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Asiedu Nketia: NDC will protect the vulnerable in society

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October 1, 2020

Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said the next NDC government has a special package for the vulnerable in society, including orphans, widows and the aged.

According to Mr Asiedu Nketia, when elected into office in the December 7 elections, the NDC administration will establish special homes for the aged who are in need and give all persons above 60 years free health care.

Mr Asiedu Nketia further said widows will be protected through a legal instrument to ensure that they benefit from their deceased husband’s properties as well as protect them from harassment or intimidation. He explained that the new law when passed will complement Intestate Succession Law 1985, PNDC Law 111.

He made this known when he addressed a mini durbar of Chiefs, elders and cashew farmers at Baano no.2 in the Jaman South constituency as part of the Bono Regional campaign tour of NDC presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday.

The NDC’s General Secretary was concerned about the inadequacy of legal protection for domestic workers, noting that some people take advantage of the situation to cheat and unfairly treat their domestic employees.

He said the next NDC government will therefore address the situation by passing a law to protect domestic workers.

Government: No ‘jama’ at match venues when Football return

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September 30, 2020

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The Ghana Football Association(GFA) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) have been asked to institute the agreed safety measures before football resumes on the scheduled date.

The Director of Health Promotions at the Ghana Health Service, Dr Dacosta Aboagye, has tasked the two institutions to put in place the safety measures which were proposed by the government as conditions for the return of the Football game.

Dr Dacosta Aboagye told them not to wait until the day of the matches before they put in place those measures.

Among the safety protocols are the ban on singing and shouting at the stadiums.

According to Dr Aboagye, that ‘jama’ which has become an integral part of Ghana football will not be allowed at game venues.

Fans and officials will also have to wear nose masks and practise social distancing at the stadium.

“The Sports Authority and the Ministry must make sure that the 25% capacity and social distancing protocols are adhered to. They must provide hand-washing facilities and ensure that all the protocols are respected. They shouldn’t wait till it’s time for the games before they do these things. Just like we did at the airport, they should also do these things. We don’t want it to become a source of infection”.

“Everyone entering a stadium will have to wear face masks and wash his or hands. You’ll not sit by a friend and songs and noise will not be allowed. These are the guidelines that we have come up with. You can’t sing and shout at the stadiums”, he said.

The GFA, meanwhile, has announced the weekend of November 13 to 15 as the returning date for Ghana Football.

The FA in a release said that it is confident the new season will be one of the best in the history of Ghana football and football will not be breeding ground for Covid-19.

Clubs are expected to resume training today with players of Kumasi Asante Kotoko set to undergo coronavirus test today.

Coach Asare to Duke Micah: Come back stronger like Azumah

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September 30, 2020

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Coach Kwasi Ofosu Asare, the head coach of Ghana’s national boxing team, has described Duke Micah’s failed title bid as a big disappointment to the sport.

According to Coach Asare, the boxing fraternity was expecting Micah to bring the title home and that the defeat, is a big blow to the sport.

The defeat of Micah, however, should serve as a lesson to boxers, promoters and coaches in the country.

“It’s a big blow to Ghana boxing but we have to take it as a lesson. I want us to focus on the lessons from this bout. We have good boxers around who are going to challenge for titles soon. We have the likes of Plange, Dogboe who will be fighting soon so let’s focus on the lessons.

“Being a world champion takes time and I believe that very soon we will have word titles again”.

Duke Micah also received the backing of respected boxing coach to recover from the defeat and win a world title.

Coach Kwasi Ofosu Asare urged him to learn from the story of the great Azumah and pick up the pieces and re-launch another shot at the title.

“It has happened already so he shouldn’t focus on that. Even the greatest African boxer had to go through a defeat before winning titles so he shouldn’t give up. Azumah lost to Sanchez but he learnt his lessons to become the greatest boxer in Africa”.

Micah was handed a round three knock out by Casimero who defended his title.

Coach Asare holds that Micah’s defeat is because he was not fully prepared for the bout.

“We all expected victory but couldn’t get that. When I watched the fight, I felt that Micah was not himself. You could see that the confidence wasn’t there so I think the preparation was poor”.

Dr Bawumia: Coronavirus has jump-started our ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ mission

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September 30, 2020

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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, has indicated the coronavirus pandemic afforded an opportunity to establish policies intended to encourage the expansion of domestic industries and reduce imports.

According to Dr Bawumia, the domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPEs) has jump-started Ghana Beyond Aid efforts.

Dr Bawumia, speaking during an interview with the Oxford Business Group (OBG), explained, “In a sense, COVID-19, in some paradoxical way, has jump-started our ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ mission. It has allowed us to be more self-reliant and we have now, by way of policy, through this whole experience said government procurement should be very much directed, when possible, to the local industries. We’re seeing a good response and that is going to drive our policy going forward.”

