Yaoundé — Anglophone Cameroonian separatists have abducted at least a dozen people who were protesting what they said are the rebels’ brutality and crimes. The separatists claim the government of the majority French-speaking country paid the protesters to discredit the separatists, which authorities deny. A video widely circulated on social media shows suspected separatists forcing […]
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The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has informed that His Excellency, the President of the Republic, pursuant to section 97 (1) of the 1997 Constitution issued a Proclamation that the First Session of the National Assembly (Swearing-in Ceremony and Inauguration of the Sixth Legislature) after the Parliamentary Elections of 09 April, 2022 […]
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AC Promotions founder Imms Moses has called on president Hage Geingob to engage the corporate sector to consider investing more in sport, particularly boxing. In an interview with Desert Radio, 95.3, Moses said it’s important for the head of state, despite his busy schedule, to engage the business sector to ensure that they understand the […]
REHOBOTH Rugby Club face a tough task when they travel to Windhoek tomorrow to take on Wanderers on their Pioniers Park home turf. In other Premier League matches, Western Suburbs host United, Reho Falcon host Grootfontein, and Kudus host Unam in Walvis Bay. Wanderers took the early lead in the title race when they thrashed […]
The National Metrology Laboratory (NML) of The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB) on Thursday organised a sensitisation seminar for health personnel within the Greater Banjul Area on the importance of calibration in the health sector as part of its duty, which entails promoting standards across the country. The occasion, themed ‘the significance of medical equipment calibration’ […]
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has started installing prepaid water meters in Gokwe, where it is targeting to connect at least 5 400 households. Zinwa Gokwe Centre team leader Philimon Gundani said this is a milestone development for Gokwe’s service delivery. “We have rolled out prepaid water metering in Gokwe Town having done several […]
Government encourages a safe and compliant return to play The lifting of the National State of Disaster has allowed for fans to return to stadiums and other designated places of recreation as well as social gatherings. Government reiterates that the lifting of the National State of Disaster does not automatically mean that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
President Ramaphosa to interact with Free State communities in Presidential Imbizo President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 09 April 2022, lead government’s engagement with communities in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State. This will be the second post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Presidential Imbizo where engagement with citizens is themed on the […]
The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has suggested among its recommendations to the government that former President Yaya Jammeh be interrogated and prosecuted for the murder, manslaughter and for the victimisation of road users, which includes permanent incapacitation/injuries. “The Commission finds that Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh knew fully well that soldiers in his convoy were […]
SEEDAfrique, Liquid Sports Ghana (LSG) and Women in Sports Network Ghana (WINSNETGH) have held a historic event to mark the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2022 at the Accra Sports stadium. The celebration highlighted the power of sports as an agent for social change and community development, promote human rights and […]
Ado Ekiti — For quality healthcare delivery and attainment of the Universal Health Coverage, the Ekiti State Government is to incorporate 500,000 citizens into the State Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS), with women and children below five years as major beneficiaries. The government has also given a matching order to doctors and nurses operating in the […]
The Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Movement Ghana (ADAM-GH), has called on the Zugaraan Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, the Paramount Chief of Kusaug Traditional Area at Bawku in the Upper East Region to help restore peace in his area. The Civil Society Organisation (CSO)’s call is to help ensure that residents “cease fire and build good […]
Expectant mothers have been urged to visit the hospital immediately they conceive for their information to be captured in the Maternal and Child Health Record Book (MCHRecord Book), to improve communication between them and healthcare providers. The MCHRecord Book is a family health record for mothers, newborns and children as the book plays a vital […]
The Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade-Kotopon Constituency, Ms Rita Odoley Sowah, has advised female students to emulate the example of role models to enable them to become better future career leaders. Ms Sowah, was speaking to female students at Labone Senior High School in Accra recently, as part of activities to mark the […]
Killings and victimisation demand urgent measures Human rights defenders Ayanda Ngila and Siyabonga Manqele, murdered last month, join the growing list of activists who have been assassinated for their work; like environmental activist Mam’Fikile Ntshangase and whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who were killed for their roles in advocating for the rights of marginalised persons and speaking […]
SALGA National Executive Committee (NEC) gathers to advance local government’s strategic agenda Following the successful convening of nine provincial conferences and a national conference held between 13 January and 4 March 2022 to elect new leadership, it is now time for the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to have a thorough discussion on how […]
The University Of Cape Coast School of Business has organised its maiden Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) programme to engage with the corporate world. Attended by Heads of Department of the University and lecturers, the programmehad more than a thousand students in attendance. As part of the programme, the University of Cape Coast, signed a Memorandum […]
The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), yesterday presented cheque for GH¢600, 000 to the 2021 National Best Farmer, Alhaji Mohammed Mashud, in Accra. This was in fulfilment of the bank’s continuous pledged to be the lead sponsor of the Farmers Day Celebrations, since its inception, in 1988. The Managing Director of the Bank, Dr John Kofi […]