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GLOVO TO SHUT DOWN IN GHANA

Glovo, a prominent food delivery platform, announces its decision to end operations in Ghana on May 10, 2024, despite significant investment in the last two years to expand its services.

The company conveyed this development to its network of restaurant partners via emails attributing its decision to profitability issues encountered within the Ghanaian market.

Glovo explained that it will shift its focus towards consolidating its presence in other African markets such as Morocco, Uganda, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria.“We are contacting you to communicate that Glovo has decided to close our Ghana operations by May 10th at 10:00 pm. The decision to end our operations in the country is based on a reassessment of our investment priorities as we focus our resources on the other 23 countries where Glovo operates.”

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Kenya Airways advocates for AfCFTA implementation for trade promotion

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 Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavoka, has called for deeper collaboration among African countries to revive Ghana’s national carrier and create a more business-friendly aviation sector.

With over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Kilavoka believes that consolidating efforts and learning from successful examples, such as the former Afrique and East African Airways, can lead to more viable and competitive national carriers across the continent. Kilavoka highlighted the importance of implementing the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to promote trade and ease restrictions, such as visas and customs, that hinder connectivity between African countries. Kenya Airways is also planning to begin flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner in June and is considering direct flights to Kumasi International Airport in Ghan 

The CEO emphasized Ghana’s significance as an important market for Kenya Airways, expressing the company’s commitment to connecting businesses in the region and beyond.“You can ask me questions about the national carrier in Ghana. My recommendation is that we should do it jointly. We used it for many years in Africa through the Afrique. For example, which is the francophone airline. We used to have it in East African Airways in Kenya but we did a reverse gear.“While continents are consolidating, we are fragmenting and building small and viable airlines which we need to bring together to consolidate them and make them more viable so that they can compete and offer services for African people, and then reduce taxes and the cost of operations.”In some African countries, it’s difficult for us to get to those countries because of visa restrictions. For example, because of customs restrictions and so on. So what we are saying is that the ratification of the instrument, although done, needs to be implemented, and activated so that the intention of the African Continental Free Trade Area can be actualized. What that would mean for us is that more people will move from one African country to the next, and therefore it’s more business.”

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CLIMATE

FLOODING IN ACCRA;THE ROLE OF THE YOUTH


The rainy season is upon us here in Ghana and for the capital Accra, it remains a nightmare for many homes and communities. Circle and Kaneshie environs remain one of the communities with the highest records of flooding. This is because the drainage systems are blocked and choked with sand, food waste, and mostly plastic. In the year 2015, specifically on June 3, floods wreaked a major disaster around the circle/asylum down. Many lives were lost and houses were displaced. According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, anytime Accra experiences above 50 millimeters of rain, there will be flooding. Most recently, torrents of rain falling in the capital alone are around 70-80 millimeters. This is according to the GMAT. 

Silas Tetteh has lived in Kaneshie for the most part of his life as a student, worker, and father., Mr. Tetteh has experienced about 10 severe floods in his lifetime and he attributes it to dirty culture”. “When we were young, there was the town council which enforced cleanliness. No one would dare leave rubbish in their gutters and major drainages to get choked at another’s house. “Now I fear for my two children who have to relocate to an aunties house in Dansoman anytime it rains. I try to tell them to speak to the assembly members to organize cleaning sessions in the community but to no avail”. His son Eli is a young banker but he has this to say  “The MP of the area is not thoughtful at all. He has never organized a clean-up session. The biggest drains here have been choked for months now. What do you do? We vote this government out. 


According to Salamatu, her food stand here is conditional thus, she doesn’t see the responsibility to be cleaning these covered gutters. expects the city response team to sweep and clean the streets and gutters. She however recounts having to stay home due to news of flooding basically for her safety. Her five-year-old daughter would also stay home with her. Okraku a 27 year old owns a fitting shop in Kaneshie that has operated in the vicinity for over a decade. He says “There aren’t dustbins at vantage points.” Whose duty is that? It can't be mine, cos we pay taxes, and our, MP and the sanitation minister must use our monies wisely”. He however recalls losing a good friend to the disaster that happened at Kwame Nkrumah Circle in 2015. He believes the sanitation minister should be brought to book. Both Salamatu and Okraku are occasionally affected by floods in the areas where they work for a livelihood but they do not see a reason to take up responsibility to change their community. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is the organization mandated to handle the aftermath of floods concerning mitigating negative impacts and offering temporal solutions for relief. It is a gov’t agency. Over the years, NADMO has distributed items such as mattresses, pillows, and items needed to salvage flood situations across the country. For most of the disasters, the NADMO says it's caused by poor drainage and waste disposal. According to the Public Relations Officer of the National Disaster Management Organization, the most known causes of flooding in Accra however are choked gutters, poor drainage and sewerage systems, and the absence of gutters. His piece of caution” We spend less in preventing disasters than mitigating its effects. 

