Month: October 2020

STC blames 50% drop in revenue on Coronavirus-induced border closure
29 Oct

STC blames 50% drop in revenue on Coronavirus-induced border closure

Wontumi2Business
Managing Director of Intercity STC Coaches Limited, formerly State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea has blamed the continues loss of revenue for the company, on the Coronavirus-induced border closure in Ghana. Ghana’s land borders remain shut, seven months on after they were initially closed on March 22 to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Commenting on the adverse impact of the policy on the operations of STC, Mr. Akomea said they have been losing about 50 percent of their monthly revenue, because of the company’s inability to transport goods and persons to and from its neighbouring countries. “This…
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‘Rashford made Leipzig defenders look like schoolboys!’ – Man Utd star bullied Upamecano and co, says Ferdinand
29 Oct

‘Rashford made Leipzig defenders look like schoolboys!’ – Man Utd star bullied Upamecano and co, says Ferdinand

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The former Red Devil was blown away by the England international's strength and speed as he dismantled the Bundesliga outfit in Europe Marcus Rashford made RB Leipzig's defenders "look like schoolboys" according to Rio Ferdinand, who says the Manchester United star bullied Dayot Upamecano and team mates at Old Trafford. United continued their perfect start in the Champions League by thrashing Leipzig 5-0 on Wednesday night, moving top of Group H in the process. Mason Greenwood opened the scoring in the first half when he produced a trademark strike after latching onto an incisive Paul Pogba through ball.
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Nana Kwame Ampadu Justifies Open Campaign For Nana Addo : “He Deserves The Vote Of Every Ghanaian”
29 Oct

Nana Kwame Ampadu Justifies Open Campaign For Nana Addo : “He Deserves The Vote Of Every Ghanaian”

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews, Showbiz
Nana Kwame Ampadu Justifies Open Campaign For Nana Addo : “He Deserves The Vote Of Every Ghanaian” Veteran Ghanaian highlife Musician, Nana Kwame Ampadu, who has to his credit, 700 musical compositions, has made an open declaration to support Nana Addo Dankwa’s second attempt to be elected the President of the Republic. Nana Ampadu who has composed a special commemorative song for Nana Addo to aid his campaign programme was speaking on Wontumi TV/Radio in a special interview programme hosted by Oheneba Nana Asiedu.  The celebrated musician who is regarded as a legend claimed he had for a long time…
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Hearts to start training in Cape Coast today
29 Oct

Hearts to start training in Cape Coast today

Wontumi2Sports
Hearts of Oak will begin training on Thursday morning after pitching camp in Cape Coast ahead of the start of the new season. The Ghanaian giants traveled to the Central Region on Wednesday to begin a two week preseason camping. Coach Edward Nii Odoom will lead his players through their first training at 8:00 am this morning before a late evening exercise at 4:00 pm. The team have pitched camp at the Glow-Lamp Soccer Academy in Elmina as they prepare to make a claim for next season's premier league. The Phobians, who are chasing a first Ghana Premier League since…
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More Free SHS Beneficiaries Network To Ensure Victory For Nana Addo
29 Oct

More Free SHS Beneficiaries Network To Ensure Victory For Nana Addo

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
More Free SHS Beneficiaries Network To Ensure Victory For Nana Addo More beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School( SHS) continue to mobilize support for the NNP as the election draws nearer with the latest of such moves being spearheaded by a group of four SHS graduates . The four, two males and two females. act as the leaders of a network group of fresh SHS graduates awaiting to enter the tertiary. With an average age of 19, the group members were in the studios of Wontumi TV and radio to outdoor their group and also to declare their intention.…
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Odododiodio: ‘Only People Without Ideas Resort To Violence’ – Akufo-Addo
29 Oct

Odododiodio: ‘Only People Without Ideas Resort To Violence’ – Akufo-Addo

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Odododiodio: ‘Only People Without Ideas Resort To Violence’ - Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cautioned Ghanaians to be wary of politicians who plan to use violence to win elections since they do not have any ideas and messages to convince people to vote for them. He urged Ghanaians to use their discretion to vote in the upcoming December elections and refrain from engaging in violence on the day of elections. “Let’s allow people to use their discretion to vote, this is not something we should fight about. If you want to use violence to win the elections it means you…
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No Gov’t Has Brought Development Projects In Asuogyaman Than Akufo-Addo- DCE Hails Govt.
29 Oct

No Gov’t Has Brought Development Projects In Asuogyaman Than Akufo-Addo- DCE Hails Govt.

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No Gov't Has Brought Development Projects In Asuogyaman Than Akufo-Addo- DCE Hails Govt. Hon. Samuel Kwame Agyekum, District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman in the Eastern Region has commended President Akufo-Addo for the enormous developmental projects he has executed when he took his turn to showcase his achievements in a grand style on the Election 2020 programme on Wontumi TV/Radio on Wednesday. He was emphatic that, one particular policy whose impact has been greatly felt is the development of the road and transport sector under the much touted “year of roads” declaration by President Akufo-Addo which has brought about a massive…
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NDC Wishing HIPC On Ghana Again – Ofori-Atta
29 Oct

NDC Wishing HIPC On Ghana Again – Ofori-Atta

Jackson Odom KpakpoBusiness, News
NDC Wishing HIPC On Ghana Again – Ofori-Atta   Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said Ghana successfully exited the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund years ago, insisting that the episode is behind us. Presenting the budget for the first quarter of 2021, Mr. Ofori-Atta told Parliament on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, that in 2001, Ghana had no choice but to swallow its pride and sign up for the HIPC initiative, a legacy left behind by the then outgoing NDC government. “Thankfully, President John Agyekum Kufuor got us to completion in record time and…
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Ghana Needs Investment Support In Pharmaceutical Sector
29 Oct

Ghana Needs Investment Support In Pharmaceutical Sector

Jackson Odom KpakpoBusiness
Ghana Needs Investment Support In Pharmaceutical Sector   Mr Alan Kyeremanteng, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has called for sustained investment support in the pharmaceutical sector in the country. He said Ghana would need investment financing and joint ventures to upgrade existing pharmaceutical plants to comply with international Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standards. Mr Kyeremanteng made the call at the launch of COVID-19 Support Measures in collaboration with the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy in Accra, on the theme; “Supporting Industry Resilience for Sustained Production and Supply of Essential Medicines and Employment.” The support aims at helping companies…
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Aspiring NDC Parliamentary Candidate Defects To NPP
29 Oct

Aspiring NDC Parliamentary Candidate Defects To NPP

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews
Aspiring NDC Parliamentary Candidate Defects To NPP   An aspiring opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Asikuma Odobeng Brakwa, Eric Kwesi Taylor has defected to the governing New Patriotic Party. According to him, this follows his admiration of the NPP manifesto and the admirable campaign message delivered by the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Asikuma Odobeng Brakwa, Hon. Adjei Domson at a public meeting at Cocoase on 25th October 2020. “As a citizen of Breman Asikuma, I felt that the message would go a long way to better the living standard of the community of which I belong. “I also want to…
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