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The African Union is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on Africa’s tourism industry. It says more than $50bn (£40bn) in revenue was lost to the continent in just three months, and some airlines may not survive. AU commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid told an online news conference with the World Health Organization that tourism was a key… Continue reading "Africa ‘lost $50bn in tourism money because of virus’"
The first move of celebration by a 30-year-old unemployed who won GH¢1,200 lottery ended in the death of five people at Tegbi Vakpomda in the Anlo District of the Volta Region. The tragedy that hit one family last Wednesday has thrown the community into a state of mourning. Over the years luck had been eluding Wisdom Kpodo anytime he staked… Continue reading "Man jubilating in taxi after winning GHC 1,200 lottery kills 5 from one family"
In a bid to help restart domestic tourism, as practically all travel was halted with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, four themed webinars on Women, the Youth, MICE and the leisure tourism sectors will herald the first National Travel & Tourism Month Ghana, as a virtual travel event scheduled to run between July 15 and August 15, 2020. With… Continue reading "Webinar on National Travel & Tour Month scheduled for July 15 – Aug 15, 2020"
Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah has resigned from office as Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, the Presidency has announced. His resignation comes barely hours after he admitted in an interview that he visited some voters registration centres in his constituency despite knowing he has tested positive for Coronavirus. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 3rd July,… Continue reading "Carlos Ahenkorah resigns over coronavirus callousness"
Former Deputy Minister of Information, Hon. James Agyenim -Boateng has been appointed by the opposition National Democratic Congress to head the communication aspect of the party’s campaign. The former Deputy Minister who has undoubtedly become an expert in communication will be assisted by the immediate past Municipal Chief Executive of Suhum Madam Margaret Ansei and Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh, former Chief… Continue reading "What You Need To Know About The Three Spokespersons For NDC’s Election 2020 Campaign"
As part of promoting live band music in Ghana, rock band music group, Dark Suburb in partnership with Awake Television has launched its maiden edition of Band Culture TV reality show. The Band Culture reality show is a live band music competition which will create the platform for 12 talented group of bands to exhibit their craft and also compete… Continue reading "Dark Suburb rolls out live band music reality show"
An influential member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko is calling on all to fear coronavirus after the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Forestry Commission Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie. About 117 persons have died of COVID-19 in Ghana after five additional deaths were recorded to 112 by the Ghana Health Service The Ghana… Continue reading "Fear Coronavirus – Gabby warns after the death of Sir John; others hospitalized"
Member States from across Africa have shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. As with every other global region, African destinations have been hit hard by the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the pandemic. The sudden and unexpected drop in tourist arrivals has placed many millions of jobs at risk and threatened to roll back… Continue reading "UNWTO Adapts Agenda for Africa to Accelerate Tourism Recovery"
Josh Alfred, a Nigerian comedian popularly known as Josh2funny, is on cloud nine. Videos answering his “don’t leave me” challenge, inspired by a breakthrough skit where he punned around with the word “leaf”, have electrified social media and gone viral around the world. “Comedy is my life, it’s what I love,” the 29-year-old said. “Seeing my videos be shared and… Continue reading "‘Don’t leave me’ challenge makes Nigerian comedy go viral"
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known Sir John has become the first high profile Ghanaian to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus. He was reported dead on Wednesday evening in Accra with the news sending shock waves across the country. The Forestry Commission boss succumbed to complications of the disease while undergoing… Continue reading "Sir John Dies After Testing Positive For Covid-19"
