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Month: September 2017

Joyce Blessing Under ‘Spiritual Attack’

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

According to reports, Joyce Blessing’s music career is currently under ‘spiritual’ attack.

Kasapafmonline.com close source, Nana Tuffour’s tour to three shrines at Suhum, Techiman, and Sunyani revealed that a popular female gospel artiste has taken a copy of Joyce Blessing’s latest album ‘Agyebum’ CD plus five photos of hers for rituals to be performed to end her music career.

Nana Tuffour speaking exclusively on Kasapa Entertainment of which he’s a panelist last Saturday, revealed that he travelled to meet up with a friend who is a fetish priest living in Suhum and gave Joyce Blessing’s CD for him to listen to it, but the priest emitted a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness.

He out of eagerness asked the Fetish Priest why he was sad and to his dismay, he was told that a renowned female gospel musician based in Accra had recently contracted him to ruin Joyce Blessing’s music profession and gave him five different pictures and a brand new ‘Agye Bom’ album CD of the latter.

Nana Tuffour said he was dumbfounded following which the fetish priest asked him why the sudden silence. He replied that he relates Joyce Blessing so was surprised why a colleague female gospel artiste would be so evil in doing such harm to a colleague who has done nothing wrong to deserve the attack.

The fetish priest pledged to rescind his decision and also contacted his colleagues whom he gave Joyce Blessing’s photos and the album CD to at Techiman and Sunyani to cancel the rituals.

One of the Spiritualists, according to Nana Tuffour is ready to spill the beans if called upon for an interview. A host of Kasapa Entertainment, Kojo Preko Dankwa in an interview with Dave Joy, husband of Joyce Blessing, expressed surprise since his wife has never wronged any group or individual in the industry to be treated that way.

When asked how they intend to handle the situation to avert other unforeseen attacks on Joyce Blessing’s career, he said, “We’re not perturbed since we believe in the God we serve but this notwithstanding, we will be more prayerful and also inform our Pastors to cancel every plan of the enemy against my wife’s music career.”

Seemingly, award-winning gospel artiste, O.J has also made a same astounding disclosure about self-acclaimed gospel artistes who consult and deal in ‘juju’ (Black Magic) to boost their careers.

According to him, jealousy and hypocrisy has crept into gospel in the country with artistes resorting to voodoo to outwit their colleagues.

Story: kasapafmonline.com

Gifty Osei Gets Four Nominations For This Year’s Ghana Gospel Music Awards

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Awards are a way of honoring people for great works done,for this reason The Ghana Gospel Music Awards, which was launched in Kumasi on the 19 of July last year seeks to recognize and appreciate the contributions of gospel artistes for their relentless efforts in spreading the Gospel through music as well as their contributions to the creative arts sector.

Gifty Osei who is known for producing hot and inspiring gospel songs such as ‘Aseda, Yento Nkyia, Jesus Be Too Much, M’anidawoso among others over the years has been nominated for four categories of the awards including ‘Best Gospel Artiste, Best Gospel song, Best Gospel Album and Gospel Female Vocalist of the year.

Gifty Osei

A month ago, popular Kumawood Actor, singer and CEO of Boss Nation Kwadwo Nkansah Lil presented one of his popular hit songs ‘Ladder’ to the committee of the National Gospel Music Awards for consideration.

Gospel Personalities such as the first ever Gospel Musician to win the Ghana Music Awards – Joe Mettle, Anita Afriyie, Obaapa Christie, Diana Antwi Hamilton, OJ, Brother Sammy and UK Based Gospel Musician Sonny Badu are all battling it out for this year’s awards at the various categories.

The maiden edition of this year’s awards is scheduled for next month with about 31 categories which are being competed for by personalities in the gospel music industry.

See Full Awards Nomination Lists Below:

 

 

 

 

 

“I Did Not Get Work Because Of My Weight” – Amanda Jissih Reveals

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Radio and TV host, Amanda Jissih opened up about how being plus-size affected her relationships and career.

