The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Exim Bank, Lawrence Agyinsam, has said all efforts must be put into ensuring that consumption of locally manufactured goods becomes the norm post COVID-19. According to him, local producers have guaranteed the survival of Ghanaians as the world has partially closed its borders -...
The Ghana Association of Bankers (GAB), as part of its GH¢10million COVID-19 interventions support programme committed toward emergency relief for the fight against the novel Coronavirus pandemic, has donated some food items and PPE to the vulnerable and some healthcare institutions in the country. The Association, which is made up...
The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his 9th address to the nation on COVID-19 stated that a total of 160,501 tests have been conducted. “So, as at today, Sunday, 10th May, the country has conducted a total of 160,501 tests, with our total number of infections standing at 4,700,”...
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced an extension of the ban on social and public gathering to May 31, as part of measures to reduce the person-to-person spread of the coronavirus disease. During his 9th address to update the nation since the outbreak of the disease, he said...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Madagascar President, Rajoelina took the world by storm after endorsing a herbal product formulated and manufactured locally by the Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (MIAR). “All trials and tests have been conducted and its effectiveness has been provided in reducing and elimination of...
Tema-based singer, Immaculate, has released a new single, 'Lord Save Us From Corona', aimed at helping in the fight against COVID-19. Produced by Papito, she asked God for his intervention, at the same time advising the general public to heed to all the necessary precautions including washing hands under running...
The Ghana Standards Authority has granted certification to another innovative movable handwashing machine produced by Magnifico Limited in a bid to ease the washing of hands mid the outbreak of COVID-19. The solar powered machine, named Sun Sink, offer users the opportunity to get soap and wash their hands under...
Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19.  If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different. Rather than lead, or even join, international partners in assisting...
The total confirmed coronavirus cases in Ghana have now reached 4,012 along with 323 recoveries with 18 recorded deaths, as at Friday, May 8, Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced. The latest development still puts the Greater Accra Region with the highest number of confirmed cases, of 3,436, followed by...
The Bosomtwe Rural Bank Limited at Kuntanase in the Bosomtwe district of Ashanti Region has presented Personal Protective Equipment, PPE and disinfectants to four institutions in its operational territories. The beneficiary institutions include Kuntanase District Hospital, Bosomtwe District Police Command, Asokwa Police Divisional Command and Suame Police Divisional Command. The donated items...