2015-04-01 Ghana Health

Daily News & Analysis   

Make food safety a priority: World Health Organization   
Daily News & Analysis
Prior to World Health Day on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called upon nations, policy makers, farmers, food handlers, families and individuals to make food safety a priority. Prior to World Health Day on April 7, the World Health ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Sports

Soccer-Sako penalty earns Mali draw with Ghana   
Yahoo News UK
PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - Bakary Sako converted a 71st-minute penalty to earn Mali a 1-1 draw with fellow west Africans Ghana in a friendly on Tuesday. The striker, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English second tier, equalised after ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

Must Watch: Kwadwo Nkansah Liwin Reads Newspaper   
Pulse.com.gh
Watch comic actor Kwadwo Nlansah Liwin as he reads newspaper on KKD's rape saga on RTV's "Anigye Fie" show. Published: 31.03.2015; David Mawuli. Print; eMail · play · Lilwin & Laxio Beat Saga Beatmaker Insists He Won't Release Song After Lilwin's ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Sci/Tech

Livemint   

Samsung adds $11 billion in market value on S6 buzz in March   
Livemint
Samsung shares have climbed 6.2% since the announcement for their best month since May 2014. Photo: AP. Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co., struggling to retain its place as the world's largest smartphone maker, just had an $11 billion month. That's how ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Business

Ghana Business News   

Vitol seeks MIGA $470m risk insurance for Sankofa gas fields in Ghana   
Ghana Business News
MIGA3 Vitol Holding BV, a Netherlands company investing in the Sankofa Gas Field in Ghana has applied for a guarantee of about $470 million from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), of the World Bank Group. The company is seeking the ...

2015-04-01 Ghana World

Stuff.co.nz   

Istanbul police kill hostage-takers after nine-hour standoff   
Stuff.co.nz
An ambulance arrives at Justice Palace in Istanbul March 31, 2015. A Turkish prosecutor was critically injured and two of his captors were killed on Tuesday, after security forces stormed the courthouse where a far-left group had taken the prosecutor hostage, ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Africa

CNN International   

Opposition candidate set to win Nigeria's election, but spokesman fears 'tricks ...   
Montreal Gazette
ABUJA, Nigeria — Former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Buhari has won Nigeria's presidential election but fears his victory could be stolen by “tricks” from the government. If Buhari wins and ...

2015-04-01 Ghana Ghana

spyghana.com   

Gifty Anti says she is not ready for Parliament yet   
spyghana.com
As more unexpected names pop in the race for the 2016 parliamentary elections, ace broadcaster and Women Advocate Gifty Anti, has denied reports suggesting that she intends to contest the Ajumako seat on the ticket of the opposition New Patriotic Party.
I'm not contesting for any position in NPP – Gifty Anti   Citifmonline
I'm not interested in NPP race - Gifty Anti   BusinessGhana
NPP Parliamentary Primaries: I Don't Have Any Political Ambition - Gifty Anti   Pulse.com.gh
Peace FM Online   
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Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Doubts over judgment debt repayment   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome has promised to refund the GH¢51.2 million judgement debt paid him by the state. The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, Vitus Azeem says though businessman Alfred Woyome has indicated that he will ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Health

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Stakeholders adopt Draft National Food Safety Policy   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
Stakeholders in the food safety industry have adopted the draft national Food Safety Policy for its implementation to protect consumers and offer assurance for safe food for export. The policy, when implemented would foster close collaboration between ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Sports

Telegraph.co.uk   

Sebastian Vettel's win at the Malaysian GP gets Ferrari back on track - but Lewis ...   
Telegraph.co.uk
This was a Michael Schumacher-esque performance by Sebastian Vettel to win the Malaysian Grand Prix. He has come through his rough patch and begun the journey towards emulating Schumacher, his great hero. I see the comparisons between Seb and ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Entertainment

Starr 103.5 FM   

Prophetic Predictions: Joyce Blessing reveals Kwaw Kese will soon become a ...   
Pulse.com.gh
According to gospel artiste Joyce Blessing, hiplife artiste, Kwaw Kese would soon become a prophet as she has had many visions about him concerning his future work in God's kingdom as a prophet. The 'Unbreakable' singer made this revelation to Graphic ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Sci/Tech

Firstpost   

Pre-Orders for Galaxy S6 Start Wednesday   
The Chosun Ilbo
Pre-orders for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones start on Wednesday. Pre-ordered phones will be available for use on April 10, when the gadgets officially hit the market. KT and LG Uplus are accepting pre-orders both on their ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

Dumsor to be 'tightened' temporarily   
GhanaWeb
The current load shedding exercise is expected to be aggravated in a couple of days as the country's major thermal plants shut down, sources close to the producers have told Citi News. The gas pressure through the West African Gas Pipeline at 7pm Monday ...

