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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the Ministry of Aviation as well as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and other stakeholders including the Ghana Airports Company Limited are liaising with the Ministry of Health to see whether each passenger that arrives in Ghana by air can be tested for coronavirus. This is expected to immediately follow the reopening of Ghana’s airport. This is scheduled to be possible by Tuesday, September 1, 2020. “The outcome of that exercise will show us the way and determine when we can reopen our border by air.” Until a report is received on that, President…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), Jean Mensa, and the other commissioners over the recently ended compilation of the new voter register. But for isolated cases of violence, the President noted and which he unreservedly condemned, the exercise was generally peaceful. President Akufo-Addo made these known on Sunday, August 16, when he addressed the nation in a televised broadcast on the measures his government has taken so far in the fight against coronavirus. “On behalf of the people of Ghana, I congratulate warmly the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean…

With a total of 96 points amassed in the final held at the Elli Beach Resort in Tegbi near Keta in the Volta Region, Ahmed Boakye became the winner of this year’s Ghana’s Strongest reality show. The Kumasi-based athlete beat competition from Prosper Dakora, Mustapha Arhin and Godfred Akolbila to be champion, taking over from Victor Ampofo. “It’s been a tough game for me,” he said in Twi after winning the bragging rights on Sunday, August 16. “I have suffered a lot but now everybody including my mother is happy for me.” Ironically, Boakye came last in the very first…

After days of steady reduction in the active cases of coronavirus in Ghana, the situation is turning back again. There has been a sharp increase in the active cases from the latest case count by the Ghana Health Service. The figure has increased from 1,832 to 1,939 as captured in the update released on Sunday, August 16. It comes ahead of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 15th update to the nation later in the day. The president had expressed contentment with the active cases in his last update on Sunday, July 26, saying this is what informs his government’s decision…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to address the nation tonight, August 16, 2020, on the measures taken by his government in the fight against coronavirus. This will be the 15th update of the president. His last update on Sunday, July 26 saw the further easing of restrictions imposed on the country in what was described Phase Two of the easing of restrictions. He allowed an unlimited number of worshippers for religious services with the duration increased from an hour to 2 hours. “I am, therefore, very happy to announce in consultation with our church leaders from 1st August,…

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has been named the Premier League player of the season. The 29-year-old scored 13 goals as City finished second in the top flight behind champions Liverpool. De Bruyne also matched a competition record of 20 assists, equalling former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry’s record for a single season set in 2002-03. He is the third Belgian in the past nine seasons to win the award after Vincent Kompany and Eden Hazard. The winner was decided after votes from the public on the EA Sports website were combined with those of the 20 Premier League club…

The request by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for an independent audit of the newly compiled voter register has no legal basis, the Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has said. Dr Serebour Quaicoe says there is no law that supports the demand. Speaking on The Key Points on TV3/3FM on Saturday, August 15, Dr Quaicoe said all the figures, his outfit has always insisted, are provisional and yet to be transferred into its database. His comments come after the NDC demanded an independent audit into the new register following claims by the Chair of the…

Ghana Premier League club Hearts of Oak have reached an agreement with Joseph Esso, who left the club last week due to contract disagreement, to return. According to reports, Esso wanted a one-year contract with increase in personal wages but was offered two more years with lesser pay. But in a meeting between Hearts’ management and the player on Thursday, a new deal was agreed, multiple sources familiar with the matter say. When it was announced last Friday that Esso and three others had left due to failed contract negotiations, the club received backlash from the public particularly its fans,…

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Council has appointed Professor Richard Kwasi Amankwah as its new Vice-Chancellor. He takes over from Professor Jerry Samuel Yao Kuma, whose term of office ends on October 15, 2020. Until he was appointed the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Amankwah was the Dean, Faculty of Integrated Management Science of the University. His term will run from October 16, 2020, to July 31, 2024. Meanwhile, Mr Jonathan Sakoe was also appointed as the finance officer of the University. The Council announced the two appointments in a statement signed by Mr Matthew Kwabena Okrah, the Registrar and Secretary…

South Africa’s president has said coronavirus infections appear to have peaked in the country, as he announced a sweeping relaxation of lockdown measures. President Cyril Ramaphosa said nearly all restrictions on the country’s economy will be eased from Monday. A controversial ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco will be lifted. Domestic travel, small family gatherings and the reopening of businesses will all be allowed. In a TV address on Saturday, Mr Ramaphosa said the easing of restrictions will help to revive the country’s flagging economy after a period of great hardship for the country. However, he called on…