Author: Nerteley Nettey
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Ghana’s COVID-19 case count hits 6,808 with 2070 recoveries; 32 deaths
Ghana’s case count of the novel Coronavirus has increased to 6,808. This was made known by the Ghana Health Service in its latest update on Monday, May 25, 2020. This shows that some 125 new cases have been recorded since the last update on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Meanwhile, the number of persons who have…
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Anglogold Ashanti shuts South African mine over 164 COVID-19 cases
AngloGold Ashanti’s Mponeng mine in South Africa has been temporarily closed after 164 workers tested positive for the coronavirus, the gold miner said in a statement on Sunday. The mine, the deepest in the world, only re-opened in April after being shut under a nationwide lockdown, and had been operating at around 50% capacity. It…
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Use and make the most of Huawei AppGallery while staying at home
Working from home can be a daunting task, but with the right apps at your disposal, everything ranging from productivity to fitness can all be made a whole lot easier. This is one of the best reasons why you need to check out the HUAWEI AppGallery and its wide range of apps that can help…
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Ghana’s economy will recover quickly after COVID-19 pandemic – Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says Ghana will work to become more self-reliant after the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda which encapsulates policies such as the Planting for Food and Jobs, will enable Ghana recover much more quickly from the devastating effects of the pandemic. The Ghana Beyond Aid is…
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ADB to support local rice farmers to alleviate financial challenges
The Agricultural Development Bank, ADB, says it will replicate its investment model in the poultry industry for rice production to reduce financial challenges in the sector. In 2019, Ghana’s rice farmers faced challenges that resulted in late harvest due to the inability of millers to mill their rice. Earlier this year, some rice farmers called…
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Akwatia Development Assoc. urges Gov’t to withdraw appointment of new MD for GCDGL
A group calling itself the Akwatia Development Association is appealing to government to reconsider its decision to appoint Enoch Baah as the new Managing Director of the Great Consolidated Diamonds Ghana Limited, GCDGL. According to the group, Enoch Baah, who once headed the mining firm, ruined it by illegally mining residential and access roads of…
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Applicants for GHS1bn stimulus package call for early disbursement
Some persons in the Ashanti Region who have applied for government’s GHS 1billion stimulus package to support SMEs affected by the coronavirus pandemic, are urging government to ensure early release of the funds to help them achieve the desired impact. The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted many businesses in the country, with over 14,000 business…
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Never lose track or count: Stay up-to-date with your health
For those of you who are now spending more time at home, home workouts are the best solution to keep in shape. However, it may be quite difficult to have proper and reliable data to manage and plan your everyday workout. Thanks to the power of latest technology, seamless AI integration and big data analysis,…
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We don’t have challenges, May salaries will be paid on time – CAGD assures
The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), has debunked some reports on social media suggesting that validation for the salaries of government workers for the month of May has been postponed due to some technical challenges. The widely circulated reports claimed that the payment of salaries of public sector workers for May was going to…
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Over 14,000 businesses apply for GHS1bn stimulus package for SMEs – NBSSI
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) says over fourteen thousand business owners have applied for government’s one billion stimulus package in less than a week. According to NBBSI, majority of the applicants are within the agribusiness and education sectors. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s launch of the GHC1 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme Business Support…