart in a ‘powerful’ and ‘soul touching’ birthday message to his girlfriend, Mina Lawani (Minalyn). Eulogizing her tenacity and resilience so far with regards to their ‘stormy’ relationship, Zionfelix took to social media to share beautiful moments of themselves together. It can be recalled that Zionfelix’s alleged cheating rumors with a certain gospel artiste sparked break-up rumors with the popular make-up artiste. But in a bid to re-assure the Minalyn Touch CEO of his undying love, ZionFelix took to his Instagram page to declare Mina’s stance as the only woman in his wife. He shared the post on July 16, 2021, with the caption;“Today is world Minalyntouch day.
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July 16, 2021 13:39 UTC
Why can’t government ensure Ghanaians adhere to the coronavirus protocols? – Health advocate asks
Health News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghana is still battling with coronavirus and other variants detected in the country• A health advocate has questioned why government cannot tighten the restrictions and rules set out for Ghanaians to comply• The health advocate said government has to re-strategize to win the fight against the pandemicA community health advocate, Samuel Arthur, has wondered why Ghanaians have let their guards down amidst the fight against the global pandemic, coronavirus. He questions why government cannot tighten the COVID-19 safety protocols and restrictions to ensure that Ghanaians adhere to the protocols in a bid to curb the spread of the virus. Mr. Arthur, making his submission on Asaase radio said, “I find it a bit more disturbing why we don’t want to tighten the restrictions and ensure that these protocols actually are adhered to.”He noted that the organization of large gatherings spreads the virus and it is unfortunate Ghanaians do not respect the COVID-19 protocols when they attend funerals, religious activities, stadia, weddings, among others. “If the stadiums are opened, funerals are happening, people are congregating, people are meeting and unfortunately most people are not adhering to the protocols and we want to place our fortunes on luck and luck will not work in this case,” Mr. Arthur added. He, therefore, called on government to, as a matter of urgency to relook its strategies in fighting this virus and other variants detected to safeguard the lives of all.
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July 16, 2021 13:30 UTC
Foreign-trained doctors express grievance over delays in releasing licensure exam results
According to them, several efforts have been made to get the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) to release the results but all efforts have proved futile. “As duly communicated to us by the Medical and Dental Council (MDC), the results were to be released within a period of two to four weeks from the date of the exams. “To our utter dismay, the MDC registered another batch of foreign-trained doctors for a licensure exam, which was conducted on 25th June 2021. As it stands, this won’t be possible this time around, since October is 11 weeks away and no results have been released. Meanwhile, the Medical and Dental Council (MDC), has served notice that it will soon respond to the concerns of the foreign-trained doctors.
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July 16, 2021 13:30 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 16
Business News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of +0.20• Cotton on the market today stood at a unit price of -0.19• Coffee also stood at a price unit of +8.00On the commodities market today, July 16, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-three dollars, sixty-seven cents ($73.67) as compared to as compared to July 15 trading of seventy-four dollars, twenty-two cents ($74.22) to close the 28th trade week of the 2021 fiscal year. Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and twenty-three dollars, sixty cents ($1,823.60 as compared to July 15, trading of one thousand, eight hundred and thirty-two dollars, fifty cents ($1,832.50). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and seventy-seven dollars, ($2,377.00) as compared to July 15 trading of two thousand, three hundred and seventy-three cents ($2,373.00). Coffee, on the other hand, is trading at one hundred and fifty-six dollars, ninety cents ($156.90) as compared to July 15 trading of one hundred and fifty-six dollars, forty-five cents ($156.45). Cotton is trading at eight-nine dollars, sixty-five cents ($89.65) as compared to July 15, trading of ninety dollars, sixteen cents ($90.16).
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July 16, 2021 13:07 UTC
Tomatoes seller who was duped of GH¢5,000 by police officer gets justice
Crime & Punishment of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: Sefakor Fekpe, ContributorA market woman who got duped by an officer with the Ghana Police Service has been served justice. According to Crime Check Foundation (CCF), the tomatoes seller, identified as Adofowaa Faustina got back the GH¢5,000 she was scammed off. "Tomatoes seller Adofowaa gets her five thousand cedis back from the Police administration after she was duped by a police officer who promised to facilitate her recruitment into the Service," the CCF gave an update on its Facebook page. Meanwhile, the CCF took up the matter as part of its USAID Justice Sector Support Activity to help her retrieve her money and eventually got justice for the poor tomatoes seller. These will be achieved by; increasing citizen knowledge and access to Justice Sector services.
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
I’ve no regrets leaving my banking job - Koku Anyidoho
Politics of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: rainbowradioonline.comFounder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of the Atta-Mills Institute Koku Anyidoho has indicated that he has no regrets about leaving his banking career, which he did for ten years. He told host Nat Sankofa Tete Arthur that he does not miss working in the bank. "Do I miss working at the bank? At the time I was leaving, I was the head of treasury and investments at then Metropolitan and Allied Bank. According to him, his father told them he [Father] missed several opportunities during his days in the army because he did not have a degree at the time.