2015-03-31 Ghana World

The Australian Financial Review   

Strategic location of Yemen means crisis cannot be ignored   
The Australian Financial Review
Whether or not there is a deal with Iran about nuclear capabilities, the situation hardly disguises a further worrying set of developments in the Middle East. NaN of. Given Yemen's proximity to the Gulf States, the Yemeni crisis can't be ignored. Maria Gropas/ ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Africa

BBC News   

Police investigates prosecutor murder   
New Vision
The lead prosecutor in the 2010 Kyadondo Rugby Club and the Ethiopian Village Restaurant in Kampala, Joan Kagezi Monday evening shot dead in what police called an assassination. Below is Inspector of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura's official statement.
Uganda prosecutor in 2010 al-Shabab bombings case shot dead   Deutsche Welle
Uganda: Prosecutor Is Fatally Shot   New York Times
Gunmen Kill Ugandan Prosecutor   Wall Street Journal
The Guardian   
Mail & Guardian Africa   
Channel News Asia   
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Daily Times   

International Observers Laud Polls   
Daily Times
Foreign Observers who monitored last Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections have lauded the exercise. The ECOWAS Observer Mission (EOM) described it is acceptable meeting the criteria of being free and transparent. The declaration ...

2015-03-31 Ghana Ghana

GhanaWeb   

Implementation doubts greet World Cup Commission report   
GhanaWeb
A sense of pessimism within the sports fraternity is greeting suggestions that the much awaited World Cup Commission's recommendations will be implemented to the letter. “How can this [report] be different from any other? We can only wish that whatever ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Health

South China Morning Post (subscription)   

Resurgence of Ebola forces Guinea and Sierra Leone to tighten security   
South China Morning Post (subscription)
Guinean President Alpha Conde has declared a 45-day "health emergency" in five regions of the Ebola-hit nation in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly disease. The focus of the virus "has shifted to our country's coastal areas", the president said. "That is ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Sports

ABC Online   

Cricket World Cup: ICC team of the tournament features an array of finalists   
ABC Online
The 2015 World Cup has now been and gone, with only the memories of the great players and performances remaining. The ICC selected its team of the tournament the day after the final, and the best XI featured few surprises. The two finalists - Australia and ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

Evang. Diana Asamoah: Gospel artistes who fight over VGMA are babies in Christ   
Pulse.com.gh
According to “Pentecost Soree Ndwom” hitmaker, their genre of music is solely to lift the name of God high and shouldn't be measured by a system designed by humans. Published: 15.47; Sena Quashie. Print; eMail · play Diana Asamoah performing.
Gospel artistes who fight over VGMA are babies in Christ - Evang. Diana Asamoah   GhanaWeb

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GhanaWeb   

"It's Against Christianity": Majid Michel's Talks About How He Sees ...   
Pulse.com.gh
The eloquent actor, known for his versatile acting prowess said this on the restoration show hosted by Stacy. Published: 11.31; Sena Quashie. Print; eMail · play · Chris Attoh, Majid Michel and Ramsey Noauh hang out after the premiere of '30 play. Chris Attoh ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Sci/Tech

spyghana.com   

Dencia wins the official PINK titles with her flashy cars   
spyghana.com
The skin lightening entrepreneur doesn't just have one hot pink SUV, she has two! She showed off her brand new purchase – a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon V8, which she had custom painted in her favourite colour -hot pink! She also showed off her pink Range ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Business

spyghana.com   

Ghana Now Has A National Housing Policy   
spyghana.com
Ghana can now boast of a comprehensive National Housing Policy that would serve as a guide to the activities of all State and non-state actors in the housing sector. Alhaji Collins Dauda, Minister for Water Resources, Works an Housing. The Policy, which ...

2015-03-30 Ghana World

CBS Local   

No threat to New Zealand from strong 7.5 quake   
TVNZ
No damage or injuries have been reported following a magnitude-7.5 earthquake which struck near Papua New Guinea. The US Geological Survey recorded a quake about 12.49pm New Zealand time at a depth of 40km. The epicentre was near the city of ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Africa

Osun Defender   

Presidential Poll: Shocker! Buhari floors Jonathan in Obanikoro, Bode George ...   
Osun Defender
Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Mohammadu Buhari casts his ballot at a polling station in the “Gidan Niyam Sakin Yara A ward” at Daura in Katsina State on March 28, 2015. Voting began in Nigeria's general election ...