She told Stacy Amoateng on the RWS TV Show that making it to the screens came with some challenges including some popular TV stations rejecting her on their networks with excuses that her arms and legs are too big.

According to Amanda, who is affectionately called Mandy J, she used to be a regular guest on one of the stations and a time came for her to host a show but that was abruptly cancelled for reasons she didn’t know.

She added that a worker at the Station later informed her it was because of her body size and advised her to try and slim down a bit in order to get that opportunity.

“ I had an auditioning for a TV Show that was coming on, they loved it, everything was awesome until someone called me from the office and said that you know why they didn’t pick you? They think your legs are to big, your arms are too big … this is a very popular TV Station” she said.

The Hitz Fm Radio Presenter said she tried pills to slim down before but she won’t advise anyone to try it because it comes with heartbreaking side effects like bleeding for 30 days.

The E-Talk host on GhOne Tv says she loves her body and any man that comes knocking on her door and says anything to belittle her size gets blacklisted immediately. She believes such man will keep coming at her with such complaints later against her peace and self-love.

Amanda revealed that was why she once said: “Thanks for giving the fat girl an award” during her acceptance speech when she won an RTP Award; because she saw the mic and cameras of that particular TV Station at the event.

TMI?? TooSweet Annan Shares Details of Sexcapades

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

TooSweet Annan has revealed some of the crazy escapades he has done. He made the revelation on a segment of the Tonight Show with host Andrew Adote Tandoh. The host asked Toosweet about the worst sin the actor ever committed, and Toosweet replied: “ The worst sin is I made out with a woman in a movable public toilet at a funeral”.
The actor went on to reveal that his all-time crush is Nadia Buari.

We don’t know about you guys; but isn’t this too much information to be sharing with the world? Also, there are rumors that people call him the ‘Brad Pitt’ of Ghana.

Reggie Rockstone Salutes Sarkodie

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The ‘Grandpapa of Ghana Hiplife’ Reginald Yaw Asante Osei, popularly known in showbiz circles as Reggie Rockstone has saluted The King Of Hip-hop Sarkodie on his ‘HIGHEST’ album.

The congratulatory message follows a picture of Reggie on his Instagram Page with the name of the Rapper ‘Sark’ beautifully inscribed on a white wall behind Reggie with his hand pointing towards the inscription as he beautifully smiles.

The picture is captioned “CONGRATS ON A GREAT JOB SIR
GOOD WORK!THE HIGHEST IS AS THE TITLE SEZ! ALL PRAISE DUE THE HIGHEST FOR YOUR GIFT! SALUTATIONS AND GH GOT YOU.

The ‘Highest’ which was released on the 8th of this month of September is Sarkodie’s fifth album of his lucrative music career. The album is a collection of 15 brand new songs, three interludes and a bonus track thereby making a total of 19 songs and features some major local and international acts.
The album has as usual been wholeheartedly accepted and loved by all hip-hop lovers across the globe.

My Wife Didn’t Fund Our Wedding-Stonebwoy

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Dancehall and Reggae Artiste-Livingstone Etse Satekla known by his stage name as Stonebwoy, has debunked rumors that his wedding was funded by his wife Dr.Louisa Ansong.

Speaking in an interview on Daybreak Hitz with KMJ on Hitz FM, Stonebwoy, who is also the CEO of The Burniton Music Group said that, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, as a result, he(Stonebwoy) having been in the music industry for sometime now is no longer perturbed by what people said,”I’ve been in this industry for a while and these things shouldn’t surprise me. We are all victims and if someone is having an opinion like that it’s their right but from the horses own mouth it is of no such reasons”.

Stonebwoy with wife

The Dancehall Artiste and the BET Awards winner for Africa tied the knot with his beautiful wife Dr. Louisa in a plush wedding ceremony on the 16th of June this year at Unique Floral-Accra Trade Fair Center. The wedding which was attended by some big gurus in the entertainment industry has since been rumored to have been footed by the Musician’s wife.

