What COVID-19 reveals about educational inequality in Ghana

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed stark inequalities in Ghana’s educational system Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang, a lecturer at the University of Ghana, is looking for new ways to carry on teaching his students. He has no other choice. Ever since Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo ordered last month the indefinite closure of all schools to curb the spread … Read more

“Patapaa Is Untouchable” – Sarkodie Praises

The hottest rapper in Ghana, Sarkodie Praises the Pa2pa soldiers general and the One Corner hit maker, Patapaa, and says he is untouchable. Due to the current Rap beef between Sarkodie and Asem (other rappers), patapaa made a tweet saying “I’m the only rapper that can compete with Sarkodie.“. Other stories “I’m like shatta wale, … Read more

MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECEIVES MEDICAL SUPPLIES FROM ‘CHINA AID’ TO COMBAT COVID-19

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

“I’m wild like shatta wale, ambitious like Sarkodie, A tuffseed like Stonebwoy” – Wendy Shay

Rufftown Records signee Wendy Shay, self acclaimed queen of Ghana music pats herself on her back by saying she is wild like Shatta Wale, ambitious like Sarkodie and she’s a tuffseed like Stonebwoy. The Uber Driver hit maker made this declaration on her official Facebook page. READ MORE STORIES I will pay anything to bring … Read more

COVID-19: Customers who owe us won’t enjoy government’s free water – GWCL

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says customers who have defaulted in the payment of their water bills will not enjoy the government’s announced free water supply. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr. Clifford Braimah says all customers whose lines have been disconnected for non-payment of bills will not also be reconnected. He … Read more

“I will pay anything to get Pappy Kojo back to Ghana.” – Sarkodie

Rapper Sarkodie, CEO of Sarkcess Music, says he is willing to pay anything in order to bring back his fellow musician and brother, Pappy Kojo back into the country (Ghana). Due to the novel coronavirus, Pappy Kojo has been stuck in Italy for over a month now because there’s a nationwide lockdown. READ OTHER STORIES … Read more

Government absorbs three months water bill of Ghanaians

All Ghanaians will not be paying water bill for the next three (3) months as government will absorb all the cost. President Akufo-Addo in his televised address to the nation announced that for the months of April, May and June, his government is taking that burden off Ghanaians. “All water tankers, publicly and privately-owned, are … Read more

Korle-Bu doctors threaten to withdraw services

Doctors at the Department of Accident and Emergency at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital threatened to lay down their tools over the supposed lack of COVID-19 preparedness by the hospital. “We write to express our general dissatisfaction with the preparedness or lack thereof of the department to combat the current COVID-19 pandemic. We also wish to … Read more

President Nana Addo announces 3 months tax holiday, allowances for health workers

President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a tax holiday for health workers in the country for the next three (3) months beginning April 2020. The President made this known during his fifth national address today, Sunday, April 5, 2020, where he updated Ghanaians on the fight against the spread of the novel Coronavirus disease in the … Read more

Lockdown extension to be decided next week

Akufo-Addo indicated that his government will determine whether or not to extend the lockdown imposed on parts of the country next week. He said, the decision will largely be based on the results of the over 19,000 tests that have been conducted due to the enhanced contact tracing exercise. Other stories President Nana Akuffo-Addo extends … Read more