On-Air Personality, Serwaa Amihere has taken to her Twitter account to advise young girls to remain focused and not allow to be swayed by friends on matters of the heart. In a tweet sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, Serwaa Amihere tweeted "Ladies, don’t allow your friends tell you not to be with a man because he’s stingy" She added, "How did your friend know the guy is stingy?" Serwaa Amihere reminded young ladies saying men take care of what they love. The media person charge the young girls to always remember that. The post has attracted lots of likes, comments, and retweets. Below is a screenshot: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former President John Mahama has assured the people of Bono East Region that the perpetrators of the various election violence which occurred in 2020 will be investigated, arrested, and dealt with. According to him, crime has no expiry date adding that the level of insecurity in the nation has contributed to such happenings. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/return-guinea-to-constitutional-order-ecowas-directs-military Mr. Mahama also sighted some cases of violence from the killing of a young graduate during the Voter’s ID card registration period to killings during the elections and collation and recently the Ejura riots. He said "Even if the president keeps a blind eye on all these, the NDC will make sure the families involved are properly compensated" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The assurance by the Former President has been described as emotional following the shooting incident which claimed the innocent lives of Abdullah Ayarik and Taajudeen Alhassan. Mr. Mahama had an engagement with the media from hence paying a courtesy call on the Chief Imam and the Muslim Fraternity and the Catholic Bishops. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Credit: Godwin Ako Gunn

The Physician Assistant at Okrakwajo Health Centre in the Eastern Region, Madam Lydia Gordon, has praised Zoomlion Ghana Limited, following its role in the ongoing nationwide management and safe disposal of Covid-19 vaccine waste and its ancillary supplies. “Ever since Covid-19 hit our country, one particular company that has sparred no effort in supporting the government’s Covid fight is Zoomlion,” she affirmed. She was very delighted that Zoomlion was once again at the forefront of helping in the management of used and discarded COVID-19 vaccine waste READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/return-guinea-to-constitutional-order-ecowas-directs-military adam Gordon was speaking to the media on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, during a vaccination exercise at the Okrakwajo Health Centre. The exercise is targeted at properly managing vaccination waste generated from the various vaccination centres per the World Health Organisation (WHO) standards for managing healthcare waste. With this medical waste management system in place, Ghana will benefit from reducing the potential spread of infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis, etc., which may arise from the vaccination. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video She seized the chance to highlight some of the challenges facing her health centre, stating that the facility had no ambulance to attend to emergency cases. “Also, our health facility needs some facelift in the area of infrastructure, and more so, roads leading to the hospital were in very poor condition,” she lamented. She appealed to the government to come to their aid to enable the facility operate effectively. Trash bins were provided to Okrakwajo Health Centre by Zoomlion. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The Disease Control Officer, Akuapem-North Health Directorate in the Eastern Region, Mr Joseph Abankwa, stated that the nationwide vaccination exercise against Covid-19 will help in the country’s fight against the virus. He thus encouraged people who had already taken the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to go to vaccination centres within their areas for the second jabs. Mr Abankwa spoke to the media on behalf of the Director of Akuapem-North Health Directorate on the sidelines of a vaccination exercise at the centre. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video For her part, the Municipal Disease Control Officer of Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital (TQMH), Madam Diana Ohene explained that separate arrangement has been made for those taking the second jab of AstraZeneca vaccine from those being given the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. However, she appealed to the government to supply them with more vaccines, explaining many more people were trooping in to be vaccinated. She also advised Ghanaians to continue observing the Covid preventive protocols. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The Communication and Corporate Affairs Manager, Zoomlion, Mrs Emma Adwoa Piaa Osei Duah, reiterated her outfit’s unwavering commitment towards the Covid fight. According to the WHO, vaccination waste predominantly comprises used needles, syringes, and blood-stained cotton is classified as potentially infectious waste. In this regard, the vaccination waste needs to be managed with hazardous waste management protocols. And to achieve this goal, Zoomlion medical waste team has positioned waste bins with colour-coded liners in all vaccination centres across the country, serving as temporary storage containers for segregated waste. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The sharps and other infectious waste are then collected and transported by specialized medical waste trucks deployed across the country. The collected waste will then be treated at centralized medical waste treatment facilities through sterilization and shredding. At this point, the waste is considered safe for final disposal. The medical waste team of Zoomlion is collaborating with technical experts from the Schools of Hygiene in Ghana to provide medical waste management services to all vaccination centres across the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/paying-ghc100-as-job-application-is-extortion-at-its-peak-nana-frimpomaa-slams-security-services In the light of the above, Zoomlion has activated its regional and district teams of trained personnel to help manage the vaccination waste across the country. Below are some pictures: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Municipal Director of Health Service for Sefwi Wiawso Municipal District in the Western North Region, Mr Francis Boakye Takyi, has said the waste bins provided at the vaccination centres will help to prevent littering, apart