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Three men have been mistakenly admitted to a cholera centre in Zambia after eating herbs with “sex enhancing” qualities, an official has said. The men were vomiting, a symptom of cholera, so worried well-wishers rushed them to the centre, Chanda Kasolo said. It turned out that the vomiting was caused by food, beer and the herbal concoction, he added. A cholera epidemic which broke out last year has so far claimed 70 lives in the southern African state. More than 3,000 cases have been reported. President Edgar Lungu last month ordered the military to clean markets and unblock drains to…

Three men have been mistakenly admitted to a cholera centre in Zambia after eating herbs with “sex enhancing” qualities, an official has said. The men were vomiting, a symptom of cholera, so worried well-wishers rushed them to the centre, Chanda Kasolo said. It turned out that the vomiting was caused by food, beer and the herbal concoction, he added. A cholera epidemic which broke out last year has so far claimed 70 lives in the southern African state. More than 3,000 cases have been reported. President Edgar Lungu last month ordered the military to clean markets and unblock drains to…

The Ghana Water Company Limited would soon ration water supply in most parts of the country to ensure equitable distribution. According to the Ghana Water Company, it is experiencing some challenges with water supply in Accra and most parts of the country due to the dry season. The situation has led to inadequate water supply in most cities and towns in the country. In a statement, the Ghana Water Company Limited advised the general public to be measured in their consumption of water while the company addresses the challenges. It further advised consumers to cease indiscriminate use of treated water.…

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has started accepting applications from the youth to select qualified candidates to undertake an online digital marketing and entrepreneurship training programme. Individuals between the ages of 15 and 35 with a minimum knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can apply for the programme through https://nyatraining.com or at the NYA Regional Secretariats by January 31. The programme seeks to equip participants with the requisite technology-driven entrepreneurial skills to use the Internet, especially social media, to market their products and services as well as start virtual offices. It forms part of the government’s drive to reduce…

The Gonjaland Traditional Council has resolved to visit the two troubled communities – Dissah and Salelgu – in the North Gonja district in the Northern Region. The move is seen as a reconciliatory by many after some Gonjas attacked the Tampulma people living in those communities. The two tribes have suffered attacks from each other over decades with the recent one being the killing of two persons and setting ablaze over 80 homes at Dissah and Salelgu communities, allegedly on the orders of Wasipe-Wura Mumuni Anyame Kabasangye II. Chairman of the Northern Regional Security Council told 3news.com’s Northern Regional correspondent Zubaida…

Background Following the decision of the Obama-led administration in the United States of America to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, it went into agreements with various governments around the globe to resettle some of the detainees. In 2016, a back-door agreement with the John Mahama administration resulted in two of the detainees from Yemen – Mahmud Umar Muhammad Bin Atef and Khalid Muhammad Salih Al-Dhuby (popularly referred to as the Gitmo2 by Ghanaians) – being resettled in Ghana. The two had been detained at the Guantanamo Bay for 14 years after they were linked to the Al-Qaeda terrorist…

The Parliament of Ghana has summoned the Local Government Ministry and management of the Births and Deaths Registry to explain the basis for their declaration that certain Ghanaian names are unworthy for registration. According to the Members of Parliament, the decision by the Births and Deaths Registry is illegal and should come to Parliament if they want it passed into law. The issue was brought to the attention of the Speaker of Parliament by the Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu who said the decision by the Registry is inappropriate. Some Members of Parliament were concerned about how the directive would affect…

The Black Princesses of Ghana will face Cameroon in the final round of qualifiers for France 2018 in Cape Coast. Ghana progressed to this stage after defeating Kenya 10-1 on aggregate. The Black Princesses beat the East Africans 5-0 in Cape Coast before completing the double with a 5-1 thumping in Nairobi. The Black Princesses are geared up for Saturday’s crucial FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg match against Cameroon. The national U20 female side drew 1-1 with their Cameroonian counterparts in the first leg played in Yaoundé a fortnight ago. Priscilla Adubea scored for Ghana in the second…

Inside the NBA: The 2018 All-Star rosters are set. Team LeBron: LaMarcus Aldridge, Bradley Beal, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love, Victor Oladipo, Kristaps Porzingis, John Wall, Russell Westbrook Team Stephen: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, DeMar DeRozan, Joel Embiid, Draymond Green, James Harden, Al Horford, Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry, Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns Official release NEW YORK — LeBron James got Kevin Durant and reunited with Kyrie Irving in the NBA’s first All-Star draft. Stephen Curry picked James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA’s top two scorers, and grabbed his other two Golden State teammates in the selections Thursday.…

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