He added that Ghana’s progress in digitalisation had also proved beneficial when the coronavirus pandemic emerged.

“The pandemic has facilitated the implementation of innovative public health solutions that even included the use of drones, while also providing citizens with access to key government services online and allowing many of them to work from home,” the Vice President added.

BoG data: Ghana’s debt stock rises to GH¢43.5 billion in seven months

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September 30, 2020

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BoG data: Ghana’s debt stock rises to GH¢43.5 billion in seven months

According to the latest Summary of Macroeconomic and Financial Data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Ghana’s debt stock accumulation has risen to GH¢43.5 billion in seven months.

This data from the BoG comes after the total debt at the beginning of 2020 was pegged at GH¢219.6 billion.

According to the BoG’s figures, the current accumulation brings Ghana’s total debt to GH¢263.1 billion as at the end of July 2020.

The central bank indicated that the total amount of new debt accumulated in the first seven months of the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 stood at GH¢8.7 billion, GH¢11 billion, GH¢21.8 billion, and GH¢28.9 billion respectively.

The BoG further said the debt accumulation for the first seven months of 2020 represents an increase of 19.8 percent in the country’s debt stock from January to July.

This however likens to an increase of 16.4 percent in the country’s total debt stock in the same period in the year 2019.

The significant increases on all fronts , meanwhile, have pushed Ghana’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio to 68.3 percent, the highest level in more than a year.

Despite the debt stock increase, the central bank is estimating Ghana’s economy to grow between 2.0 and 2.5 percent in the third and fourth quarters of 2020.

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, said that headline inflation, after edging up sharply to 11.4 percent in July 2020, has also started going down which is now at 10.5 percent in August 2020, on the back of declining food prices.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank has announced its decision by the to keep its policy rate unchanged at 14.5 percent for the third consecutive time.

The decision according to the Committee was based on the drivers of economic growth returning to normal prospects for a good recovery.

EC: 88,000 duplications detected in voters register rectified

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September 29, 2020

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EC: 88,000 duplications detected in voters register rectified

The Electoral Commission (EC) has revealed that it has rectified all duplicate voter identification numbers that were detected during the just-ended voter registration exercise.

Chairperson, Jean Mensa, addressing a press conference on Monday, explained that the duplicates occurred because the registration kits were offline hence all voter ID numbers were issued independently.

Jean Mensa said 88,000 duplicates were detected when the national data came together online.

According to her, the EC has taken steps to issue new ID cards with the new numbers to the affected voters.

She added that political parties and their agents would be invited to monitor the re-issuance of the said duplicate ID cards.

Jean Mensa assured Ghanaians that all those who have been affected would vote on December 7.

She further disclosed that the duplicates were recorded because some registration kits had the same unique code.

“To prevent the duplication of voter ID numbers, each kit is given a unique code. What we realised during the registration was that in instances where the registration kits become faulty, they were withdrawn from the field and a new one was sent to the field and the same code was put on the new one,” Mrs Mensah said.

“The same code as the one withdrawn was placed on the new one. However, when the faulty kit was brought back to the field, that code was not changed and so you realised that we had two kits with the same code and this meant that they would produce the same ID numbers”.

She said the current voter database does not contain any duplicate voter ID numbers.

C.K Akonnor : I have a special bond with the players

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September 29, 2020

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C.K Akonnor : I have a special bond with the players

C.K Akonnor, the Black Stars Coach, has revealed that he has an outstanding relationship with his players after naming six debutantes, in a 23-man squad for next month’s international friendly against Mali.

Ghana will take on the Eagles in Antalya, Turkey on October 9.

In an interview on Friday, Akonnor revealed how he bonds with the senior players in the team as well as the new ones.

“Yes of course, more importantly the five big guys in the team, Wakasso, Dede Ayew, Jordan Ayew, Partey and Ofori. I have been able to engage the other players as well and what I have done is to communicate positively with them on the way forward, what ought to be done, what cannot be accepted in the team and all that,” he said

“The message is clear and they are aware of what to do when it is time. I am looking forward to a very good response, a team that is disciplined. Apart from the fact that when we go on the field to play, behavior outside the field of play is also key for us.

“These are things I have done and of course I have learned myself about the game in terms of how to approach it, how to give the players chance, make them comfortable when they come around to play. I have positively engaged in all these areas and I believe that what is ahead of us is difficult but can be done in a positive way.”