from taking care of the medical waste that will be generated. He was happy that Zoomlion Ghana Limited was at the forefront of the medical waste management at the vaccination centres, providing free bins and bin liners for the collection of metal waste, cotton wool and other types of waste. “The bins have been provided at the CHPs compounds and what Zoomlion does is to pick all waste items from the hospitals,” he said. Mr Boakye Takyi made the statement while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a vaccination exercise at his directorate on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was very optimistic that Zoomlion will do a good job by safely disposal of the medical waste the various centres in the region. However, he pleaded with the government to supply them with more vaccines to be able to attend to more people in the municipality. He explained that Ghana Health Service (GHS) took delivery of the medical items to help facilitate the second jabs of the AstraZeneca vaccine, adding that a number of persons were trained specifically for the exercise. “With the vaccination of the second jab of the AstraZeneca, what we do is to ask those coming for the jabs to produce a card that was issued to them along with their voter's ID card when they took the first jab. And once they produce that they are given the second jab,” Mr Boakye Takyi said. The Coordinator of the Expanded Programme for Immunisation, Ms. Victoria Ayog-yam, was full of praise for Zoomlion and its partners for helping in the safe disposal of general and medical waste products at the centres. “Zoomlion picks up the waste everyday from the various vaccination centres, the cotton wool waste are separated from syringes. …and their workers wear protective gears like medical gloves and medicated nose masks for safety reasons,” she noted. According to her, the vaccination exercise on Tuesday, September 1, 2021, which saw over 100 people turning out to be vaccinated According to the WHO, vaccination waste predominantly comprises used needles, syringes, and blood-stained cotton is classified as potentially infectious waste. In this regard, the vaccination waste needs to be managed with hazardous waste management protocols. To this end vaccination waste needs to be managed with hazardous waste management protocols. It is in line with the above that Zoomlion medical waste teams have positioned waste bins with colour-coded liners in all vaccination centres across the country, serving as temporary storage containers for segregated waste. The sharp and other infectious waste materials are then collected and transported by specialized medical waste trucks deployed across the country. The collected waste will then be treated at centralised medical waste treatment facilities through sterilization and shredding. At this point, the waste is considered safe for final disposal. Thus, the medical waste teams of Zoomlion are collaborating with technical experts from the Schools of Hygiene in Ghana to provide medical waste management services to all vaccination centres across the country. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Joseph Osei Owusu is at the head of a five member delegation to Vienna , Austria to attend the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament to be held from Tuesday 7th to Wednesday, 8th September 2021. The Conference, which is being jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the United Nations, (UN) and the Austrian Parliament, is preceded by the 13th Summit of Women Speakers, which took place on Monday the 6th of September. A subsequent summit, the First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter Terrorism, being organized by the IPU and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism will be held on Thursday the 9th of September. The First Deputy Speaker is expected to present a paper on the overall theme of the Conference, “Parliamentary leadership for more effective multilateralism that delivers peace and sustainable development for the people and the planet” On their arrival, the delegation called on the Ghanaian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Austria, Philbert Abaka Johnson. Discussions centered on how to use nuclear energy/power to develop relevant parts of Ghana’s agricultural, building and allied industries for a overall effective economic growth. The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Cyril Kwabena Oteng Nsiah was part of the delegation. Below are some pictures: Credit: The Public Affairs Directorate

South Africa struck late to beat Ghana 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G qualifier at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Monday. Striker BongoKuhle Hlongwane scored in the 83rd minute to beat the Black Stars – their first since August 2010. The win takes South Africa to the top of the table with 4 points from two matches in the on-going qualifiers. Ghana looked unimpressive for the majority of the game after a stellar display in the first half. But the team fizzled out in the second half. Ghana drops to the second spot with 3 points in the interim as Ethiopia hosts Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Ghana Coach Charles Akonnor picked Fatawu Mohammed and Gideon Mensah to play at full back with Jonathan Mensah and Alexander Djiku ion central defense. Emmanuel Lomotey partnered Mubarak Wakaso in midfield while Majeed Ashimeru played in the hole behind Andre Ayew with Yaw Yeboah and Joel Fameyeh operating on the flanks. Percy Tau scored from a header eight minutes to end the first half following a sweet delivery from the flanks but it was ruled offside. Ghana was forced to make a change in the 77th minute as Richard Ofori hobbled off for Lawrence Ati-Zigi. The Black Stars were dealt a blow in the 83rd minute through an easy tap in by BongoKuhle Hlongwane after a defensive error. The victory means Hugo Broos’s team lead Group G with 4 points from two matches. The Black Stars will next play Zimbabwe in back to back games in November 2021. Credit: GFA Communications

