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US and UK based International Gospel Act Dr. Sonnie Badu is set to headline a virtual concert come May 1st 2020.  The virtual concert is geared towards raising funds to support the fight against Covid-19 in Ghana and also to support Ghanaians in the United States who have been affected by the virus as well. Other musicians who are set to perform at the virtual concert are Gospel artistes like Ministers Joe Mettle, Jeshurun Okyere, Cwesi Oteng, MOG Music, and Emmanuel Smith. These gospel acts will be supported by two talented hip life artistes; Okyeame Kwame and Bisa Kdei. In an interview with Dr. Sonnie Badu who is headlining the concert, he noted that the concert is a collaboration between him, the Rock Hill Church and Embassy of Ghana in Washington and it is to help raise funds to support efforts of Government in fighting the pandemic.

Stormy weather is only good for one thing: staying inside to binge-watch series. But the rain can play havoc with your DStv satellite signal which can sometimes stop the fun. With rain and thunderstorms expected throughout Ghana in the coming days and months things are about to get a little crazy with some intense weather conditions! This can lead to rain fade. What is rain fade, you may ask? This is caused by rain affecting your DStv satellite signal. This can mean major viewing interruptions which we know is frustrating when you can't go outside! Luckily, for you, you've got a few options for when the water comes pouring down. Here's what you can do to ensure that you don't miss your series binge-sessions. Between DStv Now which allows you to still live stream TV channels on your handheld devices over the internet or watch shows/series recorded on your DStv Explora on DStv Catch Up. With an Explora decoder you can rent the latest or classic blockbuste...

Ghanaians and viewers of Onua TV, a subsidiary of Media General Group, Ghana’s leading Media Company will soon have a lot more exciting television viewing experience as the network is set to introduce new and refreshing content. In the coming weeks, Onua TV will introduce new programmes with two of them starting from Monday 27th April 2020; Onua Maakye (Morning Show) and COVID-19 Nkomo, A third show, 100 Degrees will start airing on Friday 1st May 2020.  Onua Maakye (Morning Show) is a daily three hour show from Monday to Friday between 6am and 9am. It is an informative and entertaining television magazine programme which will tackle the very issues of concern for the citizenry with very thrilling segments.  COVID – 19 Nkomo is a one hour television show which gives updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing the impact of the disease on various aspects of social life in the country. It also offers education and awareness creation for the public on how to avoid getting or s...

Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves. At Dubai International airport, gloves and masks are mandatory for all customers and employees. Thermal scanners monitor the temperatures of all passengers and employees stepping into the airport. Physical distancing indicators have been placed on the ground and at waiting areas to help travellers maintain the necessary distance during check-in and boarding. The airport team has also installed protective barriers at each check-in desk to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter. On board Emirates’ flights, seats are pre-alloc...

Absa Bank Ghana has partnered the University of Ghana Career and Counselling Centre (UGCCC) to provide online learnings for all their final year undergraduate students through the bank’s ReadyToWork e-learning programme. The partnership which is in line with Absa Bank Ghana’s Education and Skills Development programme under its Force for Good agenda, will see students of the university have access to the bank’s ReadyToWork online platform as they stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ReadyToWork programme is Absa Bank Ghana’s flagship digital learning curriculum initiative that helps to prepare young people to transition from school to the world of work. It equips young people with the skills they need to enhance their employment or self-employment prospects. The ReadyToWork web portal curriculum has been upgraded to enhance students learning experience as they go through the four modules of the programme namely Work, People, Money and Entrepreneurial Skills.

Country Director of Herbalife Nutrition Ghana, Mr. Clarence Amenyah has shared that a two-minute warm up session and eight-minute full body work out is necessary to keep the cardiovascular system functioning effectively. “When stressed, a 10-minute workout can give an instant boost of energy and help you refocus.  It comes in handy especially on days when one is pressed with time. Though very brief, its results are highly effective. It is a great way to get rid of one’s guilty feeling about missing your regular routine’’ he said. “The warm up should always be dynamic by gently loosening up the body which would slowly increase the heart rate. A 120 second warm-up to ease into the core of your workout should be good enough but spend a little extra time on days that you feel especially tight.”