A group made up of about 8 young men aged 22-30 years is however spearheading the community change with a sole mission to cause change in their small ways by clearing gutters, drainages, segregating plastics, and more. Since their inception about a year ago, the prime communities they have embarked on have largely seen improvement in the effects of flooding. Their mission is to create environmental awareness in society. One of them Safo” says he has observed “Ghanaians attribute everything to the govt but I beg to differ that every change must come from the gov’t”. They say they have evidence of significant improvement in drainages, walkways, avoidable accidents, and even mindset change. “In December 2023, we cleaned Kaneshie environs before the festive season and in January we noticed a young man gathering youth to do Saturday exercise sessions coupled with cleanups. When we see this, we know we have left footprints of change”. The aftermath of floods leaves children, and young people in so much risk, danger, and loss. NADMO says, most young people have to stay home and take care of older persons to safety. Schools and work have to be stalled due to floods. When climate mobility happens, young people bear the biggest brunt of it, there isn’t a much better time for young people to take up the mantle of environmental responsibilities. Ghana’s population stands at over 34 million with 38% of youth and 35 % of children. Will this group of young men challenge and unearth a new wave of community cleaning services? Could this be the development the capital city of Accra is yearning for? Also, power will eventually fall into the hands of the people just like Abraham Lincoln defined democracy. Power by the people, to the people, and for the people. This is the beginning of a lasting change in climate solutions and development.


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RAINY SEASON DRAWS NIGH


As the rainy season begins, The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has urged the general public to heed weather forecast data provided by the Ghana Meteorological Agency as the rainy season commences. Head of Communications at NADMO, George Ayisi Boateng, emphasized that obtaining accurate weather information is crucial for ensuring safety during this period.

Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Ayisi Boateng called upon the public to prioritize their safety and take necessary precautions as the rains have begun.“We the citizens should also be ready to pay heed to the weather warnings from the Meteorological Agency. That is very important. They are saying it is going to be raining with stormy rainfall and others, so let’s be careful.“Pay heed to them when we are going out. NADMO is going ahead to identify some places we call the safe havens, so people within flood-prone areas should get to know those places and know how to access those places when the rains are getting heavier and the floods rise.”

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HEALTH

01May

MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY TAGS MAY AS PURPLE MONTH.

The Mental Health Authority of Ghana has designated May as “Purple Month,” dedicated to mental health awareness. This initiative places Ghana in line with other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which also observe May for similar purposes.

Prof. Pinaman Appau, CEO of the Mental Health Authority, emphasized the need for extended awareness beyond the traditional World Mental Health Day observed on October 10th. “A single day is not enough to address the complex issues surrounding mental health. By expanding our focus to the entire month, we can make a more substantial impact,” said Prof. Appau. Previously, Ghana faced challenges with October’s overlapping observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which diluted the focus on mental health issues. The shift to May is strategic, avoiding conflicts and maximizing the impact of the awareness campaign. Ghana’s Purple Month is inspired by Mental Health America’s initiative started in 1949. Prof. Appau noted, “We are adopting a model that has shown great success in other nations. Our goal is to boost mental health awareness, combat stigma, and celebrate recovery, making a genuine difference in the lives of Ghanaians.”


Purple Month seeks to change that by advancing mental health treatment and behavioral health education. “We aim to foster dialogue, encourage proactive approaches to mental health, and ensure early intervention,” stated Prof. Appau. This year’s theme is: “Movement: Moving for Our Mental Health.” According to Prof Appau, the campaign aims to increase awareness about the significance of mental health and the beneficial impact of physical activity on psychological well-being. Dr. Pinaman Appau explained further that more than 2.3 million Ghanaians experience mental health disorders, and this makes awareness, education, and support for mental health advocacy more important now, than ever.“In keeping with the Authority’s mission to raise awareness among the general public, elevate the voices of mental health service users and caregivers, and fight for the rights and needs of individuals impacted, this month-long campaign also exhorts people to include movement in their daily lives as a means of promoting mental wellness.” She added.

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01May

NHIA SETTLES CLAIMS WITH HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

 The government through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has released one hundred and seventy million, seven hundred and seventy-five thousand and thirty-five cedis to various healthcare providers nationwide to settle outstanding claims. 

In a statement released by the NHIA on Wednesday, May 1, the Authority said the payment of GHS170, 775,035.07 covers the majority of claims from January and February 2024 for lower-tier healthcare facilities, which represent the largest group of providers. For upper-tier facilities, the payment covers claims up to November 2023. In the statement signed by the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye, the Authority said this payment is part of the NHIA’s mission to provide high-quality healthcare services to all citizens in Ghana.“This is in fulfillment of the NHIA’s mandate and ensures the continued provision of quality healthcare services to all citizens.”

According to the NHIA, healthcare facilities who wish to confirm their payment can visit the NHIA website at nhis.gov.gh/payments.Management of the NHIA expressed gratitude to all the healthcare facilities that have been approved to provide healthcare services for their dedication to the well-being of communities.

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