Nana Yaa Agyare nominated for Outstanding Film Personality at the 2020 National Communication Awards

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September 29, 2020

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Actress Nana Yaa Agyare has been nominated for Outstanding Film Personality female at the 2020 National Communication Awards.

Also known as The Brand, she is a Ghanaian Actress singer and songwriter and presenter of lunchtime programme, Hot Ice on Max 89.7fm.

She is also the Programmes Manager of the same station. The Brand has featured in Ghanaian and Nigerian movies such as Ogbozo, Uncrushable, The Inner Woman, Make Me a Star, Ripples, Indian Money, The Pressure, to mention a few. She started her acting career on stage in 1994 and ventured into screen acting in 2013 with a debut TV series, Broadway.

Nana Yaa Agyare holds a Masters Degree in Journalism from the Graduate School of Research at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. She has taught Journalism and general broadcasting at the Rabodef Broadcasting Academy.

Actress Nana Yaa Agyare (The Brand) has been nominated for Outstanding Film Personality female at the 2020 National Communication Awards.

The National Communications Award which is slated for the 7th of November at the Africa Trade House, is a Development Communications oriented award by RAD Communications Limited to champion Communication and National development. The event will bring together players in the media fraternity as well as other stakeholders, to honour individuals who have contributed outstandingly in the field of communication.

Source: Ameyawdebrah.com

I will never ever have any issues with Stonebwoy – Jupiter

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I will never ever have any issues with Stonebwoy – Jupiter

Ghanaian reggae dancehall act, Michael O’Mint, popularly known in showbiz as Jupiter, has revealed that Stonebwoy is a brother and both of them will never ever have issues.

Jupiter in an interview with Max TV’s host, Oheneba Marshal on the Up Close show disclosed how his fans interpreted Stonebwoy’s “Migrain” song as a diss track targeted at him (Jupiter).

The Enemies hit maker said “The thing is, I will never ever have issues with Stonebwoy. It is quite ridiculous when people say the differences between us and issues.”

“Stonebwoy first of all actually did a song and it was because he mentioned Jupiter in the song,” he added.

According to Jupiter, Stonebwoy did a song called “Migrain” and he mentioned “those places in Jupiter …” so his fans were like “Stonebwoy dissed “Jupiter so he should reply.

Jupiter said “You know how fans are, we are dealing with fans. So I told Stonebwoy, you are my brother but you know what? The fans say I should reply to your diss song.”

“He said no problem. Why not? Any how I will interpret it is cool. So I released the I See War track,” he added.

Jupiter further said “Music is like that. It is the nature of dance hall. I have most artists come at me most of the time always. So it is just part of the culture provided we know what we are doing and understand the business aspect of it.”

“Stonebwoy is my brother for life,” he added.

R&P Oil give motorists free fuel as they open new petrol station at Lakeside in Accra

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September 28, 2020

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R&P Oil give motorists free fuel as they open new petrol station at Lakeside in Accra

Residents and motorists in the Ashaley-Botwe Lakeside Community in Accra on Thursday, 24th September, burst into a frenzy of excitement as hundreds of vehicle drivers and motor riders rushed to get free fuel from the newly opened R&P filling station.

The announcement by management that the first 200 customers would be served with free fuel spread like wildfire and within minutes of the launch ceremony, vehicles had lined the main road waiting to enter the station.

The official launch of the beautiful facility complete with a soon to be opened mart, service centre, washrooms and shops, attracted residents, local leaders, industry stakeholders and other distinguished functionaries.

Among the array of high profile personalities at the grand opening was the CEO of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies of Ghana (OMCG) Mr Kwaku Agyemang Duah who explained the significance of the new station in the community.

“Apart from serving motorists who ply this route, I am pleased to tell you that the youth in the community would be the biggest beneficiaries because more jobs have been created through this facility”

The CEO of R&P Oil Adam Rajid also expressed his joy at the opening of another service station by his company in line with their gradual expansion plan.

“As we heard the Chairman say, with this new structure, we now have 4,201 service stations across Ghana. Top of our priorities is to provide excellent service to all customers here in the Adenta constituency and from beyond. You can also see that we have employed a lot of young people which is a policy of R&P Oil as our contribution in tackling youth unemployment”.

The biggest cheer of the day was reserved for ex Black Stars defender John Paintsil who came through to promote Covid-19 health and safety education initiated by R&P Oil Company.

Other dignitaries included Nii Akwei I (New Legon Chief)

The Nkosuohene of Ashley Botwe Nii Ashaley and
Togbui Awlavi III
Operations Manager of R&P Oil.

A fire management demonstration was performed by
Roger Debrah from the Ghana National Fire Service with the support of R&P Oil Compliance Manager Mr Abel Yaw Owusu.

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