Moesha is in this situation because of your 'stupidity' - Afia Schwarzenegger to critics
Entertainment of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: zionfelix.netGhanaian personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has blasted her critics. The vocal Ghanaian media personality and entrepreneur became furious after some people stated that she has not made any post about Moesha’s issue. She argued in a video sighted by Zionfelix.net that posting her photo won’t solve any issue. Afia blamed some Ghanaians for causing Moesha Boduong a lot. Afia Schwarzenegger added that their comments following Moesha’s repentance were not encouraging.
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July 14, 2021 14:26 UTC
Fixing Komenda Sugar Factory not feasible - Joseph Cudjoe
Business News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Joseph Cudjoe believes that the establishment of the Komenda sugar factory without resources is a misplaced priority• He noted that proper feasibility studies should have been conducted• He said the monies should have been invested in other pressing issuesThe Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe, has stated that establishing a factory without having raw materials readily available to operate it does not make sense. He said the initiative to build the Komenda Sugar Factory without having the raw material, which is sugarcane, growing alongside it, was a misplaced priority of the previous government. Speaking on The LowDown on GhanaWeb TV, Joseph Cudjoe said the feasibility studies conducted prior to the establishment of the company was not done properly, hence the reason the factory has been left dormant. “The Komenda sugar factory if you ask whether that can come under my tenure then you are asking me if I am going to grow the sugarcane... He further stated that the monies used in the establishment of the factory should have been used for other developments since the raw materials were not readily available to operate the factory.
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July 14, 2021 13:52 UTC
Moesha advised to take a break from social media
Entertainment of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Actress Moesha Buduong went viral following her recent revelation• The born again actress has indicated that she will no longer sleep with men• The actress has been advised to take a break from active social mediaGhanaian actress and former slay queen, Moesha Buduong, has been advised to take a break from social media and focus on her new journey with Christ Jesus. Tagged as Accra's slay queen, the actress is among Ghanaian women on social media who are considered to be living their best lives. You name it, from flying first class to driving exotic cars and the flaunting of mansions, actress Moesha Buduong has experienced it all. All these men do is sleep with us and take our glory and give us peanuts,” Moesha revealed in a viral video. Speaking on the back of Moesha’s predicaments, Counsellor Frank Edem Adofoli has stated that now is the best time for her to take a break from social media.
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July 14, 2021 13:30 UTC
We are using technology to formalize our economy – Ursula Owusu
“The president, since he took over, has been implementing his massive vision for the transformation of Ghana through technology and this is through the digital Ghana agenda initiative. We are using technology to formalize our economy for growth and sustainable livelihoods, to modernize government processes and service delivery, drive innovation, entrepreneurship, create jobs and transform businesses,” she said. “The key pillars underpinning our digitalization include broadband infrastructure, digital financial services, digital entrepreneurship, economic activities and new jobs, digital platforms the national ID address system, the common platform, Data sharing, cybersecurity and digital skills. Ghana must evolve quickly and respond to the transforming rot brought by the internet and mobile technology,” she added. GHANA.GOV is a digital service and revenue collection platform, created to provide a single point of access to Government of Ghana services for the public sector.
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July 14, 2021 12:56 UTC
#GhanaWebRoadSafety: Traffic light at Achimota Police Station not working
General News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAll the traffic lights located right in front of the Achimota Police Station Intercession road are not functioning. For more than three days, drivers and road users have had to manoeuvre their way through that portion of road due to the appalling situation. As of the morning of Wednesday, July 14, 2021, the traffic lights were still not functional. 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. The campaign is also spearheaded by musician and politician Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour) as the Ambassador.
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July 14, 2021 12:00 UTC
Vitus Azeem calls for probe into bribery allegation against Chief Justice
According to him, an investigation by the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) and the Judicial Services will be impartial because the Chief Justice chairs that body. Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, monitored by GhanaWeb, Vitus Azeem said, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) would conduct a more credible investigation into the said allegations. “The GLC should not be the one investigating the matter because the Chief Justice is the Chair of that body. “He further informed me that the Chief Justice had demanded a bribe of US$5,000,000 for a successful outcome to his case and that he had already paid US$500,000 to the Chief Justice. He said he wanted the payment in dollars because he was raising the remainder of the money to be paid the Chief Justice, and that currency was the currency of choice.
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July 14, 2021 11:37 UTC
Unavailability of maize, soya, and wheat collapsing our business - Poultry Farmers bemoan
Business News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• There's a looming total shutdown in the poultry industry• This was made known by the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association• They are calling on government to swiftly come to their aid to make them remain in businessGreater Accra Poultry Farmers Association (GAFA) has said the poultry industry is on the verge of collapsing due to the unavailability of cereals such as maize, soya, and wheat. President of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association, Michael Nyarko Ampem said government needs to pay critical attention to the poultry industry to save over 1,000 businesses from collapsing. In an interview with CitiNews, Mr Nyarko said, “We do not have the cereals such as maize, soya and the wheat brand available to work. Also, the Association wants to sign MoU with feed millers for there to be a rapport between them as well as work with them at an agreed percentage. This is not the first time poultry farmers have bemoaned the rate at which their business is running at a slow pace.
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July 14, 2021 11:15 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 14
Business News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil dropped down on the commodities market today at a unit price of -0.37• Cotton on the market today stood at a unit price of 0.00• Coffee also stood at a price unit of 0.00On the commodities market today, July 14, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-six dollars, twelve cents ($76.12) as compared to yesterday’s trading to seventy-five, forty-eight cents ($75.48). Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and thirteen dollars, sixty cents ($1,813.60) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one thousand, eight hundred and eleven dollars, eight cents ($1,811.80). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and seventy dollars ($2,370.00) as compared to yesterday’s trading of two thousand, four hundred and one dollars ($2,401.00). Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and fifty-two dollars, ten cents ($152.10) as compared to yesterday’s trading of one hundred and fifty-two dollars, ten cents ($152.10). Cotton is trading at eighty-eight dollars, seventy-seven cents ($88.77) as compared to yesterday’s trading of eighty-eight dollars, sixty-seven cents ($88.67).