 

 

 

Natural Hair Vrs Short Hair

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Just a few years back, natural hair was the leading fashionable hairstyles among our Ghanaian women. Many of our celebrities took to rocking in this hairs in their own beautiful and stylish ways. And just as one cannot talk about a woman’s beauty without mentioning her face and hair, Ghaflagh.com can also not talk about ‘Natural Hairs’ without mentioning celebrities such as the talented dancehall artiste Mzvee, the sweet song writer and singer Efya, Not forgetting the ever beautiful Becca.When it comes to our movie industry we cannot do away with our beautiful and talented actresses such as Lydia Forson, Jasmine Baroude and Yvonne Nelson slaying in their natural hairs.

Television Personality Stacy Amoateng cannot be left out of the list.
However, a few months ago,’Short Hairs’ have become the latest hairstyles among our women and celebrities such as Priscilla Opoku Agyemang(known in the movie industry as Ahoufe Patri), Kumawood Actress Emelia Brobbey and Fella Makafui(popularly known as Serwaa) of YOLO fame would never disappoint you when it comes to rocking in a ‘Short Hair’. A walk through Kejetia(Kumasi), ghaflagh.com counted not less than 50 women with short hairs. But as it is, fashion comes and goes so which hairstyle is coming next?

More so, one would ask,”Have short hairs superseded natural hairs or not?” And to you the ladies out there, which one do you prefer- rocking in a short hair or natural hair? How about our men out there-Do you prefer your woman to rock in a short hair or natural hair?

See your favourite Celebs rocking their Natural or short Hair below:

Mzvee
Becca
Efya
Stacy Amoateng
Lydia Forson
Ahoufe Patri
Fella Makafui
Jasmine Baroude
Emelia Brobbey
Yvonne Nelson

 

We Shall End Child Slavery In Ghana-Francis Sosu

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The President and Founder of Youth for Human Rights Africa (YoHRA), Francis Xavier Sosu has pledged his commitment to end child slavery in Ghana. He made this pledge when he was speaking at the Global Ambassadors Institute in Oklahoma City in the United States of America on Saturday, 16th September, 2017.

The Global Ambassadors leadership Institute is a project by World Experiences Foundation which brings together High School and College students and equips them to become global thinkers and prepare them for global challenges.

The institute provides opportunities for Participants to develop cross-cultural understanding and intercultural skills so they can implement a multicultural project in their communities. The training also creates opportunities to enhance skills in large and small scale event planning, project management, leadership, and communication among others. The project provides networking opportunities with leaders and global citizens in Oklahoma and around the world.

Speaking at the Institute on the Topic “My Journey to Change the World”, Mr Sosu shared his life story of how he suffered what can be called “child slavery” while living on the streets of Accra. “I was enslaved to my world. I lost hope and was in the state of hopelessness when ‘Village of Hope’ [NGO] rescued me”, he added.

Mr. Sosu told the gathering that the only way we can change the world is to be guided by love in all we do. “Love lifted me. I believe I can change the world by my continuous demonstration of love to this world. Love can change the world of others. Let love be the inspiration for all your Global projects”, he added.

Mr. Sosu who is also the President and Chairman of Treasure of Life Foundation, an NGO based in Ghana and the United States of America, aimed at rescuing and giving support to victims of abuses and violations then went ahead to introduce the Global Ambassadors to the Treasure of Life Foundation.

According to Mr. Sosu the United States chapter of the Treasure of Life Foundation is on a mission to end Child Slavery in Ghana. “It’s been estimated that there are between 7000 and 10000 young enslaved boys on the Volta Lake. This data does not include street boys and girls across the cities, boys used on Cocoa farms, quarries and so on. “We must end Child Slavery in Ghana. I am committed to work through the Treasure of Life Foundation in USA to end Child Slavery in Ghana,” he added.

Mr. Sosu also noted that the current condition was a violation of the rights to life and dignity of all trafficked children and children in various forms of bondage. He insisted that “on daily bases some of these children are violated. However, it is not enough to do advocacy and talk about the issue. That is why through the Treasure of Life Foundation USA we seek support and partnership to end Child Slavery through education.”