2015-03-30 Ghana Ghana

Citifmonline   

NPP 'playing to the gallery' with affirmative action – IMANI boss   
Citifmonline
The President of IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe believes the affirmative action policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a means through which the party is seeking to gain the approval of the Ghanaian electorate. “This is becoming a bit more sectarian and a ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Health

spyghana.com   

UWR has less LEAP beneficiaries with NHIS   
spyghana.com
Send Ghana, a policy research and advocacy organisation operating in the Upper West Region says, government directive that all beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) be registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Sports

The Hindu   

Ain't No Mountain High: New Zealand has been the story of the tournament   
The Indian Express
“Well, George, we knocked the bastard off.”— Edmund Hillary's first words spoken on landing in Auckland after summiting Mt Everest. There's a simplicity to cricket-viewing in New Zealand that borders on the profound. Elliptical rugby stadiums with short ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

Watch: Sarkodie Performs "Adonai" Remix Live For BBC Radio 1Xtra   
Pulse.com.gh
Sarkodie performs "Adonai" remix live which features missing Hip-life artiste, Castro exclusively for BBC Radio 1Xtra. Published: 17.46; David Mawuli. Print; eMail · play · Watch Efya Performs “One Of Your Own” For BBC Radio 1Xtra · Must Watch! R2bees ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Sci/Tech

Uncover California   

NASA's Super-Pressure Balloon finally takes off at Wanaka   
Uncover California
NASA has successfully launched the super-pressure balloon (SPB) at Wanaka Airport. The balloon was lifted off around 10.15 am and will continue to inflate and increase in size when it will go to 33 kilometers above Earth. Mission boss Debbie Fairbrother ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Business

spyghana.com   

PURC Defends Increment In Electricity Tarrif   
spyghana.com
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has jumped to defend the 2.63% increment in electricity tariff. wpid-Nana-Yaa-Jantuah.jpg According to PURC, the increment is aimed at helping the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) manage the ...

2015-03-29 Ghana World

Times of India   

PM Modi arrives in Singapore to attend Lee's funeral   
Times of India
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived here to attend the State Funeral Services of Singapore's founder and first premier Lee Kuan Yew. Lee, 91, died of severe pneumonia on March 23. The Prime Minister will be attending the funeral ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Africa

Deutsche Welle   

Nigeria election extended to second day after technical problems and violence   
Deutsche Welle
Following glitches in new election technology, many Nigerians will return to the polls for a second day to cast their vote. The presidential election has also been marred by an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants. Nigerian election. Borno state Governor ...

2015-03-29 Ghana Ghana

Peace FM Online   

Political Fracas: NPP women's caucus in Parliament supports affirmative action   
Pulse.com.gh
Some party supporters have been protesting the move arguing that it was unconstitutional and that it would affect the party negatively if it was not reversed. Published: 28.03.2015; Sena Quashie. Print; eMail · play ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Health

The Inquisitr   

Man Has More Than 100 Flesh-Eating Maggots Removed From Nose, Footage ...   
The Inquisitr
A 65-year-old Brazilian man recently suffered nose pain and bleeding for a full week before seeking medical attention. To make matters worse, two days prior to the doctor visit, he reportedly discovered worm-like creatures emerging from his nose.
Horrified: Doctors Discover Maggots In A Living Man's Nose   Pulse.com.gh

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Slate Magazine   

Lack of Ovarian Cancer Screenings has some Opting for Preventative Surgery   
Fox 2 KFXV
Most types of cancers have screenings to identify the risk of the disease, but lack of screening for ovarian cancer has some women turning to preventative surgery. Actress Angelina Jolie underwent preventative surgery to have her fallopian tubes and ovaries ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Sports

New York Times   

Harry Kane Scores as England Routs Lithuania   
New York Times
Harry Kane scored 80 seconds into his England debut on Friday, providing another eye-catching moment in his breakthrough season in a 4-0 victory over Lithuania in European Championship qualifying. Kane, 21, replaced the captain Wayne Rooney and ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Entertainment

BBC News   

Without Zayn, One Direction becomes four goofy white guys shouting   
DAWN.com
I'M a fan of One Direction's music. It's very efficient pop music that doubles as ecstatic, funny, and emotionally complex arena rock. Becoming a fan of One Direction's music has inadvertently and perhaps inevitably drawn my focus toward the individual ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Sci/Tech

Kansas City Star   

Facebook, Twitter Up Offerings   
Investor's Business Daily
9 At its developers conference, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) unveiled its Messenger Platform and said businesses and consumers will be able to chat via Messenger. The company also hinted at a '15 release for its Oculus virtual reality headset. Twitter ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Business

Ghana Business News   

Ghanaians urged to invest in Germany   
Ghana Business News
Investment Mrs Lydia Gohorey, Executive Secretary for the Ghana German Economic Association, has called on interested Ghanaian investors to take advantage of the new trade finance deal being offered by the Association to expand their businesses.

