More than a million cases of coronavirus have been registered globally, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University – another grim milestone as the world grapples with the spreading pandemic. Nearly 53,000 people have died and more than 210,000 have recovered, according to the US university’s figures. The US accounts for the most cases; Italy the highest death …

SITUATION UPDATE, CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN GHANA AS AT 02 APRIL 2020, 14:00HRS Since the last situational update, Ghana has confirmed nine additional COVID-19 cases, all from Greater Accra region. Four (4) of them have no history of travel nor contact with any confirmed case. Other four (4) have no travel history but are contacts of confirmed cases in Ghana; …

The Ministry of Health has announced that two cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Ghana. The cases, according to the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, were confirmed on Thursday, March 12, 2020. In a televised addressed from the Ministry of Health on Thursday evening, the Health Minister said the two cases are the first cases to be recorded …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has suspended temporarily all foreign travels for public officials, as part of Government’s measures to prevent the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. In a circular issued by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, and addressed to all sector Ministers and their deputies, Regional Ministers and their deputies, all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief …

Leaked documents reveal how Africa’s richest woman made her fortune through exploiting her own country, and corruption. Isabel dos Santos got access to lucrative deals involving land, oil, diamonds and telecoms when her father was president of Angola, a southern African country rich in natural resources. The documents show how she and her husband were allowed to buy valuable state …

Founder and President of the indigenous Angel Group of Companies, Dr Kwaku Oteng wrapped up the year 2019 with another prestigious award to his stockpile of awards and plaques. He was decorated as the Giant of Africa at the Presidential Globe African Heroes Honours at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on December 29, 2019. The Presidential Globe African Heroes …

…For Education Here Since his arrival to Ghana last year, Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mr. Maher Kheir, pledged to advance the educational co-operation Lebanon shares with Ghana. Though the Lebanese community has contributed immensely to education in the past years, Mr. Kheir believes a lot more needs to be done to reach more students and make this co-operation …

…For Production, Warehousing And Processing Interventions COCOBOD has received a $600 million syndicated loan facility from the African Development Bank, and Credit Suisse Group AG, to finance key components of the organisation’s productivity enhancement programmes. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 2nd Edition of the Africa Investment Forum, on Tuesday, 12th November, 2019, in Johannesburg, South …

By Alex Boye The Omanhene of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area in the Western North Region, Katakyie Bumangama II, has assured Prince Charles of England of his readiness in fighting climate change in his region without any hesitation. The chief gave the assurance when he joined Prince Charles of England and other prominent personalities at the launch of the “Just …

A Ghanaian delegation led by Hon. Charles Owiredu, a Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has presented copies of the documents containing particulars of Ghanaian drivers and traders stranded at the Seme-Krake border on Thursday October 31, 2019 as had been requested by the Nigerian officials at the first Abuja meeting on the on the  borders closure.  The …