On his part the Chief Executive Officer of the Treasure of Life Foundation – USA, Mr. Jeff Woodard in a brief remark said “the project would consist of a number of tours that gives projects, institutions and individuals a firsthand information about the problems so that sustainable strategies could be put in place to end the menace”.

The Oklahoma Teacher of the year, Mr. Jon Hazell who is also a Board Member of the Treasure of Life Foundation – USA advised that all Global projects must have respect for indigenous cultures. He asserted that “I believe God gave us different cultures for a reason. The reason to me is the need to inter-depend on each other. No culture is superior to others. If we learn to respect every culture we would be able to succeed in our projects as Global Ambassadors”

The Founder and Chief Executive of the Global Experiences Foundation, Mr. Akash Patel on his part pledged to use their platform and resources to create more awareness about Treasure of Life Foundation through schools and Colleges in Oklahoma to ensure that Child Slavery is ended not only in Ghana but also on the African Continent.

Source: http://myjoyonline.com

Actress Vivienne Achor to be honored in New York City

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

The 3G Awards 2017 announces that Vivienne Achor, one of Africa’s finest actresses will be honored in New York. She will join other nominees including the Legendary Pat Thomas, Gospel Duo; Willie & Mike for her great work in the movie industry.

Vivienne Achor is a movie star of repute, well known and loved in Ghana, much sought after in Nigeria and gaining ground in Hollywood. She brings to the table the simplicity of beauty and brain as she held the position of Vice President of Ghana Actors Guild from 2014 till 2016. She has won a number of prestigious awards some which include; The Best Female Actress ,TV soaps category at the Ghana Actors’ Guild Awards in 2007. She received nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2013 and also honors from; City People International Merit Awards in 2010 and 2013 for her Outstanding Achievement in the African movie industry. In May 2014, she received an award from IPMATIIC Africa in recognition for pioneering the African Movie Industry.

The 3G Media Awards ceremony 2017 is in recognition of exceptional leaders and their contributions to the Ghanaian and Global communities.

The event is produced by 3G Media Inc; www.3gmediaonline.com , an online news platform promoting Ghanaian and African Affairs in the diaspora. Theme: Merging Afrobeat and Reggae Music, John Q and Dr. Knii Lante Collabo to Promote Diabetes. Executive Producer/Founder; Charles Nimmo Ntiamoah-Mensah(Mr. CNN).

“Next Star”-Shirley Frimpong-Manso Launches Talent Show

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Multiple award winning Ghanaian film director, writer and producer the triple threat filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso launches the “NEXT SCREEN STAR”

The “NEXT SCREEN STAR” is an acting program with the sole aim of unearthing talents to create that professional actor every director will want on their set.

The program is in three (3) phases and will span for a period of five (5) weeks.

The first phase will be the Workshop where student will be trained and given professional guidance to exploit their talents to becoming seasoned, top notch and well sort after actors

The second phase of the “NEXT SCREEN STAR” is the Grand Audition Session. This is where students are put to the test to reproduce all they have learnt within the workshop period of the program in a grand audition. Their performance at the audition could land them a role in a Shirley Frimpong-Manso Film, which will be premiered online for the world to see.

The third and final stage is the Film Production Session which will take place after the grand audition. Only selected actors at the audition (selection will be based strictly on performance) will be given a role in the film production. Roles will vary from lead, supporting, minor and extra roles.

Interested applicants should log on to www.nextscreenstar.com to download the forms, complete it, add a passport picture and deliver it at the front desk of the Next Screen Star office, No. 13 Star Avenue, Kokomlemle, Accra. Each applicant will be required to pay Ghc450 for the workshop session. Participation in the grand audition and film production is absolutely free of charge.

On delivering the completed forms, applicants will be given information on the exact date the program will start and on which session they will be. Different sessions will be run depending on the number of applicants who apply to be part of the “NEXT SCREEN STAR” program.

