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August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

20 Passengers Killed And Hundreds Missing In Congo Boat Accident

A boat accident on the Lukeni river in western Congo over the weekend left at least 20 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said Tuesday. It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country, where overloading

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

No Foreign Holidays For Gabon Government Officials

Gabon's interim president who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. Gen Oligui Nguema has also limited government officials to a maximum of one week of holiday leave. These new

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Korle Bu Renal Dialysis Unit Reports No Fatalities During Shortages

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has denied recording any death at the Renal Dialysis Unit during the period of shortage of dialysis consumables. This follows reports alleging the deaths of 20 renal patients at the facility. A

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Mpox Not New Covid And Can Be Stopped, Expert Says

Mpox is "not the new Covid", because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

SSNIT Recording Significant Gains – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo Addo says the strong financial performance posted by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in its 2023 financial report should put to rest agitations over the Trust's decision to sell off some non-performing assets. This comes after

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

KATH Renal Unit Overwhelmed With Patients Following Rollout Of Free Dialysis Programme

The demand for renal services at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has more than tripled following the rollout of the free dialysis program under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Authorities at the Renal Unit say the six machines at

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

One Dead, Others Injured In Violent Clash At Nkonsia

A violent clash between youth from Wenchi Zongo and Nkonsia in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region has resulted in the death of one person and the destruction of five motorbikes. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Cousins Caged Over Colleague’s Death In Ho

A chilling tale of greed, violence, and tragic loss has unfolded in Ho Sabong Zongo, where two cousins stands accused of brutally murdering their roommate, Marwan Alhassan, over a disputed theft allegation. According to court testimony, the cousins’ deadly rage was

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

PROF. OPPONG CAN BE SC JUDGE EVEN AS A DUAL CITIZEN – TUAH YEBOAH.

The Deputy Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says the nomination of a dual citizen as a Supreme Court judge does not violate the laws of Ghana. According to him, the Supreme Court has ruled against sections of the

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Lover Kills 18-Year-Old Girlfriend In Nkawkaw

An 18-year-old woman has been tragically murdered by her lover in the Kwahu West Municipality. The deceased, identified only as Adwoa, was allegedly killed by her partner, Kwaku Siaw, a washing bay attendant. The suspect is currently on the run following