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Monthly Archives: April 2020

Finance Minister gets approval for ¢1.2b to fund Coronavirus Alleviation Programme

The Finance Committee of Parliament has approved an amount of ¢1.2 billion for government to access money from the Contingency Fund to finance the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme (CAP). The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta on Wednesday, presented to Parliament, the policy document on CAP, seeking approval to spend ¢1.2 billion. This …

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Kumasi Central Market to operate shift system to avoid overcrowding

Following the closure of the Kumasi Central Market on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the market is set to run on a shift system after it is opened for trading activities on Thursday, April 9, 2020. This was captured in a statement from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and signed by …

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Yaa Pono joins ongoing ‘beef’, jabs Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale’s statement that rap music in Ghana cannot stand the test of time has awakened the monster in Yaa Pono as the rapper has described the dancehall artiste’s comment as “rubbish”. While expressing disappointment in rapper Sarkodie for releasing a track that takes a swipe at some artistes at …

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Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 287

Ghana has confirmed 73 new cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the total count to 287. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in a statement said with the institution of the enhanced contact tracing and testing measures, Ghana has recorded an increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. “As of 6 …

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GH¢8.75 million accrued in COVID-19 Trust Fund – Akufo Addo

The COVID-19 Trust Fund created by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has so far generated GH¢8.75 million largely from public donations. According to the President, funds from the donations also include an amount of US$600,000. “I am very grateful to the individuals and institutions, who have responded to my appeal for …

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Mahama trolled after Akufo-Addo’s lockdown reliefs

The country was thrown into a state of ecstasy following President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s address to the nation, Sunday, which announced some interventions by the government as it strives to limit and stop the importation of Coronavirus, contain its spread, provide adequate care for the sick and limit the impact of …

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Over 500 persons who tested negative in mandatory quarantine released

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says government has commenced an exercise that will see people held in mandatory quarantine but tested negative for the coronavirus being reunited with their families. According to Mr. Oppong Nkrumah, this follows a re-testing of their samples for the virus. “Today and tomorrow we are …

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Ghana’s coronavirus case count hits 214

Ghana has confirmed nine additional COVID-19 cases; six from Greater Accra and three from Ashanti region. This brings the total confirmed cases to 214. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in a statement said, among the cases from Greater Accra, one is a 37-year-old woman with no history of travel nor …

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Arsenal set to miss out on Thomas Partey

Arsenal are set to lose out on summer transfer target Thomas Teye Partey as the Athletico Madrid midfielder is set to put pen to paper on a new deal. The Ghanaian midfielder is Arsenal gaffer Mikael Arteta’s no1 summer transfer target as he hopes to build a new look Arsenal …

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Akufo-Addo extends border closure to 2 more weeks

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has further extended the closure of Ghana’s borders to an additional two-week period. This was announced by the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah via his social media handle. “Hi Folks, President @NAkufoAddo has by a new executive instrument, EI 66, extended the closure of Ghana’s borders by …

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