The best director of the year at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards Shirley Frimpong-Manso with her rich experience and love for the Ghanaian film industry noticed the industry had very limited faces on our screens and these are the same faces we have staring at in different films and thus contributing to the stunt growth of the industry. This inspired the triple threat filmmaker Shirley to design the “NEXT SCREEN STAR” program, which will unearth talents, groom and train them to a professional status for the benefit and growth of the Ghanaian film industry.

Old Parliament House To Be Re-Constructed at GH¢15m

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Four years ago, portions of the Old Parliament House, opposite the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra were ruined by fire. The building is now being pulled down to make way for a new facility.

According to YEN News, after the destruction of the Old House of Parliament, the new facility will be erected. It will cost GH¢15 million. The building was built at the beginning of the 1950s. It definitely was one of the most popular historical buildings in Accra.

Cymain Ghana Limited firm will undertake the destruction process. All works have already been started. The building was first barricaded, and local people were advised not to go close to it. Only Cymain Ghana Limited representative have right of entry to the site.

The Judgment Debt Commission, the Economic and Organized Crime Office, the Citizens Vetting Committee, and the CHRAJ were all housed at the building. In 2013, it was partially destroyed by fire. As a result, people could not occupy it any longer.

Officials have refused to divulge their plans to destroy the Old Parliament House. However, on anonymity, a source declared that the whole process would take about three days. No more information has been revealed.

Jospong Group boss, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong nominated for All Africa Business Leaders Awards

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

The annual All Africa Business Leaders Award has nominated Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies as a Finalist for “Business Leader of the Year”, West Africa division. The award is set to honour business excellence and leaders who have made a considerable impact on their industry and community.

The All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC Africa honours remarkable leadership and salute game changers of business on the continent for their continuing commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies.

The award is in recognition of Dr Agyepong’s immense contribution and sterling leadership in revolutionizing waste management in Ghana and other African countries.

CNBC Africa is proud to continue the tradition established by the awards that define and celebrate vision, the spirit of achievement and excellence in business leadership in Africa. The AABLA distinguishes and honors leaders who have contributed and shaped the African economy, and are visionaries behind today’s outstanding businesses.

Winners of the Awards exemplify the best in African leadership. They epitomize the core values of a successful leader, strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight – values that are imperative to carving out powerful business in a Pan-African and global economy.

ABN Productions pioneered the annual All Africa Business Leaders Awards in partnership with CNBC Africa in 2011, after Founder and Vice Chairman of the ABN group Mr Rakesh Wahi attended the European business leader’s awards in 2009 and inspired by the recognition of European business leadership, decided to salute remarkable business leaders for their continuing commitment to excellence in Africa. In 2012 the awards grew into 3 regional segments, namely East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa – with a grand finale to bring all regional winners together and to celebrate an overall victor. The awards ceremony and gala dinner is presented in a half-hour show broadcast across 48 countries in Africa.

In addition to the Business Leader of the Year, there also other Awards for the Young Business Leader of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Industrialist of the Year, Company of the Year, Philanthropist of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Heels Or Sneakers?

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One can never talk of fashion without mentioning foot wears and foot wears come in different types. They can be High-heeled foot wears or sneakers. High-heeled footwear(often abbreviated as ‘High Heels or simply ‘Heels’) is a foot wear that raises the heel of the wearer’s foot significantly higher than the toes and usually worn by women. Visit an average woman’s closet and you’ll count not less than three heels there.

Sneakers on the other hand are shoes primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise. They’re also known as athletic shoes,tennis shoes, gym shoes, runners or trainers.
However, it looks like heels are fading and are now superseded by sneakers especially among women.

