Month: November 2023

Over 100 HIV Positive Cases Recorded Through Self-Testing So Far
30 Nov

Over 100 HIV Positive Cases Recorded Through Self-Testing So Far

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Over 100 HIV positive cases have so far been recorded since the distribution of self-testing kits in July 2023, Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, National Aids Control Programme (NACP), has told the Ghana News Agency (GNA). He said “as we speak, patronage has been massive and we have more than a hundred thousand to two hundred thousand people subscribing to the test and quite a number of people are positive out of the self-test”. “We are now collating data from our constituencies….we have picked not less than hundred positive cases, who would have been missed if the self-test kits were not…
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Govt Will Ensure Completion Of La General Hospital In 2024 – Ofori-Atta
30 Nov

Govt Will Ensure Completion Of La General Hospital In 2024 – Ofori-Atta

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Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says he is optimistic that the La General Hospital will be commissioned by the end of 2024. The demolished La General Hospital is set to be reconstructed as the government says it has secured 50 million euros for the completion of the facility. The decision by the government to demolish the edifice has received heavy criticism from the public, especially the Minority in Parliament. However, in the 2024 budget presented to Parliament, the Finance Minister indicated that contractors have moved to the site to begin work. During his visit to the project site on Wednesday, November…
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Bawumia’s Electric Cars Swap For Okada, Trotro Shows He Thinks Than Mahama– Chairman Wontumi
30 Nov

Bawumia’s Electric Cars Swap For Okada, Trotro Shows He Thinks Than Mahama– Chairman Wontumi

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Very soon all old cars and motorbikes on our roads are going to be swapped and replaced with electric vehicles, Chairman Wontumi has hinted. The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has praised vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for putting in place measures to make the swapping old cars for brand new electric cars easier for drivers. In an interview with Wontumionline.com, the NPP Chairman popularly known as Chairman Wontumi stated that “this idea shows you how intelligent Bawumia is.” “Bawumia has shown he thinks deeper than John Mahama when it comes to issues relating…
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Abukari Damba Urges Hughton To Redefine Inaki Williams’ Role At Black Stars
30 Nov

Abukari Damba Urges Hughton To Redefine Inaki Williams’ Role At Black Stars

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Former Black Stars Player, Abukari Damba has urged the technical team to redefine Inaki Williams’ role at the national team. Williams grabbed his 6th league goal of the season for Athletic Bilbao in a one-all draw against Girona over the weekend but has just a single goal in 12 games for the senior national team. Damba in an interview with Citi Sports, acknowledged the striker’s qualities and believes Williams isn’t utilized well enough at the national team. ABUKARI DAMBA, FORMER BLACK STARS GK I do understand that the whole team is built around individual players. Even with the individual players…
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Adieu, Bob Marley Of Ghana Football- KEN BEDIAKO Writes
30 Nov

Adieu, Bob Marley Of Ghana Football- KEN BEDIAKO Writes

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The current football season has been a rather crazy one for the Fabulous Asante Kotoko family. Whereas football historians are preparing to celebrate the Porcupines 40th anniversary of their second Africa Cup won in December1983, the current generation of players are not giving much cause for merriment. It is sad to report that, as if heartbroken some of the past Kotoko heroes are unceremoniously joining their ancestors in quick succession. Barely two months ago it was adroit left winger Robert Eshun who passed away to be quickly followed by midfield sensation Joe Debrah. Both were brilliant youngsters in the late…
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Spilt Water From Dawhenya Dam Not Sole Cause Of Flooding – GIDA
30 Nov

Spilt Water From Dawhenya Dam Not Sole Cause Of Flooding – GIDA

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The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has refuted claims that the spillage from the Dawhenya Dam is the sole cause of the flooding in the area. The spillage, which occurred on November 27, 2023, has caused widespread devastation in the area, displacing hundreds of residents and leaving many properties submerged in floodwaters. GIDA in a statement issued on Thursday, November 30, 2023, said “The perception that the flood is emanating only from the spilt water from the dam is not factual and can never be. The flow from the second basin is a major contributor to the flow in the…
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MoMo Withdrawals To Be Limited To GH¢1k Per Transaction From Dec. 1 – Agents
30 Nov

MoMo Withdrawals To Be Limited To GH¢1k Per Transaction From Dec. 1 – Agents

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Starting on Friday, December 1, Mobile Money (MoMo) agents across Ghana will enforce a temporary measure restricting cash withdrawals to a maximum of GH¢1,000 per transaction. This decision is outlined in a joint statement issued by four MoMo Associations: the Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), the Mobile Money Agents Association Ghana (MMAAG), and the ABAG. The associations clarified that this temporary measure is implemented to secure fair compensation for the services provided by MoMo agents. They emphasised that this step is not intended to inconvenience customers but rather to bring attention to…
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One In Three Players At Women’s World Cup Earn Less Than US$30,000, Says FIFPRO
30 Nov

One In Three Players At Women’s World Cup Earn Less Than US$30,000, Says FIFPRO

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While the 2023 women’s World Cup featured record prize money, many of the tournament’s players still lack adequate financial compensation and one in five supplement their income with a second job, according to a FIFPRO poll released on Wednesday. The Global Players Union found that one in three of those World Cup players earn less than $30,000 a year from soccer from their national team and clubs combined. That figure does not include the pre-tax $30,000 minimum World Cup prize money that players were guaranteed from FIFA. The total prize money at the women’s World Cup, the first where it…
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BoG Increases Minimum Paid Up Capital Of Credit Bureaus To GH₵6M
30 Nov

BoG Increases Minimum Paid Up Capital Of Credit Bureaus To GH₵6M

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the minimum paid up capital for existing and new Credit Bureaus to ₵6,000,000 from ₵500,000. This represents 1,100 percent increase. The Bank of Ghana in a statement explained that the revision is in accordance with section 18 (3) of the Credit Reporting Act, 2007 (Act 726), and takes effect from Monday, 20th November, 2023 under the following conditions. “Existing credit bureaus have up to the end of January 2025 to meet the new minimum paid up capital and shall always maintain an unimpaired minimum capital of GHS6,000,000 going forward”, the statement said. It…
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Trade Minister To Lay Import Restrictions Bill In Parliament Today
30 Nov

Trade Minister To Lay Import Restrictions Bill In Parliament Today

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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, is today expected to lay before Parliament the Legislative Instrument (L.I.), seeking to restrict the importation of selected products. Known as the Export and Import Regulations 2023, the bill seeks to restrict the importation of 22 selected strategic products such as sugar, rice, poultry, and tripe into the country. This follows a green light by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Tuesday after the Minority opposed plans to lay it. This was the third time the policy document had suffered a setback in Parliament. The side argued that the L.I. is inimical…
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