Lands Commission starts campaign on land administration in Ghana

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April 28, 2022

The Upper West Regional President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Mr. Ubeidu Siddique, has advised persons desiring to pursue career opportunities in law not to allow material things to be their motivation.

He said lawyers must exhibit high personal integrity and discipline to serve saying, “If money is your motivation, you will be exiting just as you are entering.”

Mr. Siddique gave the advice at the Law Express Per-Season Forum at the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Wa on Tuesday.

The event was organized by the Law Express in collaboration with the SDD-UBIDS to encourage people to consider taking up career prospects in the field of law as well as to create a platform for stakeholders to discuss the introduction of a law programme at the University,

It was on the theme: “Educational and Career Prospects in the Law,” and brought together legal persons in the region to share their experiences in the law profession with the participants.

Mr. Siddique, who is also the Upper West Regional Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice said “As a lawyer you have to be diligent, skillful, ethical, honest and hardworking. If you want to become a lawyer and you are lazy, forget it.”

Talking on the prospects in law, the Regional GBA President observed that there were many opportunities in the study of law saying, “One thing good about law is that you can work in any setting. Every setting needs a lawyer.”

He, therefore pledged the support of the association to the SDD-UBIDS in its quest to commence a law programme at the university to propel the growth of the faculty.

Professor Philip Duku Osei, the Vice Chancellor of the SDD-UBIDS, said plans were far advanced for the commencement of the law programme and urged for support of the stakeholders to let it come to fruition.

He commended the organisers of the forum for creating the platform for discussion on the introduction of the programme and said it was part of fulfilling their mandate as a university.

On her part, Madam Nuhela Seidu, the convener of the forum and host of the Law Express, said the initiative was among other objectives, aimed to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities to enable them seek justice when the need arose.

Madam Seidu, a legal practitioner, said the forum would transcend from supporting the introduction of the law programme at the SDD-UBIDS to ensuring that the department thrives to become one of the best in the country.

Some of the participants expressed the hope that a law faculty would be established in the northern part of the country in the near future to bring the study of the profession to the doorsteps of the people.

Mr. Clement Eledi, the Supervising High Court Judge in Wa, and a former President of the Upper West Regional GBA, among other dignitaries attended the event.

Source: GNA

Gov’t doles out GH¢415m to 11 pharmaceutical coys

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April 28, 2022

The Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Alan Kyerematen, has revealed that 11 out of 13 pharmaceutical companies operating under the 1D1F Initiative have received support to the tune of GH¢415.3M for expansion, retooling, working capital or building entirely new manufacturing facilities in the country.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Atlantics Lifesciences Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company at Larkpleku in the Ningo Prampram District of Greater Accra recently, he said the acceptance of Atlantic Lifesciences Limited into the 1D1F programme makes it the 107th company to operate under the programme.

According to the Minister, the decision of the Promoter and Management to locate this facility in Ghana underscores the confidence that the private sector continues to show in the Government’s programme of industrial transformation, especially the 1D1F Initiative.

Alan noted that pharmaceutical sales in Ghana reached US$462 Million in 2020 and US$468 Million in 2021 and it is expected to reach US$544 Million in 2025 and sales are expected to peak at US$896M by 2030. This positive outlook will obviously position Ghana as a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing in the West Africa sub-region.

Mr. Kyerematen said his sector and other MDAs will fully support the pharmaceutical sector to take full advantage of the emerging opportunities by;

Upgrading pharmaceutical companies to achieve the WHO Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard;
Provide Management and Technical Assistance to enhance operational efficiency; and
Establish a Bioequivalence Centre to support the local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

The Minister was excited that the One District One Factory (1D1F) Initiative, which has become the bedrock of the country’s economy continues to sign up more companies to expand the industrial base of the country. .

Hon. Alan Kyerematen reiterated that his outfit will continue to support the pharmaceutical sector to become more competitive and produce for both local and foreign markets.

The partnership between the Ministry of Trade and Industry and some financial institutions in the country has provided long term competitive financing to support the pharmaceutical sector.

Health alert! Ghana is the 10th most endemic malaria country in the world

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RICHARD OWUSU-AKYAW

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April 28, 2022

Mr. Isaac Awuku Odame, the Adansi-North District Health Director , addressing the function at Dompoase, Ashanti

AGA staff taking vitals of a women ,before she goes for malaria screening .

