Schools closed over late chief's funeral [2nd Feb 2016]

Schools closed over late Okuapehene's funeral

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has closed down schools in both the Akuapim North and South Districts in the Eastern region due to the fear and panic that has engulfed the area ahead of the final funeral rites of the Okuapehene Oseadeyo Addo Dankwa II. The week long funeral rites began on Monday. The schools were closed down on Friday and expected to re-open after the funeral ceremony of the Paramount Chief.

Europe must invest in Africa - Matteo Renzi

The Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi has called on other European countries to invest in Africa in order to send the right message to future generations. According to him, Italy is passionate about its investment in Ghana. He is in Ghana on a two-day work visit.

Drivers on nationwide strike

Road transport operators in Ghana have declared a nationwide strike beginning next Monday, February 8.The operators whose membership includes the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Roads Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) are protesting the increase in motor insurance premium.

Asamoah Gyan to miss AFCON?

Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan says he will not be bothered if he does not make it to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. According to Gyan, the AFCON lacks respect.The Shanghai SIPG player insisted he would be more worried in missing out on the FIFA World Cup tournament instead.