Day: October 9, 2024
Alan’s movement from NPP is Divine intervention- Wenchi Paramount Chief
The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area in the Bono Region, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoanpong Tabrako III, has given a heartfelt endorsement to Alan Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change and Alliance for Revolutionary Change. He has therefore described it as a divine intervention, and believes it would be a turning…
Read MoreEditors pledge to eshew the propagation of electoral violence
Editors and media managers of broadcast, online, and print media organisations have pledged not to use their channels and conduits for the propagation of hate and electoral violence in Ghana. In a communiqué copied to the Ghana News Agency, the senior media practitioners pledged not to broadcast or report news in a manner that will…
Read MoreNCA launches ECOWAS ‘Free Roaming Initiative’ among Ghana, Benin and Togo
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has started implementing the ECOWAS ‘Free Roaming Initiative’ to reduce the cost of telecommunication services for citizens travelling outside the country. The agreement currently among Ghana, Benin and Togo, would allow citizens in those countries to make and receive calls, send SMS, and access the internet, at an affordable rate…
Read MoreBusinessman remanded for allegedly misappropriating $60,000
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a 48-year-old businessman Charles Nti Denkyira into police custody for allegedly misappropriating $60,000. Denkyira, who faces stealing charges, pleaded not guilty. He is scheduled to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, on October 15, 2024. The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth…
Read MoreMotorcyclist remanded over attempted robbery
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody a 23-year-old motorcyclist over attempted robbery at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Elvis Ashitey aka Ratty charged with ‘attempt to commit crime namely robbery’, pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo ordered Ashitey to reappear on October 23, 2024. Prosecution led by Chief…
Read MoreElection 2024: Ghana will win again – Jean Mensa
Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public and development community of the Commission’s resolve to remain fair and transparent, to ensure successful elections. She said the Commission would provide a level playing field to all political parties through constant engagement and ensure avenues to address concerns that might…
Read MoreRwanda records 7 new cases of Marburg virus disease amid vaccination efforts for frontline responders
The Rwandan Ministry of Health has confirmed seven new cases of the Marburg virus disease (MVD), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 56. Thirty-six patients are currently in isolation and receiving treatment, while the number of fatalities remains at 12. Eight individuals have recovered from the disease, and health authorities have conducted 2,387…
Read MoreNurses and Midwives encouraged to adopt AI for improved healthcare delivery
Professor Veronica Dzomeku, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has urged nurses and midwives to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) for more effective healthcare delivery. She emphasised the importance of specialized training in health informatics to help nurses and midwives efficiently manage and analyze health data, support telemedicine…
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