Little did anyone know the first quarter of 2020 would have witnessed a global pandemic to bring the world onto its knees with several medical systems around the world overstretched and overwhelmed, leaving medical researchers in the chase for a vaccine.  There is little doubt that the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives, from virtual classrooms to telecommuting and early restaurant closing times to partial or outright quarantines in some instances. Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows how long these virus safety measures will need to stay in place, but it presents a perfect time to protect and improve our health while practicing social distancing. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition and for that reason, I reached out to Ms. Juliet Glover Chartey, widely known as the Celebrity Chef to discuss healthy ea...

Putting customers first, Emirates has updated its COVID-19 travel waiver policies into one simplified approach for rebooking and refunds on tickets issued in all its global markets. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “The travel and airline industry have complicated rulebooks for how fares, re-bookings or refunds are applied, which also differ depending on market regulation. We understand that explaining and unravelling all of that is confusing and frustrating for customers.  The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented for everyone, and we’d like to thank our customers and trade partners for their patience, understanding and support as we worked through this period to ensure our policies are not only customer-friendly but also in line with regulatory requirements. “We sincerely hope that our customers will choose to rebook and fly with us again at a later time, and that is why we’re offering up to two years validity on their curr...

“Show me the money!” Yes, the famous line from Oscar award-winning movie Jerry Maguire is coming to SuperSport ’s screens this week, as the sports broadcaster brings you an epic line-up of the greatest sports movies of all time, starting this Friday and running every evening at 20:30 CAT on SuperSport 1. The new films slot allows SuperSport viewers to get their daily fix of drama, action and intrigue from the sporting – albeit fictional – world. Until our real-life heroes return to the pitches, tracks and circuits, these icons of the silver screen will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. Following   Jerry Maguire will be the Formula 1 classic, Senna (Saturday), which investigates the genius of arguably the greatest motor racing driver of all time; American Football epic Any Given Sunday (Sunday); the Sylvester Stallone boxing legacy of Rocky 1-5 (next Monday to Friday); and a movie close to South African hearts, Invictus (next Saturday) ...

MultiChoice Ghana Ltd has partnered with the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to support the distribution of the Ghana Learning TV channel on both DStv and GOtv platforms from 14th April 2020 to allow Ghanaian learners access to GES approved educational content. The introduction of this new learning channel on DStv and GOtv comes on the heels of the launch of Mindset Pop, launched by Multichoice across Africa, dedicated to Primary School learners with key focus on the Class 1-6 curriculum. Ghana Learning TV is a 24-hour free-to-air channel launched by the Ministry of Education and the GES dedicated to broadcast of educational materials for senior high school (SHS) students, while content for the Junior High School (JHS) and basic school students will follow in due course. The Ghana Learning TV will also produce educational content for KG to Senior High School during this COVID-19 crisis as well as post crisis. Th...

Vodafone Ghana has reopened its pioneering Healthline Medical Call Centre to empower Ghanaians with accurate COVID-19 information and refer suspected cases to the Rapid Response Team (RRT). Healthline Call Centre, which has been a resounding success, was established in 2013 by the Vodafone Ghana Foundation to provide expert medical advice on the phone to Ghanaians, reducing the stress people usually go through to get medical service. In support of the risk communication activities of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the project is expected to enhance government’s effectiveness in combating the spread of erroneous COVID-19 information and rumours, which has become a major concern for governments and medical workers worldwide. Healthline Call Centre operates a daily schedule from 8am to 8pm, and is manned by 50 doctors from the Ghana Health Services (GHS) who have received COVID-19 training. Ghanaians can now dial 255 to access this service. Commenting on the initiative Patricia Obo-Na...

The second season of the captivating drama series, Halita, premieres on Monday, 13 April on GOtv and will air every weeknight at 7:30pm WAT on Africa Magic Family (channel 2), available on GOtv Max and GOtv Jolli packages. After a gripping first season, GOtv viewers can look forward to the return of this northern Nigeria drama that tells the story of a young woman, Halita, forced to flee her village and a less than noble suitor, only to face the intrigue and drama of a new life in the city with a powerful family! Season two unveils the aftermath of Halita and Bobby’s tragic accident. Dabot seeks an explanation from Rebecca about what happened to the Zamani family as a young man takes a daring step for the woman he loves. GOtv viewers are guaranteed an entertaining and thought-provoking season as they follow Halita’s journey of love, intrigue and passion. Halita season two premiered Monday, 13 April on GOtv and will air every weeknight at 7:30pm on Africa Magic Family (...

3Media Networks, organizers of the 3Music Awards today announced that this year's main event will now be held virtually on April 24. The announcement comes weeks after it decided to postpone its originally-scheduled date due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. With Ghana's public gathering ban still in force, the new date will see only a core team of production hands and performers staging the show to a global audience. The event will come live from a location in Ghana's capital, Accra, to audiences on Joy Prime, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Joy Prime TV as well as partner web platforms. "In the past few weeks following the postponement of our annual event and the Fan Festival, we have been brainstorming and exploring possible ways of making the event happen if the situation persists," says Sadiq Abdulai Abu, CEO, 3Media Networks.

Ghana Beach Soccer Sanitation Ambassador, Miss Araba Sey has been chosen to front the cover of South African Magazine, Moziak which featured other African stars including Davido, Patoranking and Victor Ad. Miss Sey has been a leading environmental activist and Sanitation/Hygiene campaigner for Ghana Beach Soccer before she was officially appointed as an Ambassador in September 2019. Her work has covered both coastal regions and mainland Ghana where she engages children, the youth and adults in practical ways of keeping themselves and their environments clean, hygienic and sanitized. On behalf of Ghana Beach Soccer, stakeholders and our partners we say a big Ayekoo to Miss Araba Sey. We're proud of you as our dedicated Ambassador and role model.

In line with Absa Bank Ghana’s Education and Skills Development programme under its Force for Good agenda, the bank is offering educational support to tertiary students through its free online learning platform, ReadytoWork, as they stay home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This is to help tertiary students make the best use of the break, enhance their knowledge and prepare for the world of work even as they stay at home during the COVID-19 period. The bank has upgraded the ReadytoWork web portal curriculum to enhance students learning experience as they go through the four modules of the programme namely Work, People, Money and Entrepreneurial Skills. The ReadytoWork programme is Absa Bank Ghana’s flagship digital learning curriculum initiative that helps to prepare young people for the transition from school to the world of work. It empowers young people with the skills they need to enhance their employment or self-employment prospects. Commenting on the initiative,...

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sincerely Ghana Limited, producers and marketers of Sincerely Sanitary Pads, Mrs. Menaye Donkor Muntari has donated 2000 pieces of ‘Sincerely by Menaye’ sanitary pads to vulnerable women in the country, particularly female head-porters, popularly known as kayayei. The gesture, according to Mrs Muntari, was in response to the national call to individuals and organizations to support the vulnerable in society to withstand the social crisis engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation was made through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection at a short ceremony at the warehouse of Sincerely Ghana Limited, East Legon, Accra, on Saturday. Miss Universe Ghana 2017, Ruth Quarshie, on behalf of Mrs. Muntari, presented the items to the sector Minister, Mrs. Cynthia Morrison. In a brief remark from Mrs. Muntari delivered by Ms Quarshie, she said she believed in women empowerment, adding that their sanitation was als...