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has revealed that following the re-registration exercise which is slated for October 2021, a Ghanaian citizen can register ten (10) sim cards across all networks. According to Madam Ursula, all Foreign nationals will also have access to three (3) sim cards across all networks. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Addressing Journalists in Accra on Sunday, she said “Individuals can register a total number of ten (10) sim cards across all networks and Foreigners will have a limit of three (3) across networks as well" She further warned that people should not think that they can hide behind businesses and register many sim cards as they want. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The sector Minister also mentioned that all sim cards register in businesses will be linked to a shareholder or director of the business. She cautioned that should a business sim card is to be found to have engaged in fraudulent activities, its shareholder or director will be held personally liable. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures The Minister hinted that re-registration of sim cards will reduce or limit fraudulent/criminal activities in the country. She also mentioned that the exercise will also help in providing accurate data for the National Communications Authority (NCA). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures She said "When undertaken correctly, as we intend to do, it will reduce or limit fraudulent or criminal activities, help authorities ascertain the correct number of valid and accurate Sims on the networks. Enable operators to build better demographics of their customer base and help them develop products and services to suit the various groupings. NCA will also get more accurate data to regulate the industry even better.” She added that the citizenry can pass through the process successfully once they are able to provide details on their Ghana Card. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco It is emerging that the exercise which is slated for October, this year will last for six months. "Citizens eligible to partake in this exercise are those above the age of 15 years. The decision to re-register SIM cards stems from the increased use of communication services since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic and to facilitate E-education, among others." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-need-to-generate-more-energy-napo-urges-pictures “Only the National ID card, the Ghana card, issued to an individual shall be used for registration of Sim cards of citizens, foreign residents in Ghana and foreigners staying in Ghana for more than 90 days” Speaking on Foreign Nationals having access to a valid number, she said "In the case of foreigners staying in Ghana for less than 90 days, a valid passport or other travel documents will be required. Foreigners visiting Ghana can acquire a SIM card using the passport or travel card but they can only use the SIM card for 30 days after which it will be deactivated. Foreigners intending to use the SIM card for more than 30 days would have to obtain a non-citizen Ghana card to do so,” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/delay-in-mmdces-nomination-hasn-t-slowed-development-akufo-addo The Minister seized the opportunity to war fraudsters not to dare partake in the exercise adding that such persons will be aired and dealt with drastically. “Let me caution here that people should not think that they can hide behind businesses and register as many SIM cards as they want. All SIM cards registered to a business will be linked to a shareholder or director and if a business SIM card is found to have been engaged in fraudulent activity, that shareholder will be held personally liable,” she stated. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/all-contracts-associated-with-agenda-111-were-legally-granted-information-minister-video Thinknewsonline.com has further gathered that the sim registration will enhance economic growth as more confidence is built in the telecommunications sector and people utilize secured devices to access E-government services and other private mobile-based digital solutions. “We encourage all Ghanaians and foreigners resident in Ghana to ensure that they have their Ghana cards and non-citizen Ghana cards ready. The government believes that having a SIM database and Central Equipment Identity Registration (CEIR) with integrity is a key step towards enhancing our digitalization. All subscribers are therefore encouraged to begin getting their national IDs in order to have a smooth and easy registration process.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/return-guinea-to-constitutional-order-ecowas-directs-military Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has dispelled claims that there is currently a vacuum in local government in the country. According to him, the delay in nominating Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) has not hampered development in the country. He was responding to criticism from a section of the public, including the Minority in Parliament, who are unhappy with the government’s decision to allow MMDCEs to continue in acting capacities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations The MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor is currently in court seeking rectification of the situation. But Akufo-Addo said the. “impression is false. All the people who were MMDCEs in my first term are still at post.” “There is no vacuum in local government in Ghana as we speak today,” he said on Sunday. He made this revelation during his two-day tour of the Western North Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He said despite the delay, no law has been broken as it falls within the President’s mandate to do so. Addressing the issue for the first time, the President said he is being cautious in selecting his appointees. “We have set up committees at regional and national levels to make recommendations for me. I have to make sure that they fit into the political purposes of the government and respond to issues of competence and political suitability.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws He, however, revealed that the names of individuals nominated for the various positions will be announced later this month. “This month of September, all these matters would be resolved,” he added. Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has named his first District Chief Executive nominee since his re-election. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures During his two-day tour, the President confirmed Yawson Amoah as the new District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Akontombra District. President Akufo-Addo confirmed Yawson Amoah as the new DCE of the Akontombra District.“Nana, this is my first appointment of the MMDCEs”, Nana Akufo-Addo told the chiefs and people of Sefwi Akontombra. Article 243(1) of the 1992 constitution states that “there shall be a District Chief Executive for every district, who shall be appointed by the President with the prior approval of not less than two-thirds majority of members of the Assembly present and voting at the meeting. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures Having been nominated, Mr. Yawson Amoah would now require the prior approval of not less than two-thirds majority of the members of the Akontombra District Assembly. Credit: Myjoyonline.com