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Ghanaians react to Nana Agradaa’s 'liposuction is a sin’ comment
Liposuction is a sin”. But her comments have caused a stir on social media where some individuals do not side with her assertion. According to these individuals, if cosmetic surgery is a sin, then bleaching, wearing of make-up, hair extensions, and so on should also be regarded as a sin. They are of the view that condemning individuals who indulge in these acts can be classified as ‘judging people for sinning differently. Read some social media reactions to Nana Agradaa’s commentNomination Formhttps://docs.google.comhttps://cdn.ghanaweb.com
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July 16, 2021 12:56 UTC
Funny face praised for directing traffic at a 'heavily chocked' intersection
With his car parked at the other side of the road, Funny Face carefully executed such a duty with so much ease that it earned him so much admiration from motorists. Some fans rolled down their glasses and screamed “Opete 1” as he is affectionately called in the showbiz circles. We here today, we are gone Tomorrow, live a happy life and make your life. Call me OPETEY the TRAFFIC director TO JEHOVAH ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY.”The video has since garnered admiration from some individuals on social media. In a similar light, it can be recalled that sometime in 2019, late former president Jerry John Rawlings was seen directing traffic at a congested area in Accra.
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July 16, 2021 12:33 UTC
Mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Though such failures can be attributed to various reasons, GhanaWeb in this piece has compiled some major mistakes to avoid when starting a business. Make a business planFor successful startups, having a business plan is key to the growth and efficiency of your business. It is also important to always review your business plan to adapt to growing trends. Be compliant with auditingA failure to audit of all company records is often a mistake many startups business do. This often gives clarity to business profits, investments and expenditure.
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July 16, 2021 12:33 UTC
Here is how the cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of July 16
Against the Pound Sterling, the cedi is trading at a buying price of 8.0093 and a selling price of 8.0179 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of GH¢8.0142 and a selling price of GH¢8.0228. With the Euro, the cedi is trading at a buying price of 6.8303 and a selling price of 6.8371 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of GH¢6.8323p and a selling price of GH¢6.8396. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price 0.3969 and a selling price of 0.3973 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of GH¢0.3972p and a selling price of GH¢0.3976p. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 70.8354 and a selling price of 71.2608 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of GH¢71.0275p and a selling price of GH¢71.0950. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of 95.9408 and a selling price of 96.0363 as compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of GH¢95.9058p and a selling price of GH¢96.0082p.
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July 16, 2021 12:33 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: DVLA, MTTD crack down on drivers with self-styled number plates at Spintex
On this series of the #GhanaWebRoadSafety Campaign, our team joined the Compliance Unit while they conducted a stop-and-check exercise on the Spintex and the East Legon Adjiringanor road. Several drivers who had gone contrary to the Road Safety guidelines were apprehended and educated on the road safety guidelines. The team from the DVLA led by Courage Doe of the Compliance Unit ensured that Roadworthy stickers were fixed on vehicles that hadn't displayed their stickers. Our reporter, Paulina Dedaa Opoku who joined the team observed that all self-styled number plates were destroyed with drivers tasked to use original number plates provided by the DVLA upon the registration of their car. About GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign:The GhanaWeb Road Safety Campaign forms a part of the numerous projects GhanaWeb has rolled out as part of its 22nd-anniversary celebrations.
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July 16, 2021 10:52 UTC
Taking loans is not a bad thing; even Dangote owes - Public Enterprise Minister
Despite his criticism on borrowing, Mr Cudjoe said results must be produced after borrowing, hence accountability. Speaking on The LowDown on GhanaWeb TV, Joseph Cudjoe said taking a loan is not a bad idea but how it is used after it has been granted is what could be problematic. “Loan itself is not a bad thing, it is what you take the loan for that make it problematic or not because I had an opportunity to take a loan and buy a house for $100,000, and one year later sells the house for $300,000 and pay interest for $30,000, it means from today and one year, I have a debt of $130,000. So, if I sell the house for $300,000 dollars, tell me it is not good to take a loan,” he said. He further stated that: “People are taking loans and generating wealth, very often people talk about Dangote and the rest do you know how much he owes?”Watch the full interview below
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July 16, 2021 10:47 UTC
'Give us Rebecca and Samira's rejected allowances' – Mental Health Authority CEO to gov’t
He said: “...since these monies have not been budgeted for already and has no plans for it, and Mental Health Authority requires 160 million cedis to clear all the patients on the street, not to hide them but to rehabilitate them, could this money not be given to them for this purpose? Dr. Akwasi further revealed that the Pantang Hospital requires 20 million cedis to erect a wall at a certain portion which for years hasn't been attended to by the authorities. "Could this money be given to the authority for purposes of clearing the streets of the nation, and also for the Pantang issue?" "This is an issue that we can take up and discuss. If you are committed to the mental hospital, and you say there is no money but this money is there, it has come, let's go for it," he stated.
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July 16, 2021 10:41 UTC
Rent laws in Ghana don't work - John Dumelo
General News of Friday, 16 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• John Dumelo has called for enforcement of Ghana's Rent Control laws• He has stated that rent laws have never worked in Ghana• Landlords are not to charge beyond 6 months’ rent advance in GhanaGhanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo, has argued that rent law which is expected to regulate the relationship between tenants and landlords in the country do not work. According to him, the rent laws must be enforced to lessen the burden tenants experience when in search of a space. In most cases, they are forced to pay 2 years rent advance, this is contrary to Ghana's Rent Control laws who states that landlords are not to charge beyond 6 months’ rent advance. Now he has increased the rent to 240gh without reason and he's demanding 2years advance.”In Dumelo’s response, wrote: “The rent laws don’t work. Enyo Nyo gè.”He however added: "Guys, don’t you also think that landlords take 1 or 2 yrs rent advance because they don’t trust tenants to pay on time if they(Landlords) were to take 6 months’ rent advance?"
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July 16, 2021 10:41 UTC