The Adansi-North District Director of Health Services, Mr Isaac Awuku Odame, has revealed that Ghana is the tenth most malaria endemic country in the world, accounting for 2% of the global malaria infection in 2021.

According to him, 5.7 million Ghanaians contracted the plasmodium driven parasite in 2021, with a corresponding fatality figure of 308 people.

Mr Isaac Awuku Odame noted that World Health Organisation (WHO) had forecasted that Ghana’s malaria outlook would reach 5 million and this has come to pass.

“Ghana recorded 5.7 million malaria cases in 2021, making her the tenth most endemic malaria country in the world,” he reiterated.

According to him, the number of people that visited hospitals in Adansi-North, including areas such as Fomena and Akrokeri last year, stood at 25,706 out of which 13,686 tested positive for the disease, representing 53% of the total number of people who tested positive for malaria in the area.

The District Director of Health Services was speaking at AngloGold Ashanti’s celebration of World Malaria Day, which was held at Dompoase in the Ashanti region under the theme: “Advance Equity; Build Resilience; End Malaria”.

Over 1,000 residents undertook malaria screening, under the auspices of AGA Wellness Foundation and AGA Malaria Control Ltd., an offshoot of AGA, which seeks to concentrate on the health of the masses in its catchment area.

The event brought together stakeholders such as AGA Malaria Control Ltd, AGA Health Foundation, GIZ Developers Programme, Adansi North District Assembly, Dompoase Traditional Council and Adansi North Directorate of Health and Education to commemorate the World Malaria Day.

Awuku Odame expressed worry about the uptick in malaria cases, saying it means the people in Adansi-North do not take malaria intervention seriously, as it should.

He said: “When you are ill, you do not go to hospital; you do not protect yourself so that you would not contract the disease. We do not sleep in mosquito-treated nets. Let us protect ourselves against malaria as we celebrate World Malaria Day 2022, so that in future Adansi-North can become one of the communities in Ghana that could be used as a case study in eradication of malaria.”

Isaac Odame further told the gathering that “Malaria is the leading sickness at Out Patient Departments (OPD) across Ghana, but we have means to correct this development”.

On the global front, he revealed that 241 million people were infected with malaria disease, adding that 627,000 deaths occurred in the name of the plasmodium variant disease.

Using European nations and Communist State of China as a yardstick, Awuku mentioned that there are means that can be used to address this challenge.

In a message which was delivered on behalf of the Sustainability Manager of AGA by Mr Emmanuel Oduro Agyei, he noted that as they mark the World Malaria Day at Domoase, it is important they drum home the need to safeguard their environment against the disease for a healthy life.

Oduro Agyei noted that the AGA malaria control programme started in 2006, in an attempt to cure malaria, which is affecting staff of the mining company.

According to Oduro Agyei, because of the laudable strides of AGA in Sustainable Development Strategy, it has attracted support from the global fund, AGA, which has aided them to extend their tentacles to other parts of Ghana.

He added that through the intervention, more than 1,177,450 people in 159,355 households across all operational areas are protected from malaria annually.

DJ Tim Westwood accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women

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April 28, 2022

The renowned DJ Tim Westwood has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women who claim he misused his position in the music industry to take advantage of them.

Three women have accused the DJ of opportunistic and predatory sexual behaviour, while four others allege they were groped by him at events.

The women, who were in their late teens or early 20s when they say the incidents happened, described their experiences to the Guardian and BBC News as part of a joint investigation into the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.

The earliest alleged incident took place in 1992; the most recent in 2017.

One of the women said: “Someone taking advantage of my naivety and lack of confidence isn’t something that I should have to carry with shame.”

Westwood has strenuously denied all the allegations. A spokesperson said they were completely false and denied in their entirety.

In response to the allegations on Tuesday the BBC said it was “shocked”. A spokesperson said: “The BBC is against all forms of inappropriate behaviour and we are shocked to hear of these allegations. The BBC has strict codes of conduct for all those engaged by the BBC, including on-air presenters.”

Credit: theguardian.com

Wontumi offers ‘reluctant’ Delay ‘compulsory’ job at his radio station

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April 28, 2022

Delay is reluctant to return to the airwaves as a radio host at the moment but Chairman Wontumi won’t take no as her answer. With a similar enthusiasm that he used to bid for Chelsea’s purchase, the Ghanaian millionaire is now bidding for Delay to become a radio presenter at his radio station known as Wontumi Radio.