These days, women put on sneakers with any outfit to almost all occasions, be it a straight dress, skirts and blouses or with trousers to the office,church, workplace or party. So ladies, which one are you rocking in- sneakers or heels? Below are picture of a few celebs slaying in their sneakers:

Ahoufe Patri
Juliet Ibrahim
Nana Ama Mcbrown
Emelia Brobbey
Jackie Appiah
Anita Akuffo

 

Guru Transforms Into A Rastafarian

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Hiplife Artiste, Nana Yaw Adjei Maradona known in the music hub as Guru has been spotted with a transformed hair from ‘short hair’  to ‘ long dreads’ for the release of his new music video. The music entitled ‘Problem’,  is produced by Willis Beatz  and was released a few days ago.

Guru

A report on myjoyonline stated that, the artiste had disclosed that his new makeover is his attempt to return to his roots and be more African. “Dreadlocks is not something new in our country. The primitive way of the real Ghanaian black man was dreadlocks because back then, we did not have scissors or barbering machines to have fancy haircuts,” he added.

He further explained that his new song is what he’s using to unveil his transformation and at the same time appreciating the beauty of the Ghanaian woman.

Watch Excerpts from the video 0f ‘Problem’  below:

 

Nii Okai To ‘Save’ 40 Hearts

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Renowned Gospel musician Nii Okai, has slated Sunday September 24, to launch his sixth album to save 40 lives at the Light House Chapel, Morning Star-Cathedral, Sakumono in Accra.

The album launch dubbed: “Yesu Hi” which coincides with the artist 40th birthday is aimed at raising funds to save the lives of 40 Hole-in-Heart patients across the country.

“Instead of throwing a lavish birthday party, I am rather using the funds to save 40 souls. There are many young children dying of heart diseases and must be supported to live,” he said.

“This 40 Hearts campaign is not just about funding surgeries, but becoming a ‘force-for-good’ in shaping national policy and promoting healthy lifestyles.”

Ni Okai, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the ‘Nii Okai Saving Hearts Foundation (NOSHF), a non-profit organisation, launched the foundation on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his debut album ‘Mokobe’ whose proceeds was use to perform Hole-in-Heart surgeries for 10 under privileged children.

He said there is the need to support the underprivileged and vulnerable in society who are suffering from various diseases, especially, “Cardio-Vascular” diseases and cannot afford for treatment.

The Gospel Musician expressed appreciation to the National Cardiothoracic Centre and the Ghana Heart Foundation for their role in reducing cardio related diseases in Ghana.

He also expressed gratitude to the Heritage Bank and the media for supporting his vision to save the lives of the poor and vulnerable in society.

News Source: GNA

Christabel Ekeh Emerges Months After Leaked ‘Nude Pics Saga’

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Beautiful and talented actress Christabel Ekeh has been spotted months after some uncompromising nude pictures of her were leaked all over social media.

The actress  was spotted on one of her accounts on Instagram looking very beautiful as usual  in a white and yellow outfit. The picture was captioned “The beauty of life is smiles and happiness”

Indeed, she appeared very lively and all smiley. There were no signs of sickness or depression showing on her face as people had speculated some months back when her nude pictures were leaked.

It was believed  that the young actress had had her account hacked. However, there were other speculations that the actress might be suffering from a health condition, possibly a mental one that led her to release the pictures on her own.  Contrary to this, her mother came out to explain that her daughter was perfectly healthy and of sound mind and that Christabel was rather under some contract and her pictures was a way of raising some awareness of a sort.

She later reacted to all these comments in a phone interview played on Joy Prime’s Fresh Juice, where she categorically stated that the nude pictures were “a way of communication” to welcome people to the new Christabel.

Christabel Ekeh was born on October 16, 1990 and the 1st Runner Up of Miss Malaika 2008. She is well known for her role in both Ghallywood and Nollywood Movie industries and has starred in over 50 movies.

National Identification Authority unveils new ID card

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

A sample of new ID card.

The National Identification Authority has outdoored a new national identification card, with the promise to launch its massive registration exercise in the coming days.
At a news briefing in Accra Wednesday, NIA Executive Director, Professor Ken Agyemang Attefuah said the Authority is prepared to embark the exercise projected to formalise Ghana’s economy.
“The National Identification Authority is ready to provide Ghanaians with a modern robust national identification system and a smart ID card that will meet the modern aspirations of the people of Ghana and carry us into the future,” he said.