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Yawson Amoah as the substantive District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sefwi Akontombra. He made the announcement when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Sefwi Akontombra as part of his tour of the Western North Region on Saturday, September 4, 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations President Akufo Addo’s pronouncement came on the back of an appeal by the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Djornobuah Tetteh. Nana Akufo-Addo also noted that the full list of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) will be released this month. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He explained that the necessary consultations were ongoing to select the right persons for the assemblies. “I want to be sure of the competencies, political suitabilities among others before announcing the MMDCEs. It is not an easy task. There is a need for broad consultations. I have set up committees at the regional and national levels to make recommendations for me. At the end of the day, they are my appointees at the local level and I will need to ensure that they are fit for the job. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws “All these will be finalized by the end of this month,” he assured. President Akufo-Addo has come under intense pressure over the delay in the appointment of substantive MMDCEs. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, for instance, has dragged the government to court over the continuous stay of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in office eight months after a new administration came into office. According to him, President Akufo-Addo has no constitutional mandate to direct MMDCEs to remain in office in an acting capacity. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures The Ranking Member of the Local Government Committee of Parliament, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has also demanded that President Akufo-Addo urgently publishes the list of the appointed MMDCEs. Credit: Citinewsroom

Ghana's Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has rubbished claims by some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying all contracts associated with Agenda 111 were legally granted. According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, all contracts went through the appropriate channels adding that there is nothing fraudulent about it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Addressing Journalists on Sunday, the Information Minister said "We have noticed deliberate politically -motivated claims of impropriety being cooked up against the project. This includes a recent claim by the MP for North Dayi that the project was illegally awarded. Government assures the public that all the contracts associated with the project were legally granted in accordance with approval from the Public Procurement Act.” The Information Minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Offoase Ayirebi Constituency hinted that Agenda 111 forms part of measures to ensure that the Akufo-Addo government provides the populace with quality health care. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that each hospital under the Agenda 111 is expected to cost the country a little over $16 million. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo and the Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have condemned the coup d’état staged in Guinea on Sunday, September 5, 2021, and demanded a swift return to constitutional rule. In a statement signed by President Akufo-Addo who is also the Chair of the bloc, ECOWAS asked for the immediate and unconditional release of President Alpha Condé as well as others arrested. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations “ECOWAS notes with great concern the recent political developments which have occurred in Conakry, capital of the Republic of Guinea. ECOWAS condemns unreservedly the attempted coup of Sunday, September 5, 2021. ECOWAS demands respect for the physical safety of the President of the Republic, Professor Alpha Condé, and his immediate and unconditional release, as well as that of all arrested persons. ECOWAS also demands a return to constitutional order on pain of sanctions.” “ECOWAS reaffirms its objection to any unconstitutional political change. We ask the Guinean defense and security forces to remain in a constitutional posture, and express our solidarity with the Guinean people and their government, “it added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Soldiers led by the commander of Guinea’s special forces on Sunday, September 5, 2021, took over the reins of power after about two hours of a gun battle in the country’s capital. Credit: Citinewsroom

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has hinted that there will be an interruption of water supply to the western part of the Greater Accra Region from Monday 13th September to Friday 17th September 2021. According to the GWCL, its Engineers will be replacing some faulty valves on the main 900mm transmission pipelines which impede water flow and cause serious challenges in the distribution lines. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations In a statement signed by its Chief Manager, PR, and Communication, Stanley Martey, it said "There are some leakages also within the supply area, causing GWCL to lose several volumes of water daily and consequently having a serious impact on the volumes available for consumption" The statement further added that the Engineers will also take advantage of the shutdown to install some electromagnetic meters at the Weija Treatment Plant which will help in the company's drive to reduce non-revenue water. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures The Management of GWCL appealed to consumers living in the Western part of Accra to store enough water for consumption during the period of the shutdown. Affected areas include; Weija, Gbawe, Kasoa, Mallam, Sakaman, Odorkor, Dansoman, Mamprobi, Agege, Korle-Gonno, Korle-Bu, Laterbiokorshie, Mataheko, North Industrial Area, Kaneshie, Awudome Estates, North Kaneshie, Abeka Lapaz, Kwashieman, Anyaa, Santa Maria, Ablekuma, Alhaji, Tabora, Tesano, Dome, Taifa, Achimota, and surrounding communities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The Management assured the general public that the necessary equipment, logistics, and personnel required to execute the project have been secured. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith