China has imposed restrictions on the publication of academic research on the origins of the novel coronavirus, according to a central government directive and online notices published by two Chinese universities, that have since been removed from the web. Under the new policy, all academic papers on Covid-19 will be subject to extra vetting before being submitted for … Read more
As part of efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana, the Chinese government, today donated urgently-needed and life-sustaining medical supplies to the Ministry of Health in a short ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra. The medical supplies include 3,000 N95 Protective Face Masks, 10,000 Protective Face Masks, 2500 Disposable Coveralls, 800 Infrared … Read more
Netizens are on the neck of American singer, Keri Hilson, for suggesting coronavirus is the side-effect of 5G network. Following questions of how coronvirus is not prevalent in Africa, Keri with her conspiracy theory came to the conclusion that Africa’s ‘backwardness’ has saved her from frequent cases of the outbreak. She explained electromagnetic fields of … Read more
Uganda’s finance ministry has asked the Ugandan embassy in China to refund money sent “erroneously” to their account, after it emerged they sent almost ten times more than planned. The Ugandan Cabinet had approved $61,800 (£47,700) to be sent to China for students in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. But the education ministry … Read more
Even if Kuami Eugene is offered billions of dollars to perform in China, he won’t, due to Conovirus (Covid-19) fears. According to the “Obiato” hitmaker, he will only perform in China on one condition – after the virus is 100 per cent over. He made this revelation during an exclusive interview with Pulse.com.gh on Thursday, … Read more
Apple has warned that disruption in China from the coronavirus will mean revenues falling short of forecasts. The tech giant said production and sales were affected, and that “worldwide iPhone supply will be temporarily constrained”. The iPhone maker is the first major US company to say that the epidemic will hit its finances. Apple, which … Read more
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana has said the severe traffic jams in major cities in the country is an indication of gradual development. According to Shi Ting Wang, despite the trend being a cause of headaches to many road users, better management of the situation will make it a great developmental experience, reports Joy News’ … Read more
Chinese media recently reported the unusual case of a girl who reached puberty at age seven, presumably because of sleeping with the lights on every night for the last three years. At age 7, Dandan (pseudonym) is already 1.20m-tall, towering over most girls her age. When she first started growing, her mother was delighted, and … Read more
In another sign of Wiyaala’s growing global influence, The South China Morning Post, published in Hong Kong, has cited the Ghanaian singer as a role model for Chinese women to follow. Luisa Tam, senior editor at the Post, wrote “Like Wiyaala, we must look deep inside ourselves and find out what makes us special, and … Read more