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The Ghana Water Company Limited in the Eastern Region would begin a rationing programme, effective Monday, May 25, for residents in and around Koforidua. Demand for water has increased due to usage amid the Covid-19 relief provided by government. Water pumps are experiencing low pressure and, in some parts, no flow in recent times. Residents have been advised to store water anytime the taps flow. A rationing schedule has been put out by GWCL for residents. By Yvonne Neequaye|3news.com|Eastern Region|Ghana

Asante Kotoko’s Chief Executive Officer George Amoako has revealed the financial strain Covid-19 has had on Ghanaian clubs, mainly on his club. Football came to a halt in Ghana in mid-March in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak and clubs have had a hard time to manage affairs financially. George Amoako told 3news.com categorically that the players of Kotoko had agreed a pay cut of 30 per cent – a sum that he says has been difficult to match. Rumours were rife that the players of the Kumasi-based club were asked to receive a pay cut of 40 per cent…

Every student of Christian religion can relate to this catch phrase in the Bible ‘Stay with us’ (Luke 24:29); Two disciples implored Christ, the Messiah to stay with them to keep on with the sound doctrine and teachings they were enjoying from Christ. The novel Coronavirus, code named Covid-19 began in Wuhan, China in December 2019. As of writing this article, the deadly pandemic has infected 5,119,004 persons and killed 330,399 in 185 countries globally. Ghana isn’t of an exception. Ghana’s case count as of now stands at 6,269 infected people, 31 deaths and 1,898 recoveries. As the old adage…

The Kwahu West Municipality in the Eastern Region has recorded three Covid-19 cases, MCE Lawyer Owusu Addo has confirmed. Two cases were recorded at the Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw and one at the Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR) proved positive. The Kwahu West MCE expressed worry at the emergence of Covid-19 in the municipality. “We have three at a go. That’s worrying, contract tracing is yet to begin, people have had contact with others, we pray we don’t receive more positive cases.” He assured the situation was under control. “The regional health directorate and Covid-19 team…

Forty-eight persons who tested positive in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region cannot be traced for follow-ups. Our correspondent Beatrice Spio-Garbrah reports that all persons have failed to avail themselves after their samples tested positive. Ashanti Regional Health Director of Health, Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang, attributes the trend to the fear, stigma and discrimination attached to Covid-19. Dr Tinkorang explained that persons who have contracted the virus refuse to own up to be placed in isolation. “One of the major challenges the programme has been confronted with is fear and stigma,” he noted. Some also refute claims of having their samples taken. “Sometimes…

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Elvis Afriyie Ankrah says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) went on a vitriol last week against former president John Dramani Mahama because they know he constitutes a threat to their bid of staying in power for another term. He said the ruling party did not address the substantial issue raised by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that same day. NDC Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo had accused the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) on Thursday, May 14, of collusion to rig the December 7 elections for…

Renowned Sound Engineer Albert Ayeh-Hanson, popularly known as Ball J, has expressed worry about the trend of Ghanaian music put out there. He revealed that if Ghanaian artistes insist on singing in the local language despite using American instrumentation, it will be difficult to sell their music on the international market. According to him, African arts such as Fella Kuti, Angelique Cudjoe and Atongo, among others, who mostly sang in local languages, appealed to the international market because their instrumentations have an African feel. He stated that most foreigners attend shows performed by Ghanaian musician Atongo because of the instrumentation…

Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Elvis Afriyie Ankrah fears the country portends chaos and confusion if the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) defies his party’s concerns and goes ahead with the compilation of a new register for the December 7 polls. According to Mr Afriyie Ankrah, even the coronavirus cases will blow out of proportion if the EC mounts registration centres across the nation to compile a new register. He was addressing journalists at the NDC headquarters in Accra on Thursday, May 21, reiterating the party’s stern opposition to the EC’s decision. Exactly last week, the National…

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President is unhappy former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah went public with his outstanding salary grievances. Appiah is owed three months of salary and other bonuses, which he went public about. But that decision has upset the Ministry of Youth and Sports, whose officials have in turn questioned his credentials on the job. And now GFA president Kurt Okraku says it is unfortunate Kwesi Appiah went public with the matter. “Everybody knows, Kwesi Appiah knows the processes that are involved,” Okraku told Ghanaweb. “He knows the GFA engaged him but we are not responsible for paying…

Former GFA presidential aspirant Nana Yaw Amponsah has questioned the current administration over its care for members. Nana Amponsah, who joined Happy FM’s panel of top football administrators to discuss the repercussions of the Covid-19 on football in our country, underscored the need for the FA to eschew what he called a luxurious lifestyle and focus on working on the plight of football clubs in the country. The President for Division One club Phar Rangers FC says football teams and their players are the most important part of the Ghana Football Association, hence the need to provide extra attention for…