As remote working becomes the new normal, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are faced with the challenges of managing and sharing data with employees. In line with its unwavering commitment to SMEs, Vodafone Business has introduced an innovative product named Data Sharer that addresses this challenge. The product, developed under a model ‘One Data, One Plan, One Company’, is aimed at empowering SMEs to centrally manage their internet usage by routinely sharing monthly data allocation with employees, according to their data needs. Commenting on the product, Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise Business Unit at Vodafone Ghana said: “Data Sharer is in response to a specific need of our SME customers during this crucial period. We realised how tedious it was for SMEs to purchase individual bundles for every employee as they work from home.  Data Sharer allows our SME customers and their employees to feed from a single bulk data bundle whilst setting consumption l...

Manish Nambiar, General Manager - Kempinski Gold Coast Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City has denied suggestions it is laying off 85% of its workers as a result of poor business due to the coronavirus. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta told Parliament late Friday: “for a hotel like Kempinski which has about 400 workers, they are letting 340 go home. They are closing about four floors of that hotel… And those become really difficult moments.” But management of the hotel in a statement said; “Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is aware of news stories circulating in the media about an imminent retrenchment and possible closure of the Hotel in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This news is incorrect.” The statement said; “Hotel Management wishes to clarify that the Hotel has no plans to close down or retrench any of its staff at the moment. We observe and follow the strict guidance and recommendations by the national and local authorities and we have put in place significant measures...

It’s one of the most ambitious and sweeping sport documentaries ever made and it’s coming to DStv. On Monday, OJ: Made in America will launch on SuperSport, playing out in primetime until Friday. The documentary series will broadcast on SS1 at 19:00  CAT from Monday to Friday. The series, first produced for ESPN 30 for 30 , revisits the so-called Trial of the Century, when renowned former American footballer OJ Simpson was tried on two counts of murder in the mid-1990s. OJ: Made in America revisits many of the critical points of the trial: the domestic abuse, the police investigation, the white Bronco chase, the motive, the blood, the glove and, inevitably, the verdict and the aftermath. “It is,” said Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times, “a movie so compelling you want it never to end.” According to the film makers, the show is the defining cultural tale of modern America – “a saga of race, celebrity, media, violence, and the criminal justice system.” Even now, ...

After the announcement from the Minister of the South African Department of Transport to allow operating cargo flights in a context of lockdown, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo immediately decided to reinstate its scheduled cargo flights of Martinair Cargo to Johannesburg per 01 April 2020. The first reinstated flight landed yesterday in Johannesburg with 100 tons of urgently needed goods and supplies, which have been on hold since the announcement of air services limitations in relation to the national lockdown. This will allow Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to supply all needed medical and pharmaceutical goods to South Africa’s medical care, hospitals and to all relevant services to combat the Covid19 pandemic. The Air France KLM Martinair Cargo flight services to Johannesburg operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in South Africa remains strongly committed to support local efforts in the fight against Covid19.

Young, affable and talented award winning broadcaster, Berla Mundi is set to host a new thrilling talk show on TV3 Network, Ghana’s leading television station on Saturdays at 10:30AM starting from 4th April 2020. The weekly lifestyle show is titled The Day Show With Berla Mundi and focuses on true life stories ranging from health, wealth, fashion, entertainment, cuisine to games. It is a show that boarders on all aspects of life and caters for various age brackets depending on their mood and interest. Each episode of The Day Show With Berla Mundi will tackle a specific theme and topics with Berla Mundi hosting various guests which will include experts, thought leaders and celebrities. There will be a segment on the show for message of inspiration from the host in a one minute audio visual graphics to encourage her viewers to be themselves (Be You). For Hot Trends, the host will engage the audience on trending subjects - happenings in the entertainment world, social issues, gossips a...

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is excited to launch a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal! The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa. We are launching with the Produce Like a PRO! masterclass series, a 20-module masterclass on production from pre to post. If you have missed any of our MTF masterclasses in our 13 markets, we have recorded them for you to watch on the go. Comprising 20 carefully crafted modules, the Produce Like a PRO! series is our answer to the industry need for easier access to training material, tutorials and templates. The masterclasses are available to over 25 000 registered users with a profile on the MTF portal. If you do not currently have a profile on the portal, register today to gain access to free online masterclasses! The masterclass offering, acco...