Author: Krobea

Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has tested for coronavirus. This could be part of a measure by government to have all appointees tested for the novel viral disease, which has so far claimed eight lives in Ghana. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his family underwent the tests last month, a day before his birthday. Results were negative. Staff of his office, numbering 98, also underwent tests. Akufo-Addo tests for coronavirus Government appointees were also rostered to undergo tests in order to clear them, especially those who lead the fight against coronavirus. On Thursday, writing in the Financial Times, Mr…

The Acting Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Dr Clifford Braimah, says despite government making the consumption of water free for the next three months, the move will be at a cost. “There is no free lunch anywhere,” he stressed. Dr Braimah made this known on Thursday, April 16 when he assumed the hot seat on TV3’s Hot Issues with Johnnie Hughes. As part of mitigating the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Ghanaians in the face of the call on all to stay home, government decided to absorb water bills from April to June. “Government will…

Africa could become the next epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. There was a sharp rise in cases in the past week. There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far, although these rates are far lower than those seen in parts of Europe and the US. The WHO says the virus appears to be spreading away from African capitals. It has also highlighted that the continent does not have enough ventilators to deal with a pandemic. The organisation’s Africa director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, told the BBC that…

In a candid diary, Ghana’s finance minister explains how he is tackling the looming crisis. It’s 5am and I stir. My stomach feels cramped. I have slept no more than four hours. My mind races. The problems cascade through. I hear the birds and do my meditation. My wife Angie and I are in the middle of an Easter study on the Book of Daniel, and I can’t help but think of the writing on the wall: “mene mene tekel upharsin.” Have we been weighed and found wanting? But I am optimistic there will be a few who will stand…

One of the patients with coronavirus in self-isolation in the Upper West Region capital of Wa has escaped, 3news.com has gathered. It is unclear the circumstances under which the patient, whose name has been given as Simon Okafor Chukudi, a Nigerian, escaped from his residence in Wapaani, a suburb of Wa. This comes weeks after another victim, a Guinean, escaped from an isolation centre in the Northern Region. She is still at large. The Upper West Region has so far recorded seven out the 641 confirmed coronavirus cases in the country. He immediately went into self-isolation after he was confirmed…

Tracy, wife of rapper Sarkodie, has revealed that her husband is the one who stops her from replying social media attacks and insults. According to her, people deliberately attack her husband just for a reaction but she always feels responding to them is unnecessary. During a Q&A session on Twitter, a fan sought to find out if she is the one who always prevents Sarkodie from reacting to insults. “@TracySarkcess how do you feel when musicians and fans insult sark. And are you the one who encourages him not to say a word #SrAskTracySarkCess,” the Twitter user asked. Responding to…

Vodafone Ghana’s comprehensive Covid-19 response plan is helping the country combat the global pandemic and minimise its impact on consumers and businesses. The several unique initiatives outlined in the plan are currently addressing specific needs of Ghanaians during this crucial fight. Commenting on the various initiatives, Patricia Obo-Nai, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said: “In such difficult times, our customers and Ghanaians look up to us for leadership, comfort and direction. We know what is required and are committed to easing the burden for all as we also continue to reinforce our position as the brand that cares in Ghana. Measures…

As the corporate world rises up to the challenge to help combat the deadly coronavirus pandemic, Access Bank Ghana has taken steps to ensure it is contributing its widow’s mite to the fight. The bank has donated a fully equipped ambulance to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to improve health care delivery on campus and in the community in which it operates. The ambulance, which will be managed by the UPSA Clinic on campus, is equipped with basic emergency kits such as oxygen inhaler, fire extinguisher, stretcher among others. Managing Director of the bank Olumide Olatunji, in a…

Gospel musician Diana Hamilton is advocating that while people should pray to God to intervene in the current fight against the coronavirus pandemic, they should also do their part. She noted that whereas she believes in God and prayer, people should do well to adhere to all the preventive measures put in place to curb the spread of the pandemic. Speaking in an interview via Skype with MzGee on TV3’s New Day, the ‘Mo Ne Yo’ singer stressed that prayer alone is not the solution to the fight against the deadly virus. Diana Hamilton explained: “Prayers can do everything if…

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has announced that the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence built in 2003 is ready for use as an isolation centre. He says this is part of the Association’s support for government’s fight against Covid-19. Mr Okraku made this known on Thursday, April 16 at the media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information to update Ghanaians on government’s efforts to stem the spread of the novel viral disease. After an announcement by the country’s football management body to offer the facility in Prampram for use as an isolation centre, the…