The launch will officially pave the way for the rolling out of the new identification process.
The NIA has explained the exercise will start with the security agencies, schools, banks and the population in the Greater Accra Region.
The next stop of the registration van will be areas in the Central, Western and Brong Ahafo Regions. The rest of the regions will later follow, the NIA has said.
Ghanaians resident in other countries have not been left out of the registration process. An opportunity will be given to them to register for the card at a fee wherever they are.
The new identification system was an outcome of a private public partnership with the Margins Group, tasked to make the new ID cards.
Margins Group CEO, Moses Baiden described the new card as the most secured Identification card with about 14 international security features.
It also has a multi-purpose function, he told the media.
Another new feature of the card is the passport and ECOWAS logos on it, which allow it to be used in place of a passport across ECOWAS member countries.
Mr Baiden explained one of the functions of the new card is that apart from it being a national identification card, it will also be linked to one’s bank account to enhance modern payment systems.
The new ID card is expected to have a lifespan of 10 years after which it will be renewable at a fee to be determined by the Authority.

KATH hard hit by absence of 150 doctors

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Authorities of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are reeling under pressure over delayed replacement of 150 medical officers for housemanship. The absence of the doctors has forced management to reduce non-emergency medical services, resulting in loss of revenue.

Chief Executive, Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso, says medical personnel at post are overstretched. “Certainly it will affect our healthcare delivery to the extent that doctors currently available working would be overstretched. They would be called upon to carry out various functions  that previously these colleagues who have exited could have done,” he explained.

Dr. Oheneba Owusu Danso

The situation also means personnel on duty should brace up for tough times ahead in an effort to hold the fort in the absence of the 150 house officers,  a situation which also means a cut in the hospital’s internally generated funds.

“It will also slow down certain processes leading to ultimate care because if you are few, go to surgery, for instance, to go and operate, it would mean that sometimes you don’t have adequate numbers of assistance for the lead surgeon and sometimes when you have to actually follow up to get other resources for the surgery such as blood,  we are going to be constraint.

“And scaling down of some elective procedures is also going to mean that we are going to lose some revenue and some surgeries rescheduled during the period will mean that some patients are going to have some longer waiting time,” he explained.

Only emergency and in-patient services are being prioritized under the current circumstances. Checks at the hospital during a visit on Thursday revealed patients who had reported for elective services such as surgery left disappointed.

Five clinical directorates; surgery, medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology as well as trauma and orthopedic and others have been operational. Less than 600 patients had been seen at the time of our visit, compared to about 1000 on a normal day.

Dr. Owusu-Danso says the hospital is already feeling the heat of the situation.

For now, patients seeking care, other than emergency services, may have to wait until the Finance Ministry  gives financial clearance for new house officers.

Dr. Owusu-Danso fears dire consequences in the coming weeks, though he assures efforts are being made to avert a crisis.

“This problem has become more acute this week. Going into next week, we predict that, severity could worsen and that is the reason why we believe that emergencies should continue but depending on a daily assessment of the situation, elective cases and those cases that may not require emergency interventions may be scaled down,” he warned.
Source: http://myjoynews.com

Don’t Collapse Private Schools- IFEST boss To Gov’t

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The New Patriotic Party should never be credited in history as the one that contributed to the collapse of private Senior High School system, IFEST boss has said. Despite the immense benefits of the Free SHS policy, Dr Prince Armah believes a more comprehensive approach can be adopted to protect private schools which are on the verge of extinction on account of the new policy.
His remarks come hours after Heads of Private Senior High Schools addressed a press conference Wednesday to protest the veritable harm they believe the Free SHS policy will have on their existence.

“We consider the development so far as undermining the contribution of private senior high schools in the educational sector. It is as though the government is intentionally trying to collapse all private senior high schools in the country,” General Secretary of the Conference of Heads of Private Second Cycle Schools (CHOPSS), Joseph Dzamesi said.
According to him private schools were misled into believing they will be drafted into the free SHS policy but days after the policy implementation nothing has happened.
Joseph Dzamesi said not a single student has made any attempt to enroll at the private schools, a situation he believes threatens the existence and sustainability of the private institutions.

