Interplast, Ltd, Ghana’s leading producer of plastic pipe systems has donated cash and T-shirts through the May 9 foundation for families of the victims of the May 9 Accra stadium disaster to mark the 22nd anniversary of the historic sports disaster. The tragic stampede occurred during a soccer game between soccer rivals Accra hearts and Kumasi Asante Kotoko on May 9 2001. The incident claimed at least 126 lives and left many football supporters injured and their families in despair. The May 9 2001 Accra stadium disaster remains the number one sports tragedy in Ghana’s history. Even though the government…
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Ghana’s Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has emphasized the need for African countries to increase their investment in the housing sector as a means of driving economic growth on the continent. Speaking at a Ministerial Roundtable during the 42nd Annual General Meeting of Shelter Afrique in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Minister pointed out that the housing sector has significant potential to help Africa emerge from the current global economic slowdown, provided that leaders prioritize and refocus resources on housing development. “Housing can serve as a powerful tool for economic alleviation, especially in Africa,…
A massive crowd of people in their thousands came out on the streets of Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana last Saturday to march in remembrance of over 126 people who died in a stampede at the Ohene Djan sports stadium in Accra on May 9 2001 during a soccer game between two of Ghana’s biggest football clubs, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. The street march form part of a series of events that began in Kumasi on Friday by the private organizers of the yearly memorial events and donations championed since 2002 by Mr.…
On the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the Accra sports stadium disaster, the Kumasi central mosque hosted a prayer and donation session supported by the May 9th Foundation as well as the Shen Yang & Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation in remembrance of the victims of the historic football disaster in the nation’s history. The President of the May 9th Foundation who is also the former Chairman of Kumasi Kotoko used the occasion to thank the chief Imam of Kumasi Sheikh Abdul Mumin Haroun and the entire Muslim community of Kumasi for their continues support and prayers over the…
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce that its Mercy Ships Africa Celebrations campaign has won the 2023 PRovoke Africa SABRE Awards for Best Campaign in West Africa and Best Campaign for Not-for-Profit/Charities. The SABRE Awards are the most prestigious and important awards in the public relations industry due to their global reach and recognition, as well as their comprehensive coverage of a myriad of public relations disciplines. They recognise outstanding achievements and celebrate the best work in public relations across multiple regions and categories, including the Americas, EMEA (Europe,…
Ghanaian rugby administrator, Rafatu Inusah has landed a top role at Rugby Africa- the continent’s rugby governing body. The Ghanaian rugby union executive has been appointed onto Africa Rugby’s Women’s Committee following her immense contribution towards the success of rugby football in the continent. “Ms Pauolo Lanco, Executive Member of Rugby Africa and Chairman of the Women’s Rugby Committee is pleased and honored to inform you (Rafatu Inusah) of your official appointment as a member of the committee”, a statement signed by the General Manager of Rugby Africa, Azzouz Aib and dated April 18, 2023 reads. The statement added;”You will…
The President of the Republic has appointed Dr. Yaw Twerefour as the Registrar and CEO of the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency. His appointment, which was done in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and section 100(1) of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011(Act 829), will see him managing the licensing, control, and regulation of facilities connected with storage, transportation, and disposal of human remains. Dr. Twerefour is a medical practitioner with over ten years’ experience and a Public Health Specialist. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Medical Superintendent of Anyaa Polyclinic and has also…
The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP) has charged the Governing Board of the newly established Ghana Hydrological Authority to assist in developing a drainage masterplan that will be crucial in the country’s resolve to address perennial flooding that continue to cause significant damage to livelihood and properties. The Minister further called on the Board, drawn from different fields with diverse expertise to also guide the Authority in exploring different sources of funding to enhance the country’s flood resilience and position the new Authority as the central point for drainage management, consultancy, as well as supervision across the…
Gertrude Torkornoo, a Justice of the Supreme Court, has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo as the new Chief Justice of the republic. Her nomination comes following the retirement of Justice Kwasi Anim Yeboah who left service on May 24, 2023 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Should Parliament approve her nomination, Gertrude Torkornoo will become the third Chief Justice in the country’s history after Georgina Theodore and Sophia Akuffo. In a letter to the Council of State, President Akufo-Addo said Justice Torkornoo who has been “on the…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama is confident that NDC will defeat the ruling NPP in the 2024 elections. Sending a rather emphatic message to enthusiasts during a campaign tour at Domeabra Obom in Accra, John Mahama said the constituents have over time showed commitment to the NDC by voting for them any time there is an election. In view of this, he said, the party has taken note of this and will not fail to develop the constituency when they win back power. In the former President’s words; “You can be so sure that your own party – the NDC,…