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Monthly Archives: March 2020

Akufo-Addo invites leadership of parliament for emergency meeting

President Nana Akufo-Addo has summoned the Speaker of Parliament and leadership of the House to an emergency meeting at 3:00 Monday afternoon. It is unclear what the agenda is but indications are that the discussion would focus on the Coronavirus pandemic. Prof. Mike Oquaye announced in parliament he has received …

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Prices of local goods increasing faster than imported goods

For a fourth consecutive month, inflation for locally produced goods has been growing faster than inflation for imported goods, although Ghana is an import-dependent country. Inflation for imported goods as at February was 5.9 per cent, well below the 8.6 per cent inflation for locally made goods. This is according …

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Suspend all public activities – GES directs school heads amid coronavirus fears

The Ghana Education Service has directed heads of schools to suspend all activities that require large gatherings. In a communique after a meeting with the Ghana Health Service, Director-General of the GES, Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa said “public activities such as Speech and Prize-Giving Days” must be suspended “until further directives are …

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Ghana’s 2021 AFCON qualifier against Sudan called off

Ghana’s upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan have been called off due to the spread of coronavirus. CAF on Friday announced the suspension of all continental qualifying fixtures, which were scheduled for the coming FIFA break later this month. This follows the World Health Organisation declaring the …

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Here is how to stay safe during the Coronavirus outbreak

The whole world is on a high alert following reports of the outbreak of coronavirus disease in China and it’s rampant spread globally. The World Health Organization (WHO), has declared the virus as a pandemic. China has reported more than 17,000 cases of the disease and at over 360 people are reported …

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Hudson-Odoi becomes first Ghanaian to test positive for Coronavirus

Chelsea have revealed that their Ghanaian winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has tested positive for Coronavirus and as a result all senior players and the coaching staff led by Frank Lampard have all self-isolated. The England international, who was born in London to Ghanaian parents, is the first player with any connection …

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Norwegian Embassy official, Ghanaian from Turkey confirmed as coronavirus carriers to Ghana

There are reports that a senior official at the Norwegian Embassy in Ghana, and a Ghanaian diplomat from Turkey are the carriers of the coronavirus recorded in Ghana. This confirms the statement by Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu that the two cases being handled by the country’s health professionals were imported. …

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Two cases of coronavirus confirmed 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. At an impromptu press briefing, streamed live on Facebook on Thursday evening, the Health Minister announced …

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Brazil Ronaldo is the ‘GOAT’ – Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan has revealed the greatest player he has ever watched in an exclusive interview with Pulse.com.gh. The former Black Stars captain picked Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, saying he has not watched any player like him. Gyan has played football at the highest level, having represented Ghana in three …

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Customers of defunct fund managers to receive payments after verification – SEC

Customers of collapsed fund management companies can have a sigh of relief as the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has assured them access to their funds after a successful validation of their claims. The commission’s reaction follows fresh concerns over its quiet posture after revoking the licenses of some 53 fund …

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