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July 14, 2021 11:02 UTC
Ga East Hospital runs out of oxygen for COVID-19 patients
General News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Oxygen at the Ga East Hospital has run out• Dr Oliver-Commey noted the ICU for critical COVID-19 patients at the facility is full• He warned the public to adhere to the COVID-19 protocolsDr Joseph Oliver-Commey, the acting Director, Ghana’s Infectious Disease Centre (GIDC) has disclosed that the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for critical COVID-19 patients at the facility is full and has currently run out of oxygen. Dr Oliver-Commey indicated that, the ward for severe cases is also filled to capacity and can no longer admit new patients due to inadequate oxygen and staff. He explained, “The only reason why you can take patients into your ICU is when you have oxygen and adequate staff to handle them. “At the moment we are constrained by lack of oxygen and it is not only the infectious disease centre, almost all the ICU centres are constrained by oxygen including the use of high flow oxygen, very expensive that patients cannot afford. The acting Director, Ghana’s Infectious Disease Centre, advised the public to adhere strictly to all COVID-19 safety precautions.
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July 14, 2021 10:52 UTC
Cheezzy Pizza sponsors Bloggers' Forum, two other GhanaWeb TV programmes
Sports News of Tuesday, 13 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comFood company Cheezzy Pizza has signed a deal with GhanaWeb TV which will see the former sponsor three programmes of the channel. The partnership which came to fruition on July 1, 2021, is expected to build an effective bond between the two parties as GhanaWeb TV programmes propagate Cheezzy Pizza and other food products of the latter. We also offer our clients product placements, product briefing, and product usage opportunities on our program slots. GhanaWeb TV is GhanaWeb's video on demand channel on www.ghanaweb.com and on YouTube offering videos ranging from news to programmes. Cheezzy Pizza has all you want from juices, smoothies, jollof, fried rice, spaghetti, and meat balls.
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July 14, 2021 10:41 UTC
SSNIT to delete over 13,000 names from pensioners payroll from September 1
SSNIT has asked pensioners who are yet to complete their Pensioner Certificates to ensure that they do the necessary documentation by August, 30, 2021. According to a press statement issued by SSNIT, some 13,451 pensioners, who receive monthly pension are yet to complete or renew their Pensioner Certificates per their records. The aim of this exercise according to the SSNIT will help eradicate Ghost names from the system and avoid paying pension benefits to the wrong people. The office for the Pensioner Certificate renewal are have also asked beneficiaries to carry along their Ghana Cards to have their SSNIT and NIA numbers merged. Below is a full press statement issued by SSNIT:
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July 14, 2021 10:07 UTC
Ejura MCE withdraws application for reappointment
General News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Mohammed Salisu Bamba has withdrawn from the MCE race• He said the decision was taken for the sake of "peace"• His aide confirmed the MCE's letter to GhanaWebMohammed Salisu Bamba, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality has withdrawn his application for the MCE position. According to him, he took such a decision for the sake of “peace” and the “general unity and growth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)”. the president of the republic for the confidence reposed in me to serve in his first term of office. When GhanaWeb reached out to Alhaji Saalim Bamba, an aide to the MCE, he confirmed the letter and stated that, Mohammed Salisu Bamba issued the letter on his own “volition”. He, however, denied that the MCE’s resignation from the race has anything to do with the ongoing probe to the Ejura killing.
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July 14, 2021 10:07 UTC
Use official GoG website in making payments - NSS directs
General News of Wednesday, 14 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Service Scheme (NSS) has directed all organizations and institutions with financial obligations to the scheme to make use of the official GoG website, thus, the GHANA.GOV platform to fulfill such obligations. The NSS, in the statement, vouched for the platform as a convenient payment channel which hosts a number of payment options. "GHANA.GOV is a digital service and revenue collection platform created to provide a single point of access to Government of Ghana services for the public sector. It provides hassle-free payment options which include mobile money, card-based, and bank transfer payments which are all suited for use by our user agencies. The NSS said that all documents and relevant information needed to deliver smooth payment have been made available to its stakeholders.
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July 14, 2021 07:41 UTC
Ablakwa, Yaw Boamah move to stop $28million car loan
The two MPs on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 sponsored a bi-partisan Private Members Bill with the aim of stopping the house from approving the loan. In the bill, the two MPs argued that like all groups under Article 71, the government must provide vehicles for MPs for their official assignment and not for them to purchase cars personally. He insisted that MPs who desire to buy their own cars should enjoy no support from the state in doing so. In an earlier interview, the lawmaker had called for an overhaul of Article 71 to meet current demands. “I have long held the view that the entire Article 71 emoluments regime is in urgent need of a major overhaul.
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July 14, 2021 06:33 UTC
‘Your law is rusty’ - Gary Nimako 'knocks' Sosu over call for CJ to resign
According to Nimako, the posture that the Madina MP had adopted to the episode suggested that his law is rusty. An allegation of bribery is a criminal matter, and it is the police CID that investigates criminal matters. By the application of law, the Chief Justice is the Chairman of the General Legal Council. Being the one whose name has popped up this this proceedings, the Chief Justice must do the needful. “He further informed me that the Chief Justice had demanded a bribe of US$5,000,000 for a successful outcome to his case and that he had already paid US$500,000 to the Chief Justice," lawyer Afrifa alleged in response to his client's petition.
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July 14, 2021 06:33 UTC