S.African corruption probe flags COVID contracts worth $137 million
South African investigators have flagged COVID-19 contracts worth around 2.1 billion rand ($137.12 million) for possible corruption and fraud, a report into corruption linked to the pandemic showed on Tuesday.…
CeSIS calls for a comprehensive investigation into Appiatse disaster
The Center for Social Impact Studies (CeSIS) says it is saddened by the loss of precious lives and property as a result of the explosion that tragically occurred at Appiatse,…
Guterres calls on Burkina Faso coup leaders to ‘lay down their arms’
Following Sunday’s coup in Burkina Faso carried out by sections of the armed forces, the United Nations’ Secretary-General is following the developments in the landlocked West African nation with deep concern. In…
Young people must have ‘a seat at the table’ in peace efforts: Guterres
Although young people have been at the forefront of efforts to build and sustain peace, opportunities for them to make a meaningful contribution remain insufficient, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said…
Covid-19 cases in Africa fall by 20% – WHO
The weekly number of Covid-19 cases in Africa has "dropped considerably" and the number of deaths has also fallen, for the first time since the peak of the fourth wave…
Health facilities in Bogoso overwhelmed after horrific mining explosion
Victims of the Bogoso Appiate explosion are being distributed to various health facilities outside the community. This is because health facilities in Bogoso are being overwhelmed by the disaster. So…
17 dead, 59 injured in Appiatse explosion
As at 5pm. yesterday, Thursday, January 20, a total of 17 people had been confirmed dead in the Appiatse explosion, in the Bogoso District of the Western Region, according to…
Pregnant women can now be vaccinated – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says based on local and international evidence; it is now safe for Covid-19 vaccines to be administered to pregnant women in Ghana. Addressing a press…
Only Ghana Card will be accepted for financial transactions from July 1 – BoG
The central bank has directed all financial institutions to only accept Ghana Cards for all transactions. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) explained that this order takes effect from July 1,…
Political interference in education hurting sector – All Teachers Alliance
Teacher union, All Teachers Alliance Ghana (ATAG) has expressed concerns about what they call political interference in Ghana’s educational system. The group said the interference is hurting education in Ghana hence must…
