The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says effective September 16, public transport fares will go up by 10 percent.
Explaining the basis for the increment, the Union said the various components that go into the running of commercial transport services has gone up.
“This is to accommodate predominantly an increase in fuel prices,” Kwame Kuma, the National Chairman of GPRTU said in a statement, Tuesday. For some time now, the Union has called for an increment in their fares as prices of spare parts have gone up.
The increased fares will cover intra-city (trotro), intercity (long-distance ride) and shared taxis.
Mr. Kuma advised all members of the Union to comply with the “new fares and post the fare list at the loading terminals so as to avoid any confrontation with the traveling public.”
The last time fares were increased was in January 2018.
The Ashanti Regional MTTD Deputy Commander, DSP Lydia Acheampong Ntow, revealed this to the general public that, one thousand six hundred and fifty-four (1,654) accident case recorded in the middle of this year 2019 which case eighty-nine(89) people’s into dead.
DSP Lydia Acheampong breakdown the huge recorded number of accident in two categories, one thousand six hundred and fifty-four (1,654) recorded at the middle of this year, eighty-nine(89) record dead in commercial vehicles and one thousand two hundred and sixty-six(1,266) involve in a serious injury.
DSP Lydia made mention that, road accident is more dangerous than Ebola, so she is urging all drivers to stop that overtaking, over-speed and many others because they are the cause of all this.
DSP Lydia Acheampong revealed this to the entire nation
during the 2019 Awards lunch for Ghana Drivers and Road Safety.
Meanwhile the Ashanti Regional Director of Road Safety, Madam Simbiat Weridu also explains that nowadays drivers need to be honored and also adviced the entire nation on-road activities.
According to the lawmaker, the aim of this government is to make sure that, all the constituency in Ghana will get an ambulance so sick people will not be stressed as they have experienced for years.
Hon Mavis Hawa Koomson added that there is no government in the history of Ghana who was able to port such a huge number of ambulances into the country with the exception of this current NPP government. She made this statement during the launching of the NPP Pink ladies at kasoa chapter.
In addition, the minister Hon Mavis Hawa Koomson charge this young and energetic ladies who have come together to form this *NPP PINK LADIES,* they should work hard and make sure their aim for campaigning for NPP to retain power should come to pass.
She added that teamwork, determination and hard work should be their main focus and by so doing NPP will win the Awutu Senya East with huge number of votes.
nte Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan has issued an apology to supporters after the 2019 President’s Cup was rained-off on Sunday.
The much talked about super clash was cancelled after ten minutes of play due to the poor condition of the pitch at the Baba Yara Stadium. This was in fact, triggered by a heavy downpour. Sunday’s game was supposed to be a perfect test match and preparation for the Porcupines, who host Tunisian side, Etoile du Sahel in a CAF Champions League qualifier on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Speaking in an interviewed, Annan, who was in post, pleaded with spectators to forgive them adding that, they should be at stadium on Sunday to rally behind them to beat Etoile, to enhance their chances of making it to the group stage.
First of all, I would love to send my apology on behalf of Kotoko and Hearts. We say to the fans that, we are sorry, even though it’s not our fault; it is nature but we appreciate their support” said the captain.
The Bono East Regional secretary of the NDC, ALI MOHAMMED SHAMSUDEEN has blasted government for causing financial loss to the state after organizing a touted accounting to the people’s Town Hall meeting under the auspices of the ministry of information which he saw as a kyinkyinga party since officials who came to address issues of concern failed but only drunk, win and dance to the detriment of the taxpayers money.
Speaking to DFM Politica morning show host Agyaba, he added that all 11 MMDCE’S came to displayed what they have done in their respective areas which was full of deceit because almost every project they said to have done was started and some even completed by the NDC government under former President Mahama, Ali Mohammed said government should apologize to Ghanaians for wasting their precious time yesterday by deceiving them with tackling issues of concern to all Ghanaian.
To this end, SHAMSUDEEN has charged all Ghanaians to vote against Nana Addo and bring back the tried and tested Former president John Mahama.
Methodist Primary School in the Prestea Huni Valley Students of Awudua municipality will in the next four months have a six-unit classroom block and an auxiliary facility in addition to their already existing structure to help improve teaching and learning in the school.
The project which is being financed by Anglogold Ashanti is expected to begin this month and be ready in January. The completion of the project will be a relief to students of the school as congestion in the existing classrooms will be reduced.
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Speaking to the media at the sod-cutting ceremony, the Acting Managing Director of Anglogold Ashanti, Mr. Stephen Asante Yammoh indicated that the management of the mining company had realized the need to provide the facility and are willing and ready to do so as part of their corporate social responsibilities.
