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Ashanti NHIS Membership Reaches Over 2.9 Million
on: by Radia Sambare
In spite of the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ashanti Region made a significant jump in its 2020 target, ending the year with an active membership of 2,902,306 from a
Using tech for cocoa production doesn’t make economic sense – COCOBOD
on: by Radia Sambare
Public Affairs Manager for the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo has admitted that with the right technology, one can grow cocoa in any part of the world regardless of the weather condition. He considers it reasonable for cocoa to be
Covid-19: Ghana commences digital verification of test results
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service are implementing the digitisation of COVID-19 test results for ease of verification prior to travel and upon arrival in the country. A statement made available to the Ghana News Agency in Accra
Galamsey activities posing danger to Ghana’s water bodies – Director
on: by Radia Sambare
The Water Resources Commission has uncovered the shocking effects of illegal and unregulated mining activities on the country’s water bodies. He said such unregulated mining activities was also costing the Ghana Water Company a substantial amount of money to procure chemicals
Kumasi traders petition Otumfuo to sack mayor
on: by Radia Sambare
Over 400 traders from the Kumasi City Market Traders Association have launched a massive campaign to get the mayor of Kumasi, Osei Assibey Antwi, out even before the president decides on his fate. The group has since petitioned the Overlord of
Suspected 9 Nigerian jailbreakers apprehended in Ghana
on: by Radia Sambare
Ada Police in the Greater Accra Region have busted Nine Nigerians including a female who attempted to enter Ghana illegally through the River Volta in Ada with a boat. The suspects believed to be fugitives who broke jail in Nigeria trying
Group to be set up to examine unethical media content
on: by Radia Sambare
Stakeholders in the broadcasting industry have agreed to set up a joint stakeholder group under the National Media Commission (NMC) to examine reports of unethical content. The Committee will, therefore, invoke the powers of the National Communication Authority (NCA) to take
COVID-19 Update: Measures being put in place to avoid third wave
on: by Radia Sambare
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director General, Ghana Health Service, says government is putting in place measures to halt a possible third outbreak of the Coronavirus disease in the country. He said with some countries in Europe currently experiencing a third wave