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Medical supplies delivery company, Zipline, has said it will over the next four months open centres in two other regions to extend services to a lot more places in the country. According to the company, it has so far safely delivered over 20,000 units of blood, vaccines and critical medicines to patients in need at more than 350 health facilities from its Omenako and Mpanya centres. It added more that 4000 flights have made those deliveries, since its launch in Ghana. In expanding its services, the company says it “is deploying a brand-new generation of drone, which flies further, faster…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged the leadership of Togo and the political opposition to uphold democratic principles and the rule of law as the country draws closer to the Presidential elections. He said Togo had come a long way and it is his prayer that all the stakeholders would harness the gains by respecting the sanctity of choice, and protecting the integrity of the elections. The former President’s sentiments were relayed to President Faure Gnassingbe by a delegation of Traditional Chiefs and senior officials of the former President’s office who called on the Togolese leader at the behest…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reiterated that the sector Minister, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is not on social media. A statement issued by the Ministry said the attention of Madam Botchwey, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa-Sowutuom, was drawn to the existence of instagram accounts bearing her name and were being used by unscrupulous individuals to dupe unsuspecting members of the public, both in Ghana and abroad. “For the avoidance of doubt, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey (MP),is not on any social media platform and therefore, has no instagram account,” the statement said. “The…

The simmering tension between Wendy Shay and Fantana, both signed to the same record label, seems to have no end in sight. With rumours constantly circulating that all is not well between the two acts signed to RuffTown Records, owned by Bullet, Fantana has given credence to reports that she is not in good terms with Wendy Shay. Asked when was the last time she had a chat with her label mate, in an interview on Showbiz 360 on TV3 with Giovani Caleb, Fantana said “I don’t remember,” adding that Wendy Shay is not her friend. When the host inquired…

The death of a Chinese doctor who tried to warn about the coronavirus outbreak has sparked an unprecedented level of public anger and grief in China. Li Wenliang died after contracting the virus while treating patients in Wuhan. Last December he sent a message to fellow medics warning of a virus he thought looked like Sars – another deadly coronavrius. But he was told by police to “stop making false comments” and was investigated for “spreading rumours”. News of his death was met with an intense outpouring of grief on Chinese social media site Weibo – but this quickly turned…

Parliament on Thursday deferred the debate on the contract agreements for the proposed construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam to February 11, 2020. “I adjourn this matter to Tuesday for any member who wants to do any research, any analysis or presentation whatsoever to get himself or herself fully prepared,” Speaker Aaron Michael Oquaye directed. The proposed US$993 million three-in-one contract agreement currently before the House pending approval is between Ghana (Ministry of Energy) and Powerchina International Group Limited are for   hydro and solar power plants and irrigation scheme at Pwalugu, in Ghana’s Upper East Region. The motion to adopt…

The Kaneshie District Court has ordered the Police Hospital to produce the medical report on the health condition of Dr. Frederick Mac Palm, one of the 10 persons accused of plotting to destabilise the country. This was after his lawyer, Victor Kojoga Adawudu, on February 6, requested for him to be referred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital since he needs a specialist’s to attend to him. During the previous sitting, lawyer for Dr. Mac Palm told the court his client was unwell and needed medical attention. The court therefore ordered the investigator to ensure he was attended to. According to…

A former Member of Parliament for Bantama, Henry Kwabena Kokofu has declared his support for Francis Asenso-Boakye in the Bantama constituency’s parliamentary primary. Speaking on Peace FM’s flagship programme, Kokrokoo, the former Bantama MP was emphatic about his support for the Deputy Chief of Staff who he believes, has gone through the mill as far as Bantama politics is concerned. “I support Francis. As a young politician who had come from abroad back then, he attempted filing to contest the seat. When I left my chairmanship position to contest in the primaries, Francis vied against me. So if you ask…

The opposition NDC has rejected claims that the Mahama-led administration was corrupted in the Airbus scandal, insisting the unnamed government official in the Crown Court ruling did not take bribe. “First, no ex-government official of Ghana is cited in any part of the approved judgments for receiving a bribe or committing any offense,” Sammy Gyamfi National Communication Officer of the party asserted. The England’s Crown Court in Southwark in its recent judgement approved a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) between the Serious Fraud Office and Airbus SE, a subsidiary of Airbus, after investigations exposed massive bribery scandals involving the aircraft manufacturer…