He said over 10,000 jobs in the private schools are at risk of being lost as a result of the free SHS.
The Free SHS Policy, a flagship education programme of the government seeks to increase access to Secondary Education by removing the burden of paying fees on parents.
Under the policy, the government would foot all bills including feeding fees, tuition fees and all other charges.
Joseph Dzamesi called on the government to, as a matter of urgency, include Private Schools into the Schools Placement system so that at least they can also benefit from the policy.
With private schools charging higher fees than public schools, he said parents must be made to pay for the difference in the cost of education in the private schools.
Reacting to the development, Dr Prince Armah, said the NPP which is private sector led government must be proactive in addressing the concerns of the private school heads.
Calling for Ghana to go the Ugandan way, the IFEST boss said a decision to include private schools in the free SHS policy will solve three challenges that are likely to bedevil the policy.
“Although in the advanced education systems, private schools are largely not considered under free secondary education programmes, we can contextualize our situation as Uganda did (free secondary education is also offered by selected private schools). Instead of posting 800 students at Methodist Girls at Mamfi (exceeding their capacity by 400) for instance, we can increase the physical spaces at secondary schools by including the private schools in the school selection and placement process.
“However, parents and students could be advised that by choosing private secondary schools, they agree to pay to the schools any additional fees not covered by the free SHS programme. In this way, we would be killing three birds with one stone: reducing pressure on our public secondary school system by controlling class size and teacher-student ratio, helping sustain the private secondary schools with open access to all at a reduced cost to parents, and affording parents and students a choice of private or public secondary education whilst under free SHS,” he said.
He challenged the private schools to provide high quality secondary education that can compete with the best public schools in Ghana.

Ama K Abebrese Wins Best Actress at Newark International Film Festival

Posted on by Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah

Ama K. Abebrese was adjudged Best Actress at the just-ended Newark International Film Festival 2017 held in New Jersey, USA.
Her performance in the Ike Nnaebue – directed Sink or Swim film secured her that honour. The film also won the award for Best Film at the event.

Sink or Swim features other top actors from the continent, including Zack Orji, Omowunmi Dada, Raymond Ofula, Adjetey Anang, Ali Nuhu, Seun Akindele, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ruth Ndulu, and Kate Marrie Williams.

Menaye Donkor-Muntari Reveals Why She Took Over Miss Universe Ghana.

Posted on by Peace Agyare

Mrs. Menaye Donkor-Muntari, wife of former Black Stars midfielder, Sulley Muntari, has revealed the driving force behind her decision to take over the reigns of the Miss Universe Ghana beauty pageant franchise.

With the recent crowing of the 2017 Miss Universe Ghana in a star studded ceremony that literally went off without a hitch, Ghanaians have given high praise to the organizers who put the entire show together.

While Mrs. Menaye Donkor-Muntari, wife to former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari, took a lot of the praise for the show since she’s the CEO of MALZ promotions and owner of the Miss Universe franchise, she seems to be letting some shine land on her husband.

Minaye with husband Muntari

Speaking to the Graphic Showbiz, Mrs. Muntari revealed that her husband was a huge driving force behind her acquisition of the longstanding franchise. “Sulley was actually the one who pushed me to take up the franchise which had been dormant for about two to three years. He said, ‘Menaye, I don’t see anyone doing this other than you, so go for it,” she revealed.
The former queen of the beauty pageant crowned in 2004, Mrs. Muntari revealed that after making initial contact with the former owners, and a subsequent meeting or two in New York, she was able to acquire the franchise. Commenting on the synergy between herself and her husband, Mrs. Muntari pointed out that the support in their marriage goes both ways. “We are there for each other. I go to most of his games and support other things he does and he also does same for me,” said Menaye Donkor.

Credit:http://yen.com.gh