Four days ago, the Ghanaian TV host became a guest presenter at the radio station owned by the Ghanaian business mogul cum politician. “Tune in. Will be live on air at 4pm. My first time on radio in years. Hopefully, I remember how this done,” Delay said.

Following her performance on the show, she later caught up with Chairman Wontumi who told her in conversation that she has no choice that to start work at his radio station. “Delay on the 2nd you must start work, you cannot disappoint the fans,” he said.

The TV presenter replied “Chairman but I am not ready for radio” but he said, “you are ready, me whatever I want, I get it, I am Wontumi, you can’t delay me. You must work in Wontumi radio, thank you“.

Delay shared the video on her social media pages and said “Chairman WONTUMI is forcing me to come back on radio“. The post has got her fans with most calling for her return to the airwaves.

Actress Selly Galley commenting on her post said “seriously you’re ready! Don’t delay us. Imagine your interviews live on radio too and we are listening in our cars” with ace Ghanaian broadcaster, Israel Laryea, adding that “Delay, why are you delaying Chairman?”

Before this, Delay made it clear that she is not returning to radio. After appearing on Wontumi Radio four days ago as a guest presenter, she shared a statement to say that “it was great playing for WONTUMI FM last Friday. But it was just for fun“.

Credit: pulse.com.gh

I won’t fall for you to compare me with others; Shatta Wale

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April 28, 2022

Dancehall Artiste, Shatta Wale is mad at the constant comparisons of his craft with other Artistes, especially new crop of Artistes.

In a Facebook live video to vent his spleen on some industry players, Shatta Wale said that he is aware of a cabal to sink his brand just as they did to Samini. “This boy Black Sherif who just came up, you are comparing him to me. I have made money in this industry. Do you know what is on my neck and how much it is? Do you know how much is on my wrist? It is $59,000 ask anyone in USA”Shatta Wale fumed.

“This industry and the comparisons, it didn’t start today. It has been there since Ex Doe so if you don’t know and not smart, you will fall for it just like they did to Samini. Now where is Samini?” Shatta Wale quizzed.

“I am on Facebook live now and there are 2.2k people on and you say that I have only three fans left” Shatta Wale attacked some industry players he mentioned amidst curses. At his USA based residence, he further revealed in the Facebook live video that for anyone to acquire four houses at East Legon from proceeds from the industry should be respected.

Trending on social media brings more businesses; Akuapem Poloo

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April 28, 2022

ROSEMOND BROWN, popularly called Akuapem Poloo

Actress Akuapem Poloo has revealed that trending on social media brings more advertisement and acting businesses to her.

In her view, the attention she gets from being controversial and twerking is like a magnet that attracts more visitors on her pages which in turn is used for brand ambassadorial deals.

Speaking on ‘The Delay Show’ on Sunday, she said as a celebrity, if she stays quiet, brands and other businesses would not patronise her services.

In 2021, she was sentenced to 90 days in prison which was then reversed into a fine of GHS12,000 after pleading guilty to the charges of publication of obscene materials when she posted a picture of herself naked, kneeling in front of her son.

She admitted in the interview that she was ignorant of the repercussions of the naked photo she shared on social media.

Again, when she started her honey business, Akuapem Poloo was seen twerking for customers who purchased some of her products. The Actress stated that although she knows some of her actions attract backlash, “I don’t have a choice.”

In that interview, she admitted to deliberately using someone’s car to court public affection for fame.

Ebola hits Democratic Republic of Congo, again

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April 28, 2022

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s health authorities have declared a new Ebola virus outbreak in Equateur Province on Monday – its third since 2018. With help from the World Health Organization, it has identified more than 100 contact cases.

WHO says those who came into contact with the 31-year-old man from Mbandaka are being closely monitored; vaccinations will start later this week. The man has since died after experiencing symptoms earlier this month.

He had been admitted to an Ebola health care facility on 21 April, but died later that day. Authorities are trying to trace the source of the outbreak.

“Time is not on our side,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Africa director.

“The disease has had a two-week head start and we are now playing catch-up. The positive news is that health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have more experience than anyone else in the world at controlling Ebola outbreaks quickly.”

In fact, Congo has been through 14 outbreaks of the virus.

Credit: rfi.fr

Mali accuses France of spying after video emerges of mass grave

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April 28, 2022