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Starr 103.5 FM   

Scrap PURC; New utility tariffs “baseless, insensitive” – AFAG   
Starr 103.5 FM
Pressure group Alliance For Accountable Government (AFAG) says it considers the new utility tariffs announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) as “insensitive, needless and baseless.” “There is neither a commonsensical nor economic ...

2015-03-28 Ghana World

The Straits Times   

Indonesians mourn loss of close friend Lee Kuan Yew   
The Straits Times
Mr Lee's friendship with Mr Suharto helped Singapore and Indonesia to forge close ties. Even after Mr Suharto resigned from office in 1998, Mr Lee remained a good friend. Mr Lee with a Bird of Paradise during a visit to a bird park with Mr Suharto on Sept 9, ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

Presidential Poll: Variables That May Affect Exercise   
The Guardian Nigeria
AS Nigerians go to the polls today to elect their president and members of the National Assembly for the next four years, certain variables may make or mar the elections, considering the tensed political atmosphere in the country. Despite assurances by ...

2015-03-28 Ghana Ghana

Vibe Ghana   

NPP on Suicide Mission to Lose 2016?   
GhanaWeb
The recent announcement by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party has raised some hackles. The Council has decided that certain parliamentary seats now held by women must not be contested by men. It has also designated ...

2015-03-27 Ghana Health

GhanaWeb   

NHIA pays GH¢90million a month on claims – NHIS boss laments   
GhanaWeb
The National Health Insurance Authority has said it spends over GH¢90 million every month to pay claims of health service providers. According to the NHIA, this is increasingly overwhelming the authority. This was made known when the CEO of the Authority, ...

2015-03-27 Ghana Sports

Zee News   

Dunga pleased with Brazil character   
Zee News
Brazil coach Dunga was delighted with the character shown by his side as they came from behind to beat France 3-1 in a friendly in Paris on Thursday to continue their impressive post-World Cup form. The Selecao recovered from falling behind to a Raphael ...

2015-03-27 Ghana Entertainment

Singersroom News   

T-Pain - Sleepin' Beautiful   
Singersroom News
T-Pain is still in love with a stripper, but this time around, he's not glorifying these exotic women on poles, instead, he's masking them with vulnerability and laying them down for the viewers' eyes. In the G Visuals-directed music video for his latest offering, ...

2015-03-27 Ghana Sci/Tech

Mashable   

Why developers want to be on WhatsApp so badly   
Mashable
CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the Messenger app during the Facebook F8 Developer Conference Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in San Francisco. Image: Eric Risberg/Associated Press. Screen%20shot%202014-01-13%20at%203.09.25%. By Karissa ...

2015-03-27 Ghana Business

The Indian Express   

Congress to organise protest on March 30   
The Hindu
... : As Opposition Congress and BJP continued to stall proceedings of the Odisha Assembly for the second consecutive day on Thursday demanding a roll back of power tariff hike, the Congress announced to organise demonstrations in all 30 district ...

2015-03-27 Ghana World

NBCNews.com   

Airlines Adopt Two-in-the-Cockpit Rule After Germanwings Crash   
NBCNews.com
Numerous airlines hastily changed their policies Thursday to require that two crew members be in the cockpit at all times, after the co-pilot of a Germanwings flight apparently deliberately crashed a plane, killing 150 people, after having locked out the captain.
Co-pilot was taken off flight training and suffered from depression   TVNZ
Who was co-pilot Andreas Lubitz who deliberately crashed Germanwings plane?   Firstpost
Germanwings: Amidst passengers' screams, 'calm' co-pilot deliberately crashed ...   Hindustan Times
South China Morning Post (subscription)   
New Zealand Herald   
Irish Independent   
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Wall Street Journal   

Blast and Building Collapse in NYC's East Village   
Wall Street Journal
An explosion Thursday afternoon in Manhattan's East Village injured at least 19 people, damaged four buildings and led to the collapse of at least one of the buildings. Photo: Peter J. Smith for The Wall Street Journal. Transcript +. This transcript has been ...