The Municipal Chief Executive Officer of the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality Hon. Mozart Kweku Owuh also praised the various corporate bodies in the municipality for their role in helping to provide the best educational facilities for students in the municipality.
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He indicated that Fedco a cocoa buying company and it’s Affiliate recently provided a six-unit classroom block and an auxiliary facility for the people of Atwereboanda and was delighted to hear of a similar project being carried out by AngloGold Ashanti – a move which he believes will go a long way to improve education in the municipality and Ghana as a whole.
The Gyasehene of Apinto traditional area Nana Adarkwa also heaped praised on Anglogold Ashanti and indicated that the new facility will reduce congestion in the school.
Fans of both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak expressed their displeasure at the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for calling off the 2019 President Cup.
The match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi was called off after 10 minutes of action due to the soggy nature of the pitch following a heavy downpour earlier in the day, which made ball control extremely difficult.
According to the fans, the game shouldn’t have started,
after hours of heavy rains, which made the pitch soaked and not conducive for
football.
Waris was mooted from joining the Blue and Whites on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants FC Porto on transfer Deadline Day.
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The 27-year-old was waiting for the deal to be announced after undergoing a successful medical test but it collapsed at the final hours of the window following the Vitoria-Gasteiz-based side’s inability to agree on a transfer fee with the Dragons.
Now club president de Trocóniz has clarified the situation insisting that the deal was not hindered by the player’s wage demand.
He explained that what happened to Waris was not a problem of payroll, but a process in the hiring that did not materialize with the signature, because there was salary space to complete the hiring.
The Founder And Leader for United Progressive Party (UPP), Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike believes the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have both done little in terms of fighting corruption while in office.
“I will put both NPP and NDC in the same basket. None of them is doing better than others”, he observed when speaking to the media at his Press Conference.
According to him, though it is his observation and not backed by evidence, from where he sits as a politician, both present and past governments are not doing enough to get rid of the corruption canker that has bedeviled the nation.
He further explained the reason why both the two(2) leading parties in Ghana are all corrupt, they take money(bribe) before giving out an appointment, constructs, etc. So he, Odike is urging the entire nation to elect him as President in the 2020 general election of the Republic of Ghana, and he will fight against that corruption and make sure it is uprooted.
You might not be ready to say the L-word, but that doesn’t mean you can’t or don’t appreciate the fact that they said it. And when it comes to saying I love you, it’s all in the delivery and meaning behind your words.
I think we all know that
saying “thank you” is a huge slap in the face when someone says I love you,
especially for the first time. But you do appreciate it.
So here are a few different ways to say I love you when you aren’t ready to say those exact words back.
1. “I’m not ready to say that yet but I know you’re important to me.”Honesty is important in any (growing) relationship. If you’re not ready, it’s as simple as that. You shouldn’t feel obligated to say it, and they know that. It might sting a little, but as long as you can at least make them understand that they are important to you, patience will be a little easier to come by. They’ll appreciate that you don’t take this lightly, and it’ll make the moment you do say it amazing.
2. “I’m so happy to have you in my life.” Say it, mean it, repeat it. If you’re happy with the person, isn’t that a big part of what love is anyway?.
3. “I’ve never felt like this before, so I’m trying to understand it.” Don’t say it unless you mean it. Feelings can be confusing. And scary. And fast. We all have our own pace. Take time to understand it yourself, and you’ll know if and when you’re ready to say it to them.
4. “You make me so happy, and I appreciate you so much.”
People with oily skin tend to age better and develop fewer wrinkles than dry or normal skin. But it does require more attention since you need to keep cleansing those overproductive pores.
Thanks to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, honey is a superfood used for treating most skin conditions. Honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture from your skin when applying it. It keeps the skin moist, not oily.
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To use honey to treat acne and oily skin, spread a thin layer, preferably raw, onto your face; let it dry for about 10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Almonds Almonds are the best source of vitamin E, which makes your skin soft and supple. Due to its anti-aging properties, almonds help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines on your face.
To use an almond face scrub: Finely-grind raw almonds to make 3 teaspoons. Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey. Apply to your face gently, in circular motions. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry. You can also make an almond face mask by grinding the almonds into a paste before adding the honey. Leave the mask on for 10–15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry. Do not use if you have a nut allergy.
Tomatoes Tomatoes contain salicylic acid, a common acne home remedy. The acids in tomatoes may help absorb excess skin oils and help unclog pores. To make an exfoliating tomato mask: Combine 1 teaspoon sugar with the pulp of 1 tomato. Apply to the skin in a circular motion. Leave the mask on for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.
You can also apply just tomato pulp or tomato slices to your skin.
Offshoots of the latest xenophobic incidents in South Africa’s city of Johannesburg has sparked off citizen reactions in some African countries – specifically in Zambia, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
Concerned Zambians plan protest
A group of concerned citizens in Zambia have written to the police with notice of a peaceful march and gathering at the premises of the South African Embassy in the capital Lusaka.
The group said the march was “to show displeasure to the South African government for the horrific conduct exhibited by their citizens and complacent approach their government has taken.
The march planned for September 4 added: “is in no ways intended to cause any harm but just to communicate our concerns and observations,” the statement added. Clearance has yet to be given.
Ethiopia Embassy cautions citizens in SA – FANA report
The Ethiopian Embassy in South Africa advised Ethiopians to distance themselves from any confrontation and conflict until the current situation is stabilized.
It also advised them not to wear expensive pieces of jewelry and if possible, to close their shops, until peace is restored.
The Embassy also called on them to report any suspicious activity to the police or to contact the embassy using telephone numbers 012 346 42 57 and 012 346 29 47.
Nigerians plan business retaliation
Nigeria’s government in a statement condemned the violence of Monday, September 2 but citizens on social media have severally condemned the violence and called for drastic action.
A 2017 video of South Africa’s former Deputy Police Minister, Bongani Mkongi, shared by a local portal, Signal Nigeria, has got Nigerians rattled.
Tweeps are calling for an economic boycott that could adversely affect South African business interests in Nigeria. Already there are calls for boycott of among others, MTN, Shoprite, DSTv and Stanbic bank.
A number of people are, however, quick to point out that the boycott will affect mostly Nigerians because most employees of these outlets are locals.
It Starts With U * Just Broke my MTN sim * Will never Shop at ShopRite * Stanbic is a dead end * No longer Subscribn to DSTV Change begins with me. We need to send a msg to South Africa since Nign Leaders are too Stupid to do anything.
The Unfortunate reality is that Nig& Nigerians have more to lose if South African Owned Businesses close in Nigeria than South Africa as a Country. also Nigerians have more to lose if Nigerian Owned Businesses Close in South Africa than SA and South Africans8:12 AM – Sep 3, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Zulqy™’s other Tweets
September 2 Johannesburg violence
Looting and violence spread across several neighborhoods in the major cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. It followed a spate of overnight attacks that appeared to target foreign-owned shops.
At least 50 shops were looted and burned in the southern Johannesburg suburbs of Malvern and Jeppestown. Police fired rubber bullets at looters as burnt cars were stranded on the roads.
Bheki Cele, South African Police Minister said: “For me, it’s pure criminality, people looting and all that, and using that as xenophobia. But for now, there is nothing that has sparked any form of conflict between South Africans and foreign nationals.
“We dealing with criminality rather than xenophobia at the present moment,” he added.
Police arrested 41 people for the violence in Johannesburg, while 8 others were arrested in Tembisa township, east of Johannesburg, and one person arrested in the capitol Pretoria, police said.
Monday’s violence followed similar incidents in Pretoria last week, in which protests led by taxi drivers saw several foreign-owned shops looted and torched.
Such violence breaks out sporadically in South Africa, where many nationals blame foreigners for high unemployment, particularly in manual labor.
Last week, Human Rights Watch reported that dozens of truck drivers in the country had died in attacks against foreigners since March 2018.
The report was released following a recent spate of xenophobic violence fueled by economic decline and record unemployment.
It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe,” a post on Mnangagwa’s official presidential Twitter account said.
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has died aged 95, the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on his official Twitter account.
Mugabe died in Singapore, where he has often received medical treatment in recent years, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Robert Mugabe – key dates
1924: Born
1964: Imprisoned by Rhodesian government
1980: Wins first post-independence elections
1996: Marries Grace Marufu after the death of first wife, a Ghanaian
2000: Loses referendum, pro-Mugabe militias invade white-owned farms and attack opposition supporters
2008: Comes second in the first round of elections to Tsvangirai who pulls out of run-off amid nationwide attacks on his supporters
2009: Amid economic collapse, swears in Tsvangirai as prime minister, who served in uneasy government of national unity for four years
2017: Sacks long-time ally Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, allegedly in favor of his wife Grace, as successor
November 2017: Army intervenes and forces him to step down
Cde Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Africanist who dedicated his life to the emancipation and empowerment of his people. His contribution to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in eternal peace (2/